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Nastia Liukin

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GYMNASTICS

For those channeling gold medalist Nastia Liukin…

The Field House at Chelsea Piers
They’ve got the pedal to the medal right here: The gymnastics director is an Olympics bronzer, and two of the instructors are former Olympians. There are beginner, advanced and elite classes, so you can start on the mat and end up on the pommel horse. Chelsea Piers, West Side Hwy at 23rd St (212-336-6500, chelseapiers.com)

Aviator Sports and Recreation
All levels of instruction are available at this enormous Brooklyn sports facility (including classes just for adults). Olympians have been known to train here—why not you? 5 Floyd Bennett Field, Marine Park, Brooklyn (718-758-7575, aviatorsports.com)

Crystle Stewart

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For those channeling Miss USA Crystle Stewart...

NYC Elite
If you want to try basic gymnastics—tumbling, trampoline, foam pit and the like—this may be the place to start. Don’t let the name intimidate you; you’ll find both beginner and advanced adult classes here. 100 Sixth Ave at Watts St, enter on Thompson St between Grand and Watts Sts (212-334-3628, )

West Side YMCA
If you’re already a member of any Y in New York City, you can head here to learn basic tumbling skills. If you’re not, don’t flip (get it—flip?). Just go to ymcanyc.org to print out a free week’s pass. 5 W 63rd St between Central Park West and Broadway(212-875-4100)

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