
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will again offer a free fitness series in May.
Free and open to area residents of all ages, May Month of Fitness will consist of Women’s Self Defense on Mondays, Cynergy Fit on Tuesdays, Yoga on Wednesdays, and Zumba on Thursdays. Each will be offered on their respective nights from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road.
All classes are free and require no registration.
Did you know we keep a big list of free fitness opportunities in the Triangle? The list includes yoga, bootcamps, group hikes and more, and we update it every day!
Free Fitness Classes in Wake Forest
Free and open to all ages, each class will be offered on its respective night from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the E. Carroll Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC.
No registration is required. In the event of rain or other inclement weather, the class may be moved inside the Joyner Park Community Center.
Mondays – Women’s Self Defense
May 4, 11 and 18, 2026 (no class on May 25)
Instructors from Quest Martial Arts will teach participating women a variety of techniques to avoid danger and defend themselves if necessary. Sessions will focus on practical and instinctive methods to get you out of harm’s way.
Tuesdays – Cynergy Fit
May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
Cynergy Fit is an Outdoor Bootcamp Community in Wake Forest, NC. Cyndie Daniel, your Personal Trainer is here to help motivate, challenge, educate, and train you to be stronger, faster, and better than yesterday. The workouts are for ALL fitness levels. You will experience a FULL body workout every single time, integrating strength, cardio, and intensity. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and water.
Wednesdays – Yoga
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026
Yoga is a mind and body practice. It combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to achieve relaxation of both body and mind. Throughout our month together, Jana, of Unwined on White, will introduce some of the different styles of yoga in a lighthearted and grounded way. You will expect to find poses that help to build balance, strength, and flexibility and connect breath to movement. And of course, we will end our practice in savasana enjoying the beautiful outdoor space that is Joyner Park – trust me, you don’t want to miss it. This practice will be designed for all experience levels, so if you’ve never stepped on a mat before or you are a seasoned practitioner, you are welcome. Yoga participants should bring a mat or beach towel and water. If you’re a journal-er, you may want to bring a notebook in case and intention or quote connects with you!
Thursdays – Zumba
May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026
Come dance and workout. Zumba is a fitness program that involves cardio and Latin-inspired dance Participants are encouraged to bring water.
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More Free Fitness Opportunities
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