This time of year, many of us create goals related to our finances, health and fitness, career, and overall well-being. There’s something about the new year that promotes fresh starts and healthier habits. If you’re amongst those taking steps for a healthier, happier year in 2021, you may be searching for fitness classes to help keep you accountable with your specific goals.
That’s why we created a list of the many fitness classes in Northern Colorado, including both in-person classes and virtual options if you’re not quite ready to return to the gym yet. Whether you’re looking for a yoga, pilates, barre, HIIT, strength or cardio class — or some combination of the above — there’s a class for you!
And the best part is, these classes help support local Northern Colorado gyms that experienced a number of challenges in 2020. Your financial support means the world to these local gyms!
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Misc. Fitness | Yoga + Pilates | Barre | Personal Training
MISC. FITNESS
Genesis Health Clubs
Online + In-Person Classes
With several locations across the country, including three in Fort Collins and one in Loveland, Genesis Health Clubs provides a well-rounded gym experience with state-of-the-art equipment and an array of classes. Genesis launched a variety of at-home workout options, including virtual personal training, daily live workouts, a library of virtual group exercise classes, and a number of resources like fitness, lifestyle and nutrition blogs. You can even earn 5 G-Perks points for every home workout you complete!
Genesis has opened with restrictions in place, including a 10-person capacity per room. Click here for the latest information about their COVID-19 policies.
Lime Light Fitness
Online + In-Person Classes
Lime Light Fitness is “a place where gravity doesn’t exist and self-confidence comes in all shapes and sizes.” Their team is offering a variety of classes in pole, aerial, barre and yoga, available both in-person and online through Zoom at this time. Check their class schedule to sign up for an upcoming class from the comfort of your living room! For in-studio classes, you’ll need to come dressed for class prior to arrival, bring your own water from home, and wear a face mask.
RAC Virtual Fitness + Nutrition
Virtual Classes
City of Loveland
Online + In-Person Classes
Although Chilson Recreation Center has reopened with limited classes, they are offering online fitness classes to keep you moving and help you stay connected with your favorite Chilson instructors. Pay just $10 a week to gain unlimited access to their classes online. And if you’re a SilverSneakers or Renew Active member, these classes are free! Click here to register by the week — or go ahead and register for several weeks back to back. Classes run Monday through Friday of each week.
Club Loveland at Orchards
On-Demand Class Offered in Person
Opened in December 2018, this relatively new fitness facility is the largest gym in Loveland and offers HIIT workouts, group classes, yoga and Pilates, indoor courts, a turf room, a lap pool and a kiddie pool, massage therapy, a fitness floor that includes cardio equipment, machines and free weights, and so much more. Club Loveland also offers virtual classes through Les Mills Virtual, which provides professional group fitness programming on your schedule with instant access. Simply step inside the Club Love theater, select an exercise class from their extensive library, which includes options for Body Pump, Body Combat, Bootcamp, Pilates, Insanity, Sprint, RPM, Zumba, yoga and more. It’s a safe way to get the fitness class feel without a big group!
YOGA + PILATES
Origin House of Fitness
Online Classes + Outdoor Classes
Origin House of Fitness provides a welcoming space where members can begin a journey of self-discovery and exploration through a variety of fitness modalities. Stream or download any of their online classes for barre fitness, mat pilates, yoga, yoga sculpt, bootcamp circuit (HIIT), strength and cardio, and much more! Choose from a selection of 30-, 45- and 60-minute classes to fit your schedule. Origin is operating on a pick-your-price model, which means you can pay what you want (with a minimum of $10) to help support the studio during this time. Your purchase includes both a streamed and downloadable version of the class.
Origin House of Fitness is also offering a few outdoor classes meeting at Warren Park. Check out their Class Schedule to see what’s coming up.
Om Ananda Yoga
Online + In-Person Classes
Photo Courtesy of Om Ananda Yoga
Om Ananda Yoga aims to spread the joy and understanding of yoga, meditation and its innumerable benefits. As a non-profit organization, Om Ananda has sliding scale pricing, meaning you pay what you are able from $10 to $18 dollars for drop-in classes, $69 to $109 for an unlimited membership, and other options for class passes.
Access their virtual classes through Mindbody and wait for a Zoom link sent via email 30 minutes before class begins! Om Ananda is also offering small, in-person classes limited to seven people. You must wear a face mask, bring your own mat and practice social distancing at all times. Classes are at least 30 minutes apart to allow time for sanitization. Register online in advance as class sizes are limited.
Old Town Yoga
Online + In-Person Classes
Nestled in the heart of Old Town, this studio was Fort Collins’ first. With a strong conviction that yoga is for everyone, their down-to-earth studio and full range of classes make learning and practicing easy. Old Town Yoga has gone virtual with a roster of online classes streamed live through Zoom. Simply register ahead of time to receive a link to the live stream 60 minutes before the class begins. Take a look at their schedule to book your next class! Plus, Old Town Yoga has also returned to offering in-person classes, which you must register for in advance.
Powerhouse Pilates
Online + In-Person Classes
Powerhouse Pilates offers a full range of pilates sessions as well as barre classes. Their practices can improve your physical strength, assist with injury recovery and childbirth, and increase awareness of your body. In their studio, you can experience everything from group classes to semi-private and private lessons. And now, you can access their classes virtually! Check out their class schedule to see their list of virtual and in-person offerings coming up. All in-studio classes are listed in purple. You must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Contact Powerhouse Pilates for more information about connecting with their virtual classes, and schedule an appointment for all private and semi-private sessions.
Loveland Community Yoga
Online + In-Person Classes
Loveland Community Yoga has created one of the most welcoming studios in the region. Their focus is on inspiration, mindful practices and progress for every student regardless of previous experience; that means everyone can excel here even if you’ve never tried yoga before! They offer various styles and classes each day of the week, both online and in the studio. Just take a look at the class schedule to see what’s coming up, and be sure to register for in-person classes in advance, as spots are limited! And take a look at their COVID-19 policies before you go.
BARRE
Pure Barre
Online + In-Person Classes
Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective full-body barre workout. You’ll be guided through a series of low-impact, high-intensity movements that are designed to strengthen and tone your body in ways that no other technique can. Pure Barre offers classic barre classes in addition to a cardio centric barre option, Pure Empower, and strength and resistance, Pure Reform. And during the pandemic, Pure Barre has been offering virtual and in-person class schedules and membership options. You can find the current schedule here and if you’d rather work out in person, try an intro class for free — just fill out this form!
Lighthouse Dance
In-Person Classes
Lighthouse Dance is a faith-based dance studio in Loveland offering ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, hip-hop, worship dance, pointe, fitness and music classes. During the pandemic, they offered online classes for several months, but reopened their studio for in-person classes. Their Barre Fit classes combine dance, pilates, stretching and balance for a highly effective total body workout designed for dancers and non-dancers alike. Students will utilize ballet barres, light weights, and balls for a workout unlike any other.
PERSONAL TRAINING
43fitness
Online + In-Person Personal Training
Photo Courtesy of Photography by Desiree via 43fitness
Cassye Delphy of 43fitness specializes in fitness for women. She offers personal training and nutrition coaching to “restore your mojo and deliver results that stick.” With her help, you can get stronger, build confidence and spark change in your life. Cassye provides in-person personal training throughout Fort Collins, Laporte, Timnath, Windsor, Loveland and surrounding communities. But she also offers online personal training, if you don’t live in the area or would rather meet through a screen. Plus, this option is a fraction of the cost of in-person training!
New Year, New Fitness Routine!
What virtual or distanced fitness class is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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