4 Ways to Workout for Free in Atlanta

  When we were growing up working out was second nature.

 Outside was your gym, made up choreography from BET and MTV music videos were dance class and cardio consisted of neighborhood bike rides. There was never any worry about what you ate and gaining weight didn’t exist. Then out of nowhere adulthood slaps you in the face with hangovers, 40+ hr work weeks, and a clock that never has enough time. Suddenly physical fitness is no longer a natural part of your life it becomes a task you constantly put on the back burner.

The more the years continue to pass the less active you become. You get tired of being inactive, start a new diet and workout routine go stupid hard for a few weeks or months then fall right back off. Wash rinse and repeat. Then one day you look at your reflection and don’t recognize the person you see.  Your body has transformed and you just want change. Whether or not you relate completely, we all can use tips and tricks to stay on the healthy path.

 From my experience, it’s hard to keep a routine because of mental priorities. To break those barriers you have to use the mentality that your only choice is improving your health and anything that doesn’t positively impact that must end. Push going out, drinking liquor, and eating unhealthy off your list and you will have ample time for workouts and proper eating. You really just have to black out and do the shit. If you’re tired of being out of shape that’s all the motivation you need. In order to stay consistent, you have to have a schedule and exercises that are actually going to help you lose weight. None of that walking on the treadmill for 30 mins BS. I have compiled a list of ways to work out for free in Atlanta (this list can be used in any city, classes are specific to Atlanta)

4 ways to workout for free in Atlanta

With Your Fitness Fanatic Friend

We all have that one friend who has mastered the art of working out. These friends usually do the most but that’s exactly what you need to get right. You might end up running a local mountain or doing sets of burpees but what doesn’t kill you will have you sore and walking like a newborn deer. Workouts with friends are also a lot of fun. You can joke and laugh which will take your mind off the advanced level exercises.

Free Classes

There are always up and coming fitness groups and trainers offering promotions to reel in clientele. Keep your eyes peeled for free class promos on social media and do a quick search on Eventbrite under the free fitness category. Another advantage of finding these classes are diverse workouts. You might do Cross fit Monday, boxing Wednesday and yoga Friday. Here In Atlanta at E.F.F.E.C.T fitness on Metropolitan, you can get your first class free Mon-Fri and pay $10 for each class thereafter. If you want an intense and fun workout you can log on to https://www.starrboxing.com/ and look out for their free trap boxing classes, you can attend a regular class for $20.

Nature Trails

If you enjoy outdoors search in your area for nature trails. There are many secret trails throughout the city which are secret gems designed for optimal physical fitness. I personally enjoy hiking trails because of the terrain along with various declines and inclines. In addition to having no cost the benefits of working out outside are plentiful. Fresh air, vitamin D from sunlight, and amazing views are proven to be beneficial for your weight loss journey. If you need to find a trail in the metropolitan area go to https://www.atlantatrails.com/atlanta-hiking-trails/

Youtube

YouTube is the working man’s manual. There is a video to everything you need, including instructor guided workouts. The selection of exercises are almost unlimited and you can customize your workouts based on the area you are focusing on. Create playlists composed of your favorite workout videos to keep you on task and consistent.

If you’re looking to make some significant life changes there are many options. The only motivation you need comes from within. When you feel like stopping imagine how far you can go if you don’t. It is important to have options so you have no excuse but to keep going. When you work on your body your mental health will improve and change your quality of life.