Looking to mix up your workout routine? Whether you're into cardio or calisthenics, we've found the newest fitness studios worth checking out in Denver.
Pure Barre
7575 E. 29th Place, Stapleton
The ballet-inspired Pure Barre — with hundreds of locations across the United States and Canada — has opened its fourth Denver studio across the street from Founders Green.
Created by a dancer, the low-impact, full-body workout will let you plie your way to a stronger, leaner body. Pure Barre's website says the workout, which focuses on developing the hips, thighs, abdominals and arms, is safe for your joints and has mental benefits similar to yoga or meditation. The new studio is offering an introductory special of $99 for a month of unlimited classes.
Pure Barre currently holds 4.5 stars out of four reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Rachel M., who reviewed Pure Barre on Feb. 8, wrote, "I have recently started my Pure Barre journey at this location, and couldn't be more satisfied. Every instructor I've had, and everyone working the front desk, has been super friendly and helpful. The studio is bright and clean."
And Hannah P. wrote, "The workouts are killer and always leave you wanting more! No matter your age or fitness level, I highly recommend giving Pure Barre a try!"
Pure Barre is open seven days a week with classes starting at 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on weekends. (Class schedule available here.)
Chuze Fitness
2253 South Monaco Parkway, Goldsmith
Chuze Fitness has debuted its first gym in Denver with a lap pool, hot tub, saunas and even a cinema area for those who want a little entertainment with their workout.
The workout chain offers a variety of classes, including body pump, yoga, indoor cycling and Zumba, among others. Three membership levels are available, ranging in price from $9.99 to $39.99 a month with a one-year commitment.
Looking for something more intense? Strap on a heart-rate monitor for Team Training, in which a personal trainer leads a group through HIIT (high-intensity interval training) with each exerciser's performance synced to a screen.
Chuze Fitness' current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews indicates positive attention from a growing group of users.
Yelper Michael D., who reviewed Chuze Fitness on Feb. 7, wrote, "This is a pretty great gym! Lots of good equipment for a wide variety of workouts and enough treadmills/cardio machines that you probably won't ever experience a totally full gym."
Nadia I. added, "I really like the no-pressure atmosphere because I can try new things without feeling like a dork if I'm not doing it right. Chuze makes me feel relaxed and capable."
Chuze Fitness is open from 4:30 a.m.–midnight on Monday, all day Tuesday-Thursday, 12 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekends.
Kronos Strength and Fitness
403 16th St., Floor 2, Central Business District
Kronos Strength and Fitness offers a wide range of training equipment and weights as well as several group fitness classes.
New programs start off with an introductory series to help acclimate participants to the new movements, the gym explains on its website. Class options include yoga, spin, Tabata (timed interval training), boot camp and sculpt.
Monthly memberships start at $64 and go up to $165. Month-to-month plans are also available for an additional $11.
With a five-star rating out of two reviews on Yelp, Kronos Strength and Fitness has been getting early positive attention.
Yelper Joshua G., who was one of the first users to visit Kronos Strength and Fitness on April 2, wrote, "In the last two months doing the FHIT (functional high-intensity training) classes and working with the team at Kronos, I have not only seen a noticeable increase in my back squat but I'm moving better and more pain-free... I have been able to see massive strength gains while also dropping body fat!"
Kronos Strength and Fitness is open from 5:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.–7 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
VASA Fitness Jewell-Sheridan
1955 S. Sheridan Blvd., Southwest Denver
The VASA Fitness Jewell-Sheridan has a wide array of amenities, including basketball and racquetball courts, a fitness cinema and child-care facilities.
It's the chain's first gym in Denver and features separate areas designated for cardio and free weights plus an indoor lap pool. Classes include Aqua Zumba, P90X, pilates and a total body conditioning option for seniors. Personal training services are also available. The basic plan, with limited access to the facilities, starts at $9.99 a month with a $49.99 enrollment fee.
VASA Fitness Jewell-Sheridan's current rating of 3.5 stars out of 14 reviews on Yelp indicates the newcomer is still finding its way.
Yelper Miguel G., who reviewed VASA Fitness Jewell-Sheridan on March 7, wrote, "From the cardio machines to free weights and everything in between, this gym has it all, including an Olympic-style pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna, among other things. I can tell you this is my home gym now. I'm very pleased with the staff as well."
VASA Fitness Jewell-Sheridan is open from 5 a.m.–midnight on weekdays, 5 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday.
