CP KID FITNESS CENTER TO OFFER NEW FUN FIT CLASS

"Fun Fit" Class Focuses on Cardio, Weight Training and Rock Climbing for Ages 5-12

(New York, NY - January 26, 2005) - Today, children are at high risk of becoming more sedentary, overweight and less physically fit. The Field House at Chelsea Piers has created a new Fun Fit class designed to help combat these problems. This brand new 90-minute class utilizes kid-friendly muscle toning and cardio equipment to both encourage and motivate children, while introducing them to innovative and fun new ways to exercise. This class, ideal for developing active children, combines strength, cardio, flexibility and rock climbing activities that form a firm foundation for future physical fitness.

"We are thrilled to add the new fitness classes and fitness machines to our program offering here at the Field House," commented Peter Kormann, Director of Gymnastics. "Not every child will want to participate in competitive sports. This class gives them another outlet. Additionally, this is the age, 5-12 years old, when life-long habits are formed. A child who is taught about fitness early will have a better chance of becoming an adult who cares about fitness."

The CP Kids Fitness Center at Chelsea Piers features the state-of-the-art Panatta Kid System, fitness and cardio equipment designed specifically for children. Panatta equipment enhances muscle tone and cardio fitness in a safe, exciting and fun environment. The equipment includes leg press, shoulder press, lat pull down and chest press machines as well as spin bikes. In addition to being used by recreational and team gymnasts, the CP Kids Fitness Center will host a brand new class, Fun Fit, which starts on January 31.

About the Field House
The 80,000-square-foot Field House at Chelsea Piers opened in 1995. Its athletic facilities and children's programs are unrivaled by any other venue in the city with programs starting for children three months and up. The gymnastics center is the only gymnastics facility in New York City sanctioned for competition by USA Gymnastics. Two hardwood basketball courts and two artificial-turf playing fields are used for sports clinics and leagues for children and adults. Drop-in activities include the Toddler Adventure Center, batting cages, open gym/open climb, basketball and soccer. The Field House also offers full-time childcare, birthday parties, dance, martial arts, and corporate team building activities.

CONTACT:
Bates Gregory
Phone: 212.336.6879