Free Ways to Workout in Atlanta

By Aubree Dumas

Published August 23, 2022
Last Updated January 18, 2024

It’s time to break a sweat. Atlanta makes it easy for fitness lovers to stay in shape with several options for free workout classes across town. Take in city views or fall in love with the greenery while reaching your fitness goals.

Atlanta BeltLine

Try fun and free fitness classes for all ages and levels. Whether you’re into groovy Zumba, barre or boot camps, the Atlanta BeltLine makes fitness easy and accessible with pop-up fitness classes throughout the winter and weekly sessions during spring, summer and fall.

Where: Visit the Atlanta BeltLine website for specific class locations.

Home Depot Backyard

Take fitness to a new level with the many fitness classes at the Home Depot Backyard. Vibe out to hip-hop music while perfecting a yoga pose or try a full-body workout class during the spring, summer and fall. Keep a lookout on the Home Depot Backyard website and social channels for pop-up fitness classes throughout the winter inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Where: 1 Backyard Way

Colony Square

Discover your inner Zen while taking a yoga class from local studios at The Plaza at Colony Square. Take your yoga skills indoors during the winter at Onlyoga and practice until the free classes start up again in the spring. Enjoy a new student discount and save a couple of bucks for your first class.

Where: 1197 Peachtree St. NE

Atlantic Station

Participate in wellness Wednesday on the Atlantic Station green with free yoga and Pilates classes running during the spring and summer until the first week of October. Classes are open to all fitness levels. This is a great way to unwind and relax after a busy day.

Where: 1380 Atlantic Drive NW

Piedmont Park

Enjoy a variety of free fitness opportunities through the Piedmont Park health and wellness program. Join the walking club weekly for a 45-minute walk on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. During the warmer months, several different fitness classes pop up around the park. Check out the Piedmont Park website to stay in the know.

Where: 1071 Piedmont Ave. 

Hills 4 ATL

During the warmer seasons, you can gather weekly with fellow fitness enthusiasts for free high-energy workouts. From running hills to running steps, Hills 4 ATL provides the perfect opportunity for beginners and athletes looking for a challenge. Check out the Hills 4 ATL Instagram, @hills4atl, for pop-up sessions throughout the winter and more.

Where: Piedmont Park

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Aubree is a content creator with a passion for all things food and travel. You can find her around Atlanta tasting some of the most iconic bites or burning it all off on the dance floor.