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Parks Fitness: Virtual Dance Fit class with Kelly

Participate in a free virtual fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 8, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 8, 2023, until August 28, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    BOSTON, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T17:00:00 - 2023-08-28T18:00:00

Dance Fit is a cardio dance-based class that will get your heart pumping and hips shaking while combining strength moves to get you stronger! Move and dance to the beat while breaking a sweat.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register for class

May 8, 2023
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 8, 2023, until August 28, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    BOSTON, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-08T17:00:00 - 2023-08-28T18:00:00
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Parks Summer Fitness: HIIT Training

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00

Note: There will not be an in-person class on Saturday, July 2.

Register for virtual class


This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a 6-minute warm up followed by blocks of body-weight exercises that target the upper body, lower body, core and cardio for a full body experience. We will end with a cool down and some stretching. Bring some water and a yoga/fitness mat if you have one.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register for the event

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Posted:
2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Virtual Afrobeats class with Afrobeats Boston

Participate in a free virtual fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 10, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:30:00 - 2023-08-30T19:30:00

Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa and has caught the hearts of the diaspora. Afrobeats has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique and classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and most importantly build community. All levels welcome!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register for class

May 10, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • VIRTUAL CLASS
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:30:00 - 2023-08-30T19:30:00
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Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 11, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 11, 2023, until August 31, 2023
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-11T10:00:00 - 2023-08-31T11:00:00

This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Designed for all levels, this class will provide a balanced combination of sustained poses with attention to basic alignment and therapeutic principles.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register for class

May 11, 2023
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 11, 2023, until August 31, 2023
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Road
    Boston, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2023-05-11T10:00:00 - 2023-08-31T11:00:00
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Parks Fall Fitness: Kick It class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

October 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from October 2, 2022, until November 13, 2022
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2022-10-02T10:00:00 - 2022-11-13T11:00:00

Kick It is a 13 round fitness method that is music driven and kickboxing inspiring. This group fitness class is filled with high intensity intervals with kickboxing, boxing, rhythmic components, and a meditative cool down. All levels are welcome.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

Register for class here

October 2, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from October 2, 2022, until November 13, 2022
  • Brighton Common
    30 Chestnut Hill Avenue
    Allston-Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Posted:
2022-10-02T10:00:00 - 2022-11-13T11:00:00
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Parks fitness: Virtual strength training with Body Prime Fitness

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safely at home. Join us for virtual fitness classes sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

July 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 14, 2020, until September 29, 2020
  • Virtual Class
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-14T12:00:00 - 2020-07-14T13:00:00

Strength training is a 60-minute workout that consists of body weight exercises to help increase lean muscle tissue and improve muscular strength and endurance.

Sign up for the class

July 14, 2020
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 14, 2020, until September 29, 2020
  • Virtual Class
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-07-14T12:00:00 - 2020-07-14T13:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Vinyasa Yoga with Carla

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

June 7, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from June 7, 2021, until September 27, 2021
  • LoPresti Park (Green space near Sumner and New Streets)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-06-07T18:00:00 - 2021-06-07T19:00:00

Vinyasa Flow incorporates traditional asanas (poses) with pranayama (life force energy, or breath). You will be guided through a series of poses that are intentionally sequenced to realign the body, reset the nervous system, and settle the mind.

Meet us in beautiful LoPresti Park looking out to the Boston Skyline for this outdoor yoga series. You will be offered safe modifications as the elements of nature and an outdoor environment come into play. Look forward to balancing your body and mind, getting some Vitamin D, and enjoying your neighborhood throughout these offerings.

We suggest bringing some extra layers for the beginning and end of classes for when there is more stillness in the body. These classes are all levels!

No pre-registration needed!

June 7, 2021
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from June 7, 2021, until September 27, 2021
  • LoPresti Park (Green space near Sumner and New Streets)
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2021-06-07T18:00:00 - 2021-06-07T19:00:00
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Virtual Boston Social Fitness Festival

Celebrate National Fitness Day with free fitness and wellness classes online!

May 2, 2020
  • 7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Virtually
    BOSTON, MA
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-05-02T07:30:00 - 2020-05-02T20:00:00

The City of Boston's 5th annual Social Fitness Festival, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, will now take place online on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in celebration of National Fitness Day.

Originally scheduled for September 12, Boston’s annual celebration of wellness typically draws thousands of participants together for a full day of dance, spin, sweat, stretch and play. Instead, this year participants can register online at BostonSocialFitness.com for the first-ever virtual festival on May 2, which includes a dynamic series of free live at-home classes.

The virtual fitness hub at BostonSocialFitness.com will feature an ongoing weekly schedule of wellness sessions and content designed to keep Bostonians active and healthy, despite current COVID-19-related stay-at-home guidelines.

Fitness studios, instructors, and wellness brands in the Greater Boston area that are interested in participating are invited to email sweat@bostonsocialfitness.com for more information.

May 2, 2020
  • 7:30am - 8:00pm
  • Virtually
    BOSTON, MA
  • Contact:
    TOURISM, SPORTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-05-02T07:30:00 - 2020-05-02T20:00:00
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Parks Summer Fitness: Family Zumba

Participate in free fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

June 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 7, 2022, until September 27, 2022
  • Hunt-Almont Park
    40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2022-06-07T18:00:00 - 2022-06-07T19:00:00

Family Zumba gives you and your family a chance to be active together. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness — cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.

While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, this class also contains choreographed moves to Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Hip-hop.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, including if there are changes or cancellations due to weather.

Register here!

June 7, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from June 7, 2022, until September 27, 2022
  • Hunt-Almont Park
    40 Almont Street
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2022-06-07T18:00:00 - 2022-06-07T19:00:00
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K-Energy Fitness live virtual Dance HIIT Party fitness class

If you are looking to keep fit, you can participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors while still staying safely at home.

April 23, 2020
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from April 23, 2020, 5 times
  • Virtual class
    Email Jennifer.Widener@Boston.gov for registration info
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-04-23T17:00:00 - 2020-04-23T18:00:00

K-Energy Fitness hosts live virtual dance party classes on Monday and Thursday evenings. For details on registration instructions, email Jennifer.Widener@Boston.gov.

April 23, 2020
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from April 23, 2020, 5 times
  • Virtual class
    Email Jennifer.Widener@Boston.gov for registration info
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Widener
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Posted:
2020-04-23T17:00:00 - 2020-04-23T18:00:00
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