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Show Up and Shape Up!
Shape Up NYC is a free group fitness program with locations across the five boroughs. Sign up below to take fitness classes like aerobics, bootcamp, Zumba, and much more. Our fitness instructors know how to make fitness fun!
Shape Up NYC is a free program. You do not need to be a member of a recreation center in order to attend a class, though you must bring a lock and a government-issued ID for classes held at recreation centers.
The energy I get from Shape Up is great - it energizes me in all parts of my life. I’m a teacher of three year olds and I need that energy. - Alice
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Shape Up NYC Service Changes
Shape Up NYC is currently offering both indoor and outdoor group fitness classes. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve put additional safety protocols in place.
For Shape Up NYC classes:
- Pre-registration is required; drop-in participants may attend outdoor classes if the class is not full.
- Class sizes are limited to ensure social distancing can be maintained.
- Face coverings are required for all indoor classes; for outdoor classes, face coverings are required if you are unvaccinated.
- Wash your hands frequently and stay home if you’re sick.
- Proof of vaccination is required for most indoor locations.
Programs may be modified, rescheduled or cancelled due to weather, health, or safety concerns.
Shape Up NYC Events
Saturday, July 2, 2022
CANCELED: Zumba
at Playground (in St. John's Park), Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Zumba
at Lawn Area (in Gorman Playground), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Dance Fitness
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!
Cardio Punch
at Beach 59th Street Comfort Station (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Cardio Punch is a total body, non-contact workout fit for all levels. Punch, hook, and kick to motivating, high-energy music that progress into heart-pumping combinations.
Free!
Total Body Reset
at Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave (in Herbert Von King Park), Brooklyn 
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
Free!
Hula Hop Aerobics
at Dance Room (in Hansborough Recreation Center), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses high-energy dance aerobics with hula hoops!
Free!
Zumba
at Lawn Area (in Kaiser Park), Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Sunday, July 3, 2022
CANCELED: Virtual Yoga
at Virtual/Online Events
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This open level virtual class is designed to awaken your mind, body and senses through controlled breathing, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.
Free!
Walking Group
at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Free!
Zumba
at Southwest Playground (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
Free!
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our Shape Up NYC team.
Partners
Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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