RYE, NY (September 29, 2016) On September 28, Rye Y board members, trustees, staff, elected officials and members of the construction team filled the Rye Y’s former racquetball court to celebrate the opening of ExerZone. At the same time, several families interacted with the irresistible new equipment. Outside a child pleaded, “Daddy, could we go to the ExerZone?”
ExerZone combines fitness with technology for a fun, fast-paced workout experience. The new studio offers an alternative for members who want to become more active as well as a compelling way to engage youth, teens, families and seniors. Gregg Howells, the Rye Y’s Executive Director, remarked “The response to ExerZone in the first week has been great! We have seen members of all ages coming in to try the equipment and the early feedback has been very positive.”
Member Evelyn Stier commented on how fun the ExerZone is. “I think it is wonderful! The design of the equipment is ingenious – I feel like I’m playing not exercising.”
In addition to open hours, there are several classes, free to members, held in the ExerZone that are geared specifically for seniors, families and teens. To view the schedule, click here.
 Left to right: Arturo Alverez (general contractor); Doug DeStaebler (Rye Y Board President); Senator George Latimer; Robbie Howard (Facilities Committee Member); Gregg Howells (Rye Y Executive Director); City of Rye Mayor Joe Sack, Danielle DeVito (Crozier Gedney Architects, PC). Children: Kira and Miles Woolsey, Mia Howson and Morgan Gold. |
 Member Evelyn Stier using the T-Wall |
 Teens pedal the Exerbike to play X-Box games |
 Mom and children playing Heavy Ball |
Click here to watch a 50 second video of the history of the ExerZone!
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