If , like me , your New Year ’s resolution to get fit has been an epically yummy failure involvingtoo many tacos , too much booze , and way too little practice session because just ATL gymnasium are wildly unaffordable , you ’re in luck . What if we told you that you could still get into dandy shape without affecting your income ? Atlanta has plenty of places for you to better a sweat without breaking the savings bank – specifically , these 11 place :
Washington Park
AshbyA true hidden jewel , Washington Park is a veritable fitness oasis . With an exercise zone , indoor pool , lawn tennis Margaret Court , and take the air / jogging running , they have almost everything you ’d want from an outside fitness daub . Bonus : it ’s not as crowded as some of the other places .
Your local library
All over AtlantaThis one surprised us too . In addition to other free programs , many libraries provide free fitness classes . Offerings ramble by location and month , but classes like yoga and Zumba are popular .
Blankets Creek
CantonMountain bikers across the urban center flock to this gorgeous Caton spot that ’s well deserving the shlep . It ’s a challenging trail that ’s as harsh as it is rewarding , and you do n’t have to pay to park – but a donation is recommended . And after you see how fun and great this trail is , you ’ll absolutely want to pull out your notecase .
Lululemon
Buckhead ( & other locations)Who knew proprietor of high end yoga gear would offer gratis yoga class ? Lululemon does it weekly through what they call “ the natural endowment of yoga . ” Local teacher lead the classes ( which you may recover on their web site ) , making it a great way make headway some flexibility without deform your billfold .
Running clubs
All over AtlantaThere are running clubs throughout the city , and a lot of them are organize by thing like matrimonial status ( meaning if you ’re single and wait to mingle , it ’s a outstanding opportunity to get in flesh and possibly encounter an equally in – or out of – shape partner ) . Either agency , it ’s free , supportive , and merriment . And that ’s all you call for to make any drill endeavor successful .
Atlanta BeltLine
Inman Park and ReynoldstownWith all its art and smasher , the BeltLine is the best thing to happen to Atlanta since Coca - Cola . But not everyone eff that the BeltLine has a TON of free fittingness classes : yoga , kick refugee camp , mountain biking , hike , swimming , and way more . Plus , after break a sweat , you could cool down down with some of the best people check in the urban center .
Historic Fourth Ward Park
Old Fourth WardAdjacent to the BeltLine , this commons offers detached yoga classes during warm atmospheric condition and also boasts a skate parking lot , as well as a playground and multi - use acrobatic field .
Silver Comet Trail
SmyrnaThis mammoth , nearly 62 mile trail cutting through Cobb , Paulding , and Polk county . Only 13 miles north of Atlanta , it ’s a quiet , paved trail that ’s double-dyed for walkers , tramper , rollerblader , dog footer , horse riders , and bicyclists .
Stone Mountain
Stone MountainSo it ’s not totally free if you enter the park , but if you park along a side street or neighborhood street and roam along the many trail , you ’ll not only burn some calories , but see some breathless sights along the way ( always helpful for taking your mind off how much you ’d rather be marathoning Netflix ) .
Grant Park
Grant ParkThe older Mungo Park in the metropolis is also what some people call the most beautiful . It has scenic lead for walking and running and it ’s conterminous to some incredible eatery in case you require to refuel and/or reward yourself for a job well done .
Coan Park
KirkwoodCoan ’s a declamatory , gorgeous gullible space that offers a bunch of coolheaded hooey , including an ADA approachable playground , tennis and basketball game courts , softball game and association football fields , a rec center , and outside fittingness equipment . There ’s also a vast lake where you may sit and contemplate why your backhand just is n’t what it used to be in college .
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