Bernikow Fitness Center

Treadmills will be unavailable for use on Mondays at 2pm for cleaning.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding!

Personal Training

Free Fitness Assessment with a Certified Trainer with Membership Purchase!

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Call 718-475-5223
​for more information!

We offer specialized personal training, led by trainers who have a passion for fitness and are ready to help you get in shape!
To schedule an appointment, call the Fitness Desk at 718-475-1165

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Personal training & specialty classes

• 30 minute sessions- $45 per ½ hour​

5 for $210 ($42 per session)
10 for $390 ($39 per session)
20 for $720 ($36 per session)

• 60 minute sessions -  $65 per hour

5 for $300   ($60 per session)
10 for $550   ($55 per session)
20 for $1000   ($50 per session)

• Partner Training: one-hour session, two people - $90/session, 5 one-hour sessions - $425
• Teen Tune Up ages 13 - 15 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. 
• 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. Wednesday at 11am. Call Janice Salerno at 718.475.1143 for information.

Hours

Monday – Thursday
6am - 9:30pm
 
Friday:
6am - 6:30pm
 
​Saturday & Sunday:
7am – 6pm

Modern Facilities:

• Our 5,000 sq. ft. fitness center is equipped with the latest gear

Variety of Classes:

• From yoga and Zumba to spin and HIIT, we have classes for all fitness levels 

Community Spirit: 

• Join a supportive community that motivates you to achieve your goals ​

preRegister for classes here

Group Ex Classes

We offer over Group Ex classes to members at our Bernikow location. Classes include yoga, zumba, spin, HIIT, aqua aerobics, and more!
Cardio: Get your heart rate up with cardio! These high-energy classes will boost your heart rate while also helping you tone your muscles and strengthen your core.

• Cardio Sculpt: A calorie-blasting total-body workout. Combines muscle-conditioning exercises that utilize hand weights, body bars, and steps with intervals of high and low-impact cardiovascular exercises
• Cardio Kickboxing: A fun, high-energy workout that combines martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio. Participants are challenged to build stamina, improve coordination and flexibility, and burn calories while building lean muscle
• Step: A classic cardio workout using a step or raised platform. Step up, around, and down from the platform in different patterns to boost your heart rate and breathing, while strengthening your muscles
• H.I.I.T:  Keep your heart rate up and burn more fat in less time with High-Intensity Interval Training. Give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods. High and low-impact options will be shown in this 30-minute class

 
Cardio/Cycling/Trekking: How far will you go? These cycling and trekking classes challenge you to traverse hill climbs and sprints as you get your heart rate up and strengthen your muscles. Get the same benefits of exercising outdoors no matter what the weather is like!

• Cycle: Choreographed to provide an excellent workout and improve cardiovascular conditioning, this high-intensity cycling workout takes place on a stationary machine with a heavy, weighted flywheel that is linked to the pedals. The result is a fixed gear bike (like a track bike) – your legs are constantly moving and you have to apply pressure to slow them down. Pedal through hill climbs, sprints, and other challenging drills
• Pump & Cycle: The ultimate intense spin class incorporating light weights and resistance bands to pump up your cardiovascular system to the max, while engaging your core and upper body
• H.I.I.T. the Bike: A unique full-body workout switching high and low-intensity with sprints and hill climbs. Burns fat and develops lean muscle as you virtually travel around the world
• Trekking: Interval training performed on the treadmill by walking and/or running at varying speeds and inclines for defined periods of time. You can bring your “loaded” backpack to help simulate your outdoor experience

 
 
Aquatics: Moving your favorite workouts from the gym to the pool is a great way to enhance your results, while also placing less stress on your joints. If you love aerobics, kickboxing, H.I.I.T, or Zumba, check out some of our aquatics classes!
Check out our indoor pool schedule here!

• Aqua Aerobics: Improve your balance and strength with a cardiovascular workout for all fitness levels (*Female-only class also available)
• Aqua Kickboxing (Female Only): Water resistance challenges you to punch and kick harder and faster, improving your agility and coordination (*Female-only class)
• Aqua Tabata: Blast calories, build muscle tone, and increase endurance with interval training (*Female-only class also available)
• Aqua Zumba: Get the most out of your favorite Zumba dance moves by combining them with water resistance
• Splash: Combines the resistance of water and the power of specialized equipment. Low-impact but high-intensity water aerobics class focuses on endurance and resistance training.  No swimming skills are needed (*Female-only class also available)
• Deep Water Workout/Splash: High-powered workout utilizing deep water running techniques, interval training, and resistance equipment. Core-based workout excellent for toning and burning calories. Features non weight-bearing exercises using buoyancy belts

 
 
Strength/Core: Tone and train your body with a variety of exercise classes designed to help you strengthen your core muscles

• Back Reinforcement w/ Bands: Strengthen and increase blood flow to lower back areas using resistance bands
• Core Conditioning: Build core muscle groups while improving posture and flexibility through a variety of exercises that strengthen the abdomen and back muscles
• LesMills Body Pump: A barbell workout structured around high repetitions with light weights, designed to challenge all major muscle groups and get you lean, toned, and fit
• Functional Training: Exercises that train your muscles to work together, preparing them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work, or in sports. Exercises use various muscles in the upper and lower body simultaneously to emphasize core stability
• Gentle Sculpt (Female Only): A non-aerobic, muscle toning class focused on total body strength and core conditioning. Mild-to-moderate-level resistance training using weight bars, exercise bands, and/or dumbbells
• Power Plank (Female Only): Build isometric strength to help sculpt your waistline and improve your posture with planking, one of the best exercises available for your core. Different variations on the basic plank exercise will engage your entire body, including your arms, back, shoulders, and hamstrings
• Total Body: Shape and strengthen all of your muscles as you learn the proper techniques for lifting and weight training. This class takes an individualized approach using body bars, barbells, dumbbells, and more to improve muscle strength, tone your body, and increase bone density
• Warrior Workout: Develop a full mind-body connection while increasing total body strength, balance, and agility in this class inspired by movements found in martial arts and military training. This practice uses repetition in patterns of slow and controlled movement with a single “heavy” weight, done in 5 minute rounds followed by short periods of active recovery

 
 
Dance: Dancing isn’t just a fun way to express yourself, but can also help you get in great shape!

• Barre: A hybrid workout class combining ballet-inspired moves with elements of pilates, dance, yoga, and strength training. Most classes incorporate a ballet barre and use classic dance moves such as plies, alongside static stretches. Barre also focuses on high reps of small range movements
• Zumba: Latin and International music themes create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system with varied rhythms that tone and sculpt the body

 
Mind-Body: Mental health is just as important as physical health. These classes focus on the mind-body connection to help you get a holistic fitness experience.

• Pilates/Mini Ball: Lengthen and strengthen your body using core muscle groups. A series of non-impact exercises that focus on the deep muscles of the abdominals, back, hips, and butt with use of free weights, body bar, blocks, mini ball and bands. Successful in the areas of core development, range of motion, balance, and control
• Advanced Pilates: Pilates with a twist. Add some weights and cardio to further strengthen your core
• Yoga: Enjoy the mind and body connection of deep stretching, slow and rhythmic poses, and balance postures. Develop strength, balance & flexibility while experiencing deep relaxation. We will work with inner awareness and breath, fostering an individual experience
• Sunrise Yoga: A Vinyasa Flow Yoga practice open to all levels.  A gentle class focusing on flowing slowly from pose to pose and linking movement with breath through seated, standing, and inverted postures. Postures are practiced to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body

 
 
Kids Fitness: We make exercising fun with classes specially designed for kids!

• KIDZercise: A fun fitness class for kids that includes sports conditioning, resistance training, and cardio to strengthen the entire body (Ages 6-12)
• Kids Zumba: These classes combine movement, music, and a healthy lifestyle for children utilizing high-energy, choreographed routines with music kids love. We also incorporate 15 minutes of weight training (Ages 6-12)

 
 
Strength for Life Specialty Class: Our specialty class for cancer patients and cancer survivors helps participants build strength, balance, and stamina. Open to JCC and CLLD members.

Meet Our Personal Trainers

Thomas Baker
Fitness and Sports Director

Certifications

• NASM CPT
• USA Football: Flag Certification

Fun Fact
Tom played college football! 

Michael Busacca

Certifications

• ​ISSA CPT

Specialization

• Strength & Conditioning

Outside The Gym
Michael enjoys hiking and camping! 

Fun Fact
Michael loves snowboarding!

Lina Taliercio

Certifications

• WITS CPT

Specialization

• Strength & Flexibility 
• Senior Fitness
• ​Pilates

Outside The Gym
Lina loves immersing herself in nature, often taking her dog for hikes in the woods. She also enjoys unwinding with a good mystery movie. 

Fun Fact
Lina has been passionate about fitness since she was 14 years old, dedicating the past 16 years to helping clients improve their strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. 

Jaylen Fuertes

Certifications

• ​ISSA CPT

Specialization

• ​Strength Training

Outside The Gym
Jaylen enjoys drawing and boxing. 

Fun Fact
​Jaylen enjoys playing soccer!
​

Jillian Assad

Certifications

• ISSA CPT
• Schwinn ​

Specialization
Strength Training 
HIIT 
Weight Loss
​Special Education Training  

Outside The Gym
Jillian loves CrossFit, Power lifting, and motorcycles. 

Fun Fact
Jillian is a twin & loves Halloween! 

Bernikow Fitness Center Guest Policy

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:
• Individual - $15 per visit for guests 13 years of age and older, $10 for ages 5-12, and $5 for children 4 and under.
• Family - $30 per visit. This includes up to 2 adult guests with children.

 
*** Policy subject to change ***

Fitness Center Rules

Fitness Center Rules and Policies

1. All Participants are subject to the JCC’s Code of Conduct.
2. Please place all personal belongings in the locker room. If necessary, use smaller bags such as drawstring bags or small purses. Backpacks, duffel bags, and large bags must be stored in the locker room — no exceptions.
3. Only authorized JCC Personal Trainers are permitted to provide personal training. Personal training by another member is not allowed, whether for payment or not.
4. Do NOT drop or slam weights on the floor.  Dropping and slamming weights will cause damage to the equipment and users risk injury to themselves or others around them when they are dropped.
5. 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.
6. Members ages 13–16 must complete a Teen Tune-Up orientation before accessing the Fitness Center.
7. Members under 12 years old are NOT permitted in the Fitness Center.
8. Be considerate with your time on the equipment and return and wipe all equipment after use.
9. We strongly encourage members to use headphones for phone calls and music to avoid disturbing others.
10. 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.
11. Treat staff and fellow members with respect at all times, in alignment with the overall JCC Code of Conduct.

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.