Beat Cold Weather Blues With Indoor Workout At Ridgefield Recreation Center

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- From pickleball to the pool, the Ridgefield Recreation Center is the perfect place to go this cold winter to stay fit and work out indoors.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing racquet sport in the country.
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Pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.
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Pickleball is played afternoons at the Ridgefield Recreation Center.
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Air hockey is a lot warmer to play than ice hockey.
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The Ridgefield High School Dance Team practices at the Ridgefield Recreation Center.
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The pool offers lap swim, lessons and a giant slide.
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Megan O'Brien of Southport hits the pool.
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Swimming is always in season at the indoor pool at the Ridgefield Recreation Center.
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Child sitting is offered for parents who want to work out on their own.
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The fitness center at the Ridgefield Recreation Center offers something for every level of fitness.
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The Ridgefield Recreation Center offers different types of indoor bikes.
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A patron pushes the limits at the fitness center.
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02/18/2015 5:00 a.m.

The center is offering a free one-week trial of its all-inclusive individual or family membership. This offer is available only to new members and includes all fitness classes (except yoga), wellness center, lap swim, recreation swim, and child sitting (90-minute limit). One free spin and TRX class also are included with this trial. There is a limit of one trial per person/family. This offer ends Feb. 28.

You also can enter to win a free one-year all-inclusive family membership plus unlimited spin and TRX. This prize is valued at more than $1,320. No purchase is necessary. Visit ridgefieldparksandrec.org for details. Ridgefield Parks & Recreation is offering many exciting programs this winter. There's something for everyone, even obedience class for your dog. Adults may sign up for dance, tennis, meditation, Tai Chi fit and personal training.

Register your children for pre-school enrichment, nature, art, yoga, karate, tumbling, theater, fencing, guitar, dance, tennis and technology.

For more information, visitridgefieldparksandrec.org or call 203-431-2755. The Ridgefield Recreation Center is at 195 Danbury Road.

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