Crossfit Colfax

I started doing Crossfit about three years ago at another gym in the area. While it got me hooked, I eventually came to realize that the coaching was lacking. Fast forward a few years, and I move back to Denver and begin looking for the «right» gym. I dropped into most in the «Denver proper» area, and even though I wasn’t planning on it, I landed at Colfax.
Here’s why: the coaching. Sure, the location is great. It’s located at Colfax and Emerson, just down the street from the Capitol, and this is about a mile away from where I live. I can bike, or I can stop by the gym on my way home from work. But truly, I landed here because this is the place that I received the most feedback and coaching in my few drop-​ins. I know I have a lot of areas that I’m weak, and I wanted help in those areas. When I started, Jake was managing/​coaching the gym, while Sergio and John were also coaching. All three of these gents know their stuff, and they work to ensure that everyone is doing movements safely and at a weight that challenges us at the right level. While Jake now teaches most of the classes, there are also some newer coaches that are finding their niches.
The honest truth: I was hesitant to join. I didn’t feel as though I fit in, the group was pretty tight-​knit, and that meant that I felt like I knew no one for the first many months there. As soon as I became attending the same class time more often, I got to know more faces/​people, and of course, that helps. That said, I’ve been there about a year now, and I am finally starting to feel comfortable. While that might seem odd, the coaching is worth it and the level of competition is also high. There’s no doubt that I’ve improved in my time here.
The gym is quite open to drop-​ins, as long as you have Crossfit experience. Every week, there are plenty of new faces that need a gym while they’re visiting the city. If you’re looking for solid programming, coaches who know what they’re talking about and will make you better, and an open space that can accommodate large classes, this is a great spot for you to check out.

Perfect Crossfit gym for Denver. Jake is great.
I drop in every time I go to Colorado and couldn’t be happier with this box. Great group of coaches and people. Good energy.
Location is perfect, close to downtown and right by cheery creek.

Dropped into Crossfit Colfax while I was in town for a conference and I had such a great experience. Jake was great and the programming was awesome! Definitely would recommend anyone visiting or wanting to try a new gym to go here! Plan to work hard and meet some super nice people! Great community. Great programming. Great gym! Just go already!!!

I dropped in from CA and had an excellent experience at CrossFit Colfax. Jake responded to my email within hours and was incredibly welcoming and kind!

Sadly, this review is based on my interactions with this facility as I was never «blessed» with the privilege to work out here. That is, I was apparently deemed unworthy of their fitness programs. Also, it’s unfortunate that zero stars is not allowed on Unilocal.
I am in Denver for the month and seeking a gym to stay in shape. I emailed to let them know I wanted to visit as I am new to Cross-​Fit (brand new). I simply thought I’d try it out and mix up my workouts for a few weeks. I work out 6 days a week and get after it pretty hard. I’ll leave it at this… I would have kept up.
Unfortunately, I was told that the WOD for today was too complicated. They could not allow me to start with that program. Fair enough. I replied asking if there was a better time or workout to get started with? Nothing. No response. I’d think that something like…“stop in and let’s talk” would have been a great start. I’m staying 2 minutes away! I understand safety but this comes across as pretty arrogant, elitist and unwelcoming for a sport that is supposedly built on group effort, encouragement and participation.
Oh well, who was I to think I could just barge in to Rich Froning’ s gym? I mean… I’ve even deviated from the Paleo Diet on one or two occasions lately and rarely work out with my shirt off. Thanks guys.

I’ve been going to Crossfit Colfax almost since they opened and I have really enjoyed my experience. In the last 7 months I have definitely increased my strength and endurance as well as feeling improvement in a knee that has pestered me with tendonitis for a while.
Before you even think about doing Crossfit you should understand that it’s not easy. You can pack a lot of movement into an hour and if you’re not into digging in on the days when you think you’re too sore to do anything, then this isn’t for you. However, if you love Crossfit, or are really interested, this is the place to be.
Both Sergio and Jake really take the time to make sure that you understand the movements and form before attempting a weight that is beyond your level. They are familiar with pretty much everyone’s abilities who works out here and are incredibly valuable when scaling a workout down (that being said you may curse them internally, or even externally, when they tell you to add weight).
I’m really not sure you could ask for a better experience than this box with both these guys training you.
Now get off Unilocal and come workout with them!

Was traveling from out of town and was looking for a CrossFit gym to work out in during my stay in Denver. I walked in (pretty much off the street) and asked if I could do the WOD for the day. There were a few things that were pretty awesome about this place:
1. Jake (the Director) was really down to earth. No pressure to sign up, but was open to dropins (which personally I like because I have to travel a lot).
2. Lots of space. The place could easily hold a couple dozen people doing a WOD.
3. Nice people. One person was very kind and encouraging during the WOD, which I also like.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is in the Denver area.

Just signed up this week. Very large space with high ceilings and all new equipment. Trainers are very nice, applying absolutely no pressure to sign up after the free trial class. No pressure to upgrade to more expensive packages either. I’ve been very happy with my experience thus far. Also, very easy to walk to from anywhere in the Cap Hill neighborhood.