Spin classes? - Denver
Hi All,
Just moved to Denver yesterday! Have already started looking for a gym... I've seen a lot of 24 Hour Fitness centers, and there are several within .5-5 miles of my house, which is appealing (I'm only so motivated to go if I have to drive, run, or bike far to get there!) Just wondered if anyone here has engaged in their Spin classes, or have any other gyms you'd recommend? They have a "$0 association" ending tomorrow, and I wont be able to get in for a trial run (but they are no contract and pretty reasonable fee-wise, so I might give it a shot unless someone has bad news!) Thanks! :speedy: |
I am not a pro by any means but I have done a couple of the spin classes at the 24 by my house (up north) and the are quite challenging. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a good, intense workout.
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Sounds good, thanks pwnt! I think I'll join on tomorrow. I have to pay the 1st and last month at joining and their association fee is free right now, so essentially I'm only bound to 2 months. not too bad if it flops.
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If for some reason that falls through you can check out a LBS near you. Several up in my area offer spin classes in winter. My rec center about a mile away has spin classes as well.
Perhaps someday I will give them a try but when I can ride outdoors year round.... |
Originally Posted by DataJunkie
(Post 7766760)
If for some reason that falls through you can check out a LBS near you. Several up in my area offer spin classes in winter. My rec center about a mile away has spin classes as well.
Perhaps someday I will give them a try but when I can ride outdoors year round.... |
I think the quality of the 24 hr Fitness depends on the neighborhood. I belonged to one for a while that had a problem with vandalism and someone was actually mugged in the locker room. I now belong to Cherry Creek Athletic Club. It is pricey, but if you swim, it is the place to go. They have 2 lap pools (indoor and out) and a leisure pool (outside). The outside pools are open from March thru November.
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Oh, I forgot to mention that Cherry Creek Athletic Club has good spin classes. More importantly, they have spin bikes with clipless pedals on the exercise floor as well.
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Originally Posted by artifice
(Post 7764292)
Hi All,
Just moved to Denver yesterday! Have already started looking for a gym... I've seen a lot of 24 Hour Fitness centers, and there are several within .5-5 miles of my house, which is appealing (I'm only so motivated to go if I have to drive, run, or bike far to get there!) Thanks! :speedy: The "best" club for you is as they say in real estate Location, location location if its not easy for you to access your usage (and benefits) goes down. |
Originally Posted by dark13star
(Post 7770433)
Oh, I forgot to mention that Cherry Creek Athletic Club has good spin classes. More importantly, they have spin bikes with clipless pedals on the exercise floor as well.
I did join 24hour on friday- I had to pay the 1st and last months at once, so at most I'm bound for 2 months. I'll test drive it :) |
Originally Posted by artifice
(Post 7776169)
hmm yeah I have driven by there a few times.
I did join 24hour on friday- I had to pay the 1st and last months at once, so at most I'm bound for 2 months. I'll test drive it :) Again, biggest reason for this club is swimming. Welcome to Denver. |
artifice, I hope you are getting outside to ride today, the unseasonably warm weather is nearing an end. If it's not too late, come to the RMCC's ride (starts in Longmont, a bit of a drive for you) at 9:45 - I'll be the short girl on a ti bike with white bar tape, say hi!
DJ, PWNT, get out here. |
Working Dear. The people of Denver need me.
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Originally Posted by valygrl
(Post 7777815)
artifice, I hope you are getting outside to ride today, the unseasonably warm weather is nearing an end. If it's not too late, come to the RMCC's ride (starts in Longmont, a bit of a drive for you) at 9:45 - I'll be the short girl on a ti bike with white bar tape, say hi!
DJ, PWNT, get out here. PM sent- lets catch up for a ride sometime!
Originally Posted by dark13star
(Post 7776583)
CCAC is also filled with old folks. I am 40, and you seem younger than I am, so just another thing to keep in mind.
Again, biggest reason for this club is swimming. Welcome to Denver. apparently i was supposed to sign up early for the spin class today, and pay $1 (what? I pay to be a member- kinda confused about the paying for class thing, would have appreciated being told this when I toured?) so... no spinning today. |
I've never heard of that either. I know you gotta sign up early but never heard of the dollar thing. Your getting scammed or someone's messing with you.
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Originally Posted by artifice
(Post 7778247)
I did not get out to ride :(
apparently i was supposed to sign up early for the spin class today When its November, and its 75+ outside, get outside any way you can. This is not normal. That is all, Except to gloat about my 4 hour meandering from Golden to Wash Park to Littleton to Morrison and back to Golden. Glorious. |
Originally Posted by bvfrompc
(Post 7781449)
Ok, your new here so I will give you a small pass today, but lets do a little educating.
When its November, and its 75+ outside, get outside any way you can. This is not normal. That is all, Except to gloat about my 4 hour meandering from Golden to Wash Park to Littleton to Morrison and back to Golden. Glorious. |
Mountains are always West! Broadway and Ellsworth are the ZERO streets. There. Now you can get anywhere in this town.
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There's a great bike-route/path map of Denver available at bike shops for a few bucks.
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Denver's bike map is also viewable online.
I would suggest that map and the DBTC map. DBTC is far better. http://www.denvergov.org//BikeMapsof...8/Default.aspx |
Originally Posted by artifice
(Post 7778247)
I did not get out to ride :( Maybe a quickie around the block later today.
PM sent- lets catch up for a ride sometime! Yeah, I was under-impressed by 24 hour fitness's 2-lane lap pool (2 lanes?!) but then, I don't swim much. I keep telling myself I'm oing to swim more- maybe get into tri's.... at any rate, so... not too critical at this point. apparently i was supposed to sign up early for the spin class today, and pay $1 (what? I pay to be a member- kinda confused about the paying for class thing, would have appreciated being told this when I toured?) so... no spinning today. |
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