Staff of Printing House Fitness Center Limited to 30. This workshop for beginners is taught by professional ring fighters. Besides its self-defense aspects, boxing is an excellent rhythmic, aerobic workout and also provides benefits in the areas of breath control, posture, and body alignment. On days class is in session, students have free access to the first-floor exercise equipment and locker room. Showers, sauna, and whirlpool are provided.
Towels are extra.
421 Hudson St., corner of Leroy Street in the West Village. It's also an excellent aerobic exercise that develops coordination and balance and strengthens thighs and ankles. Indoor sections learn forward crossovers, backward skating, turning from front to back and back to front again, and skating to the beat. Students who prefer to learn on traditional skates are welcome. This course is taught under the auspices of the first ice skating company in the United States organized along the lines of a dance ensemble.