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Active Living and Fitness

​The Boston Public Health Commission strives to support the physical activity of Boston residents by providing free fitness classes, supporting active transportation, and promoting other opportunities to get active.

 
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The Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series will run from January 7th through April 6th and include  in-person and virtual classes in parks throughout Boston! Scroll down for the full schedule and links to sign up! For more information, visit the Parks Fitness Series site. 

Here are some highlights from the Summer Fitness Series!

Summer Fitness Series Slideshow 2023

Winter Fitness Series classes

Winter Fitness Series 2024

All classes are free and open to all!  Email fitness@bphc.org of you'd like the Zoom link without signing up.

Class Day Time

Registration Link
Zumba® Monday 5:00 PM Sign up link
Yoga Tuesday 6:00 PM Sign up link
Strength & Conditioning Wednesday 6:00 PM Sign up link
Cardio Kickboxing Thursday 7:00 AM Sign up link
Chair Yoga Friday 12:00 PM Sign up link
Zumba® Saturday 10:00 AM Sign up link

Join an in-person class every week.  Registration is not required but encouraged so we can notify you of any class updates or cancellations.

Class Day Time Location Neighborhood Registration link
Yoga Monday 10:00 AM BCYF Roslindale Community Center Roslindale Link to sign up
Strength & Balance Tuesday 11:00 AM East Boston Senior Center East Boston Link to sign up
Afrobeats Dance Wednesday 6:00 PM BCYF Vine Street Community Center Roxbury Link to sign up
Tai Chi Thursday 1:00 PM Veronica Smith Center Allston-Brighton Link to sign up

Winter Fitness Series '24

 

Boston's Free Fitness Calendar

A one stop shop for all the free fitness activities in the City.

Organizations Supporting Active Living

Active Living Organizations
Organization Name
Mission/ Focus
Collaborative organization, bringing together Mattapan residents, organizations and others to work on improving the food and physical activity environments in Mattapan. MFFC promotes healthy behaviors through its networks and its partnerships with other organizations. MFFC provides leadership through community engagement.
A group of community organizations working together to promote child health and wellness in East Boston.
Promotes the independence, dignity, and well-being of the elderly and disabled.
Dedicated to improving the health of mind, body, and spirit of individuals and families in our communities. We welcome men and women, boys and girls of all incomes, faiths and cultures.
Provides Boston families with the tools and resources needed to live healthy and active lives as part of the hospital’s community mission. It is also designed to help motivate families to set goals and participate in fitness and nutrition activities.
All Dorchester Sports and Leadership Committed to providing the youth of Dorchester with resources to be healthy, active members of the community. They strive to provide the support that will allow children to grow into happy, successful adults, and to accommodate the evolving needs of this unique and wonderful community. 
A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality fitness opportunities and health education for women and children in Boston neighborhoods in order to prevent and treat chronic diseases, improve health and fitness and promote well-being and empowerment.
The Phoenix

The Phoenix is passionate about helping individuals create vibrant lives in sobriety, and Massachusetts is a great state to get connected with The Phoenix recovery community. They host classes, including yoga, HIIT, CrossFit, book clubs, and social meetups.  Membership cost is 48 hours of sobriety.
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