The Best Outdoor Workouts in Denver for Year-Round Fitness
- Alex Carneiro
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Denver isn’t just known for its breweries and mountain views—it’s also a top destination for outdoor fitness. With 300+ sunny days a year, a health-conscious culture, and access to parks, trails, and open spaces, it’s no wonder that people across Colorado are embracing the Denver outdoor fitness scene.
At ProLean Training, we help our clients train smarter—not just harder—whether they’re inside the studio or out enjoying Colorado’s active lifestyle. Here are some of our top picks for outdoor workout locations around Denver, each with a fully customizable routine you can try today.
1. City Park – Full-Body Conditioning with a View
City Park is one of Denver’s most beautiful urban settings—and a favorite for outdoor training. With wide open grassy spaces, paths, and gorgeous skyline views, it’s perfect for bodyweight circuits and HIIT training.
Trainer-Approved City Park Workout:
5-minute jog or brisk walk around the lake
3 rounds of:
20 bodyweight squats
15 push-ups (or incline push-ups on a bench)
20 walking lunges
30-second mountain climbers
Finish with a 2-minute core finisher: plank + bicycle crunches
✅ Customization Tip: Bring resistance bands or light dumbbells for added intensity. Great for clients working on general conditioning and fat loss.
🧗 2. Red Rocks Amphitheatre – The Ultimate Leg & Lung Day
Red Rocks is legendary for a reason. Just outside Denver, this spot offers a natural stadium setting that’s ideal for conditioning, leg strength, and metabolic training.
Red Rocks Fat-Burning Climb Session:
3 stair sprints to the top
Between each sprint:
15 box jumps (or step-ups)
20 walking lunges (use the rows!)
10 triceps dips using a seat
3 rounds of stair push-ups at different incline levels
End with a jog or walk back down for recovery
✅ Customization Tip: For beginners, walk the stairs and reduce reps. Advanced clients can wear a weighted vest. This is a ProLean favorite for leg strength and endurance.
🌳 3. Washington Park (Wash Park) – Core, Cardio & Community Vibes
With its scenic loop, large fields, and community feel, Wash Park is great for all-around training.
Wash Park Core & Cardio Blast:
Jog or walk the 2.6-mile loop
Every half mile stop and perform:
25 jumping jacks
15 V-ups
20 reverse crunches
20 walking lunges
Cool down with deep stretching on the grass
✅ Customization Tip: This is perfect for clients who want a low-equipment, full-body workout with an emphasis on core. Great for postnatal clients or general fitness lovers.
🏃 4. Sloan’s Lake – Steady-State + Mobility Focus
This peaceful spot offers lake views and flat terrain, making it ideal for steady-state cardio and mobility training.
Sloan’s Lake Active Recovery Routine:
20-minute brisk walk or light jog
2 rounds of:
20 walking hamstring scoops
15 standing quad stretches (each leg)
10 dynamic side lunges
60 seconds of controlled breathing and shoulder mobility drills
End with seated hip openers and foam rolling if possible
✅ Customization Tip: Great for rest days, older clients, or anyone focusing on joint health and recovery.
🏋️ 5. Cheesman Park – Bootcamp Style Burn
Cheesman Park is ideal for functional strength workouts and small group training. The open grass areas and light foot traffic make it easy to set up equipment or bodyweight circuits.
ProLean Mini Bootcamp at Cheesman: Set a timer for 25 minutes and rotate through:
40-yard shuttle sprints
20 kettlebell swings (or dumbbell snatch)
15 push-ups
15 squat jumps
20 sit-upsRest 90 seconds between rounds. Aim for 3–4 rounds.
✅ Customization Tip: Encourage clients to bring a mat and one versatile piece of equipment (kettlebell or dumbbell) to mix strength with speed.
❄️ How to Train Outside Year-Round in Colorado
Training outside in Denver isn’t just a summer thing. With smart layering and preparation, you can stay active all year long.
Tips for Colorado Outdoor Fitness in Winter:
Invest in quality moisture-wicking layers
Warm up thoroughly to avoid joint stiffness
Don’t skip hydration—even when it’s cold
Focus more on mobility and bodyweight training when icy conditions limit sprinting or jumping
💬 Final Thoughts from the ProLean Team
At ProLean Training, we help our clients build strength, lose fat, and feel better, whether they train inside our Denver studio or out in one of the city’s incredible parks. These Denver outdoor workouts are more than a trend, they’re a lifestyle. With the right plan, the outdoors becomes your second gym.
Want a trainer who understands how to blend studio workouts with Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle?
Book your free consultation at ProLeanTraining.com and let’s build the perfect plan for you.