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Commonpoint Queens unveils new kids-only exercise program
BY JENNA BAGCAL
jbagcal@qns.com
@jenna_bagcal
Over the past two decades, the Center
for Disease Control (CDC) reported that
the rates of childhood obesity have tripled.
Photo courtesy of Commonpoint Queens
Commonpoint Queens cut the ribbon on its new Kidz Fit Gym Exercise Program.
So a Little Neck organization established
a kids-only program that encourages
regular exercise for local children.
Commonpoint Queens Sam Field
Center unveiled the new Kidz Fit Gym
Exercise Program on Th ursday, Dec. 12.
Th e program, which is the only gym in
Queens specifi cally for children, off ers a
range of sports classes and fi tness equipment
to kids ages 5 to 14.
According to Commonpoint Queens,
its Kidz Fit Gym employs skilled trainers
and coaches who off er individual and
group classes. All equipment and exercises,
including cardio, strength training, yoga
and other activities, are designed for kids.
In addition to improving children’s fi tness
levels, Kidz Fit will also off er nutritional
guidance and family workshops.
In January, parents can sign kids up for
the following classes for the winter session:
• Nursery Gymnastics (ages 3 to 5): Nine
Wednesdays starting Jan. 15 from 3:30
to 4:15 p.m.
• Indoor Playground (ages 5 and under):
10 Wednesdays starting Jan. 15 from
10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
• Pre-K Soccer (ages 3 to 5): 10 Mondays
starting Jan. 13 from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
• All Sorts of Sports (ages 3 to 5): 10
Tuesdays starting Jan. 14 from 3:30 to
4:15 p.m.
• Sunday Pre-K Basketball (ages 3 to 5):
Nine Sundays starting Jan. 12 from 3:15
to 4 p.m.
• Sunday Basketball Clinic (ages 5 to 10):
Nine Sundays starting Jan. 12 from 2
to 3 p.m.
• Aft er School Wiffl e Ball (ages 5 to 11):
10 Wednesdays starting Jan. 15 from
4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
• Aft er School Soccer Clinic (ages 5 to
11): 10 Tuesdays starting Jan. 14 from
4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Kidz Fit also off ers small group classes
that help to develop strength, coordination
and balance. Th e 50 minute,
eight-week sessions are off ered on Sunday,
Tuesday and Th ursday. One-hour personal
training and partner personal training
sessions are also available.
Visit www.commonpointqueens.org for
more information.
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