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Neighbor to Neighbor: Elgin McCargo, Fitness Instructor

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How long have you been working in the neighborhood?: Cobble Hill, 6 years.

Tell me about your schedule. How often are you teaching?: Throughout the week, I probably teach about 23 classes. It’s never more than four classes in a day—usually two in the morning, two in the evening.

Since you know the neighborhood really well, do you think there are a lot of options for fitness, Pilates, and other classes?: Yes, much more than there used to be. Since I started working here—about 6 years ago—I’ve seen crazy changes in the neighborhood. I remember when NYSC in Cobble Hill was the only option. And Body Elite in Carroll Gardens. And that was it, and everything was packed. But now there are a lot more Pilates, yoga, personal training, and Martial arts studios that have cropped up—all in that little space of time.

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What are you doing in the neighborhood between classes?:  I saw a movie today at the Cobble Hill Street Theatre. And I love Joya, I’m always there with friends. 

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