Fresh air, sunshine, and gorgeous surroundings can be powerful motivators to get moving. Our real estate agents keep their mojo going with these great outdoor fitness activities near Nassau County homes for sale and Suffolk County homes for sale.
- Sunken Meadow Tuesday Beach Yoga - Sunken Meadow State Park, 1 Sunken Meadow Pkwy., Kings Park, NY 11754
Strengthen mind, body, and spirit surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Gold Coast and Long Island Sound. Sunken Meadow Tuesday Beach Yoga is an hour-long class that's appropriate for any level of experience. You'll find instructor Lisa Pellicone Arce's passion and enthusiasm to be contagious. Class time is 6:30 p.m. each Thursday, and the fee is $17.85.
- The Waterfront Center - 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Are you an experienced stand-up paddleboarder or a newbie looking to test the waters? Whatever you're looking for, The Waterfront Center is the answer. Take one of the 90-minute guided tours around scenic Oyster Bay Harbor, or challenge yourself with a SUP yoga class. Landlubbers can still enjoy the sights with a one-hour waterfront beach yoga session. SUP classes and tours are $35 or $50, including board rental. The fee for beach yoga is $25. Paddle class passes good for seven sessions are available for $290. Visit the website for the full schedule.
- Sunset Beach Yoga - Darshana Community Yoga Center, 180 E. Great Neck Rd., West Babylon, NY 11704
You've made it halfway through the workweek. Refresh and recharge with a peaceful Sunset Beach Yoga class. Instructor Angela Barry guides you through poses and meditation as the sun goes down on Robert Moses Beach. Classes are scheduled each Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Registration fee is $12 per person or $20 for two students.
- Tai Chi - LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton, NY 11937
The charming gardens of LongHouse Reserve provide an appropriate setting for the graceful movements of Tai Chi. This revered ancient martial art was originally designed as a method of combat and self-defense, but today tai chi has been embraced as a fitness program due to its gentle, low-impact movements. Regular practitioners of Tai Chi value the positive benefits for the mind and body. Classes take place on alternate Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., and the fee is $35.
- Stroller Strong Mamas - Stotzky Park, 55 Columbus Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901
Setting a good example for your kids can start them on the road to lifelong fitness. Stroller Strong Mamas promotes the development of physical activity habits for the entire family. The signature class involves running or walking and stopping, referred to as a "stroller stride," to navigate around Stozky Park while performing functional exercises. Bootcamp class incorporates light weights and High Intensity Interval Training focuses on cardio workouts. Little ones as young as six months old are welcome to join their parents. Visit the website for schedule and pricing.
Buying or selling a home on Long Island doesn't have to be a strenuous workout. Contact us at Coldwell Banker American Homes to get started.