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7 Ways to Boost Your Happiness in Denver
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For a minute, The Mile High City was one of the country’s best-kept secrets. But now, the word is out—this family-friendly, outdoor-loving, up-and-coming city is booming. And the same can be said for the local health and fitness scene. Here’s a rundown of all the reasons to love living, sweating, and staying active in Denver.
Eat well
If you’re a healthy eater, you won’t have to search hard for something that fits your lifestyle of choice. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, or just want to eat a little better, Denver’s restaurant scene has every meal of the day covered.
Brunch it up
Healthy eating is important, but so is balance. Luckily, Denver knows how to brunch, and the options are practically endless. To cure the Sunday Scaries, we chow down on hearty breakfast burritos, dessert-worthy pancakes, local bacon, farm-fresh eggs, and a Bloody Mary from time to time.
Shop local
When spring makes its appearance, Denver’s farmers markets are bursting with local fruits and veggies, epic food trucks, and plenty of fresh finds. On Saturdays and Sundays, from May until late fall, we bop around to a variety of different vendors. No matter where you stop, don’t skip the neighborhood favorites.
Work out(side)
From yoga to cycling and boxing to bootcamp, we love to work out. And if outdoor exercise is your thing, we’ve got you. Head outside for fresh air sweat sessions that get your heart rate climbing and your muscles burning (think Yoga On The Rocks). And if you love fitness classes as much as you love indoor rock climbing, Movement Denver is your one-stop shop. For all of you Pure Barre and SoulCycle addicts, don’t worry—we’ve got all the big names, too.
Strike a (yoga) pose
ICYMI, Denver is a yoga mecca. From name brands to local boutiques, there’s a class for everyone. Traverse the city, and you’ll find Kindness Yoga, BIG Power Yoga, Yoga Pod, and Samadhi Center for Yoga—just to name a few. No matter where you are, there’s probably a yoga studio just around the corner.
Run wild
Every year, there are countless local races to check out. The Denver Colfax Marathon, Half, and 10-miler are local staples, but there are also plenty of events in the Rocky Mountains. Want to go even longer? The Leadville 100 is monumental, the Ragnar team races are challenging and fun, and the Dirty 30 is a truly epic trail run.
Catch some rays
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention the many mountains, trails, camping spots, and green spaces nearby. Whether you’re bagging 14ers in the Rockies, pedaling through downtown on one of the city’s many bike trails, or kicking back in Cheesman Park, spending some time soaking up the sun (all 300+ days a year) is a way of life around here.
This article was originally published on Fitt.co
