Classes: Free Fitness

Want to get your fitness fix, but don’t have the cash for a gym membership or expensive studio session? Many fitness centers, particularly Pilates and yoga studios, offer heavily discounted or free classes each week to welcome all members of the community (even low-paid freelancers), open up their doors to newcomers and give beginning teachers a chance to hone their skills. Case in point: This past week I stopped by the downtown Manhattan YogaWorks studio for a $10 community class (discounted from the drop-in rate of $20) and next week I plan to take one of four free weekly community classes at the Kane School of Core Integration. There are lots more deals and discounts out there, so check the schedule of your local fitness centers to find classes in your area.