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Dr. Ron & Nancy Avis Fitness Center
Located at the Bernikow JCC
Experience everything you need to reach your fitness goals in one place. Train in our state-of-the-art 5,000-square-foot fitness center, choose from a wide variety of classes—including yoga, Zumba, spin, and HIIT—for every fitness level, and become part of a supportive community that inspires, motivates, and celebrates your progress every step of the way.
Hours
Monday – Thursday
6:00AM - 9:30PM
Friday:
6:00AM - 6:30PM
Saturday & Sunday:
7:00AM – 6:00PM
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Guest Guidelines:
Guests must be accompanied by a JCC member 18 years of age or older. Please call the membership department to make special arrangements if you are unable to accompany your guest.
Guests under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian’s consent with a parent/guardian name, signature and birthday. An adult must stay in the building with minor under the age of 16.
Teen memberships are not eligible to bring guests.
Guests must show current photo ID each visit.
Guest must register at the front desk and sign a waiver of liability.
Members will be allotted 4 guest passes per year. The front desk will track members’ guest pass usage.
Facility Usage:
Guest privileges for a “day of wellness” include use of the gym, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, lockers, showers, steam room, and sauna.
Guest pass fees:$15 per visit for guests 13 years of age and older,
*** Policy subject to change ***
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Rules and Policies
All Participants are subject to the JCC’s Code of Conduct.
Please store all personal belongings in the locker room. Only small drawstring bags or small purses are permitted on the fitness floor. Backpacks, duffel bags, and large bags must be stored in the locker room—no exceptions.
Only authorized JCC Personal Trainers are permitted to provide personal training. Personal training by another member is not allowed, whether for payment or not.
Proper exercise/athletic attire is required, i.e., Sneakers, shirts, tank tops, other sports tops, shorts, other pant attire must be worn to work out and may not be removed during exercise, unless due to a medical condition. No sandals, flip flops, open toed shoes, bathing suits are permitted. Additional attire allowed for religious reasons.
Members ages 13–16 must complete a Teen Tune-Up orientation before accessing the Fitness Center.
Individuals under 13 years old are NOT permitted in the Fitness Center.
Be considerate with your time on the equipment; wipe down all equipment after use. All weights, plates, and accessories must be returned to their designated storage areas after use.
Please treat all equipment with care and respect. Equipment must be used safely and as intended. If you are unsure how to use any equipment safely, please ask a member of the fitness floor staff or an authorized personal trainer for assistance.
We strongly encourage members to use headphones for phone calls and music to avoid disturbing others.
Be mindful of those around you if filming your workout. You may NOT intentionally film another individual without their permission. Tripods, selfie sticks, or filming equipment are NOT permitted. JCC Fitness Staff reserve the right to ask you to stop filming.
Treat staff and fellow members with respect at all times, in alignment with the overall JCC Code of Conduct. Members must follow all instructions from JCC Fitness Staff. In the event of an emergency, staff directions must be followed immediately.
Members should exercise within their own physical limits and consult a medical professional before beginning any fitness program. The JCC is not responsible for injuries resulting from improper use of equipment or failure to follow posted rules.
JCC staff reserves the right to determine all gym use and inappropriate behavior by users and to refuse entrance or eject from the premises any person whose conduct is objectionable, disorderly or disruptive to the JCC or is in violation of any law.
Personal Training & Specialty Classes
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30 & 60 Minute Personal Training Sessions
30 Minute Sessions
$45/half an hour5 for $210 - $42/session
10 for $390 - $39/session
20 for $720 - $36/session60 Minute Sessions
$65/hour5 for $300 - $60/session
10 for $550 - $55/session
20 for $1000 - $50/sessionVisit the Fitness Desk to purchase personal training sessions.
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Partner Training
One-hour session, two people.
1 Hour Sessions
$90/session5 for $425 - $85/session
Visit the Fitness Desk to purchase partner training sessions.
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Teen Tune Up
Children under the age of 16 are only permitted in the Fitness Center after undergoing a Teen Tune-Up Certification Course. This allows youth to be trained on the concepts of fitness and teaches them facility etiquette.
Age Range: 13-15
1 Hour Sessions
Stop by the Fitness Front Desk to schedule a Teen Tune Up.
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Strength for Life Specialty Class
This is the only breast cancer recovery program approved by the American Council of Exercise. This effective program will help you exercise safely while enhancing your overall health whether you’re in the midst of treatment or years beyond it.
Open to JCC and CLLD members.
Day & Time:
Wednesdays at 11am
Call Janice Salerno at (718) 475-1143 for information.
Group Ex Classes
Group Ex Class Schedule
All classes are 55 minutes unless noted. Classes will take place in the Group Ex Studio or Spin Studio. Class size limited and preregistration is required