FITNESS DEPARTMENT

POLICIES

• Fitness Policies & Rules

Age Limit - Children under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Fitness Center. Youth 13 - 15 years are able to use the Fitness Center only after undergoing a JCC Teen Tune-Up Certification Course and they check in with the fitness staff verifying their eligibility each time they work out. Note: There is a $30 charge for the Teen Tune-Up Certification Course, and both sessions must be completed before the individual is allowed to utilize the Fitness Center and its programs.

• Towel Service

Towel service is available for the term of your membership at no additional cost. With this service, a t the Sports & Wellness reception desk, you must register for towel exchange cards in order to access towels.

• Locker Rooms

Our locker rooms are designed to fit all your needs. Whether changing before and after a workout or massage, or just unwinding in the sauna or steam room, you can have access to a locker for the day or annually. Lockers are available for daily use at no charge. Locks are not provided and if left on lockers overnight are subject to being cut off. Age recommendation- children of opposite sex no older than age 4.

• Locker Rentals

Instead of carrying your workout clothes back and forth to the gym, the Bernikow JCC Fitness Center offers annual locker rentals, giving you one less thing to worry about. Rental lockers are available on a first come first served basis, and are only available to Platinum members.
Fee: $12 month/$144 annual

 

PERSONAL TRAINING

If you are looking for a personal fitness program that will deliver results and keep you motivated, our programs are perfect for you!

Group Personal Training
Affordable, small group personal training and progressive fitness programs designed to
meet your needs. Fun, motivating and results driven.

TRX Suspension Training
Total Body Resistance Exercise that tones your body and strengthens your core.

30 Minute Boxing Sessions
For an ultimate power and conditioning workout. Prenatal Personal Training
Now available, call for more information.

Prenatal Personal Training
Now available, call for more information.

• Private One-on-One (1 hour)

This is the traditional full hour of individualized personal training during each session.

• Express One-on-One (1/2 hour)

This program is designed for those individuals that are looking for an intense workout of shorter duration. The perfect fit for anyone with a tight schedule and a desire for a concentrated workout.

• Partner Training (1 hour-2 people)

Are you looking for the opportunity to train with a friend? Partner training has been proven to increase commitment to a fitness regimen.

• Group Personal Training (1 hour 3 people)

Being part of a group provides motivation, is fun, and makes training more affordable.
6 week sessions
2 times per week
$300 per person
(Minimum=3 Maximum=6)
Sign up now at the Sports and Wellness Desk

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

The Sports and Rec department has been celebrating many children's birthday parties this last year because we have that magic touch….literally. Party packages can include magicians, animal encounters, swimming, sports, music, dance and much more!! All parties are age appropriate and specifically designed with your child in mind. We specialize in customized celebrations and we will do our best to make your party as memorable as possible…full of action and interaction. All basic party packages include pizza, cake and beverages and an hour in our Olympic size pool or state of the art outdoor pool at HKC with the base package rate of $550 up to 20 children. All parties are offered on Sunday afternoon and there are two party hosts with each party who lead the children into tons of fun!! For more information, please pick up a Birthday Party Package Folder located at the reception desks or kindly contact the birthday party coordinator Melissa at mkraker@sijcc.com or 718.475-5274.

BERNIKOW FITNESS CLASSES & SCHEDULES

 

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• Theme Spin

Third Sunday of each month
April Purple Rain
May Grease
June Fame

• TEXTercise

LOL while you get FIT. Have a great time with your friends, update your status on Facebook
while updating your six pack, and upload pics while you unload fat. Fun, hip, now type of class that is different from any other "boring" fitness class.
TEXTercise is a workout designed for teens that allows them to get a great total body workout in, all while using no weights, simply their cellphone in hand. The workout is designed in a way that allows the people to actually text (each other, the instructor, their Facebook friends, etc) while doing various exercises.

• Flash Mob Fitness

A flash mob (or flashmob) is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and sometimes seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse,
often for the purposes of entertainment, satire, artistic expression Flash mobs are organized
via telecommunications, social media, or viral e-mails.
We will be hosting Flash Mob Fitness here at the JCC every Sunday at 11am.
Classes will include a variety of exercise to appeal to most fitness levels and incorporate
strength and conditioning with a great experience. Classes are led by Frank Mensah a well
known instructor on Staten Island. We will be conducting Flash Mob Fitness throughout the
Bernikow building on Sundays with the location announced each week via Social Media.
Don’t miss combining fitness and excitement in this social environment.
Classes are FREE to JCC members.

• Pink Program

Breast cancer treatments can be life-saving, yet often leave exhaustion and other health concerns in their wake. Research shows the right blend of exercise can help you:
• Lower the odds of breast cancer recurrence
• Boost energy and strength
• Restore ease in performing daily tasks
This exciting, effective 6 week program will help you exercise safely while enhancing your overall health whether you’re in the midst of treatment or years beyond it. Designed by Harvard breast cancer surgeon & survivor Dr. Carolyn M. Kaelin and Master Trainers Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty, it is the only breast cancer recovery program approved by the American Council Group classes are tailored for different surgeries and adapted for all fitness levels. A
one-on-one interview with a trainer is required before class begins.

• Group Fitness

Check out some of our great classes. Group Fitness Classes are free to JCC members

• Body Pump

This 60 minute workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises like squats, presses lifts and curls. Great Music Great Experience! Enjoy one of the six classes offered.

• Going the Distance with Bobby

There's nothing like a boxing workout to get you in shape. Go the distance with Bobby!
Mondays, 6:00pm

• Dumbell Conditioning

with Bobby
Tuesdays 7pm

 

SPA @ THE J HOLISTIC HEALTH CENTER

Relax and unwind after your workout at the Spa here at the J. We offer a full array of spa services including manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body wraps and massage. Try a massage with our new therapist Yevginy.

Some of our featured specialties include:
• Swedish Massage Special
• Loyalty Program
• Collagen Mask Facial

For an appointment,
please call 718.475.5210
 

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

• Pink Program

Breast cancer treatments can be life-saving, yet often leave exhaustion and other health concerns in their wake. Research shows the right blend of exercise can help you:
• Lower the odds of breast cancer recurrence
• Boost energy and strength
• Restore ease in performing daily tasks
This exciting, effective 6 week program will help you exercise safely while enhancing your overall health whether you're in the midst of treatment or years beyond it. Designed by Harvard breast cancer surgeon & survivor Dr. Carolyn M. Kaelin and Master Trainers Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty, it is the only breast cancer recovery program approved by the American Council
Group classes are tailored for different surgeries and adapted for all fitness levels. A one-on-one interview with a trainer is required before class begins.