Getting fit doesn't have to mean breaking the bank, especially with all the free exercise opportunities in and around the metro area.
With a little something for every fitness level and workout preference, these free trials, classes and monthly workout meetups can provide you with options to stay fit and healthy throughout the year.
Free trial at Bangkok Boxing Fitness. Midtown Atlanta: 1019 Collier Road, Atlanta. 404-603-9898. Gwinnett / Duluth: 3510 Gwinnett Place Drive, Duluth. 770-497-4454. www.bangkokboxingfitness.com.
From kickboxing to Muay Thai, Bangkok Boxing has every class you need to help you gain confidence, strength, endurance and skill in multiple areas of martial arts and fitness. When you book a free trial, you'll gain instruction from experts with over 30 years of experience in the professional fighting arena.
Free session at Elite Edge Fitness. 3550 Broad St., Chamblee. 770-695-0663. www.eliteedgeatl.com.
The trainers at Elite Edge Fitness can help you get into shape, no matter what your current physical activity level is. They offer group, semi-private and private classes, and offer a complimentary health and wellness screening along with a free session.
Free class at Yoga Samadhi. 27 Waddell St. Suite A, Atlanta. 678-231-1285. www.yogaatlanta.com.
Located in historic Inman Park, the Yoga Samadhi studio provides you with an uplifting practice space alongside experienced instructors that can help you reach your goals. The studio offers Vinyasa, restorative and yin yoga, and you can take one class free of charge.
Credit: Courtesy of Yoga Samadhi
Credit: Courtesy of Yoga Samadhi
Run.Walk.Go! Club Monthly Meetup and Run. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. LadyBird Grove & Mess Hall. 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, Atlanta. www.events.accessatlanta.com.
Join the Run.Walk.Go! Club for its Monthly Meetup and Run along the Eastside Trail as the group prepares for the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside 10K. Everyone is welcome at this 2- to 4-mile run, which will include stopping at LadyBird Grove & Mess Hall for post-run refreshments.
Credit: AJC stock
Credit: AJC stock
Run with Rob, American Veteran. 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Run begins at Fitwit Gym and follows the Atlanta Beltline. 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. NE, Atlanta. www.robjonesjourney.com.
Come out to support American Veteran Rob Jones, a double leg amputee, who will run his 28th marathon in Atlanta on November 8th. You can run alongside this American hero, whose goal is to complete 31 marathons in 31 days in 31 major cities to benefit wounded veteran charities.
Free beginner skateboarding class. 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. 1614 Arthur Langford Junior Place SW, Atlanta. 404-521-3510. www.beltline.org.
If you've ever thought about learning how to skateboard, now is your chance. Join the experts from Stratosphere Skateboards for a free beginner class that will teach you all the basics at this Coca-Cola-sponsored event.
Morgan Falls hike with the Heritage Sandy Springs Outdoors Club. 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. 200 Morgan Falls Road, Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111. www.heritagesandysprings.org.
The Heritage Sandy Springs Outdoors Club invites you to enjoy a 4- to 5-mile hike at Morgan Falls Overlook, a gorgeous 30-acre park along the Chattahoochee River. For experienced hikers only, this exploration hike will take you to a hidden lake, up to Overlook Park and over to Bull Sluice Lake.
Free Catalyst Fitness class. 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Takes place at the corner of Overbrook Drive and Collier Road, Atlanta. 404-856-0513. www.beltline.org.
Take a free class offered by Catalyst Fitness that will give you an hour of full-body conditioning. This exciting class will include cardio, core, flexibility, agility, resistance training and more.
