20th Street Gymnasium

I love this place. It’s close to my work and much cheaper than the other options downtown. The staff is great, the pool is fine (although not Olympic length), and the building is really cool. The weight room is a good size and just got new equipment. There aren’t a ton of cardio machines, but I haven’t had much trouble getting on the one I want. The locker room could use a good cleaning, but overall, this place is a great workout for a good price.

I’ve been using there facility for approximately 6 months, the staff are complacent. I only use their tread mills since I work downtown and running is a good cardio work out during lunch hour. The only thing I notice about that staff is no interaction, only to enforce their interpretation to the rules of the establishment. Trouble is there isn’t any posting of the rules on the premises or the web site. The common things I’ve witnessed is when staff is approached about questions or requests, there met an apathetic attitude, or greeted with sarcasm. So today I wanted to break up my work out with some TaeKwonDo kicking drills. Mind you I didn’t use any of the punching bags or the rec,“s equipment. I brought my own kicking pads, I previously invited two friends to work out me and they joined up. Well our second day in doing our kicking drills one of the staff began harassing us about not using the boxing ring, saying its only for boxing and continued to scold us for not wearing boxing shoes. We had our shoes off ! He also scolded us that we can’t be training people here? We were just kicking hand pads ! So we got out of ring and continued kicking, and then he comes back for a second round of scolding ! Put your socks on? Management needs to get a clue and think about how to treat people. I don’t feel like going back! Don’t feel welcome their. Also they should post rules plainly to avoid embarrassing clients. I mean you can’t kick the punching bags? Why have them available if you can’t use them? Any way I’m looking for another gym that will appreciate my business! Too bad I can’t get my money back for a year pass!

After an awful experience at denver gym and fitness, my boyfriend and I decided to check this gym out. We got a 30day pass to try it out.
1. They have a great pool and just got some new equipment so everything works great
2. Louis at the front desk is so AWESOME he definitely played a big part in us getting a membership.
3. I got personal training sessions with Maria and she is awesome! Definitely showed me some new ways to work out and challenged me not to give up. She also takes the time to customizes workouts based on clients needs and wants.
4. Not too crowded during the 6−7am and 6−8pm workout periods which is nice.
5. Overall a great experience!!! Just wish they had free parking.

I miss this gym. If you live or work in downtown Denver and need a place to work out, check this gym out. Not fancy but it has all the equipment you need.

It’s a clean facility for a Rec Center.

Certain management doesn’t know when to use discretion. Was refused access to the gym on X-​Mas Eve morning for wearing cargo pants. Had a pair of cargo shorts (no rivets, no metal, etc) in my car. Returned. Was refused entry again. On Xmas Eve morning. Drove over to Glenarm rec center, was warmly greeted with a ‘happy holidays’ and went about my workout. In addition to some arrogant management (not all, most of their staff is awesome at 20^th st), their pool is tiny and dirty. I haven’t been back to 20^th St since Xmas eve morning and when my membership expires, I’m highly considering moving to a private gym. At least a private gym has to meet customer service goals with accountability.
Just to underscore the point. At a city-​run rec center, I was denied entry on Xmas Eve Morning (for wearing cargo shorts. which I always wear to that gym).

If you are looking for a 24 hour/Balley’s/etc keep looking. If you are looking for a solid gym downtown that is the classic 1950’s gym (and 1950’s pricing…) this is the place for you.
It has a pool, cardio room, basketball court, weights and a boxing set up. You won’t find many spandex clad attention seeking tools here. Everyone has been very friendly and accommodating, staff and patrons. It isn’t open Sundays and the parking is a little rough but overall great place to be.

I really haven’t reviewed this gym? Seriously? Because (Warning! Humble Brag Alert…) I have spent a lot of hours here!
Last year I decided to throw myself headfirst into triathlons, and I logged many laps in the pool and miles on the treadmill here in preparation.
What I love about this gym is how small it is. The pool is just 20 yards, the cardio room has just five treadmills. But it really fosters a since of community. I always see the same people, both employees and gym-​goers.
What I don’t love is that it’s a tiny gym without many amenities. The locker room is small, and because it’s a city rec center it’s closed on Sundays as well as all of the city furlough days. The exercise bikes are a little janky. For the price it can’t be beat, but it’s about as no-​frills as you can get.

Pottery class, on Wednesdays from 5:30 — 7:30 or so, is a big YES. The exercise classes I’ve attended have been good too. I can’t speak to the exercise equipment, however.

This is a great gym. The boxing ring and equipment is great. Both of the boxing instructors are good at keeping me motivated. If all you want to do is box, then the classes are cheaper than paying to use the gym, outside of a membership of course. The evening instuctor was sad when I left and even offered free classes, till I got on my feet again. Most of the people who go here are down to earth and accepting, skinny and buff. The kickboxing/​bootcamp class is the hardest fitness class I have taken, because it involves constant movement. Even red rocks seemed easier than this. The gym and pool are almost never busy and open early in the morning. The pool satisfies my aesthetic desires, with old architecture and wide open windows. Oh and the fitness classes can be taken on a drop in basis.

Take out all of your stress, aggression, and anger for just $ 150 a year. This rec center has boxing. There are speed bags, heavy bags and a sparring ring. They have boxing classes. Just think how much is it worth to imagine obliterating your ex as if they were the heavy bag. At the 20^th st rec center you can do it for less than 50 cents a day.
There is hardly anyone in the gym when I go here. No lines for the weights or the treadmills.
There is also a pool.
This a good place to actually work out and not for making an appearance in between Lattes.

Welcome to the HOUSE of PAIN! But yo I am not the butler!
Gyms nickname with some of Everlasts most famous groups lyrics, so just like the prodigal son I have returned!
This is my favorite gym in Denver, hands down! Its housed in old historic building on 20^th street.
Its called the House of Pain because of the boxers and boxing history of this Gym. Stevie Johnston a former world champion from Denver started and trained here for much of his career. The ring in prominently located on the top floor at the top of the stairs there’s a certain allure to it that makes one have great white hope dreams!
My favorite is the under sized Basketball court located right about the humidity producing swimming pool. A nice combination that creates an environment for some pretty intense basketball games. In my prime this was my main stomping ground for pick up BBALL! Yes Big Daddy had some game!
The weight room was ran by a man who’s presence commanded respect and on more then one occasion his harping to me control the weights don’t let them control you, is a lesson that has stuck with me. He has since passed and there is a nice article about him on a board located right outside the gym take the time to read it and pay respects!
Is this the nicest trendiest gym in Denver, not by a long shot. This however is a place that you can come swim, do some aerobics, play some ball, box and lift some weights at a fraction of the cost that the commercialized national chains charge. So if you want to put in some work and get to it this is your spot, if you want to look good and get noticed take your poser arse someplace else!
I’m came to get down, I came to get down, so get out yo seat and Jump Around, Jump Around!