Which downtown Denver gyms are most welcoming and accepting to queer and trans people?

Everyone in Denver deserves a place to work out where they feel comfortable and accepted. As a gay woman, I’ve been in fitness studios and gyms that felt unwelcoming, whether because of cliques, too much bro energy, not enough diversity in the customers or employees, etc. It’s not always a focus for fitness studios in Denver to create a non-judgmental accepting environment for all. Elitism has no place in fitness! We believe you shouldn’t feel like you have to workout before you can even go to the gym, and you should feel accepted and comfortable in your Denver fitness classes.

Hi, I’m Gladys and I am the founder of Worth The Fight Boxing in Denver! I am a pioneer in the inclusive fitness space, as I also founded Thick Thighs Run Club, an inclusive body-positive run club with slower paced runs/walks with a focus on community over competition. My guiding principle is that fitness should be for everyone! Everyone is worth that fight.

This means a lot to me as a gay Latinx woman who used to be obese. I finally decided to lose the weight through lifestyle modifications, but, even after I lost weight and even as a super strong fit person, I was often intimidated going into new fitness studios or gyms in Denver. Thus, I deeply understand the drive to find a gym that is accepting, welcoming, and supportive. This is why, when I founded my Denver fitness studio, Worth The Fight Boxing, it was mission critical that it be a space that was unintimidating and welcoming for all.

Are you wondering what fitness studio is gay-friendly, trans-friendly, or LGBTQ-friendly, or what fitness studio is best for queer people in Denver in 2024? You’ve come to the right place.

Come try Worth The Fight Boxing, a downtown Denver gym that is 100% LGBTQ-owned!

At Worth The Fight Boxing, we don’t believe that elitism and judgment has a place in fitness. Everyone should have a place to work out that is welcoming and accepting, including LGBTQIA++ people. We’ve all been to fitness studios where we didn’t feel comfortable. This is especially critical in a fitness studio where your members all work out together because everyone will be there together at the same time, doing the same movements, which can invite comparison. Another thing that makes Worth The Fight Boxing Denver a great place to work out as a gay or trans person is that we have queer coaches – it helps people to feel more comfortable when they see themselves represented among your staff. We also train our coaches to be sensitive and welcoming to queer people. (Read more: This Denver fitness studio offers topnotch authentic boxing training)

Also, Worth The Fight Boxing Denver is one of the only queer-owned, female-owned, BIPOC-owned fitness studios in Denver. Ownership of a business matters. If the owners of a business are queer, they can empathize with the struggles of being queer, and that will shape how they approach their business. That is true for us. That is why we choose to have LGBTQ coaches and train all our coaches to be sensitive to issues that queer people might experience. That is also why we regularly post about and promote our LGBTQ coaches and members. We also have special events geared around pride month. We celebrate you!

If you’re queer and looking to join a fitness studio in Denver, reach out to us at WTF Boxing (303-720-6071 or info@wtfboxing.com). We’re happy to tell you more about what we are all about and allay any concerns you may have. This month we have a promo of 7 days of unlimited boxing classes! Don’t worry if you have never boxed before – around 90% of our customers have never done boxing before they come to our fitness studio. Our new customer experience is designed with beginners in mind – we will teach you! We have everyone come early to their first boxing class so they can work one-on-one with a coach to learn the punches and defensive moves, so you’re up to speed and don’t feel lost during your boxing class.

We recommend people come to at least 3 classes during their 7-day trial, which equals less than $10 a class. This is so you can become familiar with the punches, defensive moves, etc. that make up the fundamentals of boxing. No experience is required – we start every boxing class with a demo of the punches, defensive moves, and/or kicks so everyone is comfortable and knows the terminology. While 90% of our members are beginners to boxing, we also have advanced boxers. Our boxing studio is technique-focused, so people at any level can benefit from our classes. (Read more: 3 Reasons to Try This Denver Boxing Gym)

This promo does not roll over into a membership unless you choose. We want all our customers to be satisfied before they join our fitness studio! We offer not just boxing but also kickboxing, strength training, high intensity interval training, and yoga. We believe fitness should be fun, not boring, repetitive, or painful. That’s why we have a variety of class types, so that you always feel engaged. Learn more about the classes at our downtown Denver fitness studio!

I think the slogan “we’re more than a gym – we’re a community” is way overused, but community is really important to us at Worth The Fight. We’ve had many friendships form at our boxing gym and even some romantic relationships. It’s also not uncommon for two friends to independently find their way to our fitness studio because we are a business that appeals to people that tends to have things in common. They’re iconoclasts, not influencers. They like NPR, not Joe Rogan. They strive to support independent businesses. We foster our community with events, too. We have a watch party for the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight coming up soon, and our Halloween party was a few weeks ago. You will get fit, find friends, and have fun!

PS Everyone is different – not everyone is comfortable in group fitness classes. If you aren’t comfortable in group fitness classes, Worth The Fight Boxing also offers personal training. Some of our coaches are even professional fighters! (Learn more: The Benefits of Personal Training at this Denver Gym)

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