Group Fitness Classes on the Lower East Side
Manny Cantor Center offers a full slate of group fitness classes on the Lower East Side — yoga, Zumba, boxing, Pilates, strength circuits, and more — on a regular weekly schedule for adults of every level. As a nonprofit community center at 197 East Broadway, MCC keeps group exercise accessible, welcoming, and led by experienced instructors who know this neighborhood.
Whether you’re looking for an early-morning yoga class before work, a midday Pilates session, or an evening Zumba® class with a room full of neighbors, MCC’s group fitness program meets you where you are.
Group Ex Class Schedule
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Vinyasa Yoga with Stephen | 6th Floor (Indoors)
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Full Body Circuit with Tajah | 5th Floor
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Vinyasa Yoga with Jolene | 6th Floor (Indoors)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Functional Tone and Burn with Ricardo | 5th Floor
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Strength & Sweat with Kat | 5th Floor (Indoors)
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Zumba Gold® with Demetra | 6th Floor (Indoors)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Registration is not required. This class is hybrid. You can join us on the 6th Floor or by Zoom at the link below.
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Zumba® with Alexa | 6th Floor (Indoors)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Full Body Circuit with Ricardo | 5th Floor
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Pilates with Sophia | 6th Floor (Indoors)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Senior Pilates with Leorna | 6th Floor (Indoors)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Barrelates with Brad | 5th Floor
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Sunrise Yoga with Stephen | 6th Floor (Indoors)
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Functional Tone and Burn+ with Ricardo | 5th Floor (Small Group Training $$)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Functional Strength Training for Beginners with Ricardo | 6th Floor (Indoors)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Boxing with Tajah | 5th Floor
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Tai Chi with Jan | 6th Floor (Indoors)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pure Strength with Jolene | 5th Floor
9:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Endurance & Power with Daniel | 5th Floor
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Masala Bhangra® with Cloe | 6th Floor (Indoors)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Endurance & Power with Daniel | 5th Floor
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Slow Flow Yoga with Alix | 6th Floor (Indoors)
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
What to Expect: Yoga, Zumba, Boxing & More
MCC’s group fitness lineup is one of the most varied in the neighborhood — genuinely fun workout classes that keep members coming back. Current offerings include:
- Vinyasa & Slow Flow Yoga — breath-linked movement for strength, flexibility, and stress relief. Morning and evening options available Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.
- Zumba® & Zumba Gold® — high-energy Latin dance fitness, with a Zumba Gold® option designed for active older adults. Tuesday sessions include a hybrid Zoom option.
- Pilates & Senior Pilates — core-focused, low-impact strength work. Wednesday sessions for all levels and a dedicated senior Pilates class.
- Full Body Circuit & Functional Strength — equipment-based circuit training and functional strength for real-world fitness gains. Multiple weekly sessions with Ricardo.
- Boxing with Tajah — Friday morning cardio-boxing for coordination, power, and a serious sweat.
- Barrelates with Brad — a barre-Pilates fusion class for tone, core stability, and flexibility.
- Masala Bhangra® with Cloe — a vibrant Saturday morning dance-fitness class rooted in the Bhangra tradition.
- Tai Chi with Jan — Friday afternoon mindful movement for balance, coordination, and stress reduction.
- Endurance & Power with Daniel — Saturday strength-and-cardio conditioning for members who want to push harder.
The full schedule spans morning, midday, and evening slots Monday through Sunday — so whether you’re an early riser or an after-work regular, there’s a class that fits your week.
Group Exercise Classes for Adults of Every Level
MCC’s group classes are designed for adults across every stage of life and fitness background. Instructors teach to a range — offering modifications throughout — so a first-timer and a seasoned member train side by side without judgment. Afternoons include dedicated options for older adults, including Senior Pilates with Leorna and Zumba Gold® with Demetra, both scaled for active seniors seeking low-impact group fitness classes in NYC.
As a nonprofit community center, MCC keeps group exercise genuinely affordable. Fitness membership includes full access to the group class schedule, and new-member options are available. Contact the MCC Fitness desk at (646) 395-4310 or stop by 197 East Broadway to learn about membership rates and get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What group fitness classes does Manny Cantor Center offer?
Manny Cantor Center offers group fitness classes including Vinyasa Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, Zumba®, Zumba Gold®, Pilates, Senior Pilates, Barrelates, Full Body Circuit, Functional Strength Training, Boxing, Tai Chi, Masala Bhangra®, and Endurance & Power — running Monday through Sunday at 197 East Broadway on the Lower East Side. Classes are held on the 5th and 6th floors and are open to fitness members.
Are MCC’s group fitness classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. MCC’s group exercise classes are designed for adults of all levels, and instructors offer modifications throughout each class so beginners and experienced members can train together at their own pace. Thursday afternoons include a dedicated Functional Strength Training for Beginners class with Ricardo.
Are group fitness classes included with MCC membership?
Group fitness classes are included with MCC fitness membership. As a nonprofit community center, MCC keeps rates affordable and offers new-member options. Contact the MCC Fitness desk at (646) 395-4310 or visit 197 East Broadway for current membership pricing.
Where are MCC’s group fitness classes held?
Group exercise classes take place at Manny Cantor Center, 197 East Broadway, New York, NY 10002, on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Classes are held on the 5th and 6th floors. The center is accessible via the East Broadway (F train) subway station.
SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS
Labor Day 9/7: 9am-3pm – NO CLASSES
Erev Rosh Hashanah 9/11: CLOSING EARLY AT 5PM
Rosh Hashanah: 9/12 & 9/13 – CLOSED
Yom Kippur 9/21 – CLOSED
