19 Healthy Things to Do This Week
MSL Pilates Bootcamp/photo by Melissa Ostrow
Monday, August 8
MSL Pilates Bootcamp: Puma trainer Ali Baldassare will lead you through this fusion workout to the live beats of DJ Jonathan Oh. Each participant will take home the brand’s swag post-class.
Free, 6:30 p.m. Rose Kennedy Greenway, Cross Street at Salem Street, Boston, eventbrite.com.
Tuesday, August 9
Charles River Rugby Flatbread Benefit Night: Break out your bowling shoes and support the Charles River Rowing teams, with a social night at Flatbread Somerville.
Free, 5 p.m. Flatbread Company, 45 Day St., Somerville, eventbrite.com.
Happy Hour Yoga and Cocktails: Reward yourself for a workout well done with drinks and socializing at Alibi Bar & Lounge.
$30, 6 p.m. Alibi, 215 Charles St., Boston, movewith.com.
Edible City: Grow The Future: This installment of Bountiful Brookline’s summer film series showcases America’s fight for healthy environmentally and socially friendly food.
$5, 6 p.m. Brookline Interactive Group, 46 Tappan St., 3rd Floor, Brookline, eventbrite.com.
POUND in the Park: Feel the groove at this full-body cardio session, inspired by drumming. Even better? It’s outdoors.
Free, 6:15 p.m. Boston Common Frog Pond, 38 Beacon St., Boston, movewith.com.
Tempo Cycling Pop-up: Join Tempo for a rooftop cycling class, complete with scenic views of Boston.
$10, 6:30 p.m. Twenty120, 20 Child St., Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Slow Food Summer Social: Promote “good, clean, fair food for all” at Slow Food Boston’s semi-annual gathering, featuring local healthy snacks and libations.
$5, 9 p.m. Boston Public Market, 12 Marshall St., Boston, yapsody.com.
Wednesday, August 10
Food Market & Cooking Demo: The Fresh Truck will be hosting a cooking class in honor of National Health Center Week. Sponsored by Tufts Health Plan, it’ll be giving the first few participants $10 vouchers to buy fresh fruits and veggies.
Free, 10 a.m. Geiger Gibson Community Health Center, 250 Mount Vernon St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
AirRow: Try this new class, which combines the cardio workout of indoor rowing with the restorative practice of aerial yoga.
$30, 5:30 p.m. Swet Studio, 480 Tremont St., Boston, swetstudio.com.
Thursday, August 11
Yoga, Chocolate, and Wine: Enjoy an evening of relaxation and indulgence with PopUpAsana and Taza Chocolate, including an optional 30-minute tour of the factory.
$35, 6:30 p.m. Taza Chocolate Factory, 561 Windsor Street, Somerville, eventbrite.com.
Friday, August 12
Olympics Class at Barry’s Bootcamp: Butt-kicking bootcamp studio Barry’s Bootcamp is hosting an Olympics-themed class. Dress in patriotic gear, and expect “sprints, bodyweight gymnastics moves, and Olympic lifts.”
$30, 4:20 p.m. Barry’s Bootcamp, 30 Chauncy St., Boston, barrysbootcamp.com.
Saturday, August 13
Fitbit Local: Fitbit’s latest workout will be a free hip hop yoga class taught by Cara Gilman. It’ll be held on the Lawn on D.
Free, 9 a.m. Lawn on D, 415 Summer St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
#BOSFITGRLS Workout: This class, lead by Samantha Poccia of Well by Samantha, is focused on building core strength.
Free, 9:30 a.m. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston, eventbrite.com.
Inter-neighborhood Ride: Join Roxbury Rides and Let’s Get Healthy Boston for a ride around the city, as part of I Bike Boston’s official relaunch campaign.
Free, 11 a.m. Haley House Bakery Café, 12 Dade St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Luna + SUPYO: Try your hand (and core) at standup paddleboard yoga. This 75-minute class is free to all.
Free, 11 a.m. Fort Point Pier, 29 Necco St., Boston, athleta.net.
BikeBus for Habitat for Humanity: Heard of BikeBus, the mobile cycling studio on wheels? Now’s your chance to try it out. As a bonus, proceeds from the day will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
$30, 11 a.m. 301 Canal St., Somerville, eventbrite.com.
Pilates in the Park: Proceeds from this outdoor class will support the Samfund, a local non-profit that donates to cancer survivors in their 20s and 30s.
$15, 2 p.m. Franklin Square Park, Washington St., eventbrite.com.
Sunday, August 14
POUND-Rockout: This cardio jam session mixes the fun of percussion with a full-body, strength-training workout.
Free, 9:30 a.m. Athleta, 92 Newbury St., Boston, movewith.com.
Sip & Spin: Take a heart-pounding Tempo cycling class at Assembly Row, then cool off with a beer at Slumbrew.
$25, 10 a.m. Assembly Row, 301 Canal St., Somerville, eventbrite.com.
