Best Free Workouts in Chicago - Summer 2018
Exercising outdoors is only bearable a few months of the year (at least for me anyway!). So make the most of it while you can with these free workouts in Chicago. From yoga classes to strength training and Zumba, there's a free fitness class for everyone.
1. Millennium Park Summer Workouts
Some of my favorite free workouts in Chicago are held here. They offer a variety of free workout classes at Millennium Park during summer so you have plenty to choose from. They all take place on Saturday mornings from June 2–September 1 and start every hour. Pilates (7 a.m.), yoga (8 a.m.), strength training (9 a.m.), and Zumba (10 a.m.) are on the schedule. Plus, jumpstart your Tuesdays and Thursdays with a morning yoga workout at 7:30 a.m between June 6–August 31. All exercise classes take place on the Great Lawn and last 45 minutes. Remember to bring your own water and mat.
2. Fitness Series at Gallagher Way at Wrigley
If you like to break a sweat in boot camp-style workout classes, get your booty to Gallagher Way (formerly known as The Park at Wrigley) for some high-intensity cardio/strength-focused workouts for free! Classes are held every Monday-Thursday, plus there’s a running club on Saturdays. The workouts start on July 9th and continue until Sept 29th, 2018. This is an awesome outdoor venue right next to Wrigley Field, and Chicago Athletic Club instructors lead the classes. Here is the schedule:
- Monday and Wednesday HIIT classes: 7 am – 7:45 am
- Tuesday and Thursday Yoga classes and first Thursday of the month Pilates: 7am-8am
- Saturday Run Club: 7 am – 8 am
Image: Micaela Gallego Bernal
3. Park & Field | Logan Square
Every Sunday this summer, Corepower Yoga will host free yoga classes at this vintage sports club and eatery. Classes go from 8:30am-9:30am. Just bring your mat and chill morning vibes to engage in some Vinyasa flow yoga lead by a Core Power instructor. After class, stick around to cool off with free frosé!
Image Source: Park & Field
4. Free Yoga at Garfield Park Conservatory
Yogis of all levels are welcome to attend classes at Garfield Park Conservatory. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Stick around after yoga to explore the lush flora. The classes are free, however, a $5 donation is suggested. Also, don’t forget to bring your own mat. Don't have one? Get one here for less than $15.
Image source: Garfield Park Conservatory
5. Fitness at The Field
Instructors from top fitness centers in Chicago like Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) and The Bar Method will lead free workout classes at the Field Museum. The classes take place Sunday morning at 8 a.m.-9 a.m. from July 8 through August 19 on the Northeast Terrace. If it rains, classes are held under a tent. Check out the link above for the full “Fitness at The Field” schedule.
Image Source: The Near South Planning Board
6. Free Workouts at Navy Pier
Tuesday evenings at Navy Pier you have two chances to get in a free workout. Starting at 6 p.m. there will be group fitness classes such as Werq, Barre, Zumba, or Kickboxing. Then at 7:30 p.m., bring your mat for sunset yoga. All classes last one hour. This free workout series lasts from June 5th-August 28th, 2018.
Workout Gear
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You might also be interested in one of the most peaceful spots in the city for morning yoga, or my favorite running route in the city.
How are you staying in shape this summer? Let me know in the comment section below.
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Thanks for the round up! Definitely heading to Wrigley for a class!
I didn't know most of these, I was basically only aware of the ones at Millenium Park. Navy Pier is so close to me so I will definitely check that out. I've also been wanting to go to the Garfield Park Conservatory so this is a perfect excuse!
Lizzy, thanks so much for the post.Much thanks again. Really Cool.
Sure thing!
This is so helpful! I just moved to town so thank you for helping me fill my workout schedule with free classes and explore!
Of course and welcome! I hope you are loving Chicago!
That's great!