Getting fitter has got to be at the top of the “I’ll Be Better in 2012 List” for many of us. But gyms are crowded, full of people who are already annoyingly fit, have god-knows what growing on the shower floors, and are just way too expensive.
Ah, but hold on a second. We might not be able to Tilex the showers, but we can help you find less crowded places to work out with ordinary folk FOR FREE!
That’s what you get when you participate in Shape Up NYC, an offshoot of the Department of Parks and Recreation BeFitNYC program. The initiative offers 180 free fitness classes at more than 40 recreation centres around the city. There’s everything from chair yoga to kickboxing so you’re sure to find something to suit your fitness level and interests.
If you can’t find something on their website that motivates you to overcome the gravity of your couch, you can check out the Facebook Page of BeFitNYC where ordinary people organize fitness outings like boot camps, runs, “indoor hikes,” and Zumba classes.
Still not feeling a yearn to burn off all those holiday calories? How about this: BeFitNYC offers you free admission to any of their recreation centers on the first Monday of every month–and even you can work out at least one day a month. Right?
So … what’s your excuse now?