Zumba Fusion Drop-In Class
Beginners, welcome! This dance class combines Latin, Caribbean, Afro-Columbian, and Ballroom dance to bring you a full- (and fun!) body workout. Once finished, feel free to take your moves out on the dance floor.
When: Friday, September 30, 6:30 p.m.
Eligibility: Drop-in group dance class, registration/commitment not required, no special shoes/clothing necessary.
Fee: $15
Shockra Dance Studio; 114 East 28th Street, (between Park and Lexington avenues); 212-696-9642.
Critical Mass Bike Ride
Cyclists unite with this controversial group-oriented bike ride! This is a great Friday night activity before it gets too cold, so why not cycle straight into the weekend and show those cars who's boss?
When: Friday, September 30, 7 p.m
Eligibility: Everyone welcome! No registration required.
Fee: Free!
Critical Mass Bike Ride; Union Square Park North (17th Street and Union Square); 212-802-8222.
Full-Body Bootcamp
While we don't expect you to sign up for all 12 classes a day that Barry's Bootcamp offers, this full-body bootcamp is enough to whip you into shape! His celebrity following is proof that this workout does wonders.
When: Friday, September 30, 7:45 p.m
Eligibility: Individual classes available for purchase.
Fee: $32
Barry's Bootcamp; 135 West 20th Street (Between 6th and 7th avenues); 646-559-2721.
3SUM With Nyree Brown
Though membership is required, this metabolic boost is worth checking out. With conditioning, sculpting, and kettleballs. In this case, three's a pumped-up party!
When: Saturday, October 1, 10 a.m
Eligibility: Membership required.
Equinox Wall Street; 14 Wall Street (between Broadway and New Street); 212-964-6688.
Open Level Tower Class
The weaker areas of your body are not getting away with it any longer—from beginner to advanced, this class is a perfect stretch for practice or aerobic flow.
When: Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m.
Eligibility: Pay per individual class, limited to six participants per class.
Fee: $35
Uptown Pilates Upper Westside; 136 West 72nd Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam avenues); 212-501-0019.
Six-Pack Attack!
Have you seen Ryan Gosling's abs in Crazy, Stupid, Love? Of course you have—they're unmissable and seriously inspiring. Start at this class!
When: Saturday, October 1, 11:15 a.m
Eligibility: Membership required.
David Barton Gym Chelsea; 215 West 23rd Street (between 7th and 8th avenues); 212-414-2022.
LaBlast Dance
Although we don't watch Dancing With The Stars, we'd definitely take tips from Louis Van Amstel, one of the show's dancers and choreographers, as well as the creator of this class, sure to leave you club-ready.
When: Saturday, October 1, noon.
Eligibility: Membership required; R29 readers can download a free guest pass here. Also, if you "check-in" on Facebook in October, Crunch will donate $1 to a bullying prevention charity.
Crunch Union Square ; 113 4th Avenue (between 12th and 13th streets); 212-533-0001.
Crunch Union Square ; 113 4th Avenue (between 12th and 13th streets); 212-533-0001.
Pole-Dancing, Beginner Level (Week One of a Six-Week Program)
No experience necessary in this six-week program—but if you do have experience, we salute you. You'll certainly heat up with this full-body pole-dancing workout!
When: Saturday, October 1, 2 p.m
Eligibility: One payment for six weeks of sessions, no further commitment.
Fee: $180 for a six-week program.
Shockra Dance Studio; 114 East 28th Street (between Park and Lexington avenues); 212-696-9642
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Flex your mind, body, and soul with this intermediate yoga class. You'll come out so balanced, you won't even notice you're in Midtown.
When: Saturday, October 1, 4:15 p.m
Eligibility: Pay per individual class, no commitment.
Fee: $25
Exhale Midtown South; 150 Central Park South (between West 58th and 59th streets); 212-561-7400.
Ass Blast
Membership is required for this class, but the name says it all. Your bum (and holiday cocktail dresses) will thank you.
When: Sunday, October 2, 10:30 a.m.
Eligibility: Membership required.
David Barton Gym Astor Place; 4 Astor Place (between Lafayette Street and Broadway); 212-505-6800.
Bendable Body Class
Get moving and concentrate on flexibility and mobility. The restorative nature of the class will have you feeling that stretch and ommmm you might obtain from yoga.
When: Sunday, October 2, 11 a.m
Eligibility: Eligibility: Membership required; R29 readers can download a free guest pass here. Also, if you "check-in" on Facebook in October, Crunch will donate $1 to a bullying prevention charity.
Crunch Union Square ; 113 4th Avenue (between 12th and 13th streets); 212-533-0001.
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Crunch Christopher Street; 52 Christopher Street (between West and Hudson streets); 212-366-3725.
4th Annual World Without Breast Cancer ZUMBA Fitness Master Class
Fight breast cancer and get a rockin' bod while taking part in the fitness world's most talked-about dance class! (Proceeds go to Greater New York City Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.)
Where: Sunday, October 2, 1 p.m
Eligibility: Online Registration, Due to maximum capacity of 600 people, registration in advance is a must. Cash or Paypal accepted. Purchase tickets here.
Fee: $30
The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers; Pier 60 (19th Street and the Hudson River); 212-336-6000.
Fly Girls Dance Class
Before J.Lo was J.Lo, she was a Fly Girl on In Living Color. Relive the '90s with this hot dance class, but be careful not to sweat out your hairdo!
When: Sunday, October 2, 4:30 p.m
Eligibility: Eligibility: Membership required; R29 readers can download a free guest pass here. Also, if you "check-in" on Facebook in October, Crunch will donate $1 to a bullying prevention charity.
Crunch Union Square ; 113 4th Avenue (between 12th and 13th streets); 212-533-0001.
Crunch Union Square; 113 4th Avenue (between 12th and 13th streets); 212-533-0001.