AFAC Gym Wins Thornton’s 2026 People’s Choice Award
Adventure Fitness 
AFAC gym received this special recognition during the 2026 Business Awards Ceremony, held on August 20th at Malibu Jack’s in Thornton. The event brought members of the local business community together to recognize organizations that make Thornton an exceptional place to live, work, and pursue new opportunities.
While every award is meaningful, the People’s Choice Award holds particular significance because it reflects the support of the community we serve. We’re sincerely grateful to everyone who voted for AFAC gym and continues to make us part of their fitness journey.
What Is the People’s Choice Business Award?
The City of Thornton’s People’s Choice Award honors a local business that holds a special place in the hearts of community members. More than recognizing a company’s products or services, it celebrates the positive relationships that the business has built with the people around it.
According to the City of Thornton’s Office of Economic Development, AFAC gym earned the 2026 award because of the strong support and loyalty demonstrated by the Thornton community. The award recognizes our welcoming environment, wide variety of fitness resources, and commitment to helping residents of all ages work toward healthier lifestyles.
“Congratulations to Adventure Fitness Athletic Club , winner of the 2026 People’s Choice Award!” the City said. “Voted on by the community, this award celebrates a Thornton business that has made a lasting impression on the people it serves. Adventure Fitness Athletic Club has built a welcoming, supportive community that inspires its members to succeed!”
For us, the recognition is a wonderful reminder that the impact of a gym can extend far beyond exercise. A fitness center can also be a place where people develop confidence, form friendships, discover new interests, and receive encouragement as they pursue personal goals.
A Thornton Gym Built Around Its Members
Adventure Fitness Athletic Club is a locally owned and operated gym, but we’ve always wanted to be more than a place filled with workout equipment. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel comfortable showing up, challenging themselves, and becoming part of a supportive fitness community.
Every member comes to the gym with a different background, ability level, and objective. One person may be starting a fitness routine for the first time, while another is training for a competitive event like HYROX. Some members want to increase their strength or endurance, while others are focused on mobility, recovery, stress relief, or maintaining an active lifestyle as they age.
There’s no single definition of fitness that works for everyone. That is why AFAC gym offers numerous ways for members to move, train, and make progress at their own pace.
Our Thornton fitness center features an extensive selection of strength-training and cardiovascular equipment, free weights, functional training equipment, a climbing cave, and a double auto-belay climbing wall. Members can also participate in a diverse schedule of group fitness classes, including options centered on strength, conditioning, yoga, mobility, kickboxing, functional training, and HYROX/DEKA performance.
Certified personal trainers are available to help members develop customized programs, learn proper techniques, and train with greater confidence. Other amenities and services, such as InBody 770 body composition testing, hydromassage, and whole-body cryotherapy, provide additional ways to track progress and support recovery.
An Award That Belongs to the AFAC Gym Community
The People’s Choice Award belongs just as much to our members as it does to our gym.
Our community brings energy, encouragement, and personality to AFAC gym every day. Members support one another through demanding workouts, celebrate personal milestones, welcome new faces, and help create the friendly atmosphere for which our gym has become known.
We are also grateful for the dedication of our trainers, instructors, and staff members. Their knowledge and enthusiasm help members get more from every visit, but their impact goes beyond instruction. They take the time to listen, answer questions, offer guidance, and recognize that every fitness journey is personal.
Winning a community-selected award tells us that those efforts matter. It also inspires us to continue maintaining a clean, safe, enjoyable, and inclusive gym where members know that they’re valued.
Adding to a Growing List of Honors
The People’s Choice Award is the latest in a series of honors that AFAC gym has been fortunate to receive.
Readers of the Northglenn–Thornton Sentinel voted Adventure Fitness Athletic Club the “Best of the Best” Workout/Fitness Center in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Receiving this recognition for three consecutive years demonstrates the lasting trust that local residents have placed in our team.
AFAC gym was also named the BusinessRate “Best of” 2025 and 2026 Thornton Award Winner in the Gym category. Because this honor is determined through an analysis of verified Google Reviews, it represents the experiences and feedback shared directly by customers.
That feedback has helped AFAC gym accumulate more than 300 five-star reviews. Members and visitors frequently highlight the gym’s cleanliness, equipment selection, welcoming atmosphere, classes, amenities, and helpful staff. Each review helps us understand what people appreciate and motivates us to keep raising the standard for their experience.
Thank You, Thornton!
To everyone who voted for Adventure Fitness Athletic Club, shared a review, recommended us to a friend, attended a class, worked with one of our trainers, or simply walked through our doors ready to put in the effort: thank you.
The 2026 People’s Choice Award is a milestone that we’re honored to celebrate, but it doesn’t change our central purpose. We remain committed to helping members improve their physical and mental well-being in an environment that’s safe, motivating, comfortable, and fun.
If you’ve been searching for a gym where you can find extensive equipment, varied fitness classes, personalized guidance, recovery services, and a genuine sense of community, we invite you to discover why Thornton chose AFAC gym.
Visit Adventure Fitness Athletic Club at 12301 Grant Street, Suite 210, in Thornton, Colorado, or call 303-920-2030 to learn more about our memberships and schedule a visit. Come meet our team, explore the gym, and begin your next fitness adventure with Thornton’s 2026 People’s Choice Award winner.
If you’re not a member yet, we hope you’ll stop by AFAC gym today to speak to our team about our affordable memberships and personal trainers. AFAC gym is committed to supporting your health and wellness efforts, so you’ll see the results you’re working so hard for. That’s why we were voted the best gym in Thornton, Colorado, and have hundreds of 5-star reviews.
To learn more about our top-rated gym and our incredible array of strength training and cardio equipment — as well as our unique offerings and amenities like daily group classes, cryotherapy, InBody 770 assessments, hydro massage, personal trainers, and our rock climbing wall and cave — please contact us or visit for a personalized tour. Our team will be happy to help you. For more information and assistance, you can also contact our gym owner, Susan, at 720-849-0245 or susan@adventurefitness.club.