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Looking to meet new people, stay active, and get your body right for the summer? Nashville has fitness groups for you! Check out these local fitness groups perfect for the urban professionals working and living their best life.
6Run5
6RUN5 is one of Nashville’s popular run club in the city. The club recognizes running solo can be challenging and they offer weekly runs on Tuesdays at 6pm at The Exchange Collection to ensure togetherness and accountability. They believe there is No Last Place. Details regarding their upcoming meetups, races + recaps can be found on their Instagram page.
Antioch Run Club (ARC)
Antioch Run Club is one of the newest run clubs in the city by the owners of The Lab Training Studio. The run club gives people in the Antioch area wellness + community. They meet every Wednesday at 6pm and Saturday at 10am at Pettus Park. You can learn more on their IG page.
Black Girls Run Nashville
Black Girls Run was founded by Jay Ell Alexander as a way to honor and combat the obesity epidemic within the African-American community. Their goal is to serve as a fitness resource and encourage black women to actively participate in a healthy lifestyle. Several communities across the US are represented by this organization, including Nashville. Various events and programs that incorporate community mission areas are offered. Learn more on their group page.
Black Girls Do Bike
Black Girls Do Bike is a non profit organization in support of a community of women who have a passion for cycling. There are over 100 chapters in the US, including the Nashville Chapter. The organization brings awareness to cycling by cycling together in community events.
Black Men Run Nashville
Black Men Run is a healthy brotherhood focused on encouraging African American males to become more active to improve physical and mental fitness. The Nashville chapter runs together in support of several supportive community events, and is the home of the Black Men Run and Brown Boys Read.
Capitol Steps Workout
Voted Nashville Fit Magazine’s best free community workout for the last 4 years. Please join us every Monday & Thursday at 6:00 p.m. SHARP. Enjoy a full-body workout in the great outdoors in a socially fit atmosphere. This workout will help you gain muscle definition and boost your metabolism.
Domestique Cycling Club
Domestique Cycling Club offers a Tuesday & Thursday road cycling club for cyclists of all experience levels in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. They have a goal to provide supportive skill development. Ride calendar dates can be found on their group MeetUp page, and community conversations can be found in the private Facebook Group.
Music City Dope Pedalers
Music City Dope Pedalers was founded by Nate the Great and is a Music City cycle squad focused on activity, fellowship, and exploration. Group rides are Fridays at 6pm. All riding levels are welcome. Specialty rides and events are planned as well.
Nashville Black Wellness Collective
A premier Black wellness community in Nashville, connecting you to people and experiences to succeed at your wellness journey. Their signature events include: 2-Mile Tuesdays every 2nd and 4th Tuesday and Hike Day every 1st Saturday.
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