Rockland Exercise Fanatics Can Reach New Heights as Flyte Bungee Opens Doors

By M. C. Millman

After a long wait for a local bungee fitness center to open to local participants, Rockland County women are looking forward to experiencing bungee fitness at Flyte Bungee, one of the first bungee fitness locations on the East Coast.

The bungee fitness center, which opened its door Monday, is located at 6 Red Schoolhouse Road in Chestnut Ridge and will offer four fitness levels for bungee fanatics.

Bungee fitness is a low-impact exercise that takes the science of plyometrics to new heights with a bungee-assisted, cardio-focused workout. Bodyweight and bungees are combined to create resistance and the feeling of flight.

Participants can tone muscles without the damaging impact often experienced during regular exercise. Muscles exert maximum force in short intervals to increase both speed and power. Participants can expect to burn an average of 350-800 calories in a single fun workout. Even individuals with joint issues can enjoy the experience, as the high-intensity, low-impact workout does not exert pressure on the joints since the bungees alleviate most of the pressure.

 "A bungee workout is different than a regular workout," says Mimi Wizel, Flyte Bungee's manager. It is enjoyable, exciting, and you burn more calories than more intense types of workout classes. It is something that most people can do, regardless of age, stage, and fitness levels."

The bungee slings can hold over 300 pounds and are attached to a custom steel structure in the ceiling.

The gym is presently taking private bookings of up to ten. Membership options and public classes are coming soon. To participate, call/text/Whatsapp 845-445-8666 or email [email protected] for more information.