Are you ready to sweat with some strangers-who-are-soon-to be-friends at Adventure Fitness Athletic Club? Then you need to join one or more of our group classes. Our Thornton gym offers dozens of classes every week that are open to people of all levels of fitness, from beginners to experienced athletes. Even if you’ve never attended a gym class before, we welcome you to join us! Every one of our classes can be tailored to your fitness level and our instructors are here to ensure you learn how to complete each move with proper form.

You can find a full list of our classes on our class schedule page, along with links to sign up. Club members can also register for classes on MINDBODY, and non-members can join for a $10 per-class fee. If you have any questions about our classes, please speak with any member of our team for assistance. 

Read on to learn more about the classes we offer and the benefits of working out in group classes at the gym.

Classes Offered at Our Gym in Thornton, CO

No matter what your abilities or interests are, Adventure Fitness Athletic Club has a class you’ll love. Our classes can help you achieve a wide range of fitness goals including strength training, cardiovascular fitness, functional fitness, flexibility, weight loss, and learning new skills. Below are just a few of the many classes we offer at our gym in Thornton.

• Yoga – AFAC has several yoga classes scheduled throughout the week to strengthen your body and calm your mind. Discover why this combination of meditation and exercises has hooked yoga practitioners around the globe for thousands of years.
• Power Plate – This low-impact class for all fitness levels uses the concept of whole-body vibration to level-up your exercise efforts and improve your flexibility and strength.
• Fit Soldiers 2.0 Boot Camp – Now you, too, can go to boot camp without shaving your head and wearing camouflage! But don’t let the name scare you away – this class offers varied, full-body, indoor-outdoor workouts for all fitness levels.
• Nordic Walking – AFAC owner Susan Schaffner, a Certified American Nordic Walking Association Personal Instructor, leads Nordic Walking classes outside during the warmer months in Thornton. Nordic Walking is a unique combination of walking and skiing while using specially designed poles. Even if you’ve never tried Nordic Walking before, we invite you to attend this class and Susan will teach you the ropes while everyone enjoys the area’s spectacular weather and views.
• Spin and More – Burn some serious calories, tone your body, and have a blast at Susan’s Spin and More Classes. These classes include exercises both on and off the spin bike including weightlifting, balance drills, and abdominal work.
• Bariatric Support Group Meetings – Are you considering weight loss surgery? Will you be undergoing bariatric surgery soon? Have you already had bariatric surgery? Regardless of where you are in your weight loss journey, we welcome you to attend Susan’s Bariatric Support Group meetings, which are free and open to the public. Susan is a Certified Bariatric Support Group Leader and her meetings offer attendees a place to ask questions, learn from others, and talk freely about their struggles.
• ElliptiGO – Riding an ElliptiGO is an incredible option for anyone who can’t run outside anymore due to orthopedic issues. The ElliptiGO is best described as a machine that allows you to “run on air,” giving you the same feeling and workout as running, but without the harsh impact on your joints. AFAC gym holds ElliptiGO classes during the warmer months. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to try out these state-of-the-art elliptical bicycles.
• Pickleball – Everyone should try this game with the funny name! Pickleball combines tennis, badminton, and ping-pong into a fun pastime that provides a calorie-burning, mood-lifting, low-impact workout.
• Total Body Conditioning – The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result, so our Total Body Conditioning class switches up your routine every week to help you reach your goals. We never repeat the same workout twice, making this an exciting and always challenging mix-up of a class that’s appropriate for all levels.
• Kickboxing – The Cardio Kickboxing Classes at AFAC gym give you a solid aerobic workout while helping you to improve your coordination, balance, form, footwork, and striking technique.
• POP Mat Pilates® – This fast-paced, mat-based Pilates class is a powerful fusion of rhythmic music, choreography, and strength training.
• Barre Classes – Using a ballet-style barre, you’ll perform a series of isometric movements and also do some floor work with weights, exercise balls, resistance bands, and more. It’s cardio, strength training, and stretching all in one!
• TRX – Total Body Resistance Exercise, or TRX, was developed by a Navy Seal who was looking for ways to keep in shape while on difficult military missions. During TRX classes at our gym, you’ll use a TRX Suspension Trainer to perform a variety of challenging bodyweight resistance exercises.

What Are the Benefits of Group Classes at Our Gym?

If you’re still wondering whether group fitness classes are for you, consider the many benefits that they offer. In many ways, exercising together is better than trying to go it alone!

• You’ll add variety to your workout – When you work out by yourself, chances are you’re doing the same moves over and over. This not only gets boring, but it can also cause you to reach a plateau in your fitness level. Push through that plateau by adding new variety and challenges to your routine. You’ll reach your goals faster and expand your horizons, too.
• You’ll be motivated and inspired – People have a way of motivating you. When you’re at that point you can’t complete another rep, your classmates will be there to cheer you on. Plus, there will always be someone there who’s better than you to inspire you to push your limits.
• You’ll join a fitness community – Being a part of a fitness class also makes you part of a fitness community. The people you’re in class with can help provide you with the guidance, advice, and support you need to reach your fitness goals.
• You’ll learn proper form – Going to a group class is a great alternative to working out alone with a personal trainer because the class instructor will be there to teach you proper form for each movement. This can help you prevent injury and get the most out of each exercise.
• You’ll be held accountable – Sometimes you just don’t feel like going to the gym, right? By being a part of a fitness class, you’ll have a group of friends who will hold you accountable and motivate you to go to class, even when you’re not feeling it.
• You’ll make friends – As an adult, it can be tough to make new friends. If you feel like your social life could use a little spark, join our fitness classes! You’ll meet new people and make friends who you already have something in common with – a passion for fitness.

Join the Group Fitness Classes at AFAC Gym Today

For many people, staying consistent with a workout program can be difficult to maintain, but having a group of peers waiting for you can give you the motivation you need to reach your fitness goals. That’s where the group classes at AFAC gym come in! We hope you will sign up for a few of our classes and find out why we’re the best gym in the Thornton, Colorado, area. If you need assistance or have questions about enrolling for a class, please stop by and speak to a member of our staff. You can also contact our gym owner, Susan, at 720-849-0245 or susan@adventurefitness.club for assistance.

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