Enjoy a stronger, healthier, and more confident ski season by attending the Ski Prep Classes at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club. If you’re a member of AFAC, we invite you to join us at our Thornton gym on Friday evenings to train for the slopes. Our Ski Prep Classes will help you increase your strength and power in a specific manner to avoid injuries, mitigate impact, and alleviate change-of-direction stress while skiing.
Go the Extra Mile During Spin and More Classes at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
What burns up to 400 calories, tones your legs, and sculpts your abs? Our Spin and More Classes! Members of Adventure Fitness Athletic Club are welcome to join us at our Thornton gym twice a week to get a great cardio workout with some circuit training thrown in.
POP Pilates® Dance Fitness Classes at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Grab your mat and get ready for a full-body cardio, flexibility, and strength-training workout at our POP Pilates® classes. Adventure Fitness Athletic Club members can pop by our Thornton gym on Wednesdays and Fridays to develop a rock-solid core to the music.
Raise the Bar of Your Workouts at Our Barre Class
Are you ready to take your fitness routine to new levels? If so, we invite you to test your muscles, increase your flexibility, and build your strength at our weekly barre classes. Adventure Fitness Athletic Club members are welcome to join us at our gym in Thornton while we have fun getting fit.
Meet the Personal Trainers at Our Gym in Thornton, CO
Adventure Fitness Athletic Club in Thornton, CO, has four NASM/NCSA Certified Personal Trainers on staff — Susan Schaffner, Jamie McGehee, Javier Bedoya, and Dave Mura. Our highly experienced personal trainers are certified in multiple areas and are constantly expanding their knowledge. They provide our members with individualized exercise programs to help them reach their health and fitness goals.
Join Yoga Class at Our Gym in Thornton, CO
Would you like to improve your flexibility, strength, balance, and more? If so, Adventure Fitness Athletic Club invites you to roll out your yoga mat with us at our yoga classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. These classes are free to members of our gym, and also available to non-members for a drop-in fee of $10.00. We welcome you to join us as our instructor leads our class through the physical and mental exercises that have inspired yoga enthusiasts around the world for thousands of years.
Add Power Plate to Your Workout Plan at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
In addition to providing Power Plates throughout our gym for members to use, Adventure Fitness Athletic Club also offers Power Plate classes three days a week. People of all ages and fitness levels use Power Plates to improve their muscle mass, circulation, flexibility, and balance.
Indoor Rock Climbing at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club — The Ultimate Workout
Our indoor rock climbing area — The Cave — is one of the most popular attractions at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club. Our members are welcome to climb The Cave and our Belay wall anytime they want to. We also offer private sessions by appointment.
The Best Gym in Thornton, CO, is Adventure Fitness Athletic Club — Here Are the Reasons Why
Adventure Fitness Athletic Club (AFAC) is a refreshing change from other gyms in Thornton. As a matter of fact, we believe we’re the best gym in the area, and our members agree! Read on for some reasons why.
TRX Tuesdays at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Join us at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club every Tuesday from 12:00-12:45 p.m. for our TRX and CrossCore class, led by our own Jamie McGehee. This class is a great way to hit all muscle groups and give yourself an awesome workout by using your own bodyweight as resistance. Adventure Fitness Athletic Club provides the equipment […]
15 Reasons Why Nordic Walking Might Become Your New Favorite Workout
If you enjoy exercising outside, come Nordic Walking with us! You’ll learn how to build muscle and burn calories safely and effectively. Adventure Fitness Athletic Club holds regularly scheduled Nordic Walking classes for our members, and non-members can join the class for the price of a day pass ($10) or one time for free. Learn more about our classes and what makes Nordic Walking such a fantastic workout.
Join Our Free Bariatric Support Group Meetings at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club in Thornton, CO
Adventure Fitness Athletic Club (AFAC) is excited to offer Free Bariatric Support Group meetings for both members and non-members. We hope you will join us on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in our Think Tank room. The meetings are led by Susan Schaffner, the owner of Adventure Fitness Athletic Club. Susan […]
Meet the Owner, Susan Schaffner
Adventure Fitness Athletic Club (AFAC) is a gym that’s locally owned and operated by Susan Schaffner. A Colorado native, Susan underwent bariatric surgery in 2005. That experience sparked a deep desire in Susan to help people improve their health. Already an experienced physical therapist aid and assistant to personal trainers, Susan decided to become a […]
Experience the Benefits of Cryotherapy at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club in Thornton, CO
Cryotherapy is a treatment that uses extremely low temperatures (about -230 degrees Fahrenheit) for very short periods of time. This treatment can help reduce inflammation, speed healing of sports injuries, and ease other conditions including insomnia and migraines.
Boost Your Recovery With These 5 Foods
You associate certain foods with a healthy lifestyle or to help you lose weight but you might surprised to learn that some foods can help you recover after a big day at the gym too. With the right food choices, it could help you battle the pain better. Check out these foods that could make […]
Chill Out Your Recovery This Summer with Cryotherapy
Want a cool way to help those aching muscles recover this summer? Try cryotherapy. Whole body cryotherapy refers to a type of therapy that involves exposing your body’s outer layer to extreme cold temperatures for a few minutes at a time. The process works by having a person stand inside a cryotherapy chamber with only […]
Gym Intimidation. Done.
It can be easy to get intimidated by the gym, everyone around you doing all kinds of different exercises and using different types of equipment everywhere. Try these tips to help you beat gym intimidation and feel more confident about going to the gym. 1.Join a Class What better way to get comfortable than to […]
4 Great Post-Workout Treats
If you’re craving dessert after your workout, don’t get into those cookies just yet. You’ve worked hard and you deserve a treat but there’s no need to ruin your hard work. Check out these recipes that will give you a sweet post-workout reward. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Protein Pudding This protein packed pudding is […]
3 Techniques to Keep You Gym Motivated This Summer
When you think of summer, you may not immediately think that it’s a good time of year to keep up your gym routine, but think again. The gym can be a great place to engage in intense workouts and during the summer, you’ll appreciate the climate controlled environment. How do you stay motivated to keep […]
5 Ways to Feel Great After a Gym Workout
Maybe you’ve just conquered a gym class or crushed it with your trainer, no matter what, taking care of yourself post gym will help you recover and feel rewarded. Pampering yourself is not only a great way to reward yourself for your hard efforts at the gym but can help keep you motivated to complete […]