New York City certainly has no shortage of gorgeous places to go and views to see…so why not take advantage of this when working out and make your workout a bit more bearable! Working out outdoors provides you with a ton of benefits, including reduced stress, better sleep, improved mental health, and a greater sense of happiness, and the summertime makes us want to be outdoors as much as possible.
Here are some free outdoor fitness classes in NYC that will help you work up a sweat while showering you with a healthy dose of vitamin D.
Solstice in Times Square
Solstice in Times Square: Mind Over Madness Yoga returns on Wednesday, June 21, with their 21st annual event. Perfect for experienced yogis and first-timers alike, the schedule is as follows:
- 7:30 a.m. – instructed by co-founder Douglass Stewart
- 9:30 a.m. – instructed by Kirra Michel
- 11:30 a.m. – instructed by Ruchika Lal
- 1:30 p.m. – instructed by Marco Rojas
- 3:30 p.m. – instructed by Nyota Nayo
- 5:30 p.m. – instructed by Joseph Encinia
- 7:30 p.m. – instructed by Matt Boylin
Learn more here.
Healthy on the Hudson
Healthy on the Hudson turns Hudson River Park’s scenic spaces into waterfront gyms, offering a variety of fun fitness classes. Monday through Friday, this series helps New Yorkers of all skill levels break a sweat and stay active while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. All sessions are free, however registration is required. Sign up early as space is limited, and remember to bring your own mat!
- Mondays – HIIT at Pier 25 at N Moore St.
- Tuesdays – Yoga at Pier 26 at N Moore St.
- Wednesdays – HIIT on Pier 46 at Charles St.
- Thursdays – Yoga at Pier 64 at W 24 St.
- Fridays – Mindfulness at Pier 84 at W 44 St.
Check out Hudson River Park’s other fun, free events here.
Bryant Park Yoga
Bryant Park’s hour-long classes focus on healing and stress reduction and will occur twice a week all summer long through September. These classes fill up quickly, so be sure to reserve a spot in advance, and don’t forget to bring your mat! Learn more here.
- Tuesdays – 10a.m. on the Upper Terrace
- Wednesdays – 6p.m. on the Lawn
The Seaport Fit
The Seaport Fit series offers a variety of workout options from HIIT to power yoga. Reservations are released monthly and can be made here.
- Tuesdays – HIIT the Deck – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Seaport Square
- Saturdays – Lyons Den Power Yoga – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Heineken Riverdeck
Additional special events will be heldeach month, featuring well-known fitness experts who will host classes, panel discussions, and more, such as the following:
- Thursday, July 13 – Seaport Fit Plus Up x Rachel Fitness (A full-body strength-training workout) 6:30 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. at The Rooftop at Pier 17
Learn more about what’s going on at Seaport this summer.
Flatiron Fitness Series
Enjoy eight weeks of free outdoor fitness classes led by local Flatiron & NoMad studios starting June 21. Held at the Flatiron South Public Plaza at 6 p.m., the schedule is as follows:
- June 21: Wolfpack Studio: Athlete’s Den Strength & Cardio
- June 28: DanceBody: Dance + Sculpt
- July 5: SOUK Studio: SOUK Sweat
- July 12: Life Time’s MB360
- July 19: Bredwinners: Slimmer Driller
- July 26: Equinox NoMad: Mat Pilates
- August 2: Power Pilates: Open Mat
- August 9: bodē nyc: HIIT 50
You can register for classes here.