Empire Plaza offers free summer fitness classes

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Free evening fitness classes provided by the New York State Office of General Services start on Tuesday, June 4. The classes are every Tuesday and Thursday at the Empire State Plaza from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Classes run throughout the summer until Thursday, Aug. 29, and no classes during the week of July 4. Participants must sign a waiver to participate and are encouraged to register on the Empire State Plaza website.

Tuesday's classes are Pilates Fusion with the Hot Yoga Spot and Thursday's Zumba with Anzala. Both days give participants a whole-body workout, focusing on muscle conditioning, cardio, and increasing heart rate.

Highmark Blue Shield offers classes for all ages, regardless of fitness level or experience. Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy said their office has provided free summer fitness classes since 2017, bringing the community together to focus on their health and wellbeing.