Your Fitness Adventure Awaits at Our Gym in Thornton, CO! Add Some ROPES to Your Adventure
You might have heard of ropes being used for tug-of-war, mountain climbing, or sailing, but did you know that ropes are also one of the latest trends in workout gear at our Thornton gym? That’s right, they’re called battle ropes, and they’re a simple workout tool that anyone can use.
2021 Is Your Year for Fitness at Our Thornton, CO, Gym!
Members of Adventure Fitness Athletic Club are already making progress in their fitness resolutions by being a part of our Thornton gym. Thanks to our abundance of fitness equipment, classes, personal trainers, and specialty services like cryotherapy, our gym has everything our members need to reach their fitness goals. That said, if you truly want to make 2021 your year for fitness, it’s important to set specific objectives, giving yourself clear goals to work toward and measuring your progress along the way. Here, we’ve listed some valuable tips to help you crush your goals for the next 12 months and beyond. We are excited to see what the year brings to our AFAC family!
Learn About Smovey at AFAC’s Thornton, CO Gym
Have you ever heard of Smovey? If you’re interested in a fun, new way to stay fit, then Smovey should become part of your vocabulary. The owner of Adventure Fitness Athletic Club, Susan Schaffner, is a certified SmoveyVIBROSWING® System Coach and is here to help all members of her gym in Thornton learn how to benefit from Smovey’s innovative workouts and therapeutic vibration.
Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Better? We Have Both at AFAC!
There are a variety of machines that provide excellent cardiovascular exercise. Two of the most popular are the treadmill and the elliptical trainer. Is one better than the other? The answer to that question depends on several factors. The good news is, Adventure Fitness Athletic Club has both treadmills and elliptical machines at our Thornton gym, as well as many other cardiovascular options, so that you can have access to all the equipment you need to get a great workout.
Hyperice Massage Guns and Massage Wraps — Available Only at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Are you looking for the perfect gift idea for the fitness enthusiast in your life? Do you need relief from the aching muscles you earned during those tough gym workouts? After a long day, could you use a massage to loosen up the knots in your neck and shoulders? Adventure Fitness Athletic Club can help! […]
Add Some BOSU® to Your Workout at AFAC’s Gym
What’s round, flat, and gives you a great workout all over? A BOSU® ball! While it might look like an exercise ball cut in half, a BOSU ball can provide an intense full-body workout by adding the element of instability to your movement. No matter which way you turn them, BOSU balls are great balance […]
Which Cryotherapy Chamber Is Safest During COVID-19?
It’s no exaggeration to say that COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our fitness routines. At Adventure Fitness Athletic Club, we understand that our members are concerned about staying safe and healthy during the pandemic, and that’s our biggest concern, too! For this reason, we’ve taken extraordinary measures to keep our Thornton […]
The TANK M4 Resistance Sled — Only at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
What if you could find a training tool that helps you work on all your fitness goals at the same time? One that could help you build muscle mass, increase strength, lose weight, become more toned, make you better at your favorite sport, and improve flexibility? Does it sound too good to be true? It’s […]
Kettlebells at AFAC — The Advantages of Kettlebell Workouts at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Both kettlebells and dumbbells are excellent tools for exercise and fitness training, but there are some distinctions in design that set kettlebells apart from their dumbbell counterparts. Kettlebells are known as the “freest of free weights” due to the way they’re constructed. Kettlebells can be picked up from the top and swung, thrown, and moved in hundreds of different ways. This allows kettlebells to enhance the four main aspects of fitness — strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, and balance. They are used by beginners, professional athletes, and everyone in between.
Getting Your Row on at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
For a demanding workout that burns calories, builds up your cardiovascular system, and sculpts your quads, hamstrings, glutes, shoulders, biceps, abs, and back, give indoor rowing a try. Indoor rowing takes the principles of crew rowing on an actual boat — and applies them to a machine in an indoor setting — but no water […]
What Should You Eat Before Your Gym Workout at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club?
Whether you’re an elite athlete or just want to get in shape, you’re probably always looking for ways to get the most out of your workout and achieve your fitness goals. Good nutrition is a big part of this equation. Eating the right foods before you exercise can help you perform better during your workout, […]
You’re Invited to Our Free Bariatric Support Group Meetings at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Have you had bariatric surgery? Or are you scheduled to have bariatric surgery in the near future? Or are you thinking about getting bariatric surgery but don’t know where to start? Adventure Fitness Athletic Club invites you to our monthly Bariatric Support Group Meetings.
Maximize Your Leg Days With the Hack Squat and Leg Press Machines at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Adventure Fitness Athletic Club offers the best of BOTH worlds, because we have hack squat and leg press machines at our Thornton gym. We also have personal trainers on staff who can help you decide which machine would be best to incorporate into your workout, and we can teach you how to use our equipment properly and safely.
Relax and Enjoy the Benefits of Our Hydro Massage Bed at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Massage. Just reading this word makes you feel more relaxed, doesn’t it? Yet, while massages loosen up our tight muscles and help us recover from strenuous workouts, not all of us have time to schedule appointments with a licensed massage therapist. Adventure Fitness Athletic Club offers an incredible alternative to traditional massage — our Hydro […]
Play Pickleball With Your Gym Family at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
What started out as a game among friends in the Pacific Northwest, only to become a fitness craze that’s enjoyed around the world? Pickleball! This fun game is perfect for beginners because it’s low-impact and easy to learn. And once you start playing, there’s a good chance you’ll be hooked. Please give Pickleball a try […]
Factor Foam Rolling Into Your Workout at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Whether it’s caused by a tough workout or working in front of a computer for hours, everyone suffers from muscle tightness, soreness, and stiffness sometimes. There are many ways to find relief from the pain, such as stretching, getting a massage, or icing down the area. One treatment you might not have tried, however, is […]
Get a Fast, Easy Assessment of Your Body Composition at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
As someone who is trying to stay as fit and healthy as possible, you probably have various ways to measure your progress. For example, you might weigh yourself, count calories, or keep track of your waist circumference. Those are all great tools to monitor the success of your efforts, but Adventure Fitness Athletic Club can […]
Ten-Hut! It’s Time for Fit Soldiers 2.0 Boot Camp at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club
Are you tired of doing exercises that you don’t like or that cause you pain? Of eating “healthy” foods that you hate? Of trying to reach fitness goals that you can’t seem to achieve by yourself? If so, try our Fit Soldiers 2.0 classes at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club. These boot camp-style fitness classes are held indoors at our Thornton gym and also outside, weather permitting. Master trainer Dave Mura leads the class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:00 am.
We’re Committed to Keeping Our Gym Family Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At Adventure Fitness Athletic Club, we consider our members, staff, and community a part of our fitness family. That’s why we’re working around the clock to do our part to keep our fitness family safe as we navigate through this new era of the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of our already strict cleaning practices at […]
Kick Your Workout Up a Notch at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club’s Cardio Kickboxing Classes
Whether you’re hoping to improve your form and technique — or just want to burn some serious calories — come join us for Cardio Kickboxing Classes at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club. AFAC members can join us 3 times a week at our Thornton gym for this medium- to high-impact class.