Top 5 Ways to Stay Active in Fort Collins Without Going to the Gym
If you live in Fort Collins, you’re probably aware that it’s a very health-oriented community, which is an excellent culture to be a part of.
But if you’re anything like me, going to the gym is the last thing you want to do in your spare time. It’s expensive, it’s time-consuming, and let’s face it: it’s flat-out boring.
Fortunately for all of us, Fort Collins is filled with a host of ways to remain active that don’t involve the dreaded task of going to the gym. Check them out below.
- Old Town Yoga
Located in the heart of Old Town, Old Town Yoga is a commitment-free way to keep yourself feeling refreshed and healthy both physically and mentally. While they do offer year-long memberships if you’re looking for something long-term, they also offer one-time classes so you can check them out without deciding if you want to commit. One of my favourite options is their $5 classes offered Monday-Friday at 1:30 p.m. These classes include full yoga sessions with a trained instructor as well as a relaxing meditation at the end. Check it out at www.oldtownyoga.com.
2. Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon
Country-Lovers, this one’s for you. On top of offering food and drinks that are off the charts, Sundance Steakhouse and Saloon has live country music four days a week, and believe me when I say they take their dancing very seriously. So grab some friends and come bust some moves on their 20 ft. by 30 ft. dance floor where you can have some drinks and dance late into the night. Sundance also offers $5 line dancing lessons every Thursday, all levels welcome. You can check them out here: sundancesteakhouse.com
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3. Beautifully Savage
Driven by core principles of integrity, physicality, and understanding, Beautifully Savage is a boutique boxing studio in Fort Collins that aims to make people fierce and disciplined both in mind and in body. All coaches are professionally trained and a variety of classes are offered, with the first one being completely free. So if you’re looking for a high-intensity workout fueled by self-discipline and inner power, you can check out Beautifully Savage at https://www.theartofpugilism.com
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4. Limelight Fitness
You’ll feel like you’re defying gravity here at Limelight Fitness, where you can learn the art of the pole, barre, aerial silks, and yoga either individually or in group classes. Limelight’s diverse team of instructors are there to help you learn new skills, have fun, and have confidence in the skin you’re in by embracing all body types and all levels of fitness. Although Limelight’s prices aren’t super cheap, they are very reasonable and totally worth it for the services they offer. Find out more about Limelight Fitness at www.limelightfitness.com
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5. Power Trail
With over 3.9 miles (6.28 km) of trail in Larimer County, Power Trail is a wheelchair-accessible, concrete trail where visitors can walk, bike, run, inline-skate, horseback ride, and do a host of other activities. Power Trail is connected to several other stretches of trail as well. Maps of the trail(s) are available at https://www.traillink.com/trail/power-trail/
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Even if none of these activities work for you, not to worry. There are many more places around Fort Collins to stay active where you can find your niche and I’ve included a couple more links below; the starred ones are pet friendly. Now stop reading, get up, and get active!
Ascent Studio (offers yoga and rock-climbing):https://ascentstudio.com/
Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) (includes ice rinks and a variety of aquatic activities): https://www.fcgov.com/recreation/epic.php
Horsetooth Reservoir* (swimming, hiking, etc; pet friendly): https://www.visitftcollins.com/about-fort-collins/horsetooth-reservoir/
I Love Kickboxing (offers kickboxing classes for all levels): https://www.ilovekickboxing-fortcollinsco.com/signup.php
Soft Gold Park* (dog park; pet friendly): https://www.visitftcollins.com/locations/soft-gold-park/