The Chelsea Recreation Center on West 25th Street has five free group fitness classes on its schedule between Monday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 9, all taught through Shape Up NYC, the city's free exercise class program. They run from a Bollywood-inspired dance workout to bodyweight circuit training, and every one is listed as open to all levels.

Mondays, Nov. 2 and 9: Cardio Sculpt

Instructor Genell Chappel teaches Cardio Sculpt from 5 to 6 p.m. on both Mondays. The class pairs functional and bodyweight strength exercises with cardio, set to music, and is open to all levels.

Thursday, Nov. 5: Full Body Circuit Training

From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ricky Silva leads Full Body Circuit Training, which mixes bodyweight resistance, free weights and conditioning to work every major muscle group. NYC Parks describes it as suited to beginners who want to learn proper form as well as regulars looking for a harder session.

Saturday, Nov. 7: Bodyweight Circuit Training

The weekend class, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is a bodyweight-only circuit that combines resistance work with conditioning for a full-body workout. No equipment is needed beyond what the room provides.

Monday, Nov. 9: BollyX

Later on Monday, Nov. 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Anushya Mani teaches BollyX, a cardio dance class set to music from across India with choreography inspired by Bollywood. The routines are designed to be easy to follow, the instructor offers modifications for individual steps, and no dance experience or familiarity with Bollywood is required.

What to know before you go

All five classes meet in the center's Dance Room and cost nothing. Each has online registration on the NYC Parks site that stays open through the day of the class. Sign in at the front desk when you arrive and bring a lock for your bag: only a towel, water and a phone are allowed in the Dance Room.

Getting there

The Chelsea Recreation Center is at 430 West 25th Street, between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. The C and E trains stop at 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue, a short walk east of the center, and the M23 bus runs along 23rd Street.

The week at a glance

Cardio Sculpt: Mondays, Nov. 2 and 9, 5 p.m. Full Body Circuit Training: Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. Bodyweight Circuit Training: Saturday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. BollyX: Monday, Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. All free, all at 430 West 25th Street.

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