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Writer's pictureRachel Ballard

Stretching Out: A Little Denver-Based Gym’s Journey Towards Expansion


Rach, owner of Denver's best queer gym for beginners called Chin-Up Training in the Baker neighborhood

Hey everyone! I’m Rach, owner of the women and LGBTQIA+ focused gym in Denver, Colorado. I wanted to talk about Chin-Up Training’s expansion!


What??! You’re expanding?


Yes! In a serendipitous turn of events, the unit next door to us opened up. There’s more floor space, which will be dedicated entirely to our small-group fitness classes. We will be extending our open-gym hours, and a lovely on-brand member’s lounge complete with coffee, snacks, wi-fi, plants, and a chandelier will be built out as well!


Check out our sneak peek video on Instagram!


But like, what is Chin-Up Training?

We’re a community-focused gym in Denver, Colorado. For women, LGBTQAI+, queer, non-binary, and trans people, we are a beginner-focused lifting gym. So, if you’ve ever been curious about barbells and free-weights, and wanted individualized attention while in a small-group setting, this is the best gym for you! We pride ourselves on good vibes and community. You can make life-long friends here!


We also focus on community, creating safer spaces, and building friendships. We feature a local artist each month to display their creations, and artists keep 100% of their profits. We host member-appreciation nights, where you can meet other members, have some snacks and drinks on us, and build community! We also have a private Facebook group for members, which is an excellent place to find an open-gym buddy, learn about upcoming announcements, and share your achievements!

Women who are checking out the expansion of Chin-Up Training in Denver, a gym for women and LGBTQIA+ for beginners strength training gym

When is this new expansion all going down?

My plan is to have the gym ready for a huge-ass party and lots of badass lifting in August! Stay up-to-date on all of our progress on our Instagram or Facebook!


What about membership costs?

We are currently running our special Lifetime Rate of $80/month. If you sign up before our grand-opening in August, you will be locked-in to the $80/month rate for life! Our prices will increase once we officially open, so getting in before will guarantee you at $80/month. We pride ourselves on being a no-frills gym, so that means for you no start-up fees, no early-termination fees, and no contracts! We have all been a part of a gym with terrible contracts, and we're over it. We are your easy, no-contract gym. Because we're all about community and good vibes, we want you to try us out before you commit! Try a class on us for free! Check out our schedule, find a date and time that works for you, and email us at info@chinuptraining.com with your name, and the time and date of the class you'd like to try, and we will email you back to confirm you're on the list!


Sooooo, where exactly are you located?

We’re in the Baker neighborhood of Denver, Colorado at 983 W Ellsworth Ave, soon to also be at 973 W Ellsworth Ave. If you aren’t familiar with the area, we're right by the Santa Fe Art District, Middle State Coffee, and Town Hall Collaborative!


Wait, I still have questions!

Hit me up! I’m easy to reach and easy to talk to (I hope). I won’t try too hard sell you anything, I promise. My vision for Chin-Up Training is to be as approachable and transparent as possible. We’d love to have you come check us out! Just sign up for a free class!

The best way to reach me is text at (720) 257-9093, and email at rach@chinuptraining.com, or slide into my DM’s. You can reach Sara, general operations & outreach manager, at info@chinuptraining.com or on our Chin-Up Training Instagram.


We can't wait to meet you!


A small Denver-based fitness class for beginners that is affordable at Denver's best beginner strength training gym Chin-Up Training in Denver Baker neighborhood



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