Through Shape Up NYC, the Department of Parks and Recreation offers free fitness classes every week at recreation centers and other locations across the five boroughs.

Expert fitness instructors teach a variety of classes including:

• Aerobics
• Yoga
• Pilates
• Zumba

Registration is required and is open on a rolling week-to-week basis. Registration for each week's classes opens the day after the previous class took place (or on Monday for weekend classes) and lasts until the start of class.

You can find a complete listing of classes, times and locations online.

Learn about Shape Up NYC.

You can follow Shape Up NYC on Facebook for news on upcoming free online fitness opportunities.

Through the BeFitNYC program, the City provides free and low-cost fitness and recreation opportunities at recreation centers and other locations.

Activities include:

• Swimming
• Cycling
• Tennis
• Running
• Exercise classes