The weather is finally getting warmer. We’re all getting out more and enjoying everything that Boston has to offer. Well did you know that the city also has some incredible FREE fitness classes?The Boston Summer Fitness Series offers FREE weekly workout programs held in Boston parks. They have great in-person classes at parks, and if you would rather workout at home, they have virtual classes as well. All classes are led by certified fitness instructors.
In-person classes run every week from May 7 – September 2. Links for virtual classes are below, or if you would rather not have to sign up, you can get the Zoom link by emailing [email protected]. Don’t worry if it’s been a while since you worked out. Classes are open to everyone, regardless of your fitness level.
The great news is there is something for everyone. There are dance classes, yoga, chair yoga, dance, Afrobeats, and Zumba. And as far as location, you can find classes all over the city of Boston. From Dorchester to Downtown, Roslindale to Roxbury, Chinatown to Charlestown.
With so many people trying to save money, FREE classes are a great way to get in shape without breaking the bank. Plus, there are so many great reasons to work out with other people/friends. According to the CDC:
When you work out with a partner, you’re likely to:
- Feel more motivated. When you and your buddy encourage each other, you’ll work harder (and get better results!). And there’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition.
- Be more adventurous. It’s easier to try new things with a buddy. You may just find an activity you love, one that feels more like fun and less like a workout.
- Be more consistent. When someone else is counting on you to show up, you won’t want to let them down.
So grab a friend and start working out together. Live your healthiest summer ever!
The Boston Summer Fitness Series is a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Health Commission. And it’s sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Sunday Classes
IN-PERSON
Strength and Conditioning Sunday 9 a.m. Ronan Park Dorchester Sign up for Strength and Conditioning Monday Classes
VIRTUAL
Dance Fit Monday 5 p.m. Sign up for Dance Fit IN-PERSON
Family-Friendly Yoga Monday 5 p.m. Winthrop Square Charlestown Sign up for Family-Friendly Yoga Strength and Conditioning Monday 6 p.m. Christopher Columbus Park North End Sign up for Strength and Conditioning Kick It by Eliza Monday 6 p.m. Brighton Common Brighton Sign up for Kick It Yoga Monday 6 p.m. Adams Park Roslindale Sign up for Yoga Tuesday Classes
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 8: Charnice Charmant, left and Chidinma “Chichi” Osuagwu, co-directors of AfroBeats Dance Boston, teach a class at the Alexander Magnolia Co-op in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston on Jan. 8, 2019. Afrobeats is the fusion of traditional West African music and Western funk and jazz. A signature element of the genre is its drum beats, born of traditional African rhythms. The Afrobeats scene is poised to break out, local dancers say. It took off in the UK around 2012, and has been gaining steam in the US. As with hip-hop, dance is an essential part of the artform. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
VIRTUAL
Yoga Tuesday 7 p.m. Sign up for Yoga IN-PERSON
Afrobeats Cardio Tuesday 6 p.m. Marcella Playground Roxbury Sign up for Afrobeats Cardio Beginner Salsa Tuesday 6 p.m. Peters Park South End Sign up for Beginner Salsa Zumba Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Almont Park Mattapan Sign up for Zumba Wednesday Classes
VIRTUAL
Afrobeats Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Sign up for Afrobeats IN-PERSON
Tai Chi Wednesday 7:30 a.m. Eliot Norton Park Chinatown Sign up for Tai Chi Line Dancing Wednesday 6 p.m. Franklin Park (Near clubhouse) Dorchester Sign up for Line Dancing Yoga Wednesday 6 p.m. Medal of Honor Park South Boston Sign up for Yoga Pound Wednesday 6 p.m. Mission Hill Playground Mission Hill Sign up for Pound Thursday Classes
VIRTUAL
Strength and Conditioning Thursday 7 a.m. Sign up for Strength and Conditioning IN-PERSON
Chair Yoga Thursday 10 a.m. Symphony Park Fenway Sign up for Chair Yoga Zumba Tone Thursday 6 p.m. Billings Field West Roxbury Sign up for Zumba Tone Yoga Thursday 6 p.m. Boston Common Downtown Sign up for Yoga Zumba Thursday 6 p.m. Mozart Park Jamaica Plain Sign up for Zumba Saturday Classes
VIRTUAL
Zumba Saturday 10 a.m. Sign up for Zumba IN-PERSON
All levels Bootcamp Saturday 9 a.m. Ross Playground Hyde Park Sign up for Bootcamp Family Zumba Saturday 10 a.m. LoPresti Park (Basketball court) East Boston Sign up for Family Zumba
