Ski Prep Classes

Before You Hit the Slopes, Take Our Ski Prep Classes at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club

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.

Personal Trainer Thornton CO

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.

Yoga Classes at Thornton Gym

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.

Susan Schaffner, Nordic Walking Class

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.

Susan Schaffner

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 […]

Gym Day

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 […]