SPORTS AND FITNESS

Whether you are looking to swim laps, workout in the fitness studio, participate in a pickleball game, or your child is learning martial arts, the H.E.S. provides a hub for health and wellness in a supportive environment. 
 

Our Sports and Fitness programs cater to all ages, ranging from youth to older adults. With a variety of sports and levels available, you will find programs that fit you and your family’s needs. 

For more Sports & Fitness information by phone, call (718) 241-3000 ext. 140 or email [email protected]. 

For more Aquatics information by phone, call (718) 241-3000 ext. 137 or email [email protected].

Need assistance becoming a member or registering? Check out our Registration Assistance page or contact H.E.S. Registration by calling (718) 241-3000 ext. 131.

Sports & Fitness Schedule

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SPORTS & FITNESS SCHEDULE

Effective Sep 1 - Nov 30, 2026

Fitness and Gym Rules

  • Staff instructions must be followed
  • Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
  • Proper attire (Sneakers required)
  • No food or drinks permitted
  • Towels are required at the Fitness Center
  • All coats must be stored in the Locker Rooms

Not A Member Yet? Members have unlimited access to the Gym all year round, locker rooms, new saunas, Group Ex classes and discounts for other H.E.S. programs to become a member please visit our Registration Office or give us a call at 718-241-3000.

 

Sunday

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Fitness Center

8:00 am - 9:00 am Handball (2 Courts)

8:00 am - 9:00 am Paddleball (1 Court)

8:00 am - 12:00 pm *Table Tennis

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Handball (1 Court)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Paddleball BB (1 Court)

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Paddleball SB (1 Court)

8:00 am - 11:00 am Volleyball (1/2 Gym)

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Paddleball (1 Court)

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Family Basketball (1/2 Gym)

5:00 pm - 6:45 pm Basketball (Full Gym)

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fitness Center

Monday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Fitness Center

7:30 am - 1:00 pm Pickleball (2 Courts)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Basketball (1 Court)

2:00 pm - 7:30 pm Children's Programming

5:00 pm - 9:45 pm Fitness Center

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Strength & Stamina (Karate Room)

7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Basketball (Full Gym)

Tuesday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Fitness Center

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Handball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Paddleball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Racquetball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Table Tennis

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Yoga (Auditorium Stage)

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children's Programming

5:00 pm - 9:45 pm Fitness Center

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Handball (1 Court)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Handball (3 Courts)

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Handball (1 Court)

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Paddleball (2 Courts)

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Volleyball

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cardio Kickboxing (Registered Participants Only)

8:00 pm - 9:45 pm Paddleball (3 Courts)

Wednesday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Fitness Center

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Paddleball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Pickleball (2 Courts)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Basketball (1 Court)

2:00 pm - 7:30 pm Children's Programming

5:00 pm - 9:45 pm Fitness Center

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Yoga (Auditorium Stage)

7:30 pm - 9:45 pm Basketball (3/4 Gym)

Thursday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Fitness Center

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Handball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Paddleball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Racquetball (1 Court)

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Table Tennis

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children's Programming

5:00 pm - 9:45 pm Fitness Center

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Handball (1 Court)

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Handball (3 Courts)

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Handball (1 Court)

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Volleyball

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm Paddleball (2 Courts)

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zumba (Auditorium Stage)

Friday

7:30 am - 12:00 pm Fitness Center

7:30 am - 10:00 am Basketball (1/2 Gym)

7:30 am - 10:00 am Paddleball (2 Courts)

7:30 am - 10:00 am Racquetball (1 Court)

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Paddleball (1-2 Courts)

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickleball (1-2 Courts)

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children's Programming

Saturday

In addition to our fitness center equipped with cardio equipment, H.E.S. has a gymnasium perfect for indoor sports, personal trainers, an indoor Olympic-sized pool and a variety of fitness classes aimed at improving the health & wellness of adults of all ages and fitness levels.

 


 

Join our Adult Fitness classes and take advantage of our large indoor recreational facilities. 

Group Ex classes:

 


Cardio Fitness

Get your heart pumping with high-energy Cardio Fitness classes led by certified instructors. Designed to improve endurance and burn calories, workouts take place in our climate-controlled Fitness Center and gymnasium.

Exclusive to members

Strength and Stamina Training

Monday: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

  • Members: $20 per class
  • Non-Members:  $25 per class

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Cardio Co-ed Kickboxing

Tuesday: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This full-body workout combines martial arts techniques with dynamic cardio exercises to improve stamina, strength, and overall fitness. Suitable for all skill levels, you’ll punch, kick, and move to energizing music while burning calories and building confidence.

Now Co-Ed and open to ages 16 and up.

12 spots available per class.

Registration opens Mondays at 6:00 AM for Tuesday’s class. Register here.

  • Member: $20 per class
  • Non-Member: $25 per class

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Yoga

Co-Ed Wednesdays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  • Member: Free
  • Non-Member: $25 per class

Learn various YOGA postures, deep breathing techniques, and gain a sense of peace and stability. This class is led by a certified instructor and all skill levels are welcome.  Yoga helps achieve the following:

  • Relaxation of body and mind
  • Increased energy
  • Greater self-discipline
  • Increased self-determination
  • Greater ability to concentrate
  • Improvements in blood circulation

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Zumba

Monday: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

  • Member: Free
  • Non-Member: $25 per class

Zumba is an interval-style dance fitness class that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. Burn lots of calories as you move to the rhythm with Latin-inspired dance moves.

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Packages & Member Benefits

  • H.E.S. Members receive 2 free classes for fee-for-service fitness classes.
    Example: If a member takes Strength & Stamina and Cardio Kickboxing, those two classes are free before regular pricing begins.

10-Class Packages (expires 4 months after purchase if unused):

  • Members: $200 (10 sessions)
  • Non-Members: $250 (10 sessions)
  • Registration
    Must register in advance online or at the Front Desk.

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Adult Swim Classes

The H.E.S. Learn To Swim program is Canarsie’s largest provider of year-round swimming lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held in our heated Olympic-sized pool. For more info, click here.



Basketball

Triple Threat 3 on 3 Basketball League

Started by a group of members who are basketball league enthusiasts, the Triple Threat 3 on 3 League is back at the H.E.S. this spring. The league is starting in January 2026 for a season of 18 regular games.

16 Week season

Wednesday: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

  • Registration Fee: $25
  • Member: $200
  • Non-Member: $300

 

Open Basketball

Sun: 1 – 3 pm, 5 – 7 pm

Mon and Wed: 7:30 am – 12 pm, 7:30 pm – 9:45 pm

Fri: 7:30 am – 12 pm

Member: Free

 



Pickle ball

Fun, social and friendly, Pickle ball has become a popular sport all across the United States. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

The H.E.S. has full-size regulation Pickle ball courts in our climate controlled indoor gymnasium for recreational and league play.

Open Pickle ball

Mon: 7:30 am – 1:00 pm

Wed: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm

Fri: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Member: Free

In addition to Open Pickle ball and Basketball, hours are reserved for Volleyball, Handball, Paddleball, Racquetball and Table Tennis in our large indoor gymnasium. Look at our full Gym Schedule for times.

For more Adult Fitness Program information by phone, call Sports and Fitness at (718) 241-3000 ext. 140 or email [email protected].

Sports & Fitness Schedule

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Swim Schedule

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Membership Info

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There are perks as a H.E.S. member!

Enjoy access to our Fitness Center, new sauna, and Open Swim in our state-of-the-art indoor pool for family, coed, male and female-only sessions.

Our climate controlled gymnasium provides Open Gym times for members who want to play basketball, handball, paddleball, volleyball, racquetball, table tennis and pickleball.

Members also receive unlimited access to our group fitness classes and discounts for non-Fitness H.E.S. programs. 

The H.E.S. provides several different membership types: 

  • Family
  • Single Parent Family
  • Adult
  • Senior
  • Pickleball Senior
  • Couple
  • Teen
  • Youth 

Memberships are for one year. Only pickleball membership is for 6 months. 

To become a member, email [email protected], stop by the H.E.S. or call (718) 241-3000 ext. 131.

Attention Members! Refer A Friend.

Refer a friend to join the H.E.S. and you gain a month. Each referral earns you and your friend a free month on us – the more friends you bring, the longer you benefit!

Guest Pass

Guest Passes are the best way to check the H.E.S. out before becoming a member. 

Details for the Guest Pass are as follows:

  • $20/visit for adults and $15/visit for children 17 and under
  • Access to all open fitness facilities for the day including gym courts, Fitness Center, pool, sauna, and a trial class
  • All individuals under the age of 15 will not be permitted into the facilities without an adult present
  • Valid ONLY on the day of purchase, during facility operating hours
  • Refunds and transfers are unavailable for a H.E.S. guest pass. H.E.S. guest passes are designed for one-time use and cannot be used on multiple occasions

Starting on March 1, 2024, a maximum of 3 guest passes per individual can be purchased in a given year. After the usage of 3 guest passes, join the H.E.S. as a member for unlimited usage of our Sports, Fitness and Aquatics facilities and additional membership perks.