Where to Find Outdoor Workouts in Philly This Spring and Summer
Now that the weather’s finally warming up, it’s the perfect time to exercise in the open air.
Here’s where to find outdoor workouts this spring and summer in Philly. / Photograph of KG Strong’s rooftop yoga by Zara Neifield
Rising temperatures and later sunsets are the perfect ingredients for outdoor workouts. (Talk about that serotonin boost!) That’s why we’ve compiled a list of local outdoor fitness classes — ranging from boot camp to yoga — to help you pack your spring and summer with group workouts.
Alchemy X
This season, Alchemy X and the Navy Yard have partnered to bring you free mat Pilates and yoga from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Sessions take place at the Navy Yard’s Crescent Park, and you can register here.
Align With Allie
Join this local instructor for 50-minute mat Pilates workouts on the roof of the Vault apartments in Roxborough (5801 Ridge Avenue) at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Classes run until August 4th and cost $25. Sign up here.
Benny Bridge Crew
This running group meets at the east side of City Hall at 6:05 a.m. every Monday morning, rain or shine, for a run across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. It’s free with no sign-up necessary. Follow their Instagram for the latest.
Body Rock Bootcamp
This West Philly gym offers near-daily ways to exercise outside. At the Schuylkill Banks under the Walnut Street bridge, there’s outdoor bootcamp on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6 a.m., as well as on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Check the schedule for registration information and for the latest on the classes.
Center City Fit at Dilworth Park
All-levels fitness classes have returned to Dilworth Park, thanks to presenting sponsor Rothman Orthopaedics. Expect free Zumba, boxing, body combat and PHIT body workouts led by instructors from City Fitness. Classes take place every Tuesday night through October 1st. No pre-registration is required; see the schedule for the latest information.
Chasing Trail
A year-round run club, Chasing Trail hosts all-paces-welcome group runs through Wissahickon Valley Park at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. Meet at Valley Green Inn!
Citywide Athletics
There’s no designated class leader at this roving pop-up fitness class. Instead, different members facilitate the class each week, allowing for plenty of variety in the types of workouts. Classes occur at different outdoor spaces throughout the city on Thursdays at 6:45 a.m, with locations announced on Instagram a few days prior.
Core Fitness
This fitness group offers outdoor bootcamp classes on the Art Museum steps on multiple mornings throughout the week. Workouts consist of body-weight exercises like squats, planks and push-ups, in addition to challenges that make use of the surrounding area. Check the schedule for dates and times, plus how to sign up.
Fairmount Park Conservancy
Every Sunday from May 19th through August 25th (excluding Memorial Day Weekend), Fairmount Park Conservancy will host free, 60-minute yoga led by instructors from Tula Yoga & Wellness. Sessions are held in the yard of Lemon Hill Mansion, and tickets — which you can buy here — cost $15 per class.
Fit4Mom
Fit4Mom runs several outdoor workouts, many of which are baby-friendly: the total-body conditioning Stroller Strides, Stroller Barre, Body Boost, and prenatal classes. Classes are held in various locations, including Fairmount Park’s Azalea Garden, Seger Park, and Schuylkill River Park. Check the schedule here.
Get In Lon Fitness
Join trainer Lonnie Perry for outdoor bootcamps that are suitable for all fitness levels. Classes take place at 6 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Clark Park, as well as at 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the Art Museum.
Goals Fit
Manayunk-based Goals Fit offers indoor and live-streamed workouts, but they also run outdoor bootcamps throughout the week near the studio, as well as at the tracks at Roxborough High School and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. They also offer several outdoor running programs for pace pushers, marathon trainers, and teenage girls.
Hike + Heal
Hike + Heal is a local collective for women and woman-identifying individuals meant to support overall wellness. Become a hive member for access to their regularly scheduled hikes, and check their other offerings (like outdoor meditation and pop-up yoga sessions) here.
Homewerk Fitness
With Homewerk Fitness, enjoy “ParkFit,” a 60-minute strength and conditioning workout with kettlebells, bands and your body weight every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Classes take place outside of Parktowne Place Apartments. Register for class here, and subscribe to Homewerk’s email list to find out about additional outdoor pop-up classes this summer.
Hummingbird Yoga
Hummingbird Yoga offers outdoor yoga at Linwood Park in Ardmore from May through September. You can catch class at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, as well as at 7 a.m. on Fridays. There is a $10 suggested donation.
KG Strong
This South Philly gym is bringing its yoga classes back to Bok’s breezy rooftop. The 60-minute classes take place at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, from May through September. Plus, each flow supports a different local nonprofit. Register here.
Lumos Yoga & Barre
Lumos Yoga & Barre’s all-levels outdoor yoga classes at Corinthian Gardens are back for another year. Practice runs 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. More info and registration here.
Monarch Yoga
This season, there are plenty of ways to flow with Monarch Yoga outdoors. They’re hosting yoga classes on the roof deck of their building multiple times per week, at The Luxe (1705 North American Street) every Monday at 5:30 p.m., Sculpture Courtyard (1714 North Mascher Street) one Tuesday per month, Parks On Tap’s rotating locations every Thursday at 6:15 p.m., Sea Philly’s the Estuary at Penn’s Landing one Monday per month, and more. Peep the full class schedule here.
Mural Miles
Every month, Mural Miles leads free group runs that highlight Philly’s amazing street art. Expect to run about five miles, and see five or six murals along the way. Follow Mural Miles’ Instagram for upcoming location and date details.
Muse Yoga & Fitness
Starting June 2nd and running every Sunday through the summer, head to Muse Yoga & Fitness for sunny workouts on the rooftop of their Francisville studio. The class style will rotate on a weekly basis, so you can keep an eye on their Instagram for details. No matter the modality, class starts at 9:30 a.m.
November Project Philadelphia
This volunteer-run, 6:25 a.m. morning workout consists of running-based circuit training and body-weight exercises. Classes are free and take place on Wednesdays at the Art Museum steps and at a rotating outdoor location on Fridays. Follow on Instagram for the latest updates and class location information.
Philly Acro
The local acrobatics brand is running their Acro Jams throughout the summer. The outdoor events are scheduled to take place on the lawn of Independence Mall, and will see you trying acrobatics, aerial, pole dancing, and high-lining (executing movement about 30 feet above ground). Peep their Instagram for dates and details.
Philly Girls Who Walk
This walking group is for women and woman-identifying individuals who are looking to get outside and meet new people. The walks happen on a weekly basis and leave from various locations in the city. Follow the group’s Instagram to stay in-the-know.
Phlo City Yoga
This new yoga group hosts outdoor practices at LOVE Park at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at Liberty Lands Park at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. The 60-minute classes cost $10 and you can sign up in advance here.
Pickled Collie Farm
Head to this South Jersey farm for goat yoga (!) throughout the summer. Sessions consist of a 30-minute practice while the goats prance around, followed by 30 minutes of playtime. Join in for $30 on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
Riverfront North
The group behind the 11-mile recreational trail that runs through Northeast Philly is hosting a variety of outdoor workouts in collaboration with small businesses this summer. Local instructors/groups include We Walk PHL, Violet Vine Yoga, In Flow With Alli (mat Pilates), and Roots2Rise (yoga on the pier). Find all details here.
Stonewall Sports Philly
In addition to rec sports leagues, Stonewall Sports Philly hosts outdoor yoga classes and a running group, both on Saturday mornings. Check their yoga class schedule and running group schedule for the latest.
Summer Series at Drexel Square
This summer, head to Drexel Square (located behind 30th Street Station) for free fitness classes led by Philly-area instructors. Currently on the schedule is yoga with Gwen Lewis, barre with Tuck Barre & Yoga, kettlebells and calisthenics with Word Life Yoga, and HIIT cardio with Paris Fit. Keep up with the schedule here.
Tailored Training Narberth
This Narberth studio holds fitness classes on Saturday mornings in Sabine Park. Expect an all-levels cardio and strength training sesh starting at 9 a.m. Registration details can be found here.
Three Queens Yoga
From June 3rd through September 30th, head to Race Street Pier for free yoga and mat Pilates, thanks to Three Queens Yoga. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., and on Sundays at 10 a.m.
Yardout Fit Club
Yardout Fit Club and FarmerJawn have teamed up to host bootcamp workouts every Saturday from May 18th to June 22nd. The 60-minute classes will start at 11 a.m. and take place on FarmerJawn’s Elkins Park site (1813 Beech Avenue). Drop in for $30 or register for all six weeks for $150 here.
Yoga at Schuylkill Banks
The favorite warm-weather tradition that is yoga at Schuylkill Banks by the Walnut Street bridge has returned. These pay-what-you-can classes occur at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Register for a class here.
Yoga Habit
Fairmount’s Yoga Habit will host 60-minute power yoga at Corinthian Gardens every Saturday at 10 a.m. Classes are open to everyone and cost $10. Pre-registration is required.
Yoga with Teagan Schweitzer
Philly-based yoga teacher Teagan Schweitzer hosts yoga classes in Rittenhouse Square every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No sign-up needed. Keep an eye on Schweitzer’s Instagram for updates.
