Herbert Von King is Bed-Stuy's living-room park, and this free Shape Up NYC hour turns its Greene Avenue lawn into an open-air gym — trainer-led conditioning that scales from first-workout-in-years to already-fit. The class format mixes strength and cardio with zero equipment demands, and the surrounding park hums with weekend life. Free, local and led by a pro: that's a hard combination to beat.
What to expect
A structured, instructor-led circuit of bodyweight strength and cardio moves on the grass, with options called out for every level. Bring water and a towel or mat; expect to sweat and to be welcomed regardless of shape.
Good to know
- Herbert Von King Park sits between Marcy and Tompkins Avenues in Bed-Stuy; the G at Myrtle–Willoughby is closest
- Free, no registration — arrive a few minutes early
- Bring water and a towel or mat
- All fitness levels genuinely welcome; moves are scaled
- The class meets on the lawn along the Greene Avenue side
- Shape Up NYC runs free classes citywide all week — this is one of many
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Common questions
Do I need to be in shape already?
No — Shape Up NYC classes are scaled for all levels, and the instructor offers modifications throughout the hour.
What do I need to bring?
Just water and a towel or mat — the workout uses bodyweight only, and the class is free.
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