by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS
HUNTSVILLE — Free outdoor fitness classes are coming to parks across Huntsville this spring and summer, and everyone is invited.
Healthy Huntsville’s Fitness in the Park series returns on Saturday, May 2, with a Kardio Dance Fitness class at Big Spring Park West, followed by the Mayor’s Annual Bike Ride. Sessions run every Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. through June 13, rotating to a different park each week with a different instructor and workout style.
All sessions are free and open to anyone 16 and older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
“We’re excited about the variety in this year’s Fitness in the Park schedule,” said Kevin Ready, Wellness and Fitness Coordinator for Huntsville Parks and Recreation. “It’s a great opportunity for people of all fitness levels to get active and explore different fitness opportunities.”
Parks and Recreation Director James Gossett added: “The sessions provide opportunities for the community to explore new spaces, stay active and experience all the ways our parks support healthy, active lifestyles.”
The full schedule is: May 2 — Kardio Dance Fitness with Karissa, Big Spring Park West, 100 Church St. SW; May 9 — Pilates & Balance Fusion with Steady for Life, Sandra Moon Community Complex, 7901 Bailey Cove Rd. SE; May 16 — Pure Barre with Pure Barre Huntsville, The Park at Hays Farm, 801 Haysland Rd.; May 23 — Zumba with Angie, Butler Green, 2620 Clinton Ave. W; May 30 — Fitness Court Workout with Chandice, The Fitness Court at John Hunt Park, 2305 Airport Rd. SW; June 6 — Downward Dog Yoga with Sheila and Huntsville Animal Services, Butler Green, 2620 Clinton Ave. W; June 13 — Mommy & Me Strength Class with PhysioPhit, Legacy Park, 6001 Cecil Fain Dr.
For weather updates or cancellations, check the Huntsville Parks and Recreation Facebook page. For more information, visit huntsvilleal.gov.