
Total wellness is the focus of Pura Vida Fitness & Spa, offering four floors of the finest cardio and strength equipment & classes in a luxurious and inviting environment. Signature studios for climate-controlled yoga, Pilates, KINESIS®, Indo-Row®, indoor cycling, group exercise and an outstanding team of wellness professionals provide the ultimate personalized fitness experience. Here you'll find the support you need to achieve the goals you desire.
Located at the corner of First and Milwaukee, Pura Vida echoes the heartbeat of Cherry Creek North in Denver. You'll connect with a community of people like you who share a passion for fitness and a full lifestyle. Whether you’re training for an event or looking to unwind, Pura Vida will be your favorite place.
Now at Pura Vida
In addition to the comprehensive and sophisticated array of group exercise, yoga, indoor cycling, indo-row, cross training, and mat Pilates classes included with your membership at Pura Vida, a selection of small group training opportunities are available by fee for both members and non-members.Click images below for highlights of our latest offerings,
spa specials, social events and club features.
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RIDE AND ROW with Jasmine
Indo-Row and Indoor CyclingMondays at 9am
Experience this hybrid program ONLY at Pura Vida!
JOSEPH PILATES SAID, "YOU ARE ONLY AS OLD AS YOUR SPINE IS FLEXIBLE."
So, if you are young and inflexible, biologically you are old.The various barrels Mr. Pilates created ensured a flexible spine from head to tail, and he called his apparatus the spine corrector.
Join our classes or private sessions at to learn how to use the barrels and see real benefits in trunk flexibility.
For information about Pilates at Pura Vida, contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com.
RISE AND SHINE - YOGA ON FILLMORE GREEN
We'll host a number of regularly scheduled morning classes outside in August.Enjoy the following classes outdoors:
Pura Flow with Brian
Friday, August 6th at 6am
Pura Flow with Dana
Tuesday, August 17th at 6am
Bring your own mat or one from the Studio. See information throughout the club for additional classes on the Green.
Check out our ongoing yoga offerings on our yoga schedule.
EXPLORE VITAL AT PURA VIDA™
build your bliss
pick your treatment • choose your enhancement • customize your experiencenew menu • new prices • new relaxation lounge
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BALANCING BACK FACIAL
50 minutesThis relaxing treatments is designed to give your back the attention it deserves. The use of cleansing, exfoliating, and a detoxifying masque will also leave the skin hydrated and refreshed. $69
SUMMER SCRUB
80 minutesAn exfoliating salt scrub is applied to the skin in a full body treatment designed to tone and rejuvenate. Additionally hydrating moisture and a massage will relax those tight muscles, leaving your body feeling fully hydrated and radiant with renewed life. $95
SUMMER HAPPY HOUR - Daily 12-4
Summer is the perfect time to bring the warmth and smoothness back in your hands and feet.Enjoy our Chardonnay Signature Manicure and Pedicure, featuring Olavie's antioxidant-rich oils, scrubs and lotions. The entire Olavie product line is infused with organic botanical extracts and essential oils to restore vitality and help you put a spring in your step.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Chardonnay to complete the experience. $85
YOGA NAIL SPECIAL
Find your center and balance your soles with a spa pedicure using frankincense and jasmine with special focus on your toes and the balls of your feet. A manicure will follow to continue the flow of your new look. Enjoy a yoga class in our climate controlled yoga studio to take full advantage of this special. $65VITAL TOUCH TUESDAYS
Enjoy a 50 minute massage each Tuesday.Gentle Swedish-style pressure using a combination of long fluid strokes. This is helpful in reducing stress and tension. $50
VITAL SKIN FRIDAYS
50 minute customized facial.A thorough skin analysis, deep cleansing, exfoliation and extraction, with a relaxing massage of face, neck and décolleté. You will receive a personalized treatment mask for your skin type. Leave with a healthy glow. $65
VITAL NAIL SPECIAL
Come in and enjoy an hour treatment on your hands and feet. A quick soak, nail grooming session and polish of your choice. $48Stop by Vital on Floor 4 or call 303.999.2900 today to book a relaxing or energizing treatment. Book online.
THE PERFECT 30-MINUTE LUNCH HOUR WORKOUT
Tuesday, Thursday or Friday at 12:30pmGet one to go!
Make your reservation at Member Services.
KINESIS PRIVATE PARTIES for you and up to 4 of your friends!
It's a Movement Revolution.NEW INSTRUCTORS!
You've enjoyed them in Boot Camp, Pilates, Fit Body and Indoor Cycling. Now enjoy them with Kinesis.Introducing Casey Bryant, Amanda Fletcher, Colleen Glenn and Colleen Reilly to the Kinesis program.
Contact Heather at for more information about Kinesis.
FIGHT CLUB ROUND 1 with Adrian Wegeng
For BeginnersIn Studio 1
Wednesdays at 10:00am
Drop in rate: $30
Contact Adrian for interest in additional training days and times at adrianw@puravidaclub.com.
JUMP ROPE WITH FITNESS EXPERT GLENN HATTEM
Cut your cardio time in HALF!Get super fit with a fun and effective jump rope workout:
· 10 minutes of roping equals 30 minutes of jogging!
· Burns more fat, tones more muscle, and develops more coordination in less time than standard cardio equipment.
· Build a super strong cardiovascular system.
· You can take this low-impact workout anywhere.
· Anyone can learn!
30-minute private jump rope lessons
ALL fitness levels welcome! Contact Glenn at glennh@puravidaclub.com.
GET IT BACK
Want to get back the body and energy you had 10, even 20 years ago?Now you can with Fitness Expert and author Glenn Hattem and the GET IT BACK System!
GET IT BACK is a complete, easy-to-follow, 4-week exercise and nutrition system that offers an affordable, flexible, and balanced approach to getting you back in shape and feeling great again.
The GET IT BACK System has been proven, time and time again, to help people achieve real and LASTING results. Regain, or even create for the first time, a body that you can feel confident and proud of each and every day. You will like the way you look and LOVE the way you feel!
The GET IT BACK System is now available at Pura Vida! Contact Glenn for details at glennh@puravidaclub.com.
DINE WITH THE DIVAS
Join Ashley, Juliet & Phoebe as we dine throughout Denver! Open to all members!We are seeking creative, culinary experiences and destinations throughout Denver. Stop by the Membership Office to share your ideas.
NEW BODY PROJECT with Sara Kosick
Elite Personal Trainer & Holistic Nutrition TherapistAugust 3rd - 27th
Tuesday/Friday 10 am
Get motivated and unveil your true potential for optimal health in just 4 weeks. Group nutrition and personal training sessions meet twice a week.
Get in on the program that gives you results for just $199.
Limited to 7 participants. No refunds or substitutions.
Contact Sara to sign up at sarak@puravidaclub.com or 303-321-7872 x134.
The GET IT BACK System with Fitness Expert & Author Glenn Hattem
Your friends and family will definitely notice! Are you ready to achieve amazing physical and mental results, so much more than you ever could on your own?GET IT BACK is a complete, easy-to-follow, 4-week exercise and nutrition system that offers an affordable, flexible, and balanced approach to getting you back in shape and feeling great again.
This system has been proven, time and time again, to help people achieve real and LASTING results. Regain, or even create for the first time, a body that you can feel confident and proud of each and every day. You will like the way you look and LOVE the way you feel!
Create even greater results working 1-on-1 with Glenn, the “GET IT BACK GUY,” as he gives you the personal attention and motivational support you need, taking you step-by-step through the entire GET IT BACK System from start to finish. Transform not just your body, but your life!
• GET IT BACK System + 10 training sessions with Glenn: $960 (includes book & weekly audio coaching sessions)
• GET IT BACK System only: $110 (includes book & weekly audio coaching sessions)
For a powerful jump-start on your fitness, contact Glenn at glennh@puravidaclub.com or 303-321-7872 x163.
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Pura Vida Loves
Root Down
rootdowndenver.com
Arguably one of the best dining scenes in Denver. Root Down continues to serve up great food. The concept of ‘real food’ from farm-to-table and the idea that great food should be accessible….inclusive and not exclusive, echoes Pura Vida’s philosophy. Fresh, organic and REAL somehow translates into fitness as well! It’s always nice to see so many of our members enjoying chef Justin Cucci’s creations.
Parallel 17
parallelseventeen.com
Chef Mary Nguyen, in our book, just “get’s it”. Her modern interpretation of Vietnamese cuisine is a stand out, and the vibe of her 17th ave restaurant speaks to our PV culture. Check out the brunch menu as well as the late night scene (food served until 11pm usually accompanied by a very hip DJ spinning in the small dining room) and you have an experience that challenges the Denver dining scene to take it up a notch.
MCA Denver
mcadenver.org/index.php/exhibitions
Let’s start by saying Adam Lerner is a genius. It’s rare to peruse a museum’s collection and experience an entire gamut of emotions within an hour. Laughter turns into anger which morphs into awe and amazement. Everything about the MCA from the finely curated exhibits to the website to the after-hours events, speaks of a talented Director who is absolutely fearless. The building, by London based architect David Adjaye is his first in the US and is worth the visit alone. (Adjaye was named the designer of the Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center site in NYC). Pura Vida was fortunate to be hosted by the MCA for one of the our monthly happy hours and people are still talking about it. Check out the pics.
Ballet Nouveau Colorado
bncdance.com
Named “25 to watch” for 2009 in Dance Magazine (huge!) Ballet Nouveau continues to gain momentum as the dance company to follow. Artistic Director, Garrett Ammon, leads this company at a velocity that is astounding, particularly for Denver. Watching “Rock”, a spectacular amalgam of modern dance, ballet and…I don’t know what (but it worked!) had the companies twelve young and amazing dancers creating a story to music by Bowie, INXS and Queen. The choreography is truly astounding and you have to pinch yourself to make sure you’re not in SF or NYC. We cannot recommend enough checking out this innovative and important dance company.
Lululemon
lululemon.com
Okay, so this seems like a no-brainer. It’s not uncommon to be at Pura Vida on any given night of the week and see a majority of the staff and members wearing the ubiquitous (and subtle) lulu logo.
The clothing company (which started out in Vancouver by Chip Wilson who was in the surf, skate and snowboard business) creates perfectly fitted and designed clothing that is perfect for all things Pura Vida. Strong brands are developed by creating an authentic culture, and Lululemon has it in spades. It’s not enough that the clothing is well made, tasteful and under-the-radar cool, but the philosophy and the vision behind the company mimics Pura Vida’s belief that life should be in balance, karma is real and trying to do good on a daily basis is essential. We love Lulu.
GivingFirst
givingfirst.org
“Giving first’s motto is ‘Give where you live.’ It is a program of the Nonprofit Preservation Initiative which was created to preserve the future of Denver area nonprofits. Click on the Donate Now button and hundreds of Colorado-based organizations come up for you to chose from. The cool part about the site is that you can go to the Giving Basket and credit an account of a friend or family member as a gift. The numerical dollar amount is emailed to your recipient, and they then get to chose the charity, organization or cause in which to donate.
JOIN US IN SHARING THE SPIRIT OF PURA VIDA
Members - Invite a friend, family member or colleague to join you for a workout on the first Friday of each month compliments of Pura Vida Fitness & Spa.Next Free First Friday
AUGUST 6TH
TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Liz Franz, Member Services Associate
Experience/Current course of study: Currently the Graduate Assistant with the volleyball team at Regis University, starting my masters in Holistic Nutrition.
Your first job: Beyond working volleyball camps, the front desk at Athletic Club at Denver Place.
Your wellness philosophy: Thoughts trigger emotions, emotions trigger actions. Fall in love with your body and naturally, you will want to treat it well! Always remembering, it is a journey: you may not be where you want to be, but thank goodness you’re not where you used to be!
Childhood Ambition: To be good enough at football/frisbee/whatever the sport of choice was so that my brother and pops would include me - ☺. Also, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer.
Proudest Accomplishment: Having my entire education (undergrad and grad) paid for by doing what I love!
Indulgence: FROZEN YOGURT!!!! Yummy! Pinkberry just made a grand opening in Denver, and Yogurtland, my personal favorite, soon to be in Denver as well! And zip-up jackets.
Inspirations: Actively choosing the people I let speak into my life and learning from them. Then I think, if they can do it, so can I!
Membership Specials
Voted best health club in Denver, Pura Vida has become the place for fitness, yoga, Pilates and assortment of cutting edge classes brought to Denver from each coast. We place a strong emphasis on ‘club’ and have created an environment of balance and Pura Vida.Join Pura Vida
PURA VIDA FITNESS CHALLENGEThe more you exercise the more you save.
Receive up to $250 in Club Credit when you become a member this Summer.
Contact our membership consultants for full details or call 303.321.7872.
Pura Vida: Spanish for Pure Life.
The law of the land in Costa Rica. An expression used in many forms - from a greeting to a synonym for excellent and hakuna matata. Life is wonderful; enjoy it.






