“Fitness for You” June 2025
Virtual & In-Person Fitness Descriptions:
All levels are welcome!
Tuesday, July 1st
6:00am Yoga for Athletes with Shannon: Increase strength and flexibility, along with muscle and joint range of motion! Using one’s own body weight, participants will engage in Hatha-based poses sequenced with athletes and fitness enthusiasts in mind! Breath control and correct alignment will be coached so that attendees receive max health benefits.
12:15pm Bodyweight Sculpt with Charissa: Tighten and tone with strength training using body weight! For 3 rounds of 8 repetitions, participants will perform exercises for the major and minor muscle groups. Prepare to work to exhaustion for maximal fat oxidation at rest! A mat is suggested.
1:00pm Treadmill Hike with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKKL II Rm. 220B: Whether hills, a straight-away, or somewhere in-between, training for a trek is the name of the game! Participants will be coached in proper posture and breathing for low to high intensity terrains. Get on a good foot with this calorie-blasting treadmill workout! 30 minutes of steady cardio exercise 3-5 times a week is suggested for adults.
Wednesday, July 2nd
12:00pm Tabata Balance Sculpt with Ashley: Got balance? The inability to maintain balance on one foot for 20 seconds is linked to morbidity. This class focuses on balancing exercises, performed upright, for 20 seconds of hard work followed by a 10-second rest/recovery interval. A set of moderate to heavy hand weights and a mat are needed to join this class.
1:00pm Functional Strength with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Learn proper posture and alignment for daily activity! Using moderate to heavy hand weights and body weight, prepare to move thru exercises that mimic daily movement. Repetitions of 8 for at least 2 rounds guide the class.
Thursday, July 3rd
6:00am Summer Core with Shannon: Activate the core using body weight! Whether at the beach or in the backyard or on the deck, get core-ageous with trunk training! Repetition-based, participants will engage in exercises designed to strengthen the abdominals, back and hips. A mat will be utilized.
12:15pm Breathe, Stretch + Flow with Charissa: De-stress and flex! Join this total body stretch experience! Participants will flow and release muscle and joint tension from head to toe! A cadenced class guided by breath. A mat is suggested.
Monday, July 7th
6:00am Upright Strength with Ashley: Start the week strong with strength training! Performed entirely while standing, exercises like squats, biceps curls, and lunges will be performed. Intervals of 45 seconds of work followed by 15 seconds of recovery will guide the class. Moderate to heavy weights and a mat are suggested.
12:00pm Low-Impact Cardio with Ashley: The body is made to move! Participants engage in exercises that are devoid of jumping but increase cardiovascular endurance! 30-second intervals of exertion followed by 10-second recovery intervals will guide the class. Don’t miss it! A mat is suggested.
Tuesday, July 8th
12:15pm Abs on the Floor with Charissa (In-Person Only)
RKL II Rm. 220B: Increase ab strength! Using bodyweight, light to moderate weights, and a mat, engage in a 30-second interval of work followed by a 10-second rest/recovery interval for at least 2 rounds. Prepare to activate the muscles of the rectus and transverse abdominis, pyramidalis, and internal and external obliques. The surrounding stabilizing muscles will also be engaged. Mats provided.
1:00pm Kickbox Combos with Charissa: This shadowboxing and kickboxing class is not for the weak! From jabs to roundhouse kicks, and hooking to ducking, it’s a calorieblasting, total body workout not to miss! Involving 2-4 rounds of 8 repetitions, prepare to fight to exhaustion!
Wednesday, July 9th
12:00pm Total Body Tabata with Ashley: Get fit with HIIT! Tabata is a high-intensity interval training program that boasts max health and fitness results in a minimal amount of time. It involves a 20-second burst of hard work followed by a 10second recovery cycle repeated for at least 4 rounds for the same muscle group. Grab a pair of moderate to heavy weight dumbbells and a mat to join this fat-blasting class!
1:00pm Strength Circuit with Charissa (In-Person Only)
Bldg. 53: Strength training is like a fountain of youth! Muscle helps to maintain bone density! Commit to 30 minutes of strength training for metabolic health and fat oxidation at rest! Using moderate to heavy hand weights and equipment, participants will move through a total body circuit.
3:00pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Create Calm and Cool Down with Allison: Cool off and beat the summer heat with the calming and cooling practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga Nidra ("Nidra" meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state. Participation Link
Thursday, July 10th
1:00pm Swiss Ball Stretch with Charissa: Using a 45cm to 75cm resistance ball (higher dimensions suggested for taller people and lower dimensions suggested for smaller), participants will move through various stretches with breath control, to rejuvenate the total body! Prepare to decompress the spine and increase range of motion for the major and minor muscle groups. A mat will also be utilized.
Friday, July 11th
6:00am Total Body Stretch on the Floor with Charissa: Usher in rest and rejuvenation with stretching for the total body! This guided slow flow will involve fluid transitions, while increasing muscle and joint range of motion, for ease of daily movement and relief before the weekend! A mat is suggested.
12:00pm Banded Thighs with Ashley: Sculpt and tone the legs…specifically the abductors and adductors! For 45-second intervals of work, followed by 15-second recovery intervals, participants will move through exercises that increase strength of the inner and outer thighs. A mat and moderate to strong loop bands are needed to join.
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Monday, July 14th
6:00am Low-Impact Cardio + Abs class with Ashley: Get the week started with cardio and ab training! For intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second recovery intervals, participants will move through aerobic, endurance and strength exercises that are devoid of jumping. It’s a calorie-slashing class with results designed to last! A mat is suggested.
Tuesday, July 15th
12:15pm Cycling Revolution with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220B: It’s indoor cycling for cardiovascular health! Join the ride as we traverse various terrains! From flat roads to the hills, expect all the feels! This low-impact, high-intensity ride involves intervals and timed challenges. Prepare to sweat!
1:00pm Pilates Combos with Charissa: Up the ante! By adding combos to Pilates sequences, participants will experience a new level of fitness! Pilates is a mind/body practice that boasts longer and leaner physiques in exchange for activation of key elements such as concentration, opposition, breath control, flow and precision. Mat suggested.
Wednesday, July 16th
12:00pm Lower Abs with Ashley: Decrease chances of back pain with abdominal strength! The abdominal muscles aid in supporting the spine. For 45-second intervals of work followed by 15-second intervals of recovery, participants will perform exercises that are designed to strengthen the lower abdomen. Mat suggested.
1:00pm Strong and Stable Circuit with Charissa (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Got stability? Got strength? Maintain healthy bones and posture with strength and alignment training. Learn how to properly move in space while activating breath control. Intervals of 30 seconds of work followed by 10-second cycles of recovery for at least 2 rounds will guide the class. Bring a friend and tap in!
Thursday, July 17th
1:00pm Towel Stretch with Charissa: Increase muscle and joint range of motion by stretching with a towel! A thin towel that spans the length of both arms is needed for this class. Participants can expect to perform stretches that are designed to lengthen the muscles and soothe the joints. Guided by controlled breathing, it’s a total body experience not to miss!
Friday, July 18th
6:00am Restorative Strength + Stretch with Charissa: Boost energy and flexibility with restorative strengthening and stretching! Cadenced by controlled breath and fluidity, participants will perform exercises like abdominal side bends into side body stretches. Relieve tense and tired joints and muscles before the weekend! A mat will be utilized.
12:00pm Compound Strength with Ashley: Gain strength with compound lifting! Compound exercises involve the activation of multiple muscle groups at the same time. For a 45second interval of work, participants will utilize a mat and a pair of moderate to heavy weight dumbbells, followed by a 15second period of recovery.
Monday, July 21st
6:00am Strong & Stable with Shannon: Be strong, be stable! Join this total-body strength training session involving the major and minor muscle groups! Using light to heavy weights and a mat, participants will perform repetition-based exercises while standing. Get moving to start the week! A mat is optional.
Tuesday, July 22nd
12:15pm Strength + Sculpt with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220B: Promote bone health and oxidize fat at rest! Engage in strength training for the major and minor muscle groups in repetitions of 8 for 2 rounds. Light to heavy hand weights and a mat will be utilized and provided.
1:00pm Abs, Glutes & Back with Charissa: Muffin-tops, bagging and sagging be gone! Tighten and tone with strengthening exercises for the abdominal, gluteal and back muscles. For 4 rounds of 8 repetitions, prepare to work to exhaustion! Light to moderate hand weights and a mat used.
Wednesday, July 23rd
6:00am Yoga Calm with Shannon: It’s a practice dedicated to mind-body connection! Awareness and breath-control are essential to this session. Using a Yoga mat, strap, and block, participants will engage in poses (asanas) that open the body and increase muscle and joint range of motion. Get Yogified!
8:00am Core on the Floor with Shannon (In-Person Only)
Bldg. 53: Grab light weights and a mat and join In! Attendees will be coached through various exercises that are designed to strengthen the trunk. Proper alignment and breathing will be implored. Invite a friend and join in!
12:00pm Tabata Upper Body Strength + Mobility with Ashley: Get all the benefits with Tabata! From circulatory to digestive, skeletal to muscular, high-intensity interval training is like a fountain of youth! Tabata involves performing an exercise for a 20-second burst of hard work, followed by a 10second cycle of recovery, repeated for at least 4 rounds for the same muscle group. The goal is to work on exhaustion and anaerobic phase. Grab moderate to heavy dumbbells to join!
3:00pm Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Slow Down and Refresh with Allison: Cool off and beat the summer heat with the calming and cooling practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga Nidra ("Nidra" meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state.
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Thursday, July 24th
1:00pm Floor Flow Stretch with Charissa: Rejuvenate the muscles and joints with guided stretching and controlled breathing! Using a sticky mat, attendees will engage in lengthening and opening stretches for a total body experience. Common areas of stress and tension like the shoulders, back, and knees will be explored.
Friday, July 25th
6:00am Shoulders & Arms Sculpt with Shannon: Tone the shoulders and arms with strength training! Repetition-based, participants can expect to perform exercises for the triceps, biceps, and anterior and posterior deltoids. It’s a lifting workout not to miss! Light to heavy hand weights is suggested.
12:00pm Tabata Lower Body Strength + Mobility with Ashley: Get moving! With a focus on strength training, participants remain upright for the duration of class in performance of high-intensity interval exercises. A 20-second burst of hard work precedes the 10-second interval of rest/recovery, which is repeated for at least 4 rounds for the same muscle group. A pair of moderate to heavy hand weights are utilized to reach exhaustion and/or anaerobic phase.
Monday, July 28th
6:00am Balanced Body with Shannon: A healthy body is a balanced body! Help to increase quality of life, longevity and functionality with balance training! Using a body bar and/or chair, and fitness mat, participants will engage in strengthening exercises to aid in postural health and stability. Repetitionbased, this is a low-impact, total-body workout for all levels!
Tuesday, July 29th
12:15pm Line Dance with Charissa (In-Person Only) RKL II Rm. 220B: So, you think you can dance? Join the party and learn seasoned, new, and viral line dances of all fitness levels! Line dances typically involve 32-count repetitions to popular country, pop and soul songs. De-stress, have fun, and keep the brain strong with dance! Wear jazz shoes or comfortable boots!
1:00pm Ab Attack on the Floor with Charissa: Get abdominally strong! From top to bottom, side to side, prepare to work the abs to exhaustion! In ladder-like repetitions of 8, participants will perform exercises with light to moderate hand weights, or with body weight. A fitness mat will also be utilized
Wednesday, July 30th
6:00am Max Strength Legs, Glutes + Hips with Shannon: Step out of the comfort zone! Oxidize fat at rest by lifting, using heavy weights! Reception-based, participants will perform strength exercises to exhaustion or near exhaustion. The hips support the spine and aid in mobility and ease of movement. The gluteal muscles and legs are important to daily tasks and must remain strong! Increase stability and commit to this lower body workout!
8:00am Core on the Floor with Shannon (In-Person Only) Bldg. 53: Grab light weights and a mat and join in! Attendees will be coached through various exercises that are designed to strengthen the trunk. Proper alignment and breathing will be implored. Invite a friend and join in!
12:00pm Standing Abs with Ashley: Get up and get ab strong! Participants will perform all exercises while upright, using moderate to heavy hand weights. A 45-second interval of exertion will precede a 15-second recovery phase, which is repeated for at least 2 rounds.
Thursday, July 31st
12:15pm Stretch for Back Relief with Charissa: Experiencing back discomfort? According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the US. This class is designed to mitigate and/or relieve tension in the back. With breath control and slowly cadenced transitions, participants will move through various stretches to lengthen surrounding muscles and decompress the spine. Mat used.
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NIH Fall Research Festival
September 9th – 12th
The NIH Research Festival will take place in Bldg. 10 from Tuesday, September 9th – Friday, September 12th The festival will begin Tuesday with the NIH Resources Information Fair will take place in the South Lobby and Poster Sessions take place on the FAES Terrace. On Wednesday scientific vendors will be in the South Lobby of Bldg. 10 and Thursday and Friday they will be in the South Lobby and the FAES Terrace. There is expected to be over 150 vendors in total. There will also be a variety informational workshops hosted by scientific vendors throughout the Fair. Food trucks will also be in Lot 10H selling lunches every day and the NIH Community will take place on the South Lawn on Tuesday. For a complete list of events including other workshops, lectures and poster sessions, visit the Research Festival website
Vanpooling Is Economical and Environmentally Friendly
Openings are available in the vanpool from Hagerstown and Frederick to Bethesda. This 10-passenger van is leased thru Enterprise Vanpool. The vanpool leaves Hagerstown Park and Ride at 5:30am for a 7am to 4pm work shift on Bethesda Campus. The van leaves NIH at 4:15pm Monday – Friday. Fulltime NIH Employees who turn in their parking hangers are eligible for the Transhare Program. Contractors are welcome but must make subsidy payments thru the Enterprise portal each month. Contact Rich Buckland at 304-582-3113
Openings available in the Owings Mill vanpool. Pick-up at 5:30am from Owings Mills Metro Station (10309 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117). Van drops off anywhere in the Fishers Lane, Executive Blvd., White Flint area. Van leaves for home at 3:30pm. If interested contact Keith Savage at 301-451-1967.
Celebrating 40 Years of The NIH Institute Relay September 25th!
On Your Mark, Get Set…Go! It’s time for the 40th NIH Institute Challenge Relay. Can your team defeat the defending champs “Fellows Running Club”? The rules are the same…the Relay consists of teams of five runners each whom run a loop (.54 miles) around Bldg. 1. All Institutes, Centers, Divisions, and Contractors are invited to enter as many teams as they wish. To add to the competitiveness, we’ve invited the Bethesda Naval Hospital to participate this year as well. Each team must have a mixture of male and female representation. The race will be held Thursday, September 25th in front of Bldg. 1, with a rain date of October 9th if conditions are unsafe. The registration table will open by 10:30am and Heat 1 will start at 11:45am. We anticipate having three heats this year with a maximum of 50 teams per heat. So, gather your team together, put your thinking caps on and come up with a creative team name and of course, start training. Examples from last year include: Urinary TRACK Infection, NISC-Quik, FASTA Than Lightning, Septic Shockers, Lymph-Laugh-Love, Ignorance is Blisters, The Spore Losers, Easier Said Than Run and Baby Got Track. Take the next few weeks to gather for jogs around Bldg. 1 or join the fitness centers at Bldg. 31 or Rockledge for a run on the treadmill or elliptical or Bldg. 53 to focus on weight training. The relay is a great reason to set a new fitness goal while preparing for a fun event. However, the most important part of the race is to have fun and enjoy the company of your fellow NIHers. Remember, contractor teams are welcome as well as more than one team per Institute. Get your sneakers ready for some action. It’s going to be fun! We ask that each group leader also provide the name and contact info for one volunteer. To volunteer or for more info contact David Browne. Registration thru September 1st – $25 (after Sept. 1 - $30) can be done here. Participating runners and volunteers will receive a free Relay T-Shirt and free scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, while supplies last, both courtesy of Contemporaries.
NIH R&W Food Truck Program
Join us select days from 11am – 2pm for Food Trucks in Lot 10H, near the South entrance to Bldg. 10. Trucks will run thru November 21st. Online pre-ordering is encouraged when applicable. Menus available on the R&W website.
Truck schedule is as follows:
Thru November 21st – Monday - Friday – 4 trucks
2 Bold Chefs: Featuring a variety of delicious signature Greek & Italian dishes and salads with mouthwatering French & Portuguese flavors infused into the Mediterranean taste
Arepateca – Where classics meet global flavors in every gluten-free bite.
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels: Fresh, hot, golden-brown pretzels, pretzel dogs and lemonades.
Ben & Jerry’s: Serving ice cream and floats.
B Dub’s Island Soul: Where tastebuds meet paradise. Offering delicious Caribbean and soul food
BBQ & Tech: That Good BBQ with a Jamaican Flair
Catalyst Hot Dog: Bringing the Jersey Dog to NIH. Enjoy allbeef or vegan dogs with a variety of toppings.
Chix ‘n Stix: Specializes in crisp, fresh, deliciously fried chicken wings and tenders, to all beef quarter pound hot dogs, and specially seasoned “Flavor Fries.”
Clayboy’s Shave Ice: Serving the traditional and delicious Hawaiian shave ice, using filtered water for ice, cane sugar syrups, and the same method of crafting shave-ice popularized on the Hawaiian islands.
Grub Rockstar: Enhancing classic American Comfort dishes for all DC food lovers using only premium ingredients.
Hardy’s BBQ: Puts in the time and care to ensure that you get world class BBQ. Come hungry. You'll need plenty of room to taste all of our overflowing list of options.
Himalayan Soul Foods: Serving Himalayan food ‘momos’ (dumplings), Tibetan bread and lentil burgers.
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Baltimore’s historic restaurant and crab house offers great tasting seafood from their truck.
Kam & 46: Serving local Hawaii and Filipino fare. Modern take with nostalgic feels.
Kaziville: Home for good eats with hotdogs, vegan dogs, sausages, chili and more.
Koshary Corner: Vegan and gluten-free Egyptian street food
Little Lady Grill: Latin fusion grilled goodies.
Malia’s Kitchen: Serving the best homestyle soul food
Mineiro: Brazilian-American kitchen bringing traditional flavors with a modern twist to Greater DC
M.R. Cheesecakes: Small batch Artisan pure Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Pacha Mama Juice: Fresh made-to-order fruit & veggie juices. PhoWheels: Offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese cuisine, where comforting favorite dishes blend seamlessly with bold new flavors that will entice your palate.
Quinn’s Ice specializes in lactose-free soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, Belgian waffle sundaes and more.
Rice Around the World: Get ready to embark on a flavorpacked journey with as you savor the best rice bowl creations from around the globe!
Sambal Truck: Serving Indonesian street food
Sides BBQ: Special ingredients delivered with exceptional service. Crafting memories with flavor and smoke.
Silver & Sons BBQ: Chef-driven, house-made BBQ with bold flavors inspired by Mediterranean, Jewish, & American traditions.
Tacos R Us and More: Providing the best tacos, birria, burritos, quesadillas in the DMV area!
Tasty Empanadas: Fresh, handmade empanadas with bold, authentic flavors and a little piece of Paraguay.
The Birria Beat: Specializing in birria tacos, dedicated to serving up the traditional flavors of Mexico with a modern twist.
Timber Pizza: Artisan wood-fired pizzas, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Trini Vybez: Preservative free Trinidadian food with unadulterated methods to traditional cooking
Trippy Tacos: Specializes in fresh corn tortillas. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, nachos
The R&W Community Market takes place on Tuesdays from 10am – 2pm on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 or in the South Lobby, depending on weather The market consists of the following vendors:
Apple Valley has a variety of seasonal produce including apples, onions and potatoes, apple cider, apple sauces, pecans and jams.
Colonial Kettle Corn: Continues a 200+ year tradition making each batch in a specially designed kettle ensuring each kernel has a slightly sweet and salty flavor. Using new techniques and centuries-old recipe makes specialty popcorn unlike any other.
Great Harvest Bread Company: Purchase a variety of fresh baked breads, including gluten-free, brownies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, scones, biscotti, dog treats and more.
Randalia Bee Hives: Local raw and cream honey, pollen, hand crafted beeswax candles, bar soap, infused botanical liquid soap, beeswax body salves body lotions, lip balms, tints, salt scrubs and natural deodorants from the Eastern Shore.
Suka Nuts: Nothing beats the harmonious blend of sweet and salty flavors found in their handcrafted delights. Choose from a variety of nuts, breads, butters, brittles and more.
Jewelry and Craft Vendors: A variety of jewelry and craft vendors will rotate throughout the market.
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Hersheypark is a 110-acre, clean and green theme park with over 70 rides and attractions, featuring 15 thrilling roller coasters and 20 kiddie rides; live daily entertainment; games; food; shops; and the Boardwalk At Hersheypark. This year Hershey Park introduces the Twizzlers Twisted Gravity™ giant swing. Ascend 137 adrenaline-pumping feet, defy gravity as you swing at speeds reaching 68 MPH, and experience multiple mind-bending zero G moments. Admission to ZooAmerica is FREE on same-day visit to Hersheypark when entered from within Hersheypark. ZooAmerica is an 11-acre walk-through zoo with over 200 animals. Ticket is Not Valid at ZooAmerica entrance to enter Hersheypark. Save nearly $40!
Founded in 1878, Idlewild and SoakZone is the third-longest operating amusement park in the US. It has been recognized as “Best Children’s Park in the World” by Amusement Today and “Best Park for Families” by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Laurel Highlands region, Idlewild features classic amusement rides, the SoakZone waterpark, live entertainment, and unique attractions such as Story Book Forest and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Operating seasonally from May through October including the seasonal HallowBoo! event, the park offers imaginative, trusted and playful experiences that bring excitement to family time. Save 43%!
Kennywood offers an unmatched mix of modern thrills and classic rides, including eight roller coasters, a 12-ride Kiddieland, areas themed to Thomas & Friends™ and the Pittsburgh Steelers, highlighted by the record-setting Steel Curtain, and its famous Potato Patch fries! Kennywood’s three coasters from the 1920s join attractions like Noah’s Ark and Kangaroo that cannot be found anywhere else. Save up to 48%!
Experience year-round splashy fun with the largest selection of water rides worldwide inside DreamWorks Water Park, voted #1 indoor water park by USA TODAY readers. Enjoy rides featuring characters from favorite DreamWorks movies including Kungfu Panda, Madagascar, Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon. Also meet characters from Shrek, Puss in Boots, Trolls and more. Save 15%!
Theme Parks Across the US
Kings Dominion is Virginia’s premier destination for fun. New in 2025, conquer the skies on Kings Dominion’s Rapterra, the world’s tallest and longest launched wing coaster. Rapterra simulates the flight of the legendary Jungle Hawk with an intense initial launch, plunging dives, twisting maneuvers and sweeping turns. Also enjoy Planet Snoopy, a 7-acre dedicated kids’ area, great for young adventurers, with family-friendly rides nestled under a lush canopy of trees. On a hot day, cool off at Soak City. The 20-acre waterpark boasting water slides, splash pads, a lazy river and more is included with admission (open select dates thru September 2). Save up to 46%!
Everything is AWESOME at LEGOLAND® Resorts. At LEGOLAND® Florida guests soar thru the skies on awesome roller coasters including The Dragon, Flying School and The Great LEGO® Race. Join your favorite LEGO® characters from NINJAGO®, THE LEGO® MOVIE™ and more in immersive and interactive rides and adventures. LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is also home to LEGOLAND® Water Park, Peppa Pig Theme Park and Sea Life
AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND® New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO® theme park destination, where kids ages 2 through 12 and their families can ride, climb, splash, and build their way through seven themed lands. The bricktastic fun continues at LEGOLAND® Hotel – just steps from the theme park! New this year is Peppa Pig Playground. Visit this year's newest experience where the popular world of Peppa Pig is merged with the LEGO DUPLO universe in a play area.
LEGOLAND® California Resort features over 60 rides, shows and attractions for families with children ages 2-12. Explore the newest land, Dino Valley, with three ROARsome rides: Coastersaurus, Explorer River Quest, and DUPLO® Little Dino Trail. Then build a dino or dig for fossils at Dino Outpost. Next, soak up the sun at LEGOLAND Water Park or dive into the deep at SEA LIFE® Aquarium. Save up to 51%. Ages 2 & under FREE.
Only at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will you find the most exciting and thrilling things to do in Allentown, PA, with over 60 world-class rides, one of the northeast’s largest waterparks, live entertainment, thrills for the little ones at Planet Snoopy, and amusement park favorite foods including a buildyour-own funnel cake bar. Family-friendly special events will keep you coming back for new ways to play all season long. Don’t miss out on your chance to make unforgettable memories at one of Pennsylvania’s top attractions!
Theme Parks Across the US
Water Slides! Wave Pool! Wild Water River! Water Playground! Wahoo! a new family raft ride for 2025, Operation Splashdown! Free parking, free inner tubes and free sunscreen, a visit to this family friendly destination offers MORE SMILES PER GALLON. Located 2 miles south of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and is open thru early September. Save up to 11%!
Theme Parks Across the US
Spend a day with your favorite Warner Bros. characters and partaking in hundreds of rides, shows and attractions featuring WB and DC Comics characters or cooling off at the water park. Discounted Six Flags locations include California’s Great America (CA), Discovery Kingdom (CA), Knott’s Berry Farm (CA), Magic Mountain (CA), Over Georgia (GA), Great America (IL), New England (MA), Michigan’s Adventure (MI), St. Louis (MO), Worlds of Fun (MO), Valleyfair (MN), Great Adventure (NJ), Darien Lake (NY), Great Escape (NY), Cedar Point (OH), Kings Island (OH), Frontier City (OK), Fiesta Texas (TX), and Over Texas (TX). Discounted Hurricane Harbor locations include Phoenix (AZ), Concord (CA), Knott’s Soak City (CA), Los Angeles (CA), White Water (GA), New Jersey (NJ), Oklahoma City (OK), Arlington (TX) Schlitterbahn Waterpark – Galveston, New Braunfels (TX), and Splashtown (TX). Discounts vary!
Step into one of the largest indoor theme parks at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America and discover 7-acres of Nickelodeon fun with over 30 remarkable rides and attractions, nine mouthwatering places to eat, plenty of entertainment and, of course, shopping. Featuring Nickelodeon favorites such as Avatar, Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer, Fairly OddParents, PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more! Save over 20%!
Colorful characters, gravity-defying rides, and tot-friendly play structures will make Nickelodeon Universe® American Dream your favorite East Coast theme park. Located inside the American Dream experience center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, spend a few hours or a full day enjoying non-stop fun and entertainment featuring your favorite characters. This 8.5acre indoor theme park is the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere with over 30 rides and attractions for all-ages. Rides are themed around Nickelodeon shows that range from your younger days to today’s faves such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron, Rugrats and PAW Patrol. As you roam the park, be prepared to interact with larger-than-life characters like SpongeBob, Dora and more! Save 15%!
Theme Parks Across the US
It’s just like watching your favorite TV shows and movies in real life, except with the ultimate ride-y things like twists, turns and drops. Save the earth daily or even hourly. Oh and dragons, one of them even breathes real fire so that’s cool (err hot). This is way beyond the movies.
New in 2025 at Universal Studios Orlando is Super Nintendo World, one of five amazing worlds at Universal Epic Universe. From Super Mario Land™ to Donkey Kong Country™, enjoy interactive attractions that put you in the middle of the action. Other highlights at the park include The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Springfeld, USA: Home of the Simpsons, Minion Land
Enjoy Universale Mega Movie Summer at Universal Studios Hollywood through August 10th. Soak up the fun at the all-new with splash-filled attractions like Jurassic World - The Ride, now featuring the brand-new Mosasaurus Splash! Meet your favorite characters and snap photos at new photo ops, celebrate iconic anniversaries like 50 years of Jaws and 40 years of Back to the Future, and indulge in movie-inspired eats and treats (available for in-park purchase). It’s a summer celebration like no other! Discounts to both parks vary!
Sesame Place’s 45th Birthday Celebration features furry birthday fun all spring and summer long. The park will be adorned with bright balloons, colorful garland, fabulous birthday presents, and more fun décor! Fan-favorite entertainment across the park will be transformed with birthday-themed twists, including the return of the spectacular, fan-favorite Sesame Street Birthday Parade. This colorful, musical, and show-stopping parade will get the whole family dancing with contemporary and classic Sesame Street tunes, show-stopping performances, and an interactive birthday song. At Sesame Place, enjoy family-friendly rides and attractions, shows and parades and meet and greet with your favorite Sesame Street characters. Discounts Vary!
Sesame Place® San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street®. Located 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The park features 18 Sesame Streetthemed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Save 30%!
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Low-Impact Cardio + Abs – 6am
Strong & Stable –6am
Yoga for Athletes –6am
Bodyweight Sculpt Bootcamp – 12pm
In-Person Treadmill Trek –1pm (RKL II)
In-Person Abs on the Floor –12:15pm (RKL II)
Kickbox Combos –1pm
Tabata Sculpt –12pm
In-Person Functional Fitness – 1pm (Bldg. 53)
Total Body Tabata –12pm
In-Person Strength Circuit – 1pm (RKL II)
NSDR – Create Calm & Slow Down – 3pm
In-Person Cycling Revolution –12:15pm (RKL II)
Pilates Combo –1pm
Balanced Body –6am
In-Person Strength & Sculpt – 12:15pm (RKL II)
Abs, Glutes & Back – 1pm
In-Person Line Dancing – 12:15pm (RKL II)
Abs Attack on the Floor – 1pm
Lower Abs – 12pm
In-Person Strong & Stable – 1pm (Bldg. 53)
Yoga Calm – 6am
In-Person Core on the Floor– 8am (Bldg. 53)
Tabata Upper Body + Stability – 12pm
NSDR Slow Down & Refresh– 3pm
Max Strength Legs, Glutes & Hips – 6am
In-Person Yoga Glow – 8am (Bldg. 53)
Standing Abs – 12pm
Summer Core – 6am
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