If you want to get some fresh air and get fit, spend a glorious day at Tampa Bay Riverwalk. There are so many ways to get fit and have fun and many of these activities are even free.
Whether you like to run, walk, ride bikes, paddle board, canoe or water bike, there is something here for you.
Here are 10 ideas to get fit and have a great time.
1. Enjoy Free Yoga and Zumba Classes
There are regular classes going on that you can enjoy in the fresh air and they are free. Here are some links to the calendar of events.
Armature Works calendar of events
Eventbrite free sports and fitness events
Friends of the Riverwalk event calendar
2. Rent a Water Bike
It burns calories and is lots of fun. Check out Tampa Bay Water Bike Company.
3. Rent a Canoe or Paddleboard or Take a Stand-Up Paddleboard Course
Urban Kai is a great place for classes or to rent a canoe, paddleboard or kayak!
4. Take a Brisk Walk Down Riverwalk
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and people watching. It is approximately 2 miles from Armature Works to the convention center and just under a mile from Armature Works to the Straz Center.
5. Enjoy a Glorious Bike Ride
My favorite route is Riverwalk to Bayshore (via the ramp at the convention center) down to Bay to Bay. Round trip is about 10 miles. I also love taking it a little further down Bayshore to enjoy more exercise and beautiful scenery.
6. Climb the Stairs at the Convention Center
It’s a bit tough at first but it’s a great workout and very rewarding.
7. An Unbelievable and Fun Workout on Riverwalk and Bayshore
This is one of my favorites! This is a more advanced workout and keeps you moving well over an hour. If you are just starting out, shorten it or leave some of it out. Persistent effort gets better results than weekend warrior mode.
A. Bike from Armature Works to Bay to Bay.
B. On the way back do pull-ups and dips on the equipment on Bayshore. If you aren’t yet strong enough to do a pull-up or dip, try band-assisted dips and pull-ups. Don’t know how to do that? I can help. Just reach out HERE.
C. Climb the convention center steps between 2 and 16 times. Try alternating single, double and side steps up the stairs.
D. Perform push-ups and dips on the ledge at the convention center.
Note: I like doing 4 sets up the convention center steps alternating between single, double and sideways stepping. In between each set, I challenge myself to do 15 push-ups and 15 triceps dips.
8. Train for a 5K, 15K or Half Marathon
Check out Downtown Tampa and Riverwalk Running Tour
*Fill out my contact form and comment 5K training and I will send you a complementary training program.
9. Virtual Boot Camp
Pull up your favorite exercise program on your phone or iPad, bring a mat and a bottle of water and enjoy your own workout in the best possible setting. If you want a program that is personalized for you that you can do outdoors (complete with videos), fill out the contact form and tell me about your goals. We can then get to work creating your perfect Anywhere, Anytime program.
10. For Dog Lovers Only 😊 Walk Your Dog to One of the Wonderful Dog Parks Along the Riverwalk
My favorites are Julian B. Lane near University of Tampa and Queenies Dog Park at Water Works Park.
Whatever you choose, have fun and know that I am here to help guide you to healthy fun at Riverwalk.
For more information about my programs contact me HERE.
or shoot me a text at 813-977-1497
Have a healthy, fit day