Alert:
Sign up to participate in the 2025 Healthy Strides Fantasy Forest 5K/10K! This truly magical event takes place on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
When: 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025
Where: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Register by January 1 for a $5 early registration discount — use the code 25HSPARKS.
A portion of proceeds go to Fairfax County Park Foundation to support beautiful Burke Lake Park. Interested sponsors can visit www.fairfaxparkfoundation.org/our-projects/healthy-strides/.
Join some of your favorite Rec Center instructors for livestreamed fitness classes. We’re adding new times and formats to our schedule and can now stream with music!
Healthy Strides is excited to offer virtual classes in fitness, nutrition and diabetes care. Healthy Strides Community classes are LIVE and FREE. The schedule is posted below.
Joining a class is easy. Follow these simple steps to join:
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday All Thursday classes cancelled on 11/28 |
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Pure StretchWork on your flexibility – a much needed and often overlooked component of overall fitness - in a class which focuses on stretching every major muscle group for stress and pain reduction, as well as injury prevention.
8:45 am-9:15 am Shirl W. Meeting ID: 871 6941 6303 |
Mix It Up It’s the Instructor’s choice for a fun and challenging total body workout. This class may include everything from muscle toning to aerobics.
8:00 am-9:00 amJennifer H. Meeting ID: 892 8887 5392 |
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Pure StretchWork on your flexibility – a much needed and often overlooked component of overall fitness - in a class which focuses on stretching every major muscle group for stress and pain reduction, as well as injury prevention.
8:00 am-8:45 am Jennifer H. Meeting ID: 848 0203 0991 |
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Basic Training
Learn to strength train in fun, innovative ways. Benefits of functional strength: greater bone density, improved coordination, better balance, and increased lean muscle mass. 9:30 am–10:30am Jennifer H. Meeting ID: 837 3916 5792 |
Pilates
This mat workout is designed to teach fundamental concepts basic movements, breathing, and modifications of the original Pilates method. 8:00 am–9:00 am Shirl W. Meeting ID: 834 0153 5657 |
Yoga
Gain greater strength and flexibility as you learn basic yoga postures and different breathing techniques. All levels welcome. 9:00 am–10:00 am Teresa T. Meeting ID: 840 5828 3633 |
Yoga
Work on your flexibility – a much needed and often overlooked component of overall fitness – in a class which focuses on stretching every major muscle group for stress and pain reduction, as well as injury prevention.  Live at South Run 7:30 am–8:30 am Michael S. Meeting ID: 842 2723 5452 |
Mix It Up
It’s the Instructor’s choice for a fun and challenging total body workout. This class may include everything from muscle toning to aerobics. Live at Providence 9:00 am–10:00 am Cancelled on 11/29 Christine M. Meeting ID: 825 4420 3739 |
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Mix It Up
It’s the Instructor’s choice for a fun and challenging total body workout. This class may include everything from muscle toning to aerobics. Live at Providence 9:00 am–10:00 am Christine M. Meeting ID: 825 4420 3739 |
Body Sculpting
10:00 am–10:55 amLearn to strength train in fun, innovative ways. Benefits of functional strength: greater bone density, improved coordination, better balance, and increased lean muscle mass. Older Adults format focuses on the same goals but at a lower intensity. Julie C. Meeting ID: 846 2127 9226 |
Strength Mix
Join the strength and cardio-based, total-body conditioning class. We change it up to give you the maximum amount of fun, with lots of variety to give you the maximum results. All fitness levels are welcome. 9:00 am–9:45 am Live at South Run Laurie S. Meeting ID: 847 9264 7084 |
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Mix It Up
It’s the Instructor’s choice for a fun and challenging total body workout. This class may include everything from muscle toning to aerobics. Live at Providence 9:00 am–10:00 am Christine M. Meeting ID: 825 4420 3739 |
Strength Mix
Join the strength and cardio-based, total-body conditioning class. We change it up to give you the maximum amount of fun, with lots of variety to give you the maximum results. All fitness levels are welcome. 5:30 pm–6:15 pm Laurie S. Meeting ID: 812 9680 9142 |
Pilates
Shirl W.12:00 pm–1:00pm This mat workout is designed to teach fundamental concepts basic movements, breathing, and modifications of the original Pilates method. Meeting ID: 836 5648 6814 |
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Yoga
Gain greater strength and flexibility as you learn basic yoga postures and different breathing techniques. All levels welcome. 5:45 pm–6:40 pm Live at South Run Teresa T. Meeting ID: 845 6705 8234 |
Mix It Up (Mat-move)
Live at OakmontIt’s the Instructor’s choice for a fun and challenging total body workout. This class may include everything from muscle toning to aerobics. 6:00 pm-6:55pm Jennifer H. Meeting ID: 847 7725 5135 |
Tai Chi Basics
Ever wonder what that “Tai Chi” stuff is? Did you know it can help your posture, calmness, and overall body sense? Did you know it can build strength? Come and try it out. 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Sally H.B. Meeting ID: 813 1159 8007 |
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Pilates
This mat workout is designed to teach fundamental concepts basic movements, breathing, and modifications of the original Pilates method. 7:00 pm–8:00 pm Shirl W. Meeting ID: 858 0334 3406 |
Strength Mix
Join the strength and cardio-based, total-body conditioning class. We change it up to give you the maximum amount of fun, with lots of variety to give you the maximum results. All fitness levels are welcome. 6:00 pm–7:00 pm Jennifer H. Meeting ID: 814 4241 3393 |
Download the Calendar Download the Class Descriptions
Please note: No registration required. Schedule is subject to change.
Questions? Contact Ryan Ross at ryan.ross@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Hybrid Class: This class is broadcast live from a Rec Center and therefore it can also can be taken in person at the facility with membership or daily admission. See the Rec Center group fitness drop-in schedules for more information.
For accommodations, contact Inclusion and ADA Support at 703-324-8563. TTY Relay 711. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/accessible.
Stay tuned for more details about the 2025 race coming this fall.
