Whether you're nursing your bank account back to health after the latest Classpass price hike or just looking to try out some new fitness trends, Atlanta fitness studios offer a regular lineup of classes to keep you in shape for free. Check out the following sampling of free fitness classes this week.
Aerobics on the Beltline
Tuesday, April 12 @ 6 p.m. | Presented by Young At Heart Fitness | 2257 Bollingbrook Drive SW
In coordination with the Atlanta Beltline Partnership, get your body moving with this free group aerobics class from Young at Heart fitness. Reserve your spot in advance online and get outside for this hour-long session to get your heart rate up while enjoying the great outdoors.
AvalOM: Core Fusion Yoga
Wednesday, April 13 @ 6 p.m. | Presented by exhale | 2200 Avalon Blvd
With locations in Inman Park, Midtown and Avalon, exhale has been making believers out of fitness geeks all over Atlanta with its array of "Core Fusion" barre, yoga and boot camp classes. On Wednesdays, Alpharetta shoppers can get a glimpse of the action with Avalon's AvalOM, when exhale takes turns with other fitness boutiques like Flywheel to put on a free class in the plaza. This week's presentation is Core Fusion Yoga, a blend of core work and traditional yoga flow that is sure to make you sweat.
Wellness Wednesday at Atlantic Station
Wednesday, April 13 @ 6:30 p.m. | Presented by Evolation Yoga & Athleta | 1380 Atlantic Dr NW
Evolation Yoga in Midtown holds heated and unheated flow classes at various times all week, offering instruction on the Bikram and Barkan methods as well vinyasa flow and beginner's poses. April marks the beginning of their partnership with Athleta Atlantic station, where each week the yoga studio will hold a free class in the complex's Central Park. Bring a yoga mat, water and a good attitude and prepare to stretch your body and your way of thinking.
Yoga on the Green
Thursday, April 14 @ 7 p.m. | Presented by West Side Yoga | 500 10th St NE
Join Amber Barry, founder of Westside Yoga, at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park for a 60-minute yoga class suited for all levels. Attendees may have to bring a mat and a water bottle, but your hard-won poses will be rewarded afterward—attendees can stick around for a free house beer after the class. Get all the information on the event's Facebook event.
Piloxing (Pilates + Boxing) at Lenox
Saturday, April 16 @ 9 a.m. | Presented by Athleta Lenox Mall | 3393 Peachtree Rd NE
Early risers heading over to Lenox Mall on Saturday morning will be rewarded with a robust workout before the shopping center even opens its doors to shoppers. The instructor, Ashley Serebrenik, will be running through a high-intensity interval routine that draws from the speed of a boxing class while implementing the toning elements of pilates. Feel free to bring light weights if you want to further intensify your workout, and don't worry about sneakers—this workout is completed in bare feet.
