The Best Outdoor Workout Classes in Denver
With 300 days of sunshine and more than 5,000 acres of urban parks, there’s no better place for an outdoor workout than in Denver, where you’ll find something for every skill level and athletic ability. Here are some of the best outdoor workout classes in the city.
Scott’s Denver Boot Camp
Gym, Park
Scott’s Denver Boot Camp is a series of classes run by Scott Harwood, a certified trainer and fitness instructor with more than a decade of experience. Although Harwood owns and operates his full-service gym, you can also sign up for the Wash Park Boot Camp in beautiful Washington Park. These year-round outdoor boot camps include cardio, core and ab work, and weight training. Best of all, you’ll spend an hour in one of the prettiest parks in Denver.
Tai Chi at Harvard Gulch Park
Park
Tai Chi Denver offers a variety of classes for the community around the city. For those in the University of Denver area, look for summertime classes at Harvard Gulch Park on Monday and Wednesday mornings. The classes are held in a church when the weather turns.
It Burns Joe Fitness
Park
It Burns Joe Fitness offers an intense full-body workout every Sunday morning at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in Morrison. Not only can you get a great free workout that involves everything from stair running to core strengthening, military exercises and yoga, but you’ll be in one of the most beautiful spots in Colorado. Workouts start at 8 a.m. sharp.
Yoga Rocks the Park
Park
Yoga Rocks the Park is an awesome workout experience held in Sunken Gardens Park each summer that includes an all-levels, music/DJ-driven yoga class, as well as guided meditation and a yoga camp for kids.
Civic Center MOVES
Park
Civic Center MOVES is a year-round free fitness offering hosted by the Civic Center Conservancy. Those of all fitness levels will find a class to their liking, offered outdoors in Civic Center Park from late-April through mid-October. From yoga to full-body boot camps, every class emphasises community and are scheduled Monday through Thursday at the lunch hour and in the evening.