By Yosef
Does it dawn on you regularly that you would like to do some type of exercise when you have some free time but it just doesn’t happen? I’m sure it happens to many of us.
The truth of the matter is we all need to exercise, no matter our age and no matter what shape one might be in. It creates a healthier mind, a healthier body, and when channeled properly more energy for the soul. Everyone is aware of this fact, but it is at times difficult to go about it.
Whether you would like to categorize it under the commandment of “U’shmartem Me’od benafshosaichem” (you should take care of your well being), or if you simply agree that it should be a priority, there is a great way to go about it here in Crown Heights. There is a swimming pool in Oholei Torah that is open on weekday nights and Motzei Shabbos.
Here are a few of the benefits of swimming:
* Improves blood pressure
* Stress reduction
* Whole body conditioning
* Cardiovascular conditioning /heart health
* Weight loss
Research cannot stress enough the importance of physical activity. There are so many benefits it is hard to imagine why people would not get to around to it. If you ask the people who do exercise regularly, he or she will almost definitely respond that they have a different day, or that he or she feels like a different person because of it.
At first glance it might seem that after exercise one might be tired. Realistically, after exercise people feel invigorated and energized. The pool is conveniently located in Oholei Torah on Eastern Parkway, the hours are listed below, and if you are able to assist financially to insure that the pool will be open during the winter please contact 718-778-8610 or [email protected]. Additionally, if you have any questions please call or email.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday and Wednesday night:
6-8 pm boys age 5 until 15
8-10 pm men age 16 and up
Tuesday and Thursday:
6-7:30 pm for girls
730- 8:30 pm for women
Motzoei Shabbos (Saturday night):
6:30- 8 pm boys
8-9:30 pm men
There is a life guard on the premises at all swimming times. It is $4 to attend swimming sessions and I think it’s well worth it. Lessons are available for children and adults. Please call 718-778-3340 ext 1130.
I believe there is talk about an exercise class for boys on Motzoei Shabbos once a month. Ask them about it or encouraging them to hold it.
i asked my mother if the pool’s open in April and they said in may in may they said after shevuos and after shevuos they said by June.
four little dollars!?!?
in israel its about 9!
Too Cold!
The men get more hours and weekend hours while the women get what’s left..
I was very disappointed with sleepaway camp for my son when they didn’t bother giving the lifeguards time to teach the kids how to swim. “Normal is boring” was their anti-good chinuch motto and all sorts of things preempted swim instruction. Boo!
Yes we do offer lessons.for boys contact shmulie at 917-608-4545, leave a message he will get back to u..
I don’t mind paying a couple extra dollars, To have my children learn how to swim. When I grew up, we were taught how to swim . My husband still to this day doesn’t know how to swim. Just a thought.
Many public pools are sensitive to the dangers of Chlorine and instead use Salt Water. Safety first. Try it!
I teach younger girls and feel uncomfortable going in the pool when they are . would it be possible to make a time for ladies over sem age separately with no overlapping
It’s Amazing keep up the good work
To all of you I see what you are saying. Its would be nice if someone can help out with money.. Everything you say sounds nice “yeld vyalda” there is not enough money do do things we would like too.
To management: You don’t need aditional heaters, you just have to put it on more. I know it cost more… 2: The clorine is terable. Get expert advice. 3. Why are there camras in the pool?
Does anyone know where this pool is located?
its freezing and the changing rooms are filthy. sorry charge more and clean up and heat the place and you will see more people coming
devote the entire length of the pool for lap swimming and you will get more people there to exercise. devote a half hour or hour only to lap swimming and lessons, and an hour to playtime for kids. and keep the place clean and warm. the nicer it is, the more people will use it. lots of people run to yeled v’yalda and pay more because it is clean, warm, and set up for exercise.
reduce the chlorine by using baking soda for 2/3 of the water,look on line for a safer way to keep the pool clean ,my skin turns yellow from the chlorine,l use to swim a lot and yes m.shabbos would be best for women and yes the pool should be pleasant temp,not hot nor to cold and when people get out of the pool the warm sauna should be working
thursday night is not practical for women who have to prepare for shabbos
What happened to the Sunday night women’s hours?
Thursday night no good for women -how about men Thur eve and women Motzei Shabbos???
I have my lifeguards check the pool 3-6 times a day to keep the chemicals in order and up too code. Some kids are more sensitive them others. Make sure they wear goggles..
My daughter also went swimming recently. She also felt ill from the chlorine. She loves swimming but is not able to swim there if there is no change in the chlorine.
i used to go when living in CH, in teh winter, and for me was always fine. good to exercise.
1.tooo many people ikn the pool all u can do is stand
2.it used to be $2 nobody will go for $4
3. the water IS very cold by the time u get used to it the time is up
There is way to much clorine in the pool. My daughter went last year a few times and came home feeling ill from the clorine. No she didn’t swallow it. She’s a great swimmer. I understand that there are regulation regarding keeping the pool clean. We’ve been to many pools and did not have issues with the clorine. It definiey needs to be looked into. On a positive note, it’s a great source of fun and excersise.
We used to have swimming lessons in school. Can this not be arranged? I know there’s tons more kids, but maybe to go once a month or somehting like that?
please please please have the water heated to a bearable temperature. i tried going many times but was unable to bear the teeth chattering cold temp. the water in the st johns city place is abouy 80.
Parent can go with their children, kids cannot go with adults.. As for heating yes its heated we are working in adding more heaters. Price went up to keep the pool running..
why do men get 2 hrs n woman only get 1 1/2 hours?
Don’t complain about the price going up from 2$ to 4$ the money needs to come from somewhere… But here in Montreal, it is 5$ and once you hit 12 years old its something like 12$!!!!
My mother goes regularly, and she feels great!!! Stop kvetching everyone and jump in to do your exercise!!!
is the pool heated??
still a great price, even though it’s now $4.
how do you expect them to be able to keep it open for $2?
everyone needs to get paid. and if only 3 people show up, that doesn’t cover the two people working! $4 wont cover it either!
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I think it’s great for the comunity. I took my kids three times last summer let me describe to you what it’s like, in the deep end its very pleasant as very few kids can swim there. the shallow end is way too deep, I believe the rope is at 5 feet or close to it which is too deep for most 8 even 9 year olds (to give you an idea), there were at least 80 kids swimming/splashing and bumping into each other as there was no room to move but i’m not complaining about that, my real concern… Read more »
I’m really happy your opening again. But can I complain about a couple of things. First of all 5 and 6 yr old kids need there parents with them… My kids won’t go alone in the pool. so Is that allowed? Also the timing for women is terrible. why would you make it thurs night when shabbos is early and every women in ch is cooking! just a few concerns.. but good luck sounds amazing. please consider changing times a drop
But I’ve found it crowded and unorganized. Not good for serious lap swimming-everyone doing their own thing. I would like to see some time set aside for lap swimming for women. That would be amazing!!! And did the price just go up from $2 to $4.??
I agree 100% it so important for your well being to do exercise!
You went up the price $4 when it was $2 for a family it’s a lot could you please give a discount for a family… as everywhere else, we want to come back … thx
and the water int he winter was always cold… i complained and my kids complained… I would like to go but it takes 45 minutes to get the courage to get in.
As a lifeguard this past summer for a Crown Heights day camp (grades 1-6), I found it quite disheartening and upsetting that approximately EIGHT out of about THIRTY children per group were able to swim in the deep end! Parents: it is not just a matter of physical exercise but an issue of safety. Your children will be around pools many times and should have the ability to swim for their own safety. I’ve seen teens in the pool with life jackets! I also once saw a teen who couldn’t swim being thrown into the water by her peers. I… Read more »
Benn looking for something like this for a while