FITNESS AND SPORTS CLASSES

The Fitness and Sports Department provides the community with an affordable, inviting, state-of-the-art fitness facility. The Fitness and Sports Center includes a fully equipped strength training area, a complete array of aerobic equipment, two air conditioned basketball gymnasiums, indoor track, heated indoor 25 meter pool, whirlpool, saunas, steamrooms, as well as an aerobics/dance studio.

There is a comprehensive after-school program, sports for children, teens and adults, as well as special fitness programs for adults. One-to-one personal training, swim and massage therapy sessions are available by appointment. Persons with health problems and/or other special needs will find programs, classes and services designed to promote a higher quality of life.

Facilities

Our facilities include two gymnasiums for volleyball, basketball, exercise classes for adults and children, a banked polyturf oval indoor track and a 25 meter indoor heated pool. Our Fitness Center has everything you’ll need to keep yourself aerobically fit including treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, upright and recumbent bicycles and rowing machines.

We have Cybex, Hoist and Hammer Strength machines for strength training, as well as both plate loaded and cable guided equipment. A free weight area with flat and incline benches is also available. Our locker rooms each have their own Sauna and Steam rooms.

Perks - for members only:

Personal Training

We will be happy to match you with the right trainer. We are staffed by some of the best Certified Strength Training and post rehabilitation specialists on Long Island. For details please see the description in the printed program guide or call 462-9800 ext. 122 for more information.

Massage Therapy

Appointments with our Certified Massage Therapist are available for members only. The cost is $55 for a one hour session. Appointments must be pre paid. A 24 hour cancellation notice is required. Please call 462-9800 ext. 228 for reservations.

The Gym

With the exception of Monday and Wednesday evenings, when we have organized Volleyball and Men’s basketball leagues, we will always make it a point to reserve at least 1/4 of a gym for family use. After 7:00 pm, all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Privileges and Restrictions for Teens

In the Fitness Center:

Teens between the ages of 13 and 16 may use the Fitness Center only after they have completed a one hour Safety & Etiquette class and signed our Code of Conduct. Classes will be offered one Sunday each month. The class is taught by one of our Certified Personal Trainers. Please call Laura Schnur at 462-9800 ext. 122 to make an appointment. Fee is $5 per person.

In the two gymnasiums:

Teens will not be permitted in the gyms on Sunday mornings from 8:30 - 11:00 am, and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Teens are welcome in the gyms all other times.

Indoor Track

The most commonly asked question regarding the track: “How many times around is a mile?” The answer is: 10 times around is a mile! The track is open the same hours as the rest of the facility. Please wear only sneakers or rubber soles while on the track. When you run, please use the lane closest to the railing. When you walk, please use the lane closest to the wall.

Safety Rules for the Track:

1) No children under the age of 8 years old are permitted on the track. Children between the ages of 8 and 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
2) No strollers on the track
3) You must walk, jog or run in single file. We know it is nicer to have a friend next to you when you’re on the track but please be considerate of others by not compromising their safety as well as your own while up on the track.

Safety Rules for the Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool:

1) You must be 16 years of age or older to use these facilities.
2) Use common sense: extreme heat and humidity may cause light headedness and dizziness. Please limit your time to under 10 minutes.
3) Please do not use the Sauna, Steam Room or Whirlpool if you have a medical condition which might be exacerbated by time spent in extreme heat.