Sports & Recreation in Denver

Denver health clubs have transformed from warehouses of generic workout equipment to state-of-the-art facilities that serve every part of the body: the physical, the mental, and even the spiritual. Whether it’s intense athletic training, group fitness counseling or even simple meditation, the city’s many gyms and health clubs have exactly what you need to live your best life. Trial memberships enable newbies to see if the gym is a good fit for their needs and allow them to experience all the amenities of a modern fitness studio.

A Rocky Mountain outdoor paradise, with abundant hiking, fishing, skiing and rafting possibilities, it's no surprise that Denver also offers acres of world-class fairway. One of the oldest golf courses in Denver and affordable is the Overland Golf Course was first opened in 1895. Across the street from the Denver Museum of Natural History, Denver's downtown public golf course, City Park Golf Course, features soaring views of the Denver cityscape from its nearly 6,500 feet of track. The Ridge at Castle Pines North is an award-winning, picture-perfect and internationally acclaimed Denver golf course studded with tall pines and rock features and just a half an hour drive from downtown Denver.

Denver martial arts centers and studios teach student of all ages the ancient physical arts of the Far East, including tae kwon do, karate, and kung fu. These classes are beneficial to students not only in that they learn ancient arts, but they also learn self-defense and how to harness their mental, emotional, and psychological energies to gain total control of their minds and bodies. The lessons learned can then be applied to all aspects of life, including professional and academic pursuits.

There are many benefits of yoga, from the overarching purpose of connecting with one’s body to the fitness benefits of experiencing a relaxing workout that heals and builds the body simultaneously. Denver yoga classes are offered to practitioners of every level and in every type of yoga, including Vini Yoga, Ashtanga, and Iyengar yoga. Yoga classes are also geared toward those with unique physical conditions, such as youth, pregnancy, and post natal yoga.

Denver biking is a hobby that’s growing more popular by the day, partly due to the fact that consumers are growing increasingly interested in forms of transport that don’t involve large amounts of fuel emissions. Biking is especially popular with individuals who are looking for a fun way to exercise that allows them to engage with their environment. Many cities now require that biking paths be included in the design of all major thoroughfares since there are so many bikers on the streets.

Hunting is a favorite pastime for many of the city’s most rugged residents, many of whom long to be outdoors and in the elements, braving the innate conflict between Man and Nature. Denver hunting can be more accessible than most know, with local preserves and forests setting aside certain areas and species to be hunted by those who are licensed to do so. A good number of hunting and fishing groups have also sprung up around town, bringing together all who have an affinity for the thrill of the hunt.