Talkspace, FlexIt Host Outdoor Fitness Classes for NYC Teens

In a bid to give Gen Z more wellness options, FlexIt’s certified personal trainers will lead 45-minute classes in an inclusive group fitness format

School may be out for the summer, but Talkspace and FlexIt, aware that Gen Z has embraced fitness and wellness, have partnered to host #TeenTuesdays, a series of free outdoor fitness classes for New York City’s teens. 

“We are inspired by how many young people on our platform are proactively addressing their mental health,” Talkspace chief business officer Natalie Cummins said. “This summer, we want to send a strong message to teens that self-care, movement, getting outside and being part of a community are all elements that work in tandem to promote your mental health and wellbeing.”

FlexIt’s certified personal trainers will lead the 45-minute outdoor fitness classes in an inclusive group fitness format. Founded in 2018 by Austin Cohen and Justin Turetsky, FlexIt offers virtual, one-on-one fitness and wellness coaching, and was ranked 140th on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list, placing the company as the number one ranked digital fitness and wellness service.

“This partnership, both through this series and on a larger scale, reinforces both teams’ commitments to making physical and mental wellness as inclusive and accessible as possible,” Cohen said. “Whether virtually or in person, fitness can improve mental wellbeing and vice versa, and we look forward to showcasing that with Talkspace.”

In addition to supporting teens on their fitness journey, #TeenTuesdays is the latest offering in the ongoing partnership between the behavioral healthcare company and the virtual wellness platform. Talkspace members can receive up to $150 off their first month of FlexIt’s services and FlexIt members can access a $100 discount off their first month of Talkspace therapy, provided they’re not currently covered by insurance. 

The first class kicked off on July 16 in Staten Island at Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, with upcoming classes scheduled for the following dates:

• July 23 at The Picnic House in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
• July 30 at Van Cortland Park behind the Nature Center, Bronx
• August 6 at Astoria Park Great Lawn at Ditmars Blvd., Queens
• August 13 in Riverside Park, Manhattan

Registration is open to all, although anyone under 16 requires parent/guardian permission.