The Complete Guide to Free Fitness in Brisbane FitnessBy Elizabeth TuckettSeptember 10, 2021 Share Staying fit, healthy and motivated can be hard on a budget. When it seems like all your friends can afford the crème de la crème in niche fitness classes, here’s where you can get your sweat on in Brisbane, without breaking the bank. parkrun Various Locations At over 300 locations across Australia and numerous in Brisbane alone, parkrun can be enjoyed far and wide. parkrun organises free, 5km timed runs every Saturday from 7am. Forget the snooze button and join the throngs of run lovers (from beginners to seasoned marathon runners) for an invigorating start to the weekend. Active Parks events Various Locations Whether you’re just starting to exercise or have been huffing and puffing for years, the Brisbane City Council offers activities in over 50 local parks across Brisbane catered to every skill level. From Zumba, to boxing bootcamps, to meditative yoga, you can enjoy a range of free programs & keep your fitness routine fresh and fun. Heart Foundation Walking Various Locations Join a group or walk solo with The Heart Foundation’s walking initiative. With groups meeting regularly, and enjoying exercise as well as each other’s company, this is a fantastic program if you’re new to Brissy and you’re looking to meet new people with every step you take. The Medibank Feel Good Program Little Stanley Street, Southbank From 2 October to 2 December, you can get summer body ready with free outdoor group exercise classes hosted by qualified Goodlife Health Clubs trainers on the Little Stanley Street Lawns. No bookings necessary, just show up prepared to work hard. This program is particularly good for city workers, with classes every day including Saturday, and a range of both morning and evening sessions. Meet us there on Thursday for dance lessons! Streets Beach Stanley Street Plaza, Brisbane City A Brisbane icon. Remember all that jumping around you would do at humble Streets Beach as a kid? Relive it all with a few laps of a morning in the scenic confines of the manufactured shore. It’s no Coolie Coast but for a quick dip, we think it does the job, nicely. Stair Climb Kangaroo Point Cliffs Sprint up 107 stairs parallel to a cliff face a couple of times. We reckon that ought to keep you busy (and exhausted, and energized) for a while! But with views overlooking the river and CBD, the summit will be worth it. lululemon athletica Various Locations lululemon frequently hosts free exercise sessions in parklands and in-stores across Brisbane. Hosted by notable health professionals, spots at these sessions are highly sought after. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for dates and times, and snaffle up those tickets quick! Have you heard of any other free exercise opportunities in Brisbane? Often it’s a case of keeping your ear to the ground! Let us know where else we should head for some budget-friendly workouts in Brisbane and tag your friends to organise a fitness date! POPULAR TAGS | goodness pick, Main, discover, trending Elizabeth Tuckett Liz has a unique background in creative writing and scriptwriting. Health and fitness has always been a topic of conversation in her life and throughout her childhood and adolescence she swam competitively. While she no longer swims, her desire to stay fit remains. She is presently in the process of organising a group Pilates session where all proceeds will go charity, Feel Teal. Her journey with Green Goodness Co has just begun but I cannot wait to keep on #LivingTheGreen!