

The Verdict on South Denver Fitness
This gym suits adults who want coached strength training, Olympic weightlifting and small group sessions in South Denver. Before you go, note that the site advertises a $20 intro month and no official single-class drop-in price is published.
Best for: Adults in South Denver, Olympic weightlifting, Strength training beginners
Equipment & Climate
The facility is 7,000+ sq ft and filled with equipment. Training floors are climate-controlled according to city research notes.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Monday to Friday 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Saturday 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. All other times are open gym. Open gym runs 4am to 9pm with a contracted membership. The site says it offers 40+ weekly classes plus open gym access.
Pricing Notes
Official home page advertises a $20 intro month and a $49 assessment or baseline, with no contracts and no initiation fees. The pricing page lists class packs but shows no amounts in the source text. Open gym is included with a contracted membership. Groupon lists The Den at from $72.92 in a deal listing, which is a third-party price and not used in the price columns. A Westword article from 2020 reports a $30 drop-in with a suggested $20 and single classes at $25, but it is dated and third-party, so it is not used in the price columns.
Coaching
Experienced, full-time coaches. Owners Lisa Marie Babayan and Kyle Cook run the gym, and Kyle has 15 years of coaching experience. Small group, semi-private and private training are offered.
Good to Know
- Free class
- Contact Kyle for a free class at Kyle@southdenverfitness.com or 303-725-6989[1]
- Assessment or baseline
- $49 as advertised on the home page[1]
- Contracts
- No contracts and no initiation fees[1]
- Cleaning
- Professionally cleaned daily with a Microbial Defense System[1]
Visitor Guide
About this gym
The Den is a strength and conditioning gym in South Denver, near Platte Park and Wash Park. It is owned and run by Lisa Marie Babayan and Kyle Cook, with full-time coaches on staff.
Classes
The gym lists over 40 weekly classes, plus small group, semi-private and private sessions. Classes cover functional fitness, gymnastics skills and Olympic weightlifting. Open gym is included with a contracted membership.
Before you go
The site does not publish an official single-class drop-in price. It advertises a $20 intro month and a $49 assessment. Email Kyle or call 303-725-6989 to book a free class.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Saturday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. All other times are open gym.
Facility
The space is 7,000+ square feet. Training floors are climate-controlled, and the facility is cleaned daily.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.HOME | SOUTH DENVER FITNESSOfficial site
southdenverfitness.com
- 2.PRICING & SIGN UP | SOUTH DENVER FITNESSPricing page
southdenverfitness.com
- 3.SERVICES & SCHEDULE | SOUTH DENVER FITNESSOfficial site
southdenverfitness.com
- 4.The Den South Denver Fitness - From $72.92Directory or guide
groupon.com
- 5.Directory or guide

