JOE'S Boxing Fitness and Kickboxing

Train with Joe is a Colorado Springs fitness center and gym led by a trainer whose expertise spans anatomy, kinesiology, and nutrition. It offers personalized programs and small-group strength circuits that adapt to each client’s level, with a focus on safe progress, accountability, and motivation. The space is described as immaculate, welcoming, and non-judgmental, helping clients improve strength, mobility, and confidence.

Club Pilates in Colorado Springs offers beginner-friendly intro classes and a supportive team of front desk staff and instructors. Reviewers note informative demos and a friendly atmosphere, though some mention varying class intensity and billing concerns. The studio provides guidance on equipment and form, helping newcomers start their Pilates journey and athletes refine movements in a welcoming setting.

BFS Boxing is a boxing gym and training facility at 4335 N Academy Blvd #B in Colorado Springs. Reviews praise Coach Ali for knowledge, safety, and a motivating, respectful environment that helps beginners, kids, and girls learn proper technique and enjoy sparring. A review notes occasional coaching inconsistencies after a trial, but many find the gym welcoming and skilled.

Colorado Iron Gym is a spacious Colorado Springs gym offering a wide range of machines and a supportive, old-school atmosphere, including a posing room praised by members. Open 24 hours, it attracts bodybuilders and casual lifters alike, with friendly staff—including Sunny—who make newcomers feel at home. While some reviews note room for cleaner floors in stretching areas, the facility’s inviting culture and ample equipment keep members coming back.

Universal Kempo Karate (Briargate) is a welcoming karate school and sports complex in Colorado Springs. Reviews highlight a family-owned, veteran business with coaches Brandon and Dom who connect well with kids and adults. The Johnson family is praised for caring for every student, and kids often look forward to class while gaining confidence, discipline, and strength in a fun, supportive environment.

Gripstone Climbing & Fitness at 6220 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, is a welcoming gym and climbing hub with two levels of bouldering walls and a range of routes for beginners to experienced climbers. Reviewers praise friendly staff, a clean facility, sanitation stations, and on-site gym equipment on the upper level. The gym also offers kid-friendly camps with easy sign-ups and occasional special member hours. Some feedback notes a recent emphasis on harder routes.