Affordable Fitness

Breaking a sweat doesn’t have to break the bank! You don’t have to have a membership at an expensive gym to live an active lifestyle. There are inexpensive (and free) ways to get a good workout all around you. The goal is just to get moving. Here are some cheap ways to exercise.

Yoga & Pilates

Cosmic Café

What: The cafe offers both active meditations and restorative yoga sessions.
Cost: Donation based class ($5 suggested donation)
When: Schedule
Where: 2912 Oak Lawn Dallas, 75219

Dirt Cheap Yoga

What: The name says it all. Dirt Cheap Yoga is a community service organization, bringing yoga practice to recreation centers around Dallas.
Cost: First class is free, then $8 per class
When: Schedule
Where: Exall Park Rec Center, Lake Highlands Park Rec Center, Reverchon Park Rec Center, Kidd Springs Park Rec Center

Yoga on the Lawn

What: Everyone is welcome to Klyde Warren Park. Yoga enthusiasts and beginners stretch out at the park every Saturday (rain or shine).
Cost: FREE. All-level yoga class hosted by Dallas Yoga Center
When: Every Saturday (weather permitting) at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Klyde Warren Park

Moon Flow Yoga

What: Moon Flow Yoga is a free yoga class offered by a retired Parkland provider.
Cost: FREE
When: Held every full moon at dusk
Where: White Rock Lake

Online Fitness

Fitness Blender

What: This fitness channel hosts videos on fitnessblender.com and on their YouTube channel. Their workouts cover all levels, from strength training, to low-impact cardio to Pilates and more.
Channel: Fitness Blender
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

Jessica Smith TV

What: This channel features cardio/strength workouts (with or without weights) and a few power walking sessions.
Channel: Jessica Smith TV
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

BeFiT

What: Here you’ll find everything from dance routines to extreme workouts to beginner’s yoga.
Channel: BeFiT
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

Jenny Ford

What: Grab a stepping board and meet Jenny in your living room for a classic step aerobics class.
Channel: Jenny Ford
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

Global Cycling Network

What: If you have a trainer bicycle at home, you’ll love the beautiful scenery on this channel’s virtual cycling workouts.
Channel: Global Cycling Network
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

Yoga with Adrienne

What: Yoga with Austin-based Adrienne features routines for almost every imaginable purpose—even yoga for self-love!
Channel: Yoga with Adrienne
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

Dance Fitness with Jessica

What: Jessica’s dance workouts are short and easy to follow but they’ll also give you a great muscle workout.
Channel: Dance Fitness with Jessica
Cost: FREE
When: Anytime
Where: Anywhere with internet access

Walking & Jogging Trails

Cedar Ridge Preserve

Cost: FREE
When: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy. Dallas, TX 75249

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

Cost: FREE
When: 5am – 11pm
Where: 6701 W. Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093

Trinity River Audubon Trail

Cost: FREE
When: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217

Oak Cliff Nature Preserve

Cost: FREE
Where: 2875 Pierce St., Dallas, TX 75233

Katy Trail

Cost: FREE
When: 5 a.m. – midnight
Where: 3505 Maple Ave. Dallas, TX 75205

White Rock Lake

Cost: FREE
When: 6 a.m. – midnight
Where: 8300 Garland Rd., Dallas, TX 75218

Local Shopping Malls

Get some steps in at a local shopping mall. Most shopping malls open early for walkers so don’t worry about it being too crowded!

NorthPark Center

Cost: FREE
When: Mall Walking Hours are Monday to Sunday: 7 a.m.
Where: 8687 North Central Expressway Dallas, TX

Southwest Center Mall

Cost: FREE
When: Mall Walking Hours are Monday to Sunday: 6 a.m.
Where: 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas, TX

Galleria Dallas

Cost: FREE
When: Mall Walking Hours are Monday to Sunday: 7 a.m.
Where: 13350 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX