Staying fit and strong during the holiday season has proven to be harder than ever during this pandemic. Luckily, the city’s local studios have opened their doors, and online resources, to help build the best version of their guests through dynamic and empowering workouts. From high-intensity cycling to restorative yoga to strengthening barre classes, there is something for everyone in this roundup of Denver’s finest fitness offerings.
The Denver Yogi
Lindsay Kate is rooted in wellness. As a certified Yoga teacher, Alignment Coach, and manager of the athletic retailer Lululemon in Cherry Creek, she lives and breathes all things healthy and whole.
“I am passionate about inspiring others to find their voice while encouraging them to lean into courage over comfort, supporting them in identifying their authentic self,” Kate shares.
Her values are grounded in empowerment through vulnerability while coaching people towards leadership through movement, writing, and photography. During the current health crisis, Kate was called to shift her approach towards movement specifically, adapting to the changes in lifestyle that the world has undergone. She began teaching virtual Yoga classes and coaching sessions during the pandemic. Promoting the message that our relationship to movement is always evolving, just as we are, and acknowledging our efforts along the journey is crucial to our mental wellness.
“Sometimes this looks like a morning meditation followed by a cycling class, and sometimes it means meeting myself where I’m at with grace and compassion, sometimes skipping the workout and reading instead,” says Kate.
Positive intentions are another modality towards wellness that Kate practices.
“I believe the way you start your morning can have such a profound impact on how you show up for the rest of your day. When we start our mornings with intention, we navigate our days from a different headspace. It changes how we make decisions and respond to things and people.”
Practice these affirmations as you begin each day anew:
1. Today I am grateful for...
2. Today, I want to feel...
5. I admire and acknowledge myself for...
Contact Lindsay Kate
Instagram: @TheDenverYogi
Website: ScoutAndSonder.com
Pearl Street Fitness - PearlStreetFitness.com
Offering their signature PSF conditioning classes for high-intensity strength training, this studio space is all about quality over quantity, ensuring that every student gets professional feedback and personal adjustments from instructors. Their new member special offers two weeks of unlimited classes for only $60, so guests can explore the class schedule that best suits them.
High Ride Cycle - HighRideCycle.com
Prepare to get sweaty at High Ride Cycle where enthusiastic teachers will guide you through a 45-minute high-intensity cycling class. Incorporating beat-based choreography synced up with added push-ups and side-to-sides, you are sure to get a full-body workout for a toned physique and an elevated attitude for the new year.
The Bar Method - BarMethod.com
Whether you are seeking online or in-person classes this season, the Bar Method has you covered with a range of offerings, including their popular ballet barre. Their clean-lined white studio space warmly welcomes those seeking a transformative workout for lean and sculpted muscles. The studio also provides kids Yoga and meditation classes to give the whole family an opportunity to stay healthy and mindful.
Sculpted by Naya - Instagram.com/SculptedByNaya
If you are choosing to stay out of gyms during the pandemic, consider checking out Sculpted by Naya’s YouTube channel and Instagram account where she offers a series of digital classes, from upper body to cardio workouts, all around 15 minutes long. Her fierce style and focused demeanor makes for the perfect at-home inspo to get your body moving more dynamically.
Endorphin - MyEndorphin.com
Endorphin is your spot for an all-inclusive studio to keep your workout routine diverse this season. From boxing to kettlebell to kinesis, a range of individually crafted classes are offered from their professional instructors who are here to get your endorphins pumping. We love their Covid-friendly Virtual Membership where you can livestream select classes for only $39 a month (available through the MindBody app).
Transform - TransformColorado.com
The LaGree fitness method at Transform focuses on physical training designed to complement every facet of your life, whether you are a downhill skier, rock-climber or busy parent trying to find your balance. Expect to burn off hundreds of calories, raise your energy levels and increase flexibility. They also offer yoga and low-impact climbing classes enjoyed in their industrial and high-design studios located in RiNo and LoDo.