Shape Up NYC
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
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Walking Group
at Entrance - 190th Street and Fort Washington Avenue (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
Free!
Hip-House Cardio
at Cardio Room (in St. John’s Recreation Center), Brooklyn 

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Hip-House is an upbeat dance aerobics workout that fuses Old School Hip-Hop and House vibes to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!
Walking Group
at The Overlook (in Forest Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community! The program will start with a group warm-up led by a Shape Up NYC instructor, followed
Free!
CANCELED: Athletic Conditioning
at Ballfields (in De Witt Clinton Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
In this class, you will channel your inner athlete by utilizing bodyweight exercises to increase your mobility, stability, speed and agility. All levels welcome.
Free!
Monday, May 23, 2022
Cardio Sculpt
at Lou Lodati Playground - Play Area (in Torsney Playground), Queens 

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
This low impact cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform.
Free!
Hip House Cardio
at Virtual/Online Events
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Hip-House is an upbeat dance aerobics workout that fuses Old School Hip-Hop and House vibes to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!
Step Aerobics
at New Settlement Community Center, Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Leah’s Step Aerobics class is a cardio workout that will elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, improve coordination and balance.
Free!
Yoga
at Co-Op City Dreiser Loop Community Center, Bronx
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.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!
Sculpt, Balance & Stretch
at Fitness Room (in Asser Levy Recreation Center), Manhattan 

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
A complete yet gentle full body toning class, done with or without weights as well as an opportunity to enhance balance skills and full body stretching to keep muscles flexible, health
Free!
Cardio Dance
at Hansborough Recreation Center, Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
Free!
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our Shape Up NYC team.
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