the broadmoor
colorado springs, co
the broadmoor: The Broadmoor has been Colorado's benchmark luxury resort since 1918, and the fitness infrastructure matches the scale of everything else here. The Fitness Center runs 5:30am to 7:00pm with dozens of weekly group classes — strength, cardio, core, aquafit, yoga — plus personal training with fitness evaluations and metabolic analysis for guests who want a structured plan. Recovery runs deep too: a heated indoor spa pool, a two-lane lap pool, and a whirlpool overlooking the golf courses, on top of a full-service spa with 43 treatment rooms. Eighteen dining venues cover everything from casual to fine dining, with healthy and high-protein options widely available. Standard rooms carry a stocked minibar; the Estate House and Brownstones step up to full gourmet kitchens for longer or more independent stays.
The real draw for serious training is what's a short drive away. The Manitou Incline is one of the country's most demanding stair-climbing workouts — nearly 2,800 railroad-tie steps gaining 2,000 feet of elevation in under a mile, about 20 minutes from the resort. It requires a free advance reservation through the City of Colorado Springs, so plan ahead rather than showing up cold. Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain add further hiking and trail options nearby, and the resort's own trails offer an easier on-property alternative. In winter, The Broadmoor's own World Arena Ice Hall opens up public ice skating and hockey sessions at one of the country's premier training facilities for the sport, a short drive from the main resort. Between the Fitness Center's programming, the Incline's brutal reputation, and the Ice Hall come winter, this is a property that can host a rest day, a training day, or a full season change without ever leaving the area.
Explore the area:
Manitou Incline — Barr Trail, short drive (~20 min), reservation required
Orangetheory Fitness Broadmoor — 104 E Cheyenne Rd, short drive
CrossFit SoCo — 2310 W Colorado Ave, short drive
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center — 1 Olympic Plaza, short drive
Garden of the Gods — short drive
TRAIN LOCAL
Orangetheory Fitness Broadmoor — Coach-led, heart-rate-based interval training combining cardio, rowing, and strength in one structured session, located right in the Broadmoor neighborhood. A short drive from the resort and a solid everyday option for guests who want a guided workout.
CrossFit SoCo — 2310 W Colorado Ave, Old Colorado City, short drive. Locally owned, community-driven CrossFit box explicitly welcoming to drop-ins and travelers, with Olympic lifting coaching alongside standard programming. A genuine second everyday option for guests who want structured strength work specifically.
★ DESTINATION GYM: Manitou Incline
One of the most demanding stair-climbing workouts in the country — nearly 2,800 railroad-tie steps climbing 2,000 feet of elevation in under a mile, drawing roughly 250,000 visitors a year, including Olympic athletes who train on it. A free reservation is required in advance through the City of Colorado Springs — plan ahead. About a 20-minute drive from the resort.
★ DESTINATION EXPERIENCE: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
The flagship U.S. training facility for Olympic and Paralympic athletes, open to the public via guided tour. Walk past the Strength & Conditioning Gym, Aquatics Center, and Wrestling Gym where Team USA actually trains, with a real chance of seeing athletes at work. Not a workout stop, but a genuinely inspiring one for anyone serious about training culture — about a 15-minute drive from the resort.
★ DESTINATION GYM: Garden of the Gods
A free public park featuring massive red sandstone rock formations rising up to 300 feet, set against Pikes Peak. Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails wind through the formations, and it's a genuine rock climbing destination with permits available for named routes. A different kind of training than the Incline — varied terrain and technical climbing rather than a straight elevation grind. About a 15-minute drive from the resort.