We Tried It: Manic Training

High-intensity interval training gets a makeover at this new gym.

We Tried It: Jillian Michaels Bodyshred Master Class

Feel the burn with 30 minutes of high-intensity, sweat-inducing circuit training.

Best Bets: The Barre Code’s Free Pop-Up Class

Check out this barre studio's method before it opens.

What It Takes to Be the World’s Top Bodybuilder

A day in the life of the world's top bodybuilder, Denverite Phil Heath.

Strava Slides Into the Travel Business

The popular fitness-tracking app has launched local city guides to give runners and cyclists more reasons to explore new terrain.

Learn To Hoop Dance

That plastic hula-hoop you played with as a kid? It’s actually the key to a holistic, meditative workout.

Break a Sweat at These Summer Fitness Events

Turn up the heat and shed some extra calories at one of these unique summer workouts. 

Top of the Town 2015: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors

The best reasons to work up a sweat, throw your tent in the car, hop on your two-wheeler, and more.

The Absolute Best Colorado Workouts for You

Whether you’re into free weights, high-intensity interval training, spin classes, yoga, or gymnastics, we’ve found 29 places in Denver—and beyond!—to break a sweat.

City Wars: Why Denver Is More Fit Than D.C.

The annual American Fitness Index ranks Denver as the sixth most fit city, but there's more to the story.

How Healthy Is Our Obsession With Fitness Tracking?

From steps to calories to weight, we’re tracking it all. But could all of this data backfire?

An Inexpensive Fitness Membership? Yes, Really.

With ClassPass, individuals can visit local fitness studios without committing to expensive memberships—perfect for people who like to mix up their workout routines. 

Local Cycling Studio Moves To RiNo

Epic Ryde finds a new home in Denver.

TED-Style Talks for Colorado’s Fitness Fanatics

Ryan Wagner's Fit Mornings series creates a learning and networking space for health gurus. 

In the Issue: Travel and Outdoors Stories from November 2014

Still haven’t picked up the most recent issue of 5280? Here's a look at what you’ve been missing. 

15 Minutes With…U.S. Ski Team Physician Alexander K. Meininger

Aurora Personal Trainer Launches Dog-Friendly Yoga Class

The Hang-Up

A Boulder fitness company takes your workout into the wild.

Who’s Got Spirit?

Denver native Jared Ciner’s fitness classes reach an often-overlooked audience.

Fitness: Xtend Barre’s Plié for Pink Class

Park Hill Personal Trainer Wins Women’s Health Magazine Fitness Contest

Civic Center Park Launches Free Fitness Classes

Fit for Two: Pregnant and CrossFitting?

Expectant moms are told to stay physically active. But how much is too much?

Best Bet: Pura Vida’s Sunday Afternoon Meltdown

Travel and Outdoors in the January Issue

If you haven’t picked up this month’s 5280, here’s what you’ve been missing.

What’s That Sound: Vol. 11

Each Monday, on Facebook, we'll give you a soundbite of what it is like to be behind-the-scenes at 5280 or out on the road with our reporters in Colorado. You guess where we are, and on Tuesdays, we'll reveal the answers on 5280.com.

The Great Fitness Reboot: The Discussion

Choose Your Motivation

The cold weather can sap our enthusiasm for exercise. Here’s how to maintain.

CrossFit Craze

Coloradans love the oft-debated exercise program. Should you join in?

Holidays: Wishlist’s Gift of Fitness