Fitness Out of the Box

Tired of the treadmill? Memorized every Jillian Michael’s workout move known to man? Reenergize your commitment to stay fit and healthy with these five unconventional, South Denver workouts. From dance-based classes to intense cardio sessions, there is something for everyone.

Pure Barre Greenwood Village

Lift, tone, burn…and pliès! In just 55 minutes, Pure Barre serves up a total body workout that targets abdominal, seat, leg, arm and core muscles. Each class utilizes a ballet bar in order to facilitate small isometric movements, in addition to incorporating weights and bands. The Purre Barre technique aims first to fatigue, then stretch your muscles for that long and lean look. Instructors offer modifications for beginners and a series of advanced moves to accommodate a variety of fitness levels. Owner and instructor of Purre Barre Greenwood Village, Briget Russomanno, says “Purre Barre works. That’s why our clientele keeps growing. It’s changing bodies nationwide.” Purre Barre instructors say noticeable changes can be seen in just ten classes!

Pricing: New Customers can take advantage of $100 for their first month of unlimited classes. Drop in classes are $23

5375 Landmark Place Suite 109

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

303-953-9367

https://www.purebarre.com/CO-denver/greenwoodvillage.html

APEX Movement

Fitness you can take to the streets! Located in Englewood, Apex Movement’s South Denver location houses the world’s largest Parkour gym. Parkour, also known as free running, incorporates vaulting, leaping and flipping to negotiate obstacles. Courses are designed to improve strength, speed, agility, stamina, precision and endurance. However, athletes stress that Parkour requires more than physical fitness, but also training your body and mind to overcome roadblocks. “Expect functional fitness where you use your entire body to perform movements,” says Parkour instructor Charles St. John.

Perhaps intimidating initially, Parkour fitness is worth the leap! Beginner courses emphasize basic movements such as landing techniques, vaulting, crawling and balancing. Progressive in nature, each class builds on the course before it, and develops the confidence needed to embrace the Parkour phenomenon.

Pricing: $165 for a series of 10 beginner classes (includes unlimited open gym hours)

2622 S. Zuni St.

Englewood, Colorado 80110

Phone: 720-295-7279

https://www.apexmovement.com/

Yama Yoga Village

Mix up your practice on the mat. Yin Yoga is gaining popularity as yogis seek deeper, more meditative yoga styles. With a focus on connective tissues in the hips, pelvis and spine, practitioners are challenged to hold poses for five to eight minutes. Yama Yoga Village offers seventy five minute yin yoga classes as a way to teach students to overcome discomfort, reach deep into the muscles and gain flexibility. Instructor Rochelle Townsend says the benefits also extend off the mat, “For most people I’d say that yin initially is a physical practice. It is not easy to sit in postures for upwards of 5 minutes without fidgeting. With time, the mind begins to except the discomfort and then the practice takes on a world of its own.” Classes are for all levels of practitioners.

 

Pricing: $108 monthly unlimited. $15 drop in.

6818 South Dallas Way

Greenwood Village, CO 80112
(303) 790-6081

https://www.yamayogavillage.com/

 

CrossFit Littleton

Train effectively, not incessantly. In one short hour, CrossFit aims to improve strength and conditioning through functional movements, variation and all out physical exertion. Each session includes a warm-up, cool down and ‘work out of the day.” Prescribed exercises include weights, rowing, sprinting, kettle bells, pull up bars, even gymnastics. “It’s about training more efficiently not longer. You could train here for two years and never do the same workout twice,” says owner of Cross Fit Littleton, Ian Starr. CrossFit appeals to a wide variety of fitness fanatics, from cyclists and firefighters to professional MMA fighters and endurance athletes, even those new to the world of fitness. Beginner classes are also offered to teach proper form and prevent injury. If you are ready for chance and to work out hard sign up for a class at Cross Fit Littleton.

Pricing: Packages start at $99 month

(303) 948-4484

4731 S. Santa Fe Cir. #1

Englewood, CO 80110

https://crossfitlittleton.net/

 

Nia at Buck Community Recreation Center

Get ready to groove with an open mind. Nia encourages students to make their own movement choices based on a provided structure. Combining concepts from yoga, tai chi and dance, this sensory-based workout will keep you moving and exploring to rocking music for the entire 60-minute class. Combinations of 52 moves are used to engage a body’s base, core and arms.
Exercises promote increased flexibility, agility and cardiovascular endurance. Gaining fitness is a key component to nia but self-discovery and exploration are equally as important. No experience is needed to try this low impact workout. Experience the joys of movement at Littleton’s Community Buck Recreation Center.

Pricing:

2004 W. Powers Ave.
Littleton, CO 80120
303-797-8787

https://www.ssprd.org/southsubnew/default.asp