SEE THE GOOD: Boston gym, BPD, give teens safe space to work out in summer

A gym in Boston is opening its doors for teens and adults in the city giving them a safe place to exercise this summer Backyard Boston in the Seaport holds these workouts weekly with Boston Police Department officers joining in on the intense workout Police commented the goal is to build strength confidence and group The trainers at the gym revealed they love hosting the sessions Movement is medicine for all of us announced Lauren Rich a trainer at the gym Movement has done something for all of our mental vitality so being able to give that back I can t imagine being a kid these days with social media and the pressures So to be able to give them an hour where it s all about them and them getting better mentally and physically It s great The gym holds the free classes every Tuesday and mentioned they are looking to continue it into the school year