Chicago Moves Day
May 3rd, 2023, 4-6:30 pm
at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St.
Each May we celebrate Chicago Moves Day, an initiative to motivate and promote opportunities for movement and health. This event will highlight wellness experiences found throughout the city. Activities include workouts on the main stage, fitness and health screenings, nutrition, product sampling, and more! Our goal as an organization is to raise health and wellness awareness among the residents of Chicago. Promote healthy lifestyles and provide access points for physical activity and nutrition resources.
Join us as we encourage Chicago residents to take small steps in an effort to make their physical health a daily priority. Happy Chicago Moves Day!
Featured on Main Stage
- Buddha Belly Kids Yoga | 4-4:45pm
- Zumba led by CPD Instructor Martha Frausto | 5-5:20pm
- Zen Yoga Garage | 5:25-5:45pm
- Low Impact Aerobics led by CPD Instructor Monique Crawley | 5:50-6:10pm
- Raffle Announcements | 6:15-6:30pm
Other activities
- Bustin Bubbles Soccer for kids | 4-5:30pm
Chicago Moves Day Video Archive
The following videos were part of the 2020 & 2021 Chicago Moves Day (May) and Half Way to Moves Day (November) virtual events. A variety of class types are included for all ages and abilities. We hope these videos provide the opportunity to get moving, whenever and wherever works best for you.
- Kids Fitness
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Kids Fitness (25:17 minutes)
Brandon Lyles, Community Recreation - WellnessCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Kids Yoga (2:22 minutes)
Lead by: Andrea Lavessaur, Chicago Park District Community Recreation - Wellness Division
Like this class? CLICK HERE to register for one like it. - Senior Fitness
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Senior Fitness (18:01)
Lead by: Michael JohnsonView Full Screen
Senior Chair Fitness (25:19)
Lead by: Louis BattleCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Pilates (38:53 minutes)
Lead by: Louis Battle, Chicago Park District, Ogden Park
Like this class? CLICK HERE to register for one like it. - Special Recreation Fitness
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Special Recreation - Chair Aerobics (14:24 minutes)
Special Recreation Staff, Community Recreation
- Aquatics Workout - Dry Land
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Dry Land Aquatic Workout (20:34 minutes)
Adam Rivera, Community Recreation - Aquatics
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High Intensity Dry Land Workout (15:01)
Lead by: Joseph Mercado, Michael Trice & Saul GonzalesView Full Screen
Swim Team Dry Land Workout (18:11)
Lead by: Coach Allison, Coach Alex & Coach Adam - Boot Camp
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- Circuit Training
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Circuit Training (19:56 minutes)
Becca Schatz, Community Recreation - Wellness
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Body Weight Circuit Training (19:53)
Lead by: Julian NunnallyView Full Screen
Lower Body Burn Out (8:42)
Lead by: Rebecca Schatz - Dance
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- Kickboxing
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- Pilates
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- Sports Skills, Drills & Conditioning
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Flag Football Skills & Drills (12:49)
Lead by: Marlenni Laureano & Rebecca RegaladoView Full Screen
Boxing Instruction (7:15)
Lead by: Thomas HayesCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Gymnastics Full Body Stretch (12:53 minutes)
Lead by: Nicholas Persino, Chicago Park District Community Recreation - Gymnastics Division
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Tennis for Starters (4:58 minutes)
Lead by: Leticia Arriaga, Chicago Park District, Lincoln Park Cultural Center
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Boxing Instruction (7:15)
Lead by: Thomas HayesCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Gymnastics Full Body Stretch (12:53 minutes)
Lead by: Nicholas Persino, Chicago Park District Community Recreation - Gymnastics Division
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Yoga (17:17 minutes)
Marissa Losiak, Community RecreationView Full Screen
Yoga (46:35)
Lead by: Andrea LevasseurView Full Screen
Yoga: Vinyasa Flow (23:50)
Lead by: Brandon LylesView Full Screen
Chair Yoga (3:50)
Lead by: Tamika JonesCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Yoga (4:46 minutes)
Lead by: Monique Crawley, Chicago Park District, Fosco & Dvorak Parks
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Zumba (13:21 minutes)
Martha Frausto, Community RecreationView Full Screen
Zumba (27:38)
Lead by: Marth FraustoCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Zumba (26:10 minutes)
Lead by: Martha Frausto, Chicago Park District, Piotrowski & Vittum Parks
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Tone, Stretch & Balance (2:19 minutes)
Lead by: Michael Johnson, Chicago Park District, Avalon & Jesse Owens Parks
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Chair Exercises (8:37 minutes)
Lead by: Liz Clark-Wood & Alex Kerber, Chicago Park District Community Recreation - Special Olympics Division
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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) (24:56 minutes)
Lead by: Brandon Lyles, Chicago Park District Community Recreation - Wellness Division
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"Move Your Way" Physical Activity Teen Challenge (:50 seconds)
Lead by: Colleen Lammel-Harmon, Chicago Park District Community RecreationCLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Made to Play Nike Teen Fitness Series (42:30 minutes)CLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Made to Play Nike Teen Fitness Series (30:53 minutes)CLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Made to Play Nike Teen Fitness Series (35:48 minutes)CLICK HERE to view fullscreen
Made to Play Nike Teen Fitness Series (39:13 minutes)
Chicago Moves Day is part of Move Your WaySM
The Chicago Park District was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2020 Move Your WaySM campaign. Move Your WaySM was created to promote the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Learn more.