Mountains’ Edge Fitness

I’ve been going here for almost two years now and it continues to be an amazing gym. The staff are awesome and the location is great. The variety in equipment is great as well. Overall an awesome place to workout!

This club is the best kept secret in Boulder — probably because it is housed in an unlikely location: the back of the old Broker Inn at the end of 30^th St. We like it because it’s reasonably priced, not crowded, has all the equipment that a body would need and is populated by regular folks who just want to get and or keep in shape (read sweats and t-​shirts, not spandex). My trainer is Shannon Derby who is so familiar with exercises and body parts that she can tweek workouts depending on whatever ailment I may present. Her workouts are endlessly varied. Tim is always smiling and greets people by name — he’s the go-​to membership guy.

Mountain’s Edge is the epitome of easy going and down to earth (something hard to find in ultra fitness minded Boulder). I admit, there was a huge bewildered smile on my face when I realized the gym is mostly located in a once-​hip hotel bar, but after seeing all of the machines, free weights and other equipment, I was hooked. I feel comfortable in the space, never have to wait for a machine and everyone is so friendly.
Reasonable prices, an engaged staff, decent class schedule and a community feel keeps me and my workout routine at MEF!

Great, low key fitness center. Rarely busy, great equipment. Very low key in a good way. Hard to find, but that is only a problem the first time you go.

A lot to say about this place. It’s in a perfect location. You can find it as soon as you’re in Boulder. The staff was super friendly. The vibe was great and the equipment is sorted and ready for action. Got in a great hour long work out and even played a bit of trivia when I came in. I will definitely be visiting again when I’m in Boulder and recommend it to all of my friends.
Also a special shout out to Sophie and Flame for making us feel right at home!

Great gym. I’ve been coming here since I moved to Boulder a few months ago. Interesting setup in what appears to be an old restaurant, they let me to pushup burpees, good weight equipment and some pullups bars. The employees are friendly, and not pushy about trying to sell things. I like the daily trivia questions. Fellow patrons are not pretentious.

Fabulous trainers, friendly members, and an atmosphere that supports fitness are three of the qualities that draw me back to Mountain’s Edge over and over again.
Some of us long time members have likened this gym to the message in the theme song from that sitcom, «Cheers» whose opening lyrics say, «where everybody knows your name and everybody’s glad you came» It might sound corny, but when I returned to Mountains Edge five years ago, after a long hiatus, both members and staff remembered me. It felt good! And I always get a good workout, no matter if I”m in a class, on the eliptical, or doing an individual training session. Check it out!

MEF is the friendliest, most useful gym in Boulder. From your greeting at the front door, your attempt at the trivia question of the day, your place amongst fellow members at the cardio and weight equipment, your expert instruction in class, your perusal of books in the library, to your personal training session, this place is inviting through and through. Kundalini yoga is offered here. Yoga Ball. Classes not included in every gym. I love that you can have fun and get an excellent work-​out each and every time at Mountain’s Edge.

Mountains edge fitness has the most complete gym I have ever been to. There are enough machines and room in the gym that you can work out comfortably even when the gym is pretty full. Also the classes are fun and personal.

Mountains Edge has great classes, with great teachers, staff, and members. Is truly a community and local gym. I have primarily attended classes, there is a wide variety. You can attend a really tough class with intense cardio and strength, or practice nia. Great variety!

MEF is such a great gym; it really has something for everyone, from seniors walking on the treadmill in jeans to 20 year old bodybuilder guys. The staff are excellent; they are always friendly and ready to help if you need something, but otherwise they leave you to your workout. And there is really no «scene;» it’s just a very down to earth, awesome place to get some good exercise. It’s very clean and well-​maintained, and the trainers all seem like extremely nice people with zero attitude, which is a welcome difference from a lot of fitness facilities in Boulder.
As for the new location, it feels larger and less crowded than the old location, plus the fact that cardio and weights are in two separate rooms is nice; definitely more room for stretching and yoga ball exercises. There are also a lot of nice little touches: a trivia question to answer when you come in, basket of ponytail holders in the changing room in case you forgot yours, etc. Definitely highly recommended if you’re looking for something different than the cookie-​cutter corporate gyms!

We’ve been long time members of Mountains Edge and I love their new location in the Broker Inn! Great retro vibe for those of us who remember the restaurant which has been transformed into a spacious weight room with treadmills, bikes, steps. Just outside the door is the hotel pool and hot tub we can use too. There’s even a lending library shelved right by the weight room. Upstairs are day care, cycling and fitness rooms. Gorgeous fitness room for classes – my favorite thing. Instructors are so good, make working out fun and for all ages. They explain how to do moves so you can work the correct muscle groups without injury. From aerobics to Pilate’s to NIA to ski season training, there are so many cool classes. Lastly the staff and trainers are super; there’s always something fun going on like Trivia Night or a BBQ or a fund raiser for a worthy cause. It’s not just a quick workout and we leave; it’s part of our life and such a hidden gem. Check it out!

New Space, same wonderful people.
Today I worked out in Mountains’ Edge Fitness new space for the first time. More space, not so crowded. Had to learn where weight machines I normally use are. Machines are kept in good shape. Layout is impressive with unusual design due to where it’s located. Good area for hand weights, good stretching area, and a large upstairs room for all the special classes which are included in membership.
The first 5 years i lived in Boulder I tried 4 different fitness centers. Two weren’t kept clean and others catered to young hard core users (with classes and music to match) and guys leaving on their heavy weights for someone else to take off.
Mountains’ Edge members range from college age to mature active members, with many women as well as men. Classes range from easy to hard. I love the cycling classes myself, but found some of the dance and exercise ones beyond my capability. But there are easier and medium level classes as well. Something for everyone.
Staff are friendly and helpful. There is not a lot of staff turnover. It’s nice to be greeted by name, which happens when the staff is not constantly changing.
Management asks for and acts on recommendations. Trainers are positive and competent (I’ve used several different ones over the last few years). It’s easy to put a membership on hold if one is unable to work out for a period of time. Membership fees are a value. Punch passes are available to use for out of town guests.