BIG MUSCLE BUILDERS (2 Yrs) calling all baby schwarzenegger’s, Kidville has just the class for you! encouraging and attentive instructors lead classes in a strength building program that provides everything from a trip through an obstacle course to a bounce down the tumbltrak into a massive foam pillow. if you peek over at the giant block corner you’ll see energetic little builders, using their developing quads and pecs to lift, carry, and stack. For 45 minutes the children work out their extra energy all the while toning their young bodies.
-- Kidville 466 Columbus Ave. NY 10024 212-362-7792 www.kidville.com
GYMTIME SPORTS AND FITNESS (2 Yrs) Jump, pass, kick and stretch! (Phew. we’re tired already.) coach chris and the taut tots at gymtime engage in a well rounded cardio workout, developing stamina, balance and flexibility. as the semester progresses so do coach chris’s teaching methods as he conducts increasingly innovative classes in fitness and the fundamentals of multiple sports. whether your child chooses one sport or several down the road, she will have a solid foundation to succeed in her sport of their choice!
--Gymtime 1520 York Ave. NY 10028 212-861-7732 gymtime.net
FITNESS FUN (3-5Yrs) Richard Simmons had “sweatin’ to the oldies,” now gymboree has kids making fitness music of their own. adorned with jingle bells on their wrists and ankles, budding workout warriors burn through an hour of intense aerobic activity.
don’t forget your water bottles because this class reminds kids that it’s important to stay hydrated. here an emphasis on stretching and flexibility lays the groundwork for creating strong and limber maturing bodies.-Gymboree 401 East 84th ST. NY 10028 212-452-9814 gymboreeclasses.com
ULTIMATE FITNESS (2-3 Yrs) Think David Barton gym-meets-Urban outfitters soundtrack bUt For Kids (like Kids bop) combined with elements of beginner’s kick boxing and agility circuits. while the challenging rope and rock climbing portion of the class develops upper-body strength no child is left behind because all participate in sports-based games and gymnastics drills.
--New York Kids Club 265 West 87th St. NY 10024 212-721-4100 nykidsclub.com
FUN FIT (5Yrs ) Machines named Yukari, buck, and leonard. no, this isn’t another star wars prequel. it’s the Fun Fit gym at chelsea Piers where you’ll find kid-friendly stationary bikes, treadmills and weight sets – the mastermind inventions of the revolutionary european-designed Panatta Kid system. these colorful and futuristic exercise machines work as a surefire lure for “advancedenergy” kids. the Panatta Kid system has literally made a science of child-appropriate muscle toning and cardio exercise . specially trained chelsea Piers instructors encourage kids to find their own unique workout levels all the while reminding them that the number one priority is to have fun!
-- Chelsea Piers Pier 60, 23rd St./Hudson River NY 10011 212.336.6666
