A guide to get fit for free in Brisbane

Is getting fit on your mind?

Brisbane offers plenty of free and low-cost fitness classes, workshops, and parks so you don't need a gym membership. Put your wallet away and get fit while having fun outdoors!

Enjoy 7 days of fitness inspiration for free or cheaper than your morning coffee.

Monday - first steps

Day one - are you ready? Lace up your walking shoes and set out along one of Brisbane's walking trails to hit your 10,000 steps target. Hike from J.C. Slaughter Falls up the 1.9-kilometre Summit Track to the Mt Coot-tha Lookout. Try one of the many other Mt Coot-tha Forest tracks suited for all levels of fitness ability. 

For a more urban walk, discover Brisbane's public art trails or heritage trails. Join your local Heart Foundation walking group for some extra motivation. 

Tuesday - free gyms

Got your high-energy playlist ready? Press play and make your way to one of more than 170 local parks with outdoor gyms. The outdoor gyms have basic equipment for chin-ups, sit-ups, and step-ups, plus interactive cardio and resistance tools. Some equipment includes step-by-step instructions, making them the perfect free workout for anyone. 

Wednesday - yoga or dance

Get through 'hump' day saying 'namaste' at one of our free or low-cost yoga lessons. The classes cater to all experience levels and will leave you feeling calm and stretched.

Thursday - pool day

After a week of workouts, switch pace and join an aqua class at one of Council's 22 local pools. We've got free or low-cost aqua aerobics, Zumba and yoga, and deep-water running classes. Most classes are free, but you'll still need to pay the pool entry fee.

If you enjoy lap swimming, some pools offer squads or stroke development classes for instruction or competition.

Friday - party day

Get your heart rate up with a dance workout class. We've got a variety of dance-style classes including Zumba®, U-Jam, line dancing, Bollywood dance and more. The best thing is, you'll have so much fun, it will hardly feel like exercise!

For something quirky, check out our dragon boating or springboard diving sessions.

Saturday - cycle or scooter

If you've got a bike, we've got cycling workshops and guided rides to help get you out and about. Our learn to maintain your bike sessions teach you how to look after your bike and keep your bike rolling. Then join the bike riding skills sessions or Wheely Fun workshops for kids to improve your riding ability.  

If you are already a regular rider, go for a weekend ride along our beautiful bikeways. Check out the new 600-metre shared path connecting Schneider Road underpass in Eagle Farm to Viola Place at Brisbane Airport.

Want to try something new or out of the ordinary? Test your bike skills at one of Council's 20 BMX parks. For a leisurely cruise, take an e-bike or e-scooter along the city's newest bikeways.

Sunday - take it slow with tai chi

Easy like a Sunday morning - singer, Lionel Ritchie, knows that Sundays were for taking it slow. Finish your week with a tai chi session at Woolcock Park, Red Hill. 

Spend the day relaxing or exploring Brisbane on the water. Access a stand-up paddleboard, canoe or kayak from one of our Brisbane River recreation hubs.

Free or low-cost fitness every day

Keep up the good work with our free and low-cost active and healthy events, including GOLD classes for seniors.

Let us help you stay active and healthy this year by taking advantage of our free exercise classes in Brisbane!