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In a search for great places to exercises in Elmira, New York, health and fitness clubs come to mind first.

Rose F. says she "used Club Nautilus years ago (and) my mom's been going for like 20 years now (although) it's switched owners three or four times in that period." Club Nautilus is located at 134 West Water Street. Rose now gets plenty of exercise herself by participating in tap dancing classes at Dancer's Alley in nearby Horseheads. Her tiny daughter took tumbling during the summer of 2008 at the Elmira Fitness and Gymnastics Club, 828 Erie Street.

Linda S. lives in Ithaca and takes a different approach to exercise by recommending hiking "down to the river and back at (Elmira's) Mount Saviour Monastery, though you might wait until the snow and ice clears."

Switching back to considering indoor workouts, the Elmira Downtown Health Club, located at 147 West Gray Street has been around since 1961 and is a "member owned facility that caters to the needs of adult gentlemen." Decked out like most other health and exercise facilities, EDHC addresses members' cardio, nautilus and free weights requirements. In addition there's indoor swimming, a Jacuzzi, saunas, racquetball, and a golf practice net.

The Chemung YMCA is located at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira. There's also a branch at 800 Broad Street in nearby Horsehead, New York. Members of all ages, youth and adults, can participate in a large variety of exercise programs. Health and fitness needs are also met through classes in aerobics, jazzercise, kickboxing, yoga and Pilates. Senior citizens have their own special fitness program.

Further opportunities for exercise can be found at New York Sports & Fitness, located at 134 West Water Street, Curves for Women, 1128 Broadway Street, and Diamond Gym at 37 Philo Road West.

American Family Karate, 1849 W Water St, Elmira, began in San Antonio, Texas in 2001. Moving to New York State in the fall of 2007, the owners are now "committed to providing uplifting martial arts instruction to Christian families and individuals who want a challenge and a change." In addition to the traditional Soryu Karate Federation curriculum, they "strive to build confidence, leadership and integrity in every student."

Jennifer F. suggests the simplicity of playgrounds where you can easily do strengthening exercises like pull-ups on bars. Parents accompanying their children to playgrounds in Elmira can find numerous ways to exercise while spending time with their children. Venice Kichura writes about "How to have a playground workout: Tips for working out on swings, jungle gyms, slides and see-saws" on Suite101.com.

Health and fitness clubs, YMCAs, martial arts, hiking trails, dance, and playgrounds await Elmira, New York residents and visitors. There's opportunity for improving and maintaining health and fitness for every member of the family.

In addition to these great places to exercise in Elmira, nearby Corning has its own YMCA, the Sandlot Sports Academy, Curves, and the newly-opened (January 2009) Snap Fitness at 82 West Market Street..

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