Chelsea Piers Offers Surfing Classes This January!
SurfSETFitness Exclusive Classes Offers New Yorkers to Catch a Wave Without Catching a Cold!
(Forgive the crappy quality of my photos. This class seriously kicks ass!)
Hi all!
So let's say you are walking around New York in the middle of winter and you suddenly get a yen to do a fun, outdoor activity normally associated with warmer weather? Well, you are in luck because Chelsea Piers is partnering with SurfSETFitness to offer indoor surfing lessons that will get you in kick butt, surfer shape without entering the cold Hudson--huzzah!
Let me explain.
Last week I attended a workshop at Chelsea Piers run by uber babe Sarah Ponn, Fitness & Nutrition Expert at SurfSETFitness, along with the lovely Bari Liebman of Vital Juice and I have to say this class is super tough but about as much fun as you can with your clothes on!
Basically you try to keep your balance on a surfboard contraption while working out just about every part of your body. Here is a quick clip of Sarah in action so you can get an idea of what it looks like in person:
I was nursing a shoulder injury but still able to get a great workout while finally attempting to stand up on a surfboard. (Always wanted to do that in Santa Cruz when I loved near there.) Here is some further information about the classes.
From Chelsea Piers Press Department:
The Sports Center at Chelsea Pier and SurfSET Fitness announced today plans for an exclusive partnership to launch the New Year’s Resolution season in January. SurfSET Fitness will run more than 30 classes a week at the Sports Center health club at Chelsea Piers beginning Jan 9th. The revolutionary fitness classes range from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and are a total body workout. Sports Center members and non-members will be able to purchase individual or group packages for classes.
“We are thrilled to kick off the New Year by becoming the exclusive New York City home for SurfSET Fitness,” commented Greta Wagner, General Manager of the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers. “As a leader in the industry, we are always looking for innovative new fitness options for our members. And what better gym to host a surfing class than the only gym in New York with an indoor sand volleyball pit and a Hudson River location!”
“SurfSET couldn't be happier to have found a place within Chelsea Piers,” said SurfSET CEO Mike Hartwick. “Our surf style training programs will be an awesome addition to their diverse programming and amazing facilities.”
Classes will be offered Monday – Sunday with morning, lunch and after-work options available for all fitness levels. Prices begin at $35 for a group class. Class registration is now open, with class cards available as a unique holiday gift idea.
If you are looking to shake up your routine--this is the class for you. You can follow SurfSETFitness at Facebook to see when/where they will be opening classes in your town. Be sure to check it out if you can!
Here is another shot of Sarah showing us how to paddle (feet up!)
Until next time…
BFC
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