Denver ranks as one of America’s 10 fittest cities and offers endless ways to stay active and healthy. New workout spots and classes, like the ones showcased below, pop up continually to feed Denver’s adventurous and athletic spirit. The outdoor activities stretch from playing in the Rocky Mountains to the vibrant urban parks and trails around the Denver Metro area.
Indoors, you’ll find state-of-the-art gyms like Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness, which focus on total body health through strength and endurance training. Yoga, silks, pilates, and cycling studios, as well as climbing gyms, offer variety, giving you the ability to switch up your routine. Whether you’re into cycling, strength training, water sports, or trying something completely new, Denver encourages a balanced, active lifestyle because we have it ALL!
As summer winds down, we wanted to find some fun workouts around the Mile High City that you could do well into the fall and winter to help keep your exercise routine fresh. There are many benefits to cross-training outside your regular training sessions, such as building strength, improving mobility and cardiovascular endurance, preventing injuries, and keeping motivation high. So, on the days when you are not training at RMFF, check out these four unique workouts in Denver!
Yoga at the Gardens at the Denver Botanical Gardens
Escape the typical indoor yoga studio and unfold your mat surrounded by nature at the Denver Botanic Gardens. This natural sanctuary provides the ultimate backdrop for a rejuvenating Vinyasa yoga flow and getting to practice your favorite moves, like the yoga dragonfly pose.
Yoga in the gardens allows you to soak up all the benefits of practicing in nature. The tranquility enhances mental clarity, and the blooming surroundings evoke a sense of peace. Plus, plants are natural air purifiers, so you are breathing in crisp, clean air with each controlled breath. The connection with nature centers your spirit.
Yoga is a great addition to your strength training routine at RMFF because they have mutual benefits: resistance training builds muscle strength to help you hold yoga poses, while yoga’s flexibility, balance, and mobility support safe, effective lifting. So, bring your mat and water bottle and revitalize yourself with this all-level yoga class at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Where: Denver Botanical Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
When: Wednesdays for the remainder of 2023 at either 8 or 9:15AM
Register: Check the schedule and register here, Cost: $10
Go Bouldering with Friends at the Denver Bouldering Club in Denver
Denver Bouldering Club offers a premier climbing experience to build strength, power, and endurance with over 35,000 sq. ft. of bouldering terrain. Climbing dynamically engages your entire body – pulling, pushing, and balancing your weight against gravity builds upper body and core strength while improving grip, flexibility, and proprioception. Bouldering‘s explosive power moves boost the anaerobic stamina and muscular endurance needed to sustain climbing through challenging routes.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun full-body workout or an expert climber training for your next outdoor ascent, DBC’s premium facility and supportive community will help you achieve your climbing goals and maximize your vertical fitness. Denver Boulder Club Central is only 7 minutes away from Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness, so grab some friends from the gym and your pup (they are dog-friendly!) for a cross-training climbing session!
Where: Denver Bouldering Club Central, 2485 W 2nd Ave #18, Denver, CO 80223
When: During open hours: Monday-Friday 12 – 10PM and Saturday and Sunday 9AM – 7PM
Register: Grab a 7 Punch Pass – $124
Rainforest Yoga at the Butterfly Pavilion
Escape the everyday hustle of Denver city life and renew your spirit in nature at the Butterfly Pavilion’s Rainforest Yoga class. The Pavilion is located in Westminster, just about 20 minutes from Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness in Baker.
Spend a relaxing hour on Saturday morning practicing yoga while surrounded by exotic plants and freely fluttering butterflies. No matter your skill level, this class will replenish your mind and body, and you will get to connect with other yoga enthusiasts. Remember to bring your own mat and towel for the unique chance to invigorate your practice in an unparalleled rainforest oasis.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for a fun full-body workout or an expert climber training for your next outdoor ascent, DBC’s premium facility and supportive community will help you achieve your climbing goals and maximize your vertical fitness. Denver Boulder Club Central is only 7 minutes away from Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness, so grab some friends from the gym and your pup (they are dog-friendly!) for a cross-training climbing session!
Where: Denver Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
When: Saturdays for the remainder of 2023 at 7:45AM
Register: Check the schedule and register here – Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non-members
Stand Up Paddleboarding on Smith Lake in Washington Park
Enjoy a stand up paddleboard session on Smith Lake in Denver’s Washington Park. Because it’s only open to non-motorized watercrafts, this peaceful urban oasis offers calm waters perfect for paddling around the lake for hours. Paddleboarding has many benefits, including improving core strength, stability, flexibility, and balance, making this a great activity to complement your strength-based workout in the gym. And because Washington Park is only 12 minutes away from Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness gym, you can get in your regularly scheduled workout and then pop over to Wash Park and enjoy the day!
Balance on your board, surrounded by nature, and test your stability while letting the stress of your week drift away while floating on Smith Lake. You won’t even realize you are right in the heart of Denver! The uniqueness of the location makes this a can’t-miss Denver outdoor activity.
Where: Washington Park’s Smith Lake at the Boat House, 701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO 80209
When: Sunrise to sunset, May to October or November (weather dependent)
Cost: Free if you bring your own SUP or rent a paddleboard for $16 per hour
We hope you get to check out some of these activities before the end of the year! And don’t forget, at Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness in Denver, we have FREE fitness classes for all of our members! We offer a variety of yoga, bootcamp, and MMA bag classes that are led by our certified trainers. We like to add variety for our members, so check out our class schedule to see what our current class offerings are.
