Gazette staff member Ameara Ditsche has reached new heights with a modern, innovative workout at Colonie studio Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness.
Tina Murphy started the studio in 2018 as a way to make fitness more accessible to people of all abilities.
“I have fibromyalgia and I was working out at another studio and I found I could never finish the workouts because of my joint pain,” Murphy said. “So I was looking for something that would give me the workout I wanted with the limitations I had.”
Classes consist of participants harnessed to a bungee cord attached to the ceiling. The added support of the cable makes exercises like push-ups and squats a little easier on the body, making the classes doable for almost anyone. They also offer classes for people with disabilities.
“My oldest client is 88 and my youngest client is 14 months,” Murphy said. “So anyone can do it.”
Fly to Fit is located at 1814 Central Ave. in Colonie. For more information or to sign up for a class, go to flytofitbungee.com.
Gazette staff member Ameara Ditsche tries Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness.
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Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche flies into Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, taking a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience, April 2, 2024.
Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche flies into Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, taking a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience, April 2, 2024.
Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche performs a squat at Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, participating in a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience, April 2 2024.
Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche performs a squat at Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, participating in a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience, April 2 2024.
Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche stretches on an exercise bike at Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, taking a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience. April 2, 2024
Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche claps her hands between push-ups at Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, taking a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience. April 2, 2024
Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Ditsche performs a squat at Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, participating in a beginner’s class as part of the publication’s TryIt series, where reporters try new things and offer their personal accounts of the experience, April 2 2024.
Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness owner Tina Murphy demonstrates a team to a beginner class at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, April 2, 2024.
Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness owner Tina Murphy sets up a bungee for a client before a beginner class at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, April 2, 2024.
Fly to Fit Bungee Fitness owner Tina Murphy sets up a bungee for a client before a beginner class at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, April 2, 2024.
Fit Bungee Fitness owner Tina Murphy, left, secures Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Dietsche before a beginner class at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, April 2, 2024. Dietsche participated as part of the TryIt! series in which reporters try new and interesting things for the first time and offer their personal experiences.
Fit Bungee Fitness owner Tina Murphy, left, secures Daily Gazette reporter Ameara Dietsche before a beginner class at 1814 Central Avenue in Colonie, April 2, 2024. Dietsche participated as part of the TryIt! series in which reporters try new and interesting things for the first time and offer their personal experiences.
