Exercise should be enjoyable! Finding activities you truly like is one of the best ways to stay consistent. If you often avoid a particular workout or struggle with motivation, you may not have found the right type of exercise for you.
Having a variety of options is key. Sometimes, we dislike an exercise at first, but as we build confidence and improve, we start to enjoy it more. That’s why trying different forms of movement can be so beneficial.
For this task, explore new ways to exercise and choose one to try. There are plenty of local options and online resources to help you find something that resonates with you.
| Type of Exercise | Forms | Local Studios |
| Cardio & Endurance | Walking (outdoors or treadmill) Running or jogging Cycling (outdoor, stationary, or recumbent) Swimming Jump rope Rowing Hiking Dance workouts (Zumba, hip-hop, ballet-inspired) Kickboxing | – Cycology Studio – D1 Run Club – One Body Fitness Studio |
| Strength & Resistance | Bodyweight exercises (squats, push-ups, lunges) Weightlifting (dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells) Resistance band training Pilates TRX suspension training Powerlifting or Olympic lifting Functional fitness (battle ropes, sled pushes) | – D1 Training – Kineo Fit – VASA Studio Red |
| Flexibility & Mobility | Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Power Yoga) Tai Chi Stretching routines Foam rolling and mobility work | – Flylife Fitness – Hot Asana – Cambio Yoga |
| Mind-body & Low Impact | Barre workouts Aqua aerobics Chair exercises Qi Gong Breathwork with movement | – Tai Chi Association of COS – Praxis Yoga (Chair yoga) |
| Sports & Rec | Tennis or pickleball Basketball Soccer Rock climbing (indoor or outdoor) Martial arts (karate, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai) Golf (walking the course) Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP | – Colorado Springs Sport and Social – City of COS Rec Leagues |
| Groups & Fun-Based | Group fitness classes (HIIT, spin, bootcamp) Circuit training Obstacle course races Dance fitness (aerial, pole, belly dancing) | – Springs Dance (Adult Classes) – FlipShack (Adult Classes) |
Popular Exercise Apps
- Nike Training Club – Free guided workouts, strength, HIIT, and mobility sessions.
- FitOn – Free workouts led by celebrity trainers, including strength, yoga, and HIIT.
- JEFIT – Strength training and workout tracking with customizable plans.
- Peloton – Indoor cycling, treadmill running, HIIT, and bootcamp-style workouts.
- Zwift – Virtual cycling and running workouts with a social, gamified experience.
- Couch to 5K (C25K) – Beginner-friendly running program to build endurance.
- Interval Timer – Customizable interval training timer for HIIT workouts.
- StrongLifts 5×5 – Progressive strength training program for muscle building.
- Fitbod – AI-powered strength training plans based on your progress and equipment.
- Caliber – Strength training with structured progress tracking and coaching.
- Down Dog – Personalized yoga sessions with varying difficulty levels.
- StretchIt – Flexibility and mobility training to improve range of motion.
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