I was in Estes for a wedding and wanted to get a workout in. Estes Proactive Fitness was perfect. I…read morecalled first to confirm open time, cost, etc and the gentleman on the phone was very helpful. I showed up a little after 8am, and the woman who owns it welcomed me, collected my card (only $10) and gave me a tour. It's what I would call an old school gym, spread out over several rooms. The equipment isn't new, but worked just fine. Mostly locals as clients it seemed, all very friendly. It was a bargain and I will be back!

On the road and a work out day. They offer a veteran…read morediscount. Excellent free weight areas. (2) Only 2 shower stalls. The largest set of machines and cable sets I ve ever seen. 70 pct of the gym floor. Super clean. Estes Park is fortunate to have them here.

If you're looking for a workout, this place has everything you need. Quite surprising for a small…read moretown this size. A repurposed elementary school with full weight room with tons of equipment, cardio machines, cable and free weights. They have year -round Yoga, Total Body Sculpt, and Tia Chi classes. Daily drop-in rates available. No showers.

Great spot in town. Have worked out here a couple of times and the machines are always working and…read morefree weights are stocked

I have been working with Tal Cohen as my personal trainer since June of this year. I also attend…read moreher Saturday morning class. I had previously worked with another trainer however I found myself becoming bored with the same old exercises with additional reps added on periodically. Working with Tal is fun. Tal knows tons of exercises and knows different variations to do the basic exercise. Just a bit different, perhaps a different angle that targets those muscles that aren't activated during the "normal" way of doing an exercise. Tal incorporates Yoga and isometrics into my workouts as well. I like the idea of "multi tasking" and Tal has incorporated this concept into many of the exercises she has me do. For example, instead of doing simple bicep curls with hand weights she will have me do bicep curls and squats simultaneously. Or she may challenge by balance during a simple exercise. It's like getting two for the price of one! It maximizes your workout, that's for sure. However, she is always cognoscente that at age 58 I have my physical issues. She doesn't expect me to do an exercise I think may hurt my bad shoulders or my lower back. But she has given me exercises that have strengthened my shoulders and lower back without aggravating anything. That's not to say Tal doesn't push me, she challenges me in a safe way I am very comfortable with. I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have, but what's really fun is when people say, "You've been working out. I can tell." I have a flatter tummy and great arm definition. I never in my life have had either. And muscles in my legs! I haven't had a chance to get bored, and I really enjoy the time I spend with Tal working out. It's a great way to start my day. She is a friendly, caring, supportive person who happens to be extremely well educated in exercise and is dedicated to continually expanding her knowledge of the workings of the human muscles.

Tal Cohen is an ideal personal trainer for me. I wanted to add some strength, flexibility and…read morebalance elements to the swimming, kayaking and walking that I was already doing. I knew that just using the weight machines (which I enjoy) wasn't enough, so I asked the Fitness Director at the Longmont Recreation Center who she'd recommend for a couple of sessions. I explained that I needed a good match, because I had had a training session with someone who made me feel less than bright, which meant I didn't return, and I've taken kayak lessons from people who made me want to whack them with my paddle. I went on to explain I don't learn physical things easily, which makes me irrationally, immaturely cranky and that doesn't make me happy with myself, either. She laughed and suggested Tal Cohen. Tal is just right for me. She is low-key, almost neutral. She didn't say, "Oh, wow, you're going to start working out at your age; that's wonderful!" Nor did she say, "Hum, weird, you just did that exercise on your right side and you don't remember what to do now that you've rolled over?" She just asked what I hoped to get out of the sessions and explained clearly why people need more than the weight machines. What she did do is say, repeatedly, "If it hurts, let me know. There are lots of ways to work muscles and I'll find exercises that are right for you." That put me at ease in the beginning, because I thought I needed to baby one knee and my lower back clicked alarmingly during some floor work. She also never made me feel uncoordinated or foolish. I know I looked pretty hopeless a lot of the time, but with her calm pointers it never bothered me. For me that has been wonderful. As the first couple of weeks were ending I moved into a longer-range commitment. This is what I said after five months: "I work with Tal two times a week. Since I started my balance is much better, my flexibility has improved, I am stronger, I can duplicate physical actions she shows me more easily, and I am so proud of myself. Some days we still do exercises that make me look silly because I don't have the coordination, or balance or strength, but I know I'm doing things my body needs to stay active and I don't care. Other days most of the exercises seem familiar and I feel like an athlete; that's awesome!" More than four years later I am still working out with Tal. As my abilities developed she commented on the improvements in subtle ways. When she says I've improved, she's believable because she's specific and she's not effusive; I have confidence in her because I feel her evaluations are honest. I like that she's confident in her teaching abilities. She recognizes that she instinctively tailors what she's teaching to different abilities and different learning styles. She can think of an incredible number of ways to work what needs working; a session with her is not a routine and it's never boring! She also keeps a mental record of what we've done and what needs extra work during the next session. She values my feedback, for example when I say, "Let's to that again; that feels like it's something I especially need to work on." I have also enjoyed getting to know her personally. She's definitely "at work" when she's training--it's not time to chat like girls at lunch--but she shares bits about her life and listens to bits about mine to just the right extent. We're in a mentor-client relationship, but I feel like I've gained a friend, too.

Cycling Review LOVE this studio! What most impresses me is…read morethe tech! This is 21st century swag right hur! I signed up via Class Pass and when I arrived I had a bike assigned with base metrics and a Stages account which monitors your RPMs, distance, effort and sends you a summary email at the end of class. But that's not it! During class you can see your performance on the board if you are in blue, red, yellow or green. So helpful to know if you are pushing yourself hard enough at the right times. It really motivates you to improve, get the most out of your work out and most importantly...to come back! Great instructors who truly make class engaging. Zack's videos during concert classes are super fun! State of the art equipment, great trainers and good location make this an easy 5 star!

I'm really happy I found Breakaway. We moved to Longmont in July, I tried 2 other studios (one…read morePilate studio & one workout studio) and wasn't interested in either one. I did an introductory lesson for cycling with my mom. To be honest, I hated it. But I just don't think cycling is for me! If you like cycling, they have tons of updated bikes, a clean space, and good TV monitors. I was more interested in the fitness class portion. I did the $49 introductory month rate for new students and tried the Thursday night HIIT class. I was hooked! I only go once a week (for now) but I'll for sure be going - at least until July when I get married. A lot of the same women go to the class, so it becomes more comfortable as you go more. It's not a judgmental or stressful atmosphere, I'm out of shape and go slower than the other girls but I never feel bad about it. They have tons of equipment and the instructor is really awesome. I always feel accomplished after the workouts and they are always explained really well.

There is not a better recreation center in Estes. This place is great for the family to do water…read morefun in the lazy river or hot tub. It has an expansive swim lanes. The gym is bare minimum but everything you need to keep in shape. Stationary bikes are great. Pickle ball and basketball courts are available. Lastly, the help is friendly and helpful. Membership cost is low.

I am surprised that I have yet to write a review for the Estes Valley Community Center. During the…read moreCOVID pandemic, we visited often while I was working remotely because they had implemented appropriate measures early on. Today (June 2024), that's obviously is not an issue, but it meant a lot that they would work so hard to stay open during such a challenging time for community recreation centers. I have only spent time at the leisure pool, so I can't speak directly to the rest of the facilities. The leisure pool is excellent. Both the water and the pool deck are warm, which is a great feature for young ones. The family locker rooms are clean and there are 3 private shower rooms for young children. The leisure pool has a small slide for children under 4, water cannons, waterfall buckets, a lazy river, a water slide, and a hot tub. We have been able to visit both as guests of a local resident and as non-residents. Obviously the non-resident day pass is more expensive, but I would say it's reasonable, especially for a place where kids can easily spend 2-4 hours and get a nice warm shower.

Northern Colorado Outdoors is the most active social and adventure club in Northern Colorado! From…read moreFort Collins to Denver and Boulder, the club goes hiking, biking, rafting, camping, socializing, and so much more! It's a great way to make new friends and enjoy the outdoors!

Jinga and music kicking, defense, self control…read moreIt is a workout amazing exercise, (high kicks, aerobics, cartwheels, and acrobatics I have yet to prefect) Mastre Lucas will teach you how to do some sweet moves.

Capoeira Canavial is a supportive and fun group of people in Fort Collins (and also Boulder)…read more Mestre Lucas is an amazing capoeira teacher that I have been lucky enough to learn from. I would recommend this for anyone that wants a new form of exercise and a challenge for your body and mind. The group also has kids that come so it's an activity for any age. In addition to 'playing' capoeira there is also music and singing involved, so as I bonus I've learned some Portuguese! If you're interested you can check it out with no sales pressure and a cheap beginner's class.

I'm only giving Estes Park Yoga five stars, because Yelp won't let me give them ten stars!! My…read morebuddy and his fiancé scheduled a destination wedding in Estes Park. A bunch of us decided to stretch the trip into a weeklong vacation. I figured I would find a local studio to take a couple of classes. Back home, I practice at a hot power Yoga studio. I wasn't sure what to expect from a more traditional Yoga studio like Estes Park Yoga, but I figured I would check it out. It was so great, I ended up taking five classes!! I would have taken a sixth class, but I would have been late for my flight home. My first class was with Kerry, the owner of the studio. She's a very warm and welcoming instructor. She gives plenty of cues, and focuses on proper posture. We held poses much longer than I expected. It was amazing! In hot power yoga, we work on moving through the poses and building heat. Estes Park Yoga is different than what I am used to, but it's different in a good way! I also had classes with Rachel, Diana, and Elizabeth. They were all great too! Again, very warm and welcoming, holding poses longer, and a lot of focus on proper posture. I felt great after every class. It was exactly what I needed for sitting on a cramped flight, hiking around the Rockies, and sleeping in a hotel bed And then there is Adrienne! Adrienne has the best Yoga story I have ever heard. Are you unsure if Yoga is for you? Stop by the studio, take one of her classes, and chat with her. Fifteen years ago, she broke her L1 and L2 vertebrae in a snowboarding accident. Doctors told her she would be paralyzed from the waist down, and in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. She powered through with Yoga. She attended 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in a wheelchair and full body cast. After a few months, she was walking around again. You would NEVER know that she was once paralyzed. She exhibits zero signs of any physical damage. These days when she's not practicing Yoga, she rock climbs, and chases her kids around. She's also a phenomenal instructor. I'm so happy she shared her story with me. If she can do it, you do it! Make the trip to Estes Park to visit this studio!! I'll be back again soon (I hope).

Kerry and her team of yogis are terrific and highly recommended! The best place in the Rockies to…read moreget your flow going!