19 Healthy Things to Do This Week
Monday, September 12
Happy Hour Yoga and Cocktails: Monday starts to look a whole lot better with yoga and cocktails on the patio at Alibi.
$30, 6 p.m. Alibi, 215 Charles St., Boston, movewith.com.
Tuesday, September 13
Beginner Argentine Tango Lesson for Adults: Ultimate Tango is out to teach you the “tango alphabet.” Start learning your ABCs now, and stay for the whole eight-week series if you wish.
$24 for one class, 7:30 p.m. Ultimate Tango, 16 Bow St., Floor 2, Somerville, eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, September 14
Power Yoga at the Beer Garden: Pregame the City Hall Plaza beer garden series with a free power yoga class taught by Laura Loewy.
Free, 4:30 p.m. City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, movewith.com.
Pound at Faneuil Hall: For an exhilarating, music-focused, full-body workout, try Pound. Wagamama will be sampling its fresh juice after the drumming-inspired class.
Free, 5:45 p.m. Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, eventbrite.com.
The Bio Individuality of Your Best Body: Every body is different, and Jennifer Hanway wants to help you understand yours. At this session, she’ll teach you how to personalize your fitness and nutrition to best suit your needs.
$25, 6:30 p.m. 715 Boylston St., Boston, movewith.com.
Recharge Your Battery: Athleta is hosting a free workshop focused on how stress affects the body, and how you can manage it in your daily life.
Free, 8 p.m. Athleta, 92 Newbury St., Boston, athleta.net.
Thursday, September 15
Pilates with Purpose: This charitable fitness group is celebrating its two-year anniversary with a glow Pilates/yoga fusion class and an afterparty at Empire. Proceeds benefit family and parenting nonprofit Room to Grow.
$15-$25, 6:15 p.m. Public Green at Fan Pier, 1 Marina Park Drive, Boston, eventbrite.com.
Meditation and Yoga: No experience is required for this meditation and yoga session, where users can practice gentle yoga poses, breathing exercises, and guided meditation. Bring your own mat.
Free, 7 p.m. Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton, eventbrite.com.
Friday, September 16
FitBit Local: Crush a guided bodyweight circuit of strength training and cardio conditioning on the Common. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a Fitbit tracker.
Free, 6 p.m. Boston Common, Beacon and Charles Streets, Boston, eventbrite.com.
Saturday, September 17
Boston Social Fitness Festival: Mayor Walsh and the City of Boston are hosting an all-day free fitness festival on City Hall Plaza. It includes cycling, yoga, an early morning rave, mini sweat crawls, and more.
Free, all day. City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, socialfitnessfestival.com.
Pedals and Pints Cycling: For a perfect weekend workout, head to Dorchester Brewing Company. After cycling class wraps up, kick back with two included five-ounce pours.
$35, 10:30 a.m. Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Mass Ave., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Beach Bods Brunch Fit: Sweat it out on the sands of Carson Beach, then enjoy a catered brunch from Stats Bar and Grille.
$39, 11 a.m. Carson Beach, 126 William J Day Blvd, Boston, movewith.com.
Sip and Flow at Aeronaut Brewery: Hey, beer loving yogis. Aeronaut is hosting an all-levels yoga class, with one pint of beer included with admission.
$25, 11 a.m. Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St., Somerville, movewith.com.
Cycle for a Cause: This cycling event benefits the Autism Program at Boston Medical Center. Cycling class, mimosas, snacks, drinks, and one raffle ticket are included.
$30, 12 p.m. Turnstyle Cucle, 310 Harrison Ave., Boston, eventbrite.com.
B/Spoke Life: Say goodbye to summer with this celebration from B/Spoke, which aims to bring together members of Boston’s fitness, music, and lifestyle communities through art, food, dancing, and music.
$15-$25, 3 p.m. Marsh Post, 5 Greenough Blvd., Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Sunday, September 18
Body Fix and Meditation: Get the best of both worlds at this class. You’ll start with an intense bootcamp workout, and recover with a 25-minute guided meditation.
$20, 9 a.m. Athleta, 92 Newbury St., Boston, movewith.com.
Free to Breathe Walk/5K: Support Free to Breathe, a lung cancer support and research group, at this Chelmsford road race. Choose from a 5K or a one-mile walk.
$25, 9 a.m. Harrington Elementary School, 120 Richardson Road North, Chelmsford, freetobreathe.org.
SMILE 5k: This race benefits SMILE, a nonprofit that provides essentials to people living in Haiti, Jamaica, and other communities. The first 20 finishers get a free t-shirt.
$20, 10 a.m. Franklin Park, Franklin Park Road, Dorchester, active.com.
Yoga at World’s End: Celebrate the Trustees’ new public art exhibit at World’s End with an outdoor yoga class overlooking the harbor, the skyline, and the installation.
$20, 11 a.m. World’s End, Hingham, thetrustees.org.