Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Morning Workouts – Sponsored by AJH
The 2026 Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Morning Workouts are back for another round of classes with amazing views of the Newburyport waterfront. These FREE classes, all hosted by local fitness businesses, are a great opportunity to try a variety of exercise styles all lead by Greater Newburyport’s top local instructors—there’s something for everyone and every fitness level. Sponsored by Newburyport’s own Anna Jaques Hospital, the waterfront workouts offer an entire week of wellness opportunities—a fitting match for a hospital that strives to keep its community healthy.
Located right off the Newburyport boardwalk on the lawn in front of Sea Level Oyster Bar, the Waterfront Morning Workouts take place each morning during Yankee Homecoming week. From bootcamp to yoga, there are a wide variety of classes offered to fit all ages and levels. Classes are free and open to the public, so sample and try as many as you would like. Love a class you take? Continue on your fitness journey by visiting the company’s local studio. The article image features a prior year waterfront workout class hosed by Sarah Oleson Yoga.
A big thank you to Yankee Homecoming for supporting local and organizing the waterfront workouts. This event helps to promote awareness for local fitness businesses and gives our community a chance to kick off their day with a FREE class that will energize them while enjoying the natural beauty of the Newburyport waterfront.
2026 Waterfront Workouts Sunday, July 26th – Sunday, August 2nd:
Sunday July 26th 6:00AM – TBA soon
Sunday July 26th 8:00AM –Align Step + Strength
Abs, Booty + Flow: A 50 minute strength and yoga flow class. The first 25 minutes will be focused on your lower body and core, where you’ll use bands and your own body weight to burn out your muscles. The final 25 minutes will include a vinyasa yoga flow into restorative postures and stretching. + Full Body Strength w/bands A 45 minute full body strength class where you’ll use bands and your own body weight to strengthen and tone. Get ready for amazing beats, good energy and a sweaty workout!
Sunday July 26th 9:15 AM – Sweat & Soul Yoga Studio
Find joy in movement, and cultivate a deeper connection with your mind, body and spirit. You will leave feeling invigorated and connected. Bring your own mat
Monday July 27th 6:00AM – Kin Fitness
Full Body Fit- A balanced, full body workout combining strength, cardio and core training in one efficient session. Functional exercises and expert coaching help participants build strength, improve endurance and train with confidence. Modifications are provided throughout making this class welcoming for all fitness levels. Please bring a mat and water.
Monday July 27th 8:00 AM – Repose Yoga
An all levels Vinyasa class that links breath to movement through creative, dynamic sequences. Build strength, flexibility, and focus at your own pace, with options offered throughout. Please bring a yoga may and water.
Monday July 27th 9:15 AM -Kaizen Martial Arts
Fitness kickboxing class. High energy cardio based class with music.
Tuesday July 28th 6:00AM -Sweat & Soul Yoga
Find joy in movement, and cultivate a deeper connection with your mind, body and spirit. You will leave feeling invigorated and connected. Bring your own mat
Tuesday July 28th 8:00 AM – Samie AL-Ziab Personal Training and Athletics
This 45 minute athletic fitness class combines a unique blend of mobility, jump training, and high intensity cardio. Please bring a mat, water and a positive attitude!
Tuesday July 28th 9:15AM – YWCA of Newburyport
Strength Fusion with Pam!This 45-minute class will be an interval style class with intervals of cardiovascular exercise, strength, balance & core. This multi-level class is appropriate for all fitness levels with modifications provided. Bring a mat. Ankle and therabands provided.
Wednesday July 29th 6:00AM – Kin Fitness
FULL BODY FIT – A balanced workout combining strength, cardio, and core training in one efficient session. Expect functional exercises and modifications that help every participant feel challenged and successful. Please bring a water and a mat.
Wednesday July 29th 8:00 AM – Eyes on Yoga
Morning stretch and movement with meditations
Wednesday July 29th 9:15 AM – Align & Strength
Abs, Booty + Flow – A 50 minute strength and yoga flow class. The first 25 minutes will be focused on your lower body and core, where you’ll use bands and your own body weight to burn out your muscles. The final 25 minutes will include a vinyasa yoga flow into restorative postures and stretching. Make sure to bring your mat and water.
Thursday July 30th 6:00AM – Momentum Fit Studio
Class: Community Run/Walk
Description: Momentum’s Run Club is a space where every pace belongs and movement is for everyone! Join us for a 1-3.5 mile run or walk along the Newburyport Rail Trail. Turn around points will be provided. Come alone or grab a friend. Strollers, bikes, kids, all welcome. We move together to celebrate strength, support each other and remind ourselves that movement is a gift.
Thursday July 30th 8:00 AM – YWCA
Strength Fusion with Ilene! This 45-minute class will be an interval style class with intervals of cardiovascular exercise, strength, balance & core. This multi-level class is appropriate for all fitness levels with modifications provided. Bring a mat. Ankle and therabands provided.
Thursday July 30th 9:15 AM –Daoist Gate Wudang Arts DBA Newburyport Tai Chi
Ready to find your flow? This class is a warm welcome to the gentle arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. Often called “meditation in motion,” our practice is all about moving slowly, breathing deeply, and letting go of the day’s stress. Whether you are looking to improve your balance, boost your energy, or simply find a moment of calm, you’ll find a supportive space here. Just bring yourself, some comfortable clothes, and a curious spirit. All are welcome!
Friday July 31st 6:00AM -Kin Fitness
Core & Circuit – Build strength, improve balance and boost endurance through a full body circuit class with stations featuring functional movement, bodyweight exercises and focused core training. With expert coaching and modifications throughout this class is designed to challenge and support participants of all fitness levels. Please bring mat and water.
Friday July 31st 8:00 AM – Fuel
Yankee Homecoming Band Workout Friday, July 31st | 8:00 AM | Waterfront Stage Get ready for a high-energy, music-pumping, can’t-miss workout led by Lisa Angelini! This 45-minute band workout blends core, cardio, and strength to the beat of the music for a fun, feel-good sweat session that will kick off your morning the right way. We supply the bands — just bring a mat or beach towel, water, and your summer energy. All levels welcome. Come one, come all. You don’t want to miss this! Let’s move, sweat, and celebrate Yankee Homecoming together!
Friday July 31st 9:15 AM – Pure Barre
Strength + Definition – Pure Barre Classic is our original barre class. Our proprietary technique is the fastest, most effective low-impact, full body barre workout using a ball, light hand weights and a resistance double tube. For 50 minutes you will be guided through a series of low impact, high intensity isometric movements designed to improve your flexibility while strengthening and toning your body.
Saturday August 1st 6:00AM – Motivate. Ⓡ Movement + Training Studios
Motive Core Buns Guns (CBG) is a client favorite. it is a high energy class that is designed to tone and tighten through various strength based and endurance-based exercises. This class will focus on core, lower and upper body, sculpting from head to toe! We’ll get your cardio on too. Modifications will be offered so we encourage all fitness levels to take in this fun and effective class. Bring your own mat.
Saturday August 1st 8:00 AM – Set Studio
Our energizing & empowering classes are designed to challenge your body and elevate your mind SET. Rooted in Pilates, Barre, Sculpt & Yoga our classes bring creativity, strength, and intention to every movement. Bring your own mat.
Saturday August 1st 9:15 AM – Precision Pilates
Join us for a total body Mat Pilates Sculpt class featuring a core-focused flow designed to tone muscles and boost your energy for the day ahead. This full-body workout targets every major muscle group while improving strength, stability, and control. All levels are welcome, and ankle weights are optional for an added challenge. Just bring your mat, a positive attitude, and get ready to move!
Sunday August 2nd 6:00AM – TBA soon
Sunday August 2nd 8:00 AM –Momentum Fit Studio
Low impact, high reward. This pilates and barre-inspired class sculpts, strengthens and stretches your body. Build deep core strength, improve flexibility and connect mind to movement. Perfect for all levels, especially those craving balance, energy and a deeper sense of body awareness.
Sunday August 2nd 9:15 AM – Align Step + Strength
Yoga Sculpt is a 50-minute energizing breath to movement vinyasa yoga sculpt class. You’ll use bands and body weight to strengthen and tone. Expect core work, balance challenges, and a dynamic flow. Designed to increase strength flexibility and mind-body awareness. Beginners and all levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water.
The waterfront morning workouts are just one part of a much larger celebration—Yankee Homecoming. Be sure to check out our Events Calendar to find all of the fun events happening all week long in Newburyport.
Thank you to Anna Jaques Hospital for Sponsoring the Yankee Homecoming Waterfront Workouts. A true community health champion, the Anna Jaques Hospital sponsorship helps encourage everyone to find their optimal exercise program at no cost and provides free advertising/exposure for the participating local small business fitness companies.
