Shape Up New York: a FREE Family Fitness Program
"Shape Up New York"™ is a FREE family fitness program offered at parks sites, community centers and housing sites around New York City. Fitness classes are open to adults and children.
Classes cover activities such as step aerobics, fitness walking, light weights, stretching and toning exercises.
Click here to find class schedule at a site near you or call 311 for more information.
Shape Up New York is designed to encourage the development of healthy lifestyles and help improve participant self-esteem through energizing physical activity in a non-competitive environment. The program is sponsored jointly by the City’s Health and Parks Departments.
Shape Up New York Fall 2009 Hours
Manhattan | Brooklyn | Bronx
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Manhattan
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ThomasJefferson Recreation Center
2180 1st Ave & 112th Street
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-1383
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Tue 8-10 a.m. |
Camille Wynn |
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| Tue 6-8 p.m. |
Joey Harley |
Step Aerobics/Abs |
| Tue 7-8:30 p.m. |
Eric Flemings |
Aerobics/abs |
| Thu 8-10 a.m. |
Camille Wynn |
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| Thu 6-8 p.m. |
Joey Harley |
Step Aerobics/Abs |
| Thu 7-8:30 p.m. |
Eric Flemings |
Aerobics/abs |
| Sat 8-10 a.m. |
Camille Wynn |
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| Sat 8-10 a.m. |
Joey Harley |
Step Aerobics/Abs |
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JackieRobinson Recreation Center
89 Bradhurst Ave (b/w 146th & 147th St)
New York, NY 10030
(212) 234-9607
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Tue 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Senora Williams |
aerobics/body conditioning |
| Thu 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Senora Williams |
aerobics/body conditioning |
| Sat 9:30-11:30 a.m. |
Senora Williams |
aerobics/body conditioning |
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Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
122nd Street & 18 Mount Morris Park West
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 860-1380
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 9-11 a.m. |
LaSharn Cooper &
Chris Patt |
aerobics |
| Mon 6-7 p.m. |
LaSharn Cooper |
aerobics |
| Mon 7-8 p.m. |
Chris Patt |
boot camp |
| Wed 9-11 a.m. |
LaSharn Cooper &
Chris Patt |
aerobics |
| Sat 9-11 a.m. |
LaSharn Cooper &
Chris Patt |
aerobics |
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PS 154 (starts 9/14/09)
250 West 127th St. b/w 7th & 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 864-2400
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Tue 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
LaSharn Cooper & Chris Patt |
aerobics |
| Wed 4:15-5:30 p.m. |
Teresa Kennedy |
Yoga |
| Thu 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
LaSharn Cooper |
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PS 133 (starts 9/14/09)
2121 Fifth Ave. b/w 129th & 130th St.
New York, NY 10037
Phone: (212) 690-5936
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 4:45-6:15 p.m. |
Wanda Corsino |
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| Wed 4:45-6:15 p.m. |
Wanda Corsino |
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| Sat 9-9:45 a.m. |
Wanda Corsino |
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Tito Puente (starts 9/14/09)
240 East 109th St. b/w 2nd & 3rd Ave.
New York, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 860-6003
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Tue 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Wanda Corsino |
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| Wed 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
LaSharn Cooper |
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Brooklyn
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BrownsvilleRecreation Center
1555 Linden Blvd.
b/w Hegeman & Christopher St.
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (718) 485-4633
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Tue 8-9 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Tue 9-10 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Tue 10-11 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Tue 11-noon |
Paula Edwards |
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| Wed 8-9 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Wed 9-10 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Wed 10-11 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Wed 11-noon |
Paula Edwards |
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| Thu 8-9 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Thu 9-10 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Thu 10-11 a.m. |
Paula Edwards |
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| Thu 11-noon |
Paula Edwards |
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| Mon 7-8 p.m. |
Sandra Carrero |
step aerobics |
| Mon 8-9 p.m. |
Sandra Carrero |
step aerobics |
| Wed 7-8 p.m. |
Sandra Carrero |
step aerobics |
| Wed 8-9 p.m. |
Sandra Carrero |
step aerobics |
| Sat 10-11 a.m. |
Sandra Carrero |
step aerobics |
| Sat 11-noon |
Sandra Carrero |
step aerobics |
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Coalition for Hispanic Family Services Beacon for Arts and Leadership at JHS 291
231 Palmetto St b/w Wilson & Knickerbocker
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Phone: (718) 574-0361
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 5-6 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Mon 6-7 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Mon 7-8 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Tue 5-6 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Tue 6-7 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Tue 7-8 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Wed 5-6 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Wed 6-7 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Wed 7-8 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Thu 5-6 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Thu 6-7 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Thu 7-8 p.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Sat 9-10 a.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Sat 10-11 a.m. |
Yvana Nazaire |
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| Sat 11-noon |
Yvana Nazaire |
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Community Partners Commission Association New Lots Family Center
612 New Lots Ave (corner of Schenck Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone: (718) 652-5358
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Wed 5-6 p.m. |
Pamela Wilson |
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| Wed 6-7 p.m. |
Pamela Wilson |
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| Thu 5-6 p.m. |
Pamela Wilson |
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| Thu 6-7 p.m. |
Pamela Wilson |
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| Sat 11-noon |
Pamela Wilson |
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| Sat 12-1 p.m. |
Pamela Wilson |
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Family Dynamics Center (Bed. Stuy)MS 35
272 MacDonough Street b/w Lewis & Marcus Garvey
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Phone: (718)453-7004
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Tue 6-7 p.m. |
Lee Smith |
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| Tue 7-8 p.m. |
Lee Smith |
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| Wed 6-7 p.m. |
Lee Smith |
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| Wed 7-8 p.m. |
Lee Smith |
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| Thu 6-7 p.m. |
Lee Smith |
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| Thu 7-8 p.m. |
Lee Smith |
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| Tue 6-7 p.m. |
Diane Herdigan |
aerobics |
| Tue 7-8 p.m. |
Diane Herdigan |
aerobics |
| Thu 6-7 p.m. |
Diane Herdigan |
aerobics |
| Thu 7-8 p.m. |
Diane Herdigan |
aerobics |
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Betsy Head Park
Hopkinson Ave & Livonia Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (718) 965-6588 or (718) 965-6581
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 9-10 a.m. |
Carolyn Herring |
aerobics |
| Mon 10-11 a.m. |
Carolyn Herring |
aerobics |
| Wed 9-10 a.m. |
Carolyn Herring |
aerobics |
| Wed 10-11 a.m. |
Carolyn Herring |
aerobics |
| Fri 9-10 a.m. |
Carolyn Herring |
aerobics |
| Fri 10-11 a.m. |
Carolyn Herring |
aerobics |
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Bronx
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St. Mary’s Park
450 East 145th St. at St. Ann's Ave.
Bronx, NY 10455
Phone: (718) 402-5155
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 8-9 a.m. |
Kim Carr |
Walking |
| Mon 9-10 a.m. |
Kim Carr |
Chair Aerobics |
| Mon 10:15-11 a.m. |
Kim Carr |
Abs and body sculpting |
| Tue 6-7 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
yoga/stretching |
| Tue 7-8 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
cardio/kick boxing |
| Tue 8-9 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
weights/abs/stretches |
| Thu 5-6 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
family yoga |
| Thu 6-7 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
yoga |
| Thu 7-8 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
cardio fitness |
| Thu 8-9 p.m. |
Kim Carr |
abs&body toning |
| Sat 9-10 a.m. |
Kim Carr |
yoga |
| Sat 10-11 a.m. |
Kim Carr |
Abs and body sculpting |
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MelroseClassic Center
286 E. 156th St. on Courtlandt & Morris Ave.
Bronx NY 10453
Phone: (718)665-7093
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Strength Training |
| Mon 11:30 -12:30 |
Ryan Treasure |
Cardio |
| Tue 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Strength Training |
| Tue 11:30 a-12:30 p |
Ryan Treasure |
Cardio |
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Hunt’s Point
765 Manida Street b/w Spofford & Lafayette
Bronx, NY 10474
Phone: (718) 860-5544
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Mon 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Strength Training |
| Mon 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Cardio |
| Tue 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Strength Training |
| Tue 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Cardio |
| Wed 6:30-7:30 p.m. |
Ryan Treasure |
Kick Boxing/Cardio/Abs |
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St. James Recreation Center
2530 Jerome Avenue at 192nd Street
Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: (718) 822-4271
| Day & Time |
Instructor |
Class Description (if available) |
| Wed 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Total Body Toning |
| Wed 6:30-7 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Abs/Cool down |
| Thu 4-4:30 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Warm-up |
| Thu 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Body Sculpting |
| Thu 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Total Abs and legs |
| Thu 6:30-7 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Cool down |
| Sat 11-11:30Â |
Eureka Hunt |
Warm-up |
| Sat 11:30-12:30 |
Eureka Hunt |
Chair Strengthening |
| Sat 12:30-1:30 |
Eureka Hunt |
Fast Track/Steps |
| Sat 1:30-2 p.m. |
Eureka Hunt |
Abs/Cool down |
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