Now that three months of the new year are under our collective belts, what does your resolution for getting more physically fit look like? Or perhaps you are training for an upcoming athletic event or a trip with family and friends that involves hiking, biking or extreme touring. As winter transitions to spring, it’s easy get into a rut but Glenwood Hot Springs Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, has several tips for how to achieve fitness goals and still have a healthy dose of fun.
According to the 2025 Fitness Resolutions survey by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) conducted in December, 60% of U.S. adults planned to set resolutions this year with health, fitness or exercise as the most popular focus. Other leading resolutions focused on money and finances (49%) and nutrition and diet (44%). Survey results indicated that almost nine in 10 adults (88%) who prioritized fitness consider access to fitness facilities as important to achieving their 2025 goals, and 61% rate it as very important. When looking ahead to 2025, 58% planned to maintain existing fitness memberships, while 23% aimed to join a new fitness facility.
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s award-winning Athletic Club is way beyond the usual fitness facility. It’s located in the historic Stone Bath House alongside the world’s largest hot springs pool, which is one of seven pools filled with soothing geothermal waters from the on-site Yampah Source Spring. Located adjacent to downtown, the resort also features lodging, dining and a shop, making it ideal place to stay for relaxing and health-filled day or overnight.
Whether you are a local or visitor, here’s how to keep your enthusiasm going and achieve your fitness goals at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.
Utilize the Athletic Club
Considered the premier fitness center in the region, the Athletic Club is located in the resort’s historic Stone Bath House. In addition to the club’s state-of-the-art fitness equipment, there is a full roster of daily classes (such as pilates, yoga, cycling, TRX, barre, tai chi, functional fitness and H2O Fit), racquetball and handball courts, locker room facilities, and a wet room with steam, sauna and whirlpool options. In addition, there is a private poolside sun deck.
There are three easy ways to access the Athletic Club: annual membership, punch card and day pass. Soon, there will be a fourth with the opening of the new Hotel 1888 in the Stone Bath House, featuring 14 luxury guest rooms and two high-end suites. Guests of the boutique inn will have complimentary access to the Athletic Club. Overnight guests of the Lodge at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, which wrapped up renovations of all 107 guest rooms in March, have the option to purchase a day pass at a discounted rate. Members and guests must be at least 18 years old to use the Athletic Club.
For travelers seeking to add overnight accommodations as part of staying fit or getting in shape for summer, Glenwood Hot Springs Resort’s Wellness Package is the perfect solution. The package provides one Athletic Club pass per registered adult, 10% off the best available lodging rate, cozy robes to use, pool access, and complimentary made-to-order breakfast at the poolside Grill.
Incorporate the Hot Springs
Another important facet of how to achieve fitness goals at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is incorporating the amazing hot springs. Have you ever tried swimming laps in a warm hot springs pool? The Grand Pool features lap lanes in one section and is kept at a pleasant 90-93°F, taking the hesitation of getting into cold water to exercise out of the equation. After a workout in the pool or Athletic Club, treat your muscles to a relaxing soak in the large Therapy Pool that is kept around 104°F and features jet chairs and power shower clusters.
Or try contrast therapy in Yampah Mineral Baths, a new area on the east side of the Therapy Pool that opened in May 2024. By utilizing both cold and warm water, contrast therapy has been known to help with workout recovery, boost immunity, decrease inflammation, improve mood and increase metabolism. The five spacious Yampah Mineral Baths pools range in temperature from 52° to °60F in the Inhale cold therapy pool to 100° to 104°F in the warmer Cascade Waters. Design features include waterfalls, infinity edges, a natural stone grotto and an outdoor lounging area with a fireplace. Yampah Mineral Baths was designed for all ages to enjoy throughout the day and transitions to adults only in the evening.
Athletic Club memberships, punch cards and day passes include use of the hot springs pools. An annual pool pass and day passes are available and overnight stays at the Lodge and Hotel 1888 include unlimited access to the mineral hot springs during business hours.
Benefit from Mineral Water
Each hot spring in the Rocky Mountains has its own unique blend of minerals and temperature. The Ute Tribe was among the first to use the hot springs in the area now known as Glenwood Springs and called the source spring “Yampah,” which means Big Medicine. You can see Yampah Source Spring and learn more about its history at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. It produces an incredible 3.5 million gallons of rich mineral water daily at a temperature of 122°F, not only filling the pools but also providing a geothermal source for keeping all facilities warm, clearing snowy sidewalks and pool decks, and heating town-supplied water for laundry and showers.
Fifteen minerals are dissolved in the super-charged water from Yampah Source Spring. Besides relieving aches and pains, these essential minerals are absorbed through the skin, providing a natural health boost. In addition, increasing body temperature in warm hot springs water helps naturally eliminate toxins, increase circulation and reduce blood pressure.
Whether you are a local or a traveler looking for ideas about how to achieve your fitness goals for 2025, check out the options at Glenwood Hot Springs Resort. You will return home refreshed and committed to good health habits.
