1. Search for studios that offer a free first class. Often small studios will let guests take the first class for free. Interested in cycling classes? Do a quick search in your neighborhood and you'll come across places like Peloton, where riders ride for free their first time. If you're a yogi, check out Yoga to the People. With various locations in cities like San Francisco and New York, this spot is great for those who want to pop in for a quick class. The suggested donation method lets yoga-lovers pay anywhere from $1 to $10, which is a steal (and practically free).
2. Start a running or hiking club. As the weather gets warmer, opt for a run or hike with a friend. You can go at your own pace, and sweating it out with a BFF is always more fun than working out alone.
3. Go swimming at the beach or outdoor pool. Summer is the perfect time to do outdoor activities like swimming. Take a dip in a friend's pool or head to the nearest beach for a swim. You won't even feel like you're exercising.
4. Sign up for free gym passes. Crunch, David Barton, Equinox, and Gold's Gym all offer three- to seven-day free passes to guests. If you don't want to commit to one gym spot, these free passes are your jackpot. You can also strategically plan which gyms to visit using the free passes, which adds up to almost a free month of exercising.
5. Try ClassPass. Can't decide whether you want to do Pilates, yoga, strength training, or cycling? ClassPass is your go-to for trying out thousands of classes for a monthly fee ($79-$99). Instead of signing up for classes or gyms you dread going to, sign up for ClassPass for a variety of exercise options.
