The free outdoor fitness season is upon us. If you’re looking to take advantage, here’s a breakdown of a few ongoing series to know:
Socrates Sculpture Park
The workouts: Healthy living programming at the Queens waterfront park includes tai chi with instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society and vinyasa yoga.
When: Yoga Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. from May 19-Sept. 16; tai chi Sundays at 11 a.m. from May 20-Sept. 16
Where: 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
Mat: Bring your own as needed
Info: socratessculpturepark.org
Sweat Sessions
The workouts: Among the more than 20 studios and trainers offering classes, new participants this season include P.Volve, Box + Flow, Solace and Chi Chi Life, with returning brands including 305 Fitness, NW Method, Fhitting Room, The Class and Dance Body.
When: Tuesdays at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. from May 22-Sept. 4
Where: Hudson River Park’s 14th Street Park, 10th Avenue and 15th Street
Mat: Provided as needed
Info and RSVP: thesweatsessions.splashthat.com
Bryant Park Yoga
The workout: A variety of instructors will lead the season of outdoor yoga classes, including Bethany Lyons, Meena Olvera, Patrick Beach, Mona Anand and Jeff Posner.
When: Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10 a.m. from May 24-Sept. 20
Where: Bryant Park Lawn and Upper Terrace
Mat: Provided (arrive at least 30 minutes before class to secure or bring your own)
Info and RSVP: bryantpark.org/programs/yoga
Brooklyn Bridge Park
The workouts: Fitness classes on offer include double Dutch with Double Dutch Empire instructors, show tunes-based dance cardio, early-morning yoga with Abhaya Yoga, speed and strength training, and Zumba and retro dance classes Dodge YMCA.
When: Double Dutch Wednesdays at 7 p.m. through Aug. 15; Broadway Dance Mondays at 10 a.m. from May 21-Aug. 27; Sunrise: Abhaya Yoga Mondays at 7:30 a.m. from June 4-July 30; Piyo Tuesdays at 7 p.m. from June 5-Aug. 28; Zumba Sundays at 4 p.m. from June 10-Aug. 26; Retro Dance Fridays at 9 a.m. from June 15-Aug. 10
Where: Locations vary in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Mat: Bring your own as needed
Info: brooklynbridgepark.org
Citi Summer in the Square
The workouts: Throughout the morning and evening, find cardio and yoga classes from New York Health & Racquet Club, tai chi from the 14th Street Y, runs with the Paragon Run Club and more.
When: Various classes Thursdays at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. from June 14-Aug. 9
Where: Union Square’s North and South Plazas
Mat: Limited number provided
