Our Movement

​ Our Movement From a walk in the park to competing in fitness challenges, physical activity involves a range of activities.  A lack of physical activity is a risk factor for chronic disease. Together with proper nutrition, physical fitness has long-term health benefits. The Chronic Disease Prevention and Control division encourages physical activity in leading walk-to-school programs, promoting active transportation, and running the Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series in parks all over the city. The Boston Public Health Commission also has a gym in the South End, so stop by the South End Fitness Center to see what membership is all about! ​ ​ ​ ​Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series ​Safe Routes to School  ​South End Fitness Center ​Join us for fitness classes every summer in many Boston neighborhood parks  to get moving and meet  new people. ​Learn about the city-wide effort to promote and make walking and biking to school safe, popular, and fun.  ​Get physically active at our gym in the South End with equipment, classes, and a lap pool.