Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Fitness & Wellness Solutions
Since 2004, PUSH Gym has been Denver's premier destination for science-backed fitness, physical therapy, and holistic wellness. Founded by Marty Lavine, a physical therapist with decades of experience, we combine cutting-edge training methodologies with personalized care to help clients achieve lasting results. Our team of certified trainers and therapists specializes in HIIT, circuit training, and rehabilitation, ensuring programs tailored to individual goals.We prioritize community-driven support, functional fitness, and mindful nutrition, fostering an inclusive environment where members of all levels thrive. With no corporate constraints, we innovate daily to deliver workouts that challenge and inspire, backed by expertise in injury recovery and performance optimization.
Services
HIIT Classes
Personal Training
Physical Therapy
Nutrition Guidance
Semi-Private Training
Small Group Fitness
Injury Rehabilitation
Functional Strength Training
Community Wellness Programs
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in personalized fitness training and physical therapy.
- Our trainers design unique, ever-changing workouts to prevent plateaus and boredom.
- We provide one-on-one physical therapy without requiring a physician referral.
- Our team includes specialists in Graston Technique, SFMA, and sports rehabilitation.
- We emphasize functional fitness to improve daily life activities and outdoor performance.
What people say
Highly qualified trainers
Effective injury rehabilitation
Supportive community
Customized workout plans
Visible results achieved
Services
HIIT Classes
Our high-intensity interval training classes combine circuit principles with dynamic movements for maximum efficiency. Each session features certified trainers guiding small groups through adaptable workouts that build cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength. With no repeated routines, these energy-packed classes cater to all fitness levels while maintaining strict form correction and safety protocols.
Personal Training
Customized fitness programs address individual goals through dedicated trainer-client partnerships. Sessions focus on strength development, mobility improvement, and performance enhancement using evidence-based methodologies. Trainers adapt programs for injury prevention, post-rehabilitation progress, or specific event preparation while maintaining flexible scheduling options for busy lifestyles.
Physical Therapy
Direct access physical therapy combines manual techniques with progressive exercise programs for injury recovery. Certified therapists specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injury treatment, and post-surgical recovery using movement-based approaches. Services include personalized treatment plans addressing joint pain, muscle imbalances, and mobility limitations without requiring physician referrals.
Nutrition Guidance
Mindful eating strategies complement fitness programs through personalized nutrition consultations. Certified specialists provide practical guidance for sustainable dietary habits without restrictive meal plans. Services include individual assessments, habit-building strategies, and referrals to registered dietitians for specialized nutritional requirements while emphasizing whole-food approaches.
Semi-Private Training
Shared training sessions combine personalized programming with partner motivation benefits. Clients work alongside friends or colleagues while receiving individualized attention from trainers. This format maintains customized exercise selection and intensity levels while fostering accountability partnerships and cost-effective fitness solutions.
People
Marty Lavine
Owner/Physical Therapist
Marty founded PUSH Gym in 2004 with a master's in physical therapy and 25+ years clinical experience. He specializes in sports rehabilitation, manual therapy, and performance training while leading group classes and client consultations.
Katie Prendergast
Physical Therapist
Katie combines physical therapy expertise with fitness coaching, holding Graston Technique certification. She focuses on injury recovery, movement pattern analysis, and outdoor athlete performance enhancement while providing both rehabilitation and strength training services.
Christopher Flower
Head Trainer
Christopher delivers dynamic workouts blending HIIT, boxing, and strength training. With extensive group coaching experience, he creates high-energy sessions emphasizing proper technique while maintaining approachable instruction for diverse fitness levels.
Kara McKenna
Lead Trainer
Kara specializes in prenatal/postnatal fitness adaptations and functional training. With 15+ years at PUSH, she tailors programs for life-stage specific needs while maintaining expertise in HIIT programming and client motivation techniques.
Forrest Tarsa
Community Coach
Forrest fosters team dynamics through group fitness leadership, emphasizing functional movement patterns and community building. His coaching philosophy prioritizes movement quality, injury prevention, and creating positive exercise experiences for long-term adherence.
Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy?
No referral is needed in Colorado. Our physical therapists evaluate and treat injuries directly with personalized rehabilitation programs.
What class sizes can I expect?
Group classes cap at 12 participants ensuring individual attention while maintaining energetic, community-driven environments.
Are workouts suitable for beginners?
All classes offer modifications. Trainers adjust exercises for injuries, pregnancy, or fitness levels without compromising effectiveness.
Do you accept health insurance?
We accept United Health Care, Anthem Blue Cross, and Medicaid. HSA/Flex accounts also apply for self-pay services.
How do nutrition consultations work?
Trainers provide basic guidance. Certified specialists offer in-depth assessments with personalized eating strategies during dedicated sessions.
