Health & Fitness

Get 'Spring In Your Step' At Free Workouts Across Ballston In April

The events, part of the Ballston BID's Spring in your Step program, will be held at fitness studios, parks and green spaces in Ballston.

SPENGA Arlington Ballston and other fitness studios and organizations will be providing free classes and events in the Ballston neighborhood in April.
SPENGA Arlington Ballston and other fitness studios and organizations will be providing free classes and events in the Ballston neighborhood in April. (Ballston BID)

ARLINGTON, VA — The Ballston BID is partnering with fitness studios, gyms and community organizations in the Arlington neighborhood to offer free fitness classes and other events in April.

The events, part of the Ballston BID’s Spring in your Step program, will be held at fitness studios, parks and green spaces in Ballston.

“We are noticing more and more office workers buzzing around Ballston during the workday," Ballston BID CEO Tina Leone said in a statement. “With this uptick in foot traffic, [we] wanted to provide a special day-time break from their offices that would keep them energized and inspired.”

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The Ballston neighborhood has more than 15 boutique fitness studios.

Members of the public interested in attending a class can visit Ballston’s website for details, including sign-up information for some of the activities that have limited space.

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At the end of each workout session, a local Ballston eatery will provide treats, ranging from special lunch deals to happy hour drinks. For each workout attended and completed, participants will be entered to win the Spring in your Step Grand Prize, a 3-month unlimited membership to VIDA Fitness, a personal training package and massage treatment from VIDA’s Aura Spa.

The list of activities includes:

  • Thursday, April 7: SPENGA, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 9: Walking Palooza: Ballston Pizza Tour, 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 12: Outdoor Group HIIT, Ballston Quarter, 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 13: Outdoor Bootcamp, 4040 Wilson Blvd, 12 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 19: Bash Boxing, Ballston Quarter Plaza, 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 20: Outdoor Yoga, 4040 Wilson Blvd, 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 21: Rooftop Yoga, JSOL Rooftop 4000 Fairfax Dr., 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 23: Bunny Hop Charity 5K, Clarendon UMC, 8 a.m.
  • Wednesday, April 27: Sweatbox Training Class, VIDA, 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 28: Outdoor Workout with Gold’s, 3910 Wilson Blvd, TBD

To sign up for classes or to get more information and event details, visit Ballston BID’s website.

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