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Free Summer Workouts to Do in DC Every Day of the Week

Find yoga, CrossFit, and more—all at no cost.

Summer officially started on Saturday, which means swimsuit season is officially upon us. Want to get in shape without dropping a lot of dough on a gym membership? Here’s how you can work out for free seven days a week. Check out the roundup of DC offerings below, and stay tuned for options in Maryland and Virginia.

Monday

Train like a dancer when yoga and Pilates meet barre at 6:30 Monday evening in Lululemon Georgetown’s upstairs studio. Bring your own mat and work on flexibility and core strength as Lava Barre instructors lead you through a series of isometric movements.

For an even more intense burn, try Nike Georgetown’s 8 PM boot camp. Push yourself to the limit with a high-intensity workout led by different trainers each week. Reserve a spot through the Nike Training Club app, and come prepared ready to get your heart pumping and body sweating.

Tuesday

Get a jump on your day with 7 AM boot camp at Vida Fitness at the Yards. Not an early riser? Enjoy a soothing 5:45 PM yoga class complete with water views and chirping birds at Yards Park.

Wednesday

Join the Capital Striders Running Club for a scenic run looping around Capitol Hill. Alternating routes include views of the Reflecting Pool, RFK Stadium, and Navy Yard, and you can pick a distance and pace that suit your fitness abilities. Meet at 6:30 PM in the center of the park Lincoln Memorial Park next to the Lincoln Statue. Or join the club for its weekly run through Great Falls Park, with beautiful views of the Potomac River. Meet in the parking lot past the visitors center at 6 PM. Women can also try a three- to five-mile Fleet Feet Fun Run in Adams Morgan, starting at 6:30 PM.

Thursday

Shimmy and shake through the evening with a 5:30 PM Zumba class at Vida Fitness at the Yards. Exotic beats will keep you moving for a workout that’s both fun and effective.

The CrossFit curious can head to Balance Gym in Thomas Circle for an introductory class offered at 1 and 7 PM. It’s fit for anyone from exercise novices to seasoned athletes. You’ll learn a few basic CrossFit movements and progressions and then integrate them into a workout at the end.

Friday

Fit in some lunchtime meditation with a noon vinyasa yoga class at Vida Fitness at the Yards. Can’t get away from the office? Try Kali Yoga at 6:45 PM in Columbia Heights.

Saturday

Cycle through the rolling hills of Anacostia with BicycleSpace every Saturday with rides starting at 8, 10, and 11:30 AM. Bring your bike and meet at the store on Seventh Street.

Sunday

Meridian Hill Park provides the backdrop for a relaxing yoga class with Bikram Yoga Dupont at 5 PM. The studio invites a different instructor from across the area each week, so you can experience a range of practices. Bring your own mat. Other options: Fleet Feet Sports Fun Run at 9 AM through Rock Creek Park in Adams Morgan, yoga at Lululemon Georgetown at noon, or Kali Yoga at 4 PM in Columbia Heights.

Other summer bonuses:

Sculpt DC has added free community classes throughout the summer. Scheduled classes include yoga on Tuesday, July 8, at 7:30 PM, and Thursday the 10th at noon, and Sculpt DC’s total-body cycle class on Saturday, July 26, at 11:30 AM, which uses weights and core exercises to improve strength, stability, and coordination while increasing endurance in 45 minutes.

Joe’s Movement Emporium is offering an entry class for seniors Wednesdays at 11 AM.