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5 Tips for Saving Money on Exercising in Nashville

Posted on January 7
Margaret Kingsbury

Margaret Kingsbury

People exercising on treadmills, bikes, and other equipment in a room with many windows.

The Margaret Maddox Family YMCA. (Daniel Sumstine / City Cast Nashville)

Lots of folks set exercise goals for the new year, but following through can be tough, and expensive. Here are some tips for saving money on exercising in Nashville.

đŸ‹ïž YMCA of Middle Tennessee

The YMCA has numerous locations, with great equipment and fitness classes. You can apply for financial assistance to receive a membership discount. You can also receive discounts if you’re a senior, BlueCross BlueShield insurance carrier, or in the military (including veterans and retirees). Both current and prospective members receive a 20% discount through referrals. If you don’t have a friend to use for the referral discount, ask local Facebook groups or the Nashville subreddit!

👋 Community Centers

Most of our community centers have full-service fitness centers, walking tracks, and exercise classes, and some have indoor swimming pools. The fitness center fees are $30 a month, or $3 per visit, and classes usually cost a small fee. Walking the track is free, and a great way to get your steps in on rainy days.

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📚 Library Workout Classes

Find free yoga, tai chi, and other fitness classes at Nashville Public Library locations across the city. Filter the library’s event page for “Health and Wellness” to find classes.

đŸ„Ÿ Hike or Bike Our Greenways and Parks

We’ve got a pretty awesome park and greenway system. Carve out an hour in your schedule to hike or bike our trails, for free! We have guides to Edwin Warner Park, Bells Bend, and Radnor Lake.

🏃 Join a Running Club

Nashville has numerous running clubs for local neighborhoods and groups, every day of the week. Find the club that works with your schedule, and get to running! Listen to our interview with the owner of Nashville Running Company about how to get started running in Nashville.

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