Better get MOVING
Outdoor exercise classes abound
SCHUYLKILL RIVER BANKS Yoga on the Banks, a donationbased class, is back at the Schuylkill River Banks. The class meets at the 25th & Locust entrance on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All levels are welcome and registration is necessary. Masks are required.
Tip: Bring a mat or towel, sunscreen and water.
DILWORTH PARK
Dilworth Park, on the west side of City Hall, has been transformed from an ice skating rink into a safe, free outdoor gym. Fitness classes have returned to Center City District’s Dilworth Park. The classes, taught by trainers and instructors from Optimal Sports, will continue through October 12. The classes are for people of all skill levels. Those under 18must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All fitness classes begin at 6p.m. Mondays: Zumba Tuesdays: Boot Camp - April 1327
High Intensity Interval Training/ HIIT: May 4-25
Speed Games: June 1-29 Boxing: July 6-July 27 Circuit Training: August 3- 31 Boot Camp: September 7- October 12
Enhanced health and safety protocol, including mandatory mask wearing and social distancing, will be required. Ground markers will be in place to measure six feet of social distance. There is no bag check.
Tip: Arrive early to fill out a waiver.
BOK BAR IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Bok Bar, the rooftop bar in South Philly, offers a variety of exercise classes with beautiful views of the Philadelphia skyline. Yoga by KG Strong will be offered on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from May through October. Emily Schwartz of Sculpt 45 with OMM Yoga Studio will lead participants through vinyasa yoga with strength training on Wednesday, May 12 from 5 to 6:15 p.m.
Now that spring is here, are you yearning to trade in Zoom for Zumba? Craving more downward- facing dog and less TV-facing with your dog? There are lots of outdoor exercise classes being offered this spring - in the city and the suburbs. Some classes are free, some donation-suggested and others charge admission. Most require registration.
Masks are required, except when you’re on your mat. Ticketed. And Movement Therapy with Sanovia, a judgment-free dance party, is scheduled for on May 8.
Tip: Stick around after class for food and drink and to soak in the view. Reservations needed at Bok Bar and Irwin, the Mediterranean restaurant on the other side of the rooftop.
CIRA GREEN IN WEST PHILADELPHIA
You’ll get exercise with a view at Cira Green, the rooftop park on 30th Street in West Philadelphia’s University City District. Rooftop Yoga with Tuck Barre classes are being offered on Thursday evenings at 6pm and Spring Classes with Maja Yoga are being offered on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Advanced reservations are required.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN IN VILLANOVA
Enjoy yoga and meditation on the beautiful grounds of Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden in Villanova. The former house of the Haas family is now a 42-acre park with stately trees, lush gardens, and a mile-long paved walking path. It is free and open to the public. The Tudor Revival Mansion is used for programs and houses the Organ Historical Society, an organization that studies pipe organs in America, including one in the house. Yoga classes will be offered on