Soar through the air, surf on land, or kick some butt, all while building strength and endurance.
There are plenty of ways to get a free workout around Denver, whether you enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, or running. But sometimes, we get bored with our typical fitness routines, and it takes something brand new to motivate us. So if you're tired of getting your cardio on the treadmill or lifting to build strength, check out one of these unique fitness classes in and around Denver.
Learn to surf at City Surf Fitness
You don't need to travel to the ocean to learn to surf. City Surf Fitness offers 35- and 50-minute full-body, surf-inspired workouts using stability-based surf training boards. These core-focused, small-group sessions are designed to change your body. A drop-in class costs $28, but you can get an intro week for $35.
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Dance up a sweat at Block21
Feel like you're busting out moves in a club and get a great workout at the same time with Block21's dance-based workouts. These 50-minute, high-energy classes combine strength training with hip-hop cardio intervals for a workout that's tons of fun. The best part is, you don't need any dance experience to learn the moves -- the instructors break down the steps so you can follow along. A drop-in class is just $15, or get an intro three-class pack for $20.
Swing from an aerial hammock at AIR Fitness
Build muscle while you balance in an aerial hammock. Shape Magazine called it "one of the best ab workouts around," and these 30- and 50-minute classes also help you gain better alignment. The program combines elements of Pilates, conditioning, and high-intensity interval training. They have classes for multiple levels as well as a yoga-inspired class. The cost is $30 per class.
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Kick some butt at Fly Kickbox
Located in the Stanley Marketplace, these kickboxing classes are set to music that will motivate you and will challenge you in unique ways every time. Compete with others to see who can kick the hardest (the bags are metered) or just let out your aggression. A drop-in class costs $20, or get an unlimited intro week for $25.
Sample it all at The Rebel Workout
The Rebel Workout offers a little bit of everything, from yoga to barre to cycling classes. They are most famous for their high-intensity interval training workouts, which are fast-paced and full of variety to keep you entertained and sweaty. The trainers focus on individualized attention, so you'll get help with your form as you get stronger. A drop-in class costs $25, but they have many packages available and also post last-minute offers on their site.
Experience 31 unique workouts at F45
This fitness studio has multiple locations and offers 31 completely unique workouts that combine functional training, circuit training, and high-intensity interval training. Developed in Australia in 2012, the workouts are lung-burners that also build strength, and the variety in these 45-minute classes means you'll never get bored. There are even more classes currently in development.
Where do you like to workout? Will you be trying one of these unusual workouts in Denver? Let us know in the comments below.
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