The Boston Summer Fitness Series – Get In Shape With These Free Workouts
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…
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 fitness@bphc.org. 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 |
Friday Classes
VIRTUAL
| Chair Yoga | Friday | 12 p.m. | Sign up for Chair Yoga |
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 |
