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05/03/2011 11:44 AM

Central Park To Get Major "Workout" This Weekend

By: Kafi Drexel

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A special outdoor workout is expected to draw thousands to Central Park this weekend. NY1's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

Not only can you be a "maniac" on the floor, but you can also be a maniac working out in the park. It's all part of the lead-up to SELF Magazine's 18th annual Workout in the Park. Outside of a New York Road Runner's race it will be the largest group of people you'll ever find exercising outdoors in one place.

"Upwards of 5,000 women show up for SELF Workout in the Park every year which is an incredible number. Being able to workout el fresco, in the fresh air is so mood boosting. I mean no more florescent lights, no more smelly, dank gym, you get to have the birds and the breeze and the flowers and trees," said SELF Magazine Fitness Editor Meaghan Murphy.

SELF teams up with instructors from Crunch Fitness to give participants a taste of 19 different workouts. From aerobics to cardio kick, Workout in the Park seems to have something for everyone.

"You can do these in the park, at home. It's going to be easy to follow and super fun for everybody," said Crunch Fitness Instructor Zuta Gilchriest.

"The main point of any of these workouts is that you are definitely burning lots of calories and you are also toning your body," said Crunch Fitness Instructor Carol Johnson.

Not only can you try a bunch or new exercises, but the workout comes along with some additional perks.

"Not only can you shop some of our favorite designers like Luzy, Athleta, Puma, Reebok and Asica for a discount, but we're giving away free mini-makeovers from Garnier and Nivea has free samples for everybody," Murphy said.

This year's SELF Workout in the Park takes place Saturday May 7th.

For more information, visit selfworkoutinthepark.com.