To say CrossFit Elevation had a modest start is an understatement: in 2010, it began operating in a dingy, 350-square-foot corner of the now defunct D-Town Boxing. Today, though, CrossFit Elevation occupies a sprawling 2,000-square-foot space in the heart of Denver's Santa Fe Arts District.

CrossFit Elevation's facility isn't the only thing that's changed, though. Over the years, this once-humble operation has grown into an entire community of passionate exercisers, who have forged an unwavering bond through their commitment to bettering themselves. And here's the best part: they're always ready to welcome newcomers into their tight-knit, sweat-soaked circle.