{"id":6399,"date":"2024-02-26T16:19:27","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T21:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/?page_id=6399"},"modified":"2024-07-03T22:15:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T02:15:33","slug":"long-island-community-fitness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/?page_id=6399","title":{"rendered":"Long Island Community Fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Thanks to volunteers and community donations, Long Island&#8217;s year-round fitness center is now a reality<\/h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?resize=474%2C155&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?resize=300%2C98&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?resize=1024%2C335&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?resize=768%2C251&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?resize=1536%2C502&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?w=1842&amp;ssl=1 1842w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/NUIMG_8328.jpg?w=1422&amp;ssl=1 1422w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h4><strong>UPDATES FROM LISA KIMBALL, WHO LAUNCHED THE FITNESS CENTER\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>July 3, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6921\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?resize=300%2C213&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?resize=1024%2C726&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?resize=768%2C545&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Screenshot-2024-07-03-at-06.46.42.png?w=948&amp;ssl=1 948w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>LEARN TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU EXERCISE!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>See these how-to videos for some of the equipment purchased for the fitness center. Bring your phone with you to the center to watch these videos to learn how to safely use the equipment.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong>Here&#8217;s the Peloton Bike video:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vDInG0S13tM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Here is the Rogue Echo bike video.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em>Please note that the videos have different audio quality. This one needs to be turned way up to hear the instructor.<\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aIS8H_3rzag?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Here is the Concept 2 Rowing Machine:<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r6T91GbWsBU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h5>Here is the Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer:<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i9EW7fUxfDw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>HOW TO DONATE TO THE FITNESS CENTER<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Use this Venmo QR code to donate money for equipment and operation of Long Island&#8217;s long-awaited fitness center. Donors can also still also send a check to Town of Long Island, PO Box 263,\u00a0 04050 (please write gym fund in the memo line).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6484\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?resize=289%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Please note, the Venmo is a special fund and account for fundraising only. It\u2019s not for any official town business like car registrations, taxes, etc. Thank you!<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Previous updates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>March 14, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div id=\":r3b:\" class=\"x1iorvi4 x1pi30zi x1l90r2v x1swvt13\" data-ad-comet-preview=\"message\" data-ad-preview=\"message\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf xz62fqu x16ldp7u\">\n<div class=\"xu06os2 x1ok221b\">\n<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">We now have three barbells! 45#, 33# and 15#, plus a rack so they aren\u2019t tripping hazards on the floor anymore!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\":r3c:\" class=\"x1n2onr6\">\n<div class=\"x1n2onr6\">\n<div class=\"x6s0dn4 x1jx94hy x78zum5 xdt5ytf x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1n2onr6 xh8yej3\">\n<div class=\"xqtp20y x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1n2onr6\">\n<div><strong><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Lisa Kimball photo<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>March 11, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LISA031124.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LISA031124.jpg?resize=474%2C329&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LISA031124.jpg?resize=300%2C208&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LISA031124.jpg?w=637&amp;ssl=1 637w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>March 6, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>Signups have been going well and it is so great to see people using our new gym! If you still need to sign up I will be available tomorrow (Thursday the 7th) from 12:15-2:00 and on Monday the 11th from 5:00-7:00 PM. If these times don\u2019t work for you, please let me know and we can try to figure out something else!<\/p>\n<p><strong>March 1, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Peloton Tread is here! The bikes are ready to ride for anyone who has signed their waiver, and the tread will be ready for Monday. Stop by during the soup lunch, from 3:30-5:00 or 6:30-7 on Monday to sign up!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5289.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5289.jpg?resize=474%2C355&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5289.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_5289.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 28, 2024<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/strong>Change in time for the gym open house on Monday March 4. It\u2019s now 3:30-5 and 6:30-7:30. Hope this works for anyone planning to attend! (I will also be around during the soup lunch).<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 27, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>We had a good turnout today for everyone to check out the new gym and become members (you just need to come to an introduction and sign a liability waiver to join!). Next opportunity is Thursday from 12:30-2:30. The Peloton bikes and treadmill will be set up and ready to go on Thursday. Everything else is ready now!<\/p>\n<p><strong>February 26, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>Update! Monday March 4th will now be 3:30-5 and 6:30-7:30!! I will also be around during the soup lunch that day.<\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday Feb. 27) from 10:00-noon is the first opportunity to check out the new gym! Stop by then to get an introduction to the equipment and sign the liability waiver. Other upcoming dates are Thursday the 29th from 12:30-2:30 and Monday evening (March 4) from 5-7. More dates to be announced. You must do this in person, and all minors must attend with a parent. Bring gym shoes!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>February 19, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>It\u2019s time (almost) to start using the new Long Island Community Fitness Center! Here are the first three opportunities for people to meet at the community center to both sign a waiver (mandatory before anyone can use the gym, no exceptions) and become familiar with the equipment. Plan to stop by Tuesday Feb. 27th anytime between 10:00- noon; Thursday Feb. 29th from 12:30-2:30; or Monday March 4 from 5:00-7:00 PM. No need to sign up, just stop by. Any minors MUST be accompanied by a parent at one of these drop ins. Bring gym sneakers (no outside shoes in order to protect the new flooring and equipment) and a phone or tablet if you want help setting up any of the recommended apps for Peloton or Sole Fitness. If you can\u2019t make any of these times, I will plan more based on the feedback I receive. Also, If anyone is interested in Peloton bike shoes let me know. I have a few pairs I can bring if anyone wants to try them before buying them. We will have two bikes, and at least one will have flat petals and not require bike shoes. Lastly, stay tuned for more information on certified trainers visiting to help people get started on a training program.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>February 9, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>Updates as we get closer to being able to work out together\u2026.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">One barbell is here, and a second (men\u2019s weight) should be later today. Bumper plates on their way as well<span class=\"x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t98\/1\/16\/1f3cb_200d_2640.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfcb\ufe0f\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Elliptical trainer is ALMOST ready. Lots of steps in the assembly of this one.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>February 5, 2024<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">More equipment arriving daily, and the elliptical trainer is on the 8:00 boat!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>January 29,\u00a0 2024<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">More progress made today- most of the flooring arrived (waiting on two more cases)and the squat rack was put together!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>January 28, 2024<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. This generosity is what this community fitness center is all about, and these contributions are making this a reality! We are so close to having the best community fitness center possible, right here on the island and available to all of us! There are still some pieces of equipment needed, so please make a contribution if you can!<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Sorry for the delay in making it a little easier for some to donate, here is a Venmo link. You can still also send a check to Town of Long Island PO Box 263 04050 (write gym fund in the memo).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6484\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?resize=354%2C464&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"354\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/031424-FITNESS-VENMO.jpg?w=610&amp;ssl=1 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>Please note, the Venmo is a special fund and account for fundraising only. It\u2019s not for any official town business like car registrations, taxes, etc. Thank you!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>January 26, 2024<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Things are starting to come together\u2026<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>January 22, 2024<\/strong><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Coming soon\u2026 Long Island Community Fitness! Hoping this page helps keep the island up to date on the creation of the fitness center at the community center. The project has already received a great amount of support by our community, and if you are someone interested in having a gym on the island that is available to everyone, I hope you will also consider supporting it too! Please message me for info on how you can help. We are off to a great start with some really amazing equipment on the way- a Peloton bike, Peloton Tread, Concept 2 Rower, Rogue Squat Rack, ballet barre, and a Sole Elliptical trainer! Supporters also have started us off in the building of dumbbell, medicine ball, resistance band and kettlebell sets<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">First of the larger pieces of equipment to arrive, and it is a beauty for sure! Probably the piece of cardio equipment that brings me the most joy, so it was pretty exciting setting it up today.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>January 17, 2024<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bright spot for this week! Our minds have been elsewhere worrying about the damage to the island, but a quick update on the Ll Community Fitness Center.\u00a0We have some great equipment (a Peloton bike and treadmill, a Concept2 rower, Rogue Squat rack, mobility bands, dumbbells, and rubberized gym flooring!) on the way and are off to a great start! All a result of our community\u2019s generosity and support! If you are able to support this project and help build the best community fitness space that is available to ALL Long Islanders, please consider making a donation.\u00a0Checks can be sent to Town of Long Island, PO Box 263 04050 (write gym fund in the memo), or click on the wishlist at Rogue Fitness (I should have realized sooner that shipping on some of the heavier items was going to be crazy, and will use the cash donations to pick these items up in person).\u00a0Also, thank you for the offers of equipment, I will be back in touch when we finalize the layout of the space. If we can use it, I will pick it up from you.\u00a0Please reach out with any questions or ideas!\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Lisakimball.maine@gmail.com\">Lisakimball.maine@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001BbCR6zFgfI1LG-Ro3nWUMyAFJvR0QtgRNmIFq_gkSSDN1X990zrax99471yLqvgpzAV5XXagHR_lshtWG_8YYl0g0C0F5-rVUeu5ma30unJosLQQKQiR5XSXamKeUXpem9wdET99ZSXmnPjQmrS80NVMMxzkBRmmBoJXbsFsW_8aoILDTAbwxQsNgplVRDYEb2_QRTCIiRWPxmL_pCiHQw==&amp;c=PPyRj6ZRmvuxPjscG29f1mzcpF1Xc_fUKbsE86x-tDGlstzSFodVDA==&amp;ch=qnt9lrWnktwqQE-pk9ZqCDUKUGYH4KgwBVtAiPsRAqmDtb_w4dK_XQ==\">www.roguefitness.com\/registry\/long-Island-fitness-cent-5t67zhh<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lisa Kimball<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_6755-rotated.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6405\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_6755.jpg?resize=225%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_6755-rotated.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/townoflongisland.us\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IMG_6755-rotated.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>January 5, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Happy New Year Long Islanders,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The start of a new year is a great time to share some exciting news, especially as a lot of us are starting 2024 with the goal of being healthier and more active. The town has approved the use of space in the community center to create a gym! Having a community based fitness center available to everyone, year round and seasonal families, as well as visitors, will help us reach our goals of being healthier.\u00a0It will have many positive impacts on us as individuals and as a community. I am excited to help move this project move forward and make this something we can all be proud of.\u00a0Like all good island projects, this one will also require support from the entire community. The generosity of our community always allows great things to happen! The mission is to make this available to everyone at no cost.\u00a0The Wellness Council and Selectboard have already pledged financial support to get this moving forward immediately. Jeanne Handy has offered her professional design assistance to create a design for the middle room in the community center that will include the gym area, meeting\/lounge area, and also space for the recreation department.\u00a0The overall conversion will make the community center more usable, more welcoming, and be a space that will serve our community well.<\/p>\n<p>The plan for the gym area includes a combination of cardio equipment (some of which will have the ability to stream workout classes) and strength equipment.\u00a0The goal is to outfit it with quality pieces of equipment that will be useful and functional for all of us regardless of our individual goals.\u00a0I\u2019ve consulted with a gym owner to create a list of what we should have to get started.\u00a0The existing support gets us off to a great start and will allow the purchase of a lot of the cardio equipment, and I hope that you will consider helping with the rest! Once everything is operational, there are licensed trainers who have expressed interest in coming to the island for introductory classes.\u00a0Hopefully this will turn into even more opportunities for group workouts, classes, and support for physical therapy programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how you can help!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A registry has been created for the equipment we need. The link to this is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001733_LJPXo8raLGVG04dFgosLL8T-FqugsxaeTURXifrqk6H-5ywppvZqxy-1yhhVOVCu7zQ-bV9MnyggkntEV6AciCVSHydlw2uYMQFg6orr8o1kwtdRLDYA7M1KXqWW-tWnXt7z-L6qVAbDzBiE_ISWAJ_vLpJ23GRANstUukQPZXk_QsRWSzhk-zCWCfUemZFVac4SPvhxPL-eMFftbQ==&amp;c=HNaB2nVU1neJnGTwRaVahZRjgPC1WzlEM2Oc6pT8QFKVMWFrRHXjJw==&amp;ch=MVs53nIfmL8JjjmmjjqBhbBz-BQMYa_S5Pt0Ji6uScyhyWTXP8KsLg==\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/r20.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001733_LJPXo8raLGVG04dFgosLL8T-FqugsxaeTURXifrqk6H-5ywppvZqxy-1yhhVOVCu7zQ-bV9MnyggkntEV6AciCVSHydlw2uYMQFg6orr8o1kwtdRLDYA7M1KXqWW-tWnXt7z-L6qVAbDzBiE_ISWAJ_vLpJ23GRANstUukQPZXk_QsRWSzhk-zCWCfUemZFVac4SPvhxPL-eMFftbQ%3D%3D%26c%3DHNaB2nVU1neJnGTwRaVahZRjgPC1WzlEM2Oc6pT8QFKVMWFrRHXjJw%3D%3D%26ch%3DMVs53nIfmL8JjjmmjjqBhbBz-BQMYa_S5Pt0Ji6uScyhyWTXP8KsLg%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1709068651854000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1oIbVFdle8sMnAKYC_iRtb\"><strong>https:\/\/www.roguefitness.com\/registry\/long-island-fitness-cent-5t677zhh<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Purchases from this registry will be shipped directly to the Community Center, and there is a wide range of items at all price levels.\u00a0For some of the more expensive items on the list, maybe a group of friends or family could join together! If you are uncertain of what to buy or want to contribute towards one of the larger items, you can also send a check to: Town of Long Island, PO Box 263, Long Island ME 04050 (please put a notation in the memo that this is a donation for the gym).\u00a0There are also other items not included in the registry, as well as some recurring expenses that cash donations will be helpful for.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m hoping that you might consider supporting this project, and I\u00a0<strong>definitely<\/strong>\u00a0look forward to seeing you when we have our very own on island gym to work out at!\u00a0It is so exciting that this is going to be a reality, and I would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.\u00a0Please email or call\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lisakimball.maine@gmail.com\"><strong>lisakimball.maine@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or 207.332.3968 to hear more details or share your thoughts.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you!<\/p>\n<p>Lisa Kimball<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to volunteers and community donations, Long Island&#8217;s year-round fitness center is now a reality UPDATES FROM LISA KIMBALL, WHO LAUNCHED THE FITNESS CENTER\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 July 3, 2024 LEARN TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT BEFORE YOU EXERCISE! 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