| Pura Vida Party | PLEASE NOTE:
THE CLUB WILL CLOSE AT 5 PM
ON THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 4TH
Join us for
PURBEAUTY MEMBER PARTY
Thursday, November 4th
6-9pm
Cocktails & Bites
A benefit for
Ballet Nouveau Colorado
$10 drink donation suggested
Sponsored by Pura Vida
Beauty by Buford
Wilhelmina Denver
Event produced by
Bliss Studios
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Share the Experience
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monthly guest lists
for all members
NOVEMBER 5TH
is the last day to add your two
VIP guests for the month.
Invite your friends to experience
5280 Magazine's
Top of the Town
"Best Health Club"
Contact your membership consultant today
303.321.7872
Ashley DeLong ashleyd@puravidaclub.com
Juliet Dawkins julieth@puravidaclub.com
Phoebe Zelenka phoebez@puravidaclub.com
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| Holiday Hours | 
Thursday, November 25th
5:30am- 1:00PM
See website for schedule.
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| Denver Film Festival | 
PURA VIDA IS THE OFFICIAL HEALTH CLUB OF THE 33RD
STARZ DENVER FILM FESTIVAL
November 3rd - 14th
denverfilm.org
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Bare Your Sole
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Join the
BARE YOUR SOLE initiative
Vibram FiveFingers is excited to participate in an exclusive
trunk show for Pura Vida.
Monday, November 8th
4-7pm 2nd floor
Come learn about the line of Vibram FiveFingers footwear and why foot strength and natural motion is so important to overall fitness.
An experienced FiveFingers representative will be on hand to answer questions.
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Pura Vida Gives Back
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Sunday November 21st
The club will be open to the public from 12am-4pm
This month the Club will raise money for the fight against
Type 1 Diabetes.
$20 suggested donation
www.insulindependence.org
Questions? Contact Juliet at
julieth@puravidaclub.com
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| Word of the Week | TRANSFORM
"Our arms start from the back because they were once wings." - Martha Graham
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| TMOM |
ADRIAN WEGENG
Team Member of the Month
Experience/Current Course of Study: B.A. in Business Administration, Minor in Economics and 2nd Minor in Leadership
Your First Job: Sonic Carhop
Your Wellness Philosophy:
Fitness is not just a temporary state, but a way of life.
Childhood Ambition:
Racing in the Olympics and being Angela on 'Who's the Boss'
Indulgence: CHOCOLATE! Anything with chocolate on it! Oh and dark chocolate with almond butter . . . Mmmm!
Inspirations: God and my parents are my inspiration. They have always been there for me especially when I've hit rock bottom. My parents are the most giving, hardworking people I've ever seen. Despite how people treat them or how difficult the situation may be, they keep giving and working nonstop. Without their living by example, I would not be who I am today or have the strength to overcome any obstacle.
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Members Spa Discount
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Pura Vida members receive a 10% discount on all full price services, enhancements, skincare and retail products
Monday-Friday.
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Locker Rentals
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Lockers are available to rent
in both the men's and women's locker rooms. Rentals start at $35 a month and include laundry service.
Inquire at Member Services today
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| We Love Our Members |
Refer 5 new members
and receive a
complimentary month of dues!
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| Corporate Memberships |
Does your company qualify
for a corporate membership
at Pura Vida?
Contact membership@puravidaclub.com
for more information.
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Follow Us
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Sweet Tweets
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Receive weekly
"SWEET TWEETS"
free give-aways, theatre tickets, reduced spa pricing and more.
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Organic Cleaning
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Denver's first true full-service 100% organic laundry & dry cleaning service
Pick up Tuesday and Friday. Stop by Member Services to start your order today!
greenshirtdenver.com
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Phone Policy
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CELL PHONE USAGE
IS NOT PERMITTED
ABOVE FLOOR 2 OR IN
THE LOCKER ROOMS.
You may make calls
in the lobby only.
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A MESSAGE FROM KEITH
 BALANCE AND YOUR OWN PURA VIDA
Work too much and your relationships suffer. Play too much and your productivity suffers. Exercise too much and your body doesn't have time to recover. Try too hard and your spontaneity suffers.
Pura Vida has always been about finding your balance in all aspects of life. Certainly our number one goal is to help our members get healthy through fitness, nutrition and overall better living, but also as important is developing a sense of community of like-minded people. The member parties we have are a way to add a social component to the Club, in the hopes that our members will get to know each other and form a common bond through healthy living. The frequency of our monthly member socials and the number of people who attend attest to the desire to connect through a commonality.
While you will find that the staff at Pura Vida works very hard (and believes strongly in our members working very hard) to achieve goals, we are also known to play very hard when given the opportunity. As important as it is to commit to pushing yourself to breaking a sweat 3+ times a week, it is just as important to spend time with family and friends, to enjoy life and to laugh...relax...live.
The 1,400 members of Pura Vida, although different in age, background and upbringing, have much in common: the desire to be a part of a healthy club that goes beyond what is commonly called a gym. We never set out to be a gym. The goal from J. Madden's inception of Pura Vida was to be a place that you wanted to come to everyday; a place where the staff welcomed you warmly and knew your name, a health club that offered the very best of fitness by the most talented and sought after professionals. I hope we live up to your (and our) expectations.
Thank you for being a member, finding balance, and embodying the good life.
REMINDER: Club closes at 5:00PM this THURSDAY for the final party of the year!
Happy Thanksgiving.
Keith
Keith Moore, General Manager
keithm@puravidaclub.com
Pura Vida Fitness & Spa
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GROUP FITNESS
SKI CONDITIONING WORKSHOPS with Master Trainers
Tim  Harris and Jeff Frank
November 2nd and 10th at 6pm
75 minutes in Studio 1
Condition for the Winter Season.
Strength, Power and Flexibility on the Slopes.
Learn some exercises to prepare you for an action-packed, injury-free season.
Complimentary for Members. Guests: $30
Space is limited. Reserve yours at Member Services.
SCHEDULE CHANGES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1ST
Check website for new schedule.
REVISED SCHEDULE FOR THANKSGIVING, NOVEMBER 25TH
Check the website for details.
IS YOUR SPLIT LEGIT?
 An Indo-Row challenge is coming.
Are you ready to compete?
Contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com
for details.
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PERSONAL TRAINING
FUEL THE MACHINE! New Body Project with Sara Kosick
 November - Tues/Thurs at 6:15am
Guys, it's your turn!
Burn body fat, and increase lean body mass with 4 weeks of nutrition and high intensity training.
Join Sara Kosick twice a week for diet enhancements, protein recommendations, myths about exercise & food, and kick-ass total body workouts! Space is limited to 7 participants.
Contact Sara at sarak@puravidaclub.com to reserve your spot.
FIGHT CLUB with Adrian Wegeng in Studio 1
 Round 1 (Beginners) Choose from:
6am or 7am - November 2-23
Round 2 (Advanced) Choose from:
Wednesdays 10am or 11am - November 3-24
Member Program Fee: $99 (Includes 4 sessions)
Class Drop in Rate: $30
Contact Adrian at adrianw@puravidaclub.com for more info or to sign up today!
TRAINER TALK with Master Trainer Tim Harris
 "Why is doing aerobic exercise more important than doing anaerobic?"
This isn't necessarily true. One is not more important than the other. A combination is the key.
Aerobic work is known for the method to obtain a heart rate response in a safe and controlled manner for heart health. Anaerobic work (i.e. sprinting) includes rapid bouts of exercise and is not as easy to control heart rate response. It also requires skeletal and muscular system demands to be able to complete such work and avoid injury. Also, the type of exercise or equipment doesn't make the activity aerobic or anaerobic. The heart just acts in response to the muscles. If the muscles need more blood, it pumps more. It is the intensity and duration that make any movement aerobic or anaerobic.
While it is true that exercising at a lower percentage of maximal capacity (aerobic) burns a higher percentage of stored fat, the higher your work output (cardiovascular exercise that includes both aerobic and anaerobic) = an increased amount of caloric expenditure.
For optimal physical condition, the best practice is to include exercise in both realms.
Contact Tim at timh@puravidaclub.com to answer your fitness questions!
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YOGA
DOGGIE STYLE: A Workshop with Adam Ayers E-RYT
 Sunday, November 7th, 2-3:30pm
Members: Complimentary, Guests: $50
Downward Facing Dog is commonly referred to as a resting pose. While this is partly true, several key themes need to be addressed, explored and embodied before it will elicit a physiological response.
- Demonstrate the role of gravity as it pertains to musculoskeletal alignment
- Address the alignment of the extremities to support the vertebral column in a semi-inverted position
- Illustrate common restrictions and limitations that inhibit our freedom in Down Dog and offer a series of preliminary postures and exercises that will better inform our musculoskeletal alignment and alleviate these limitations
- Integrate forward bending and back bending elements as they pertain to our extremities
Space is limited. Reserve yours today with Member Services.
Check out our ongoing yoga offerings on our yoga schedule.
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PILATES
WELCOME STACY WEINSTEIN TO THE PILATES TEAM
 B.A. Journalism/Public Relations
Certified Core Dynamics Pilates Instructor
Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor
Growing up in Colorado, Stacy has always led an active lifestyle. When a back injury sidelined her passion for running, she began taking Pilates lessons as part of her physical therapy program. Not only did her Pilates regimen strengthen her core, but allowed her to run again. Shortly thereafter, she left her corporate job in New York and become a certified yoga and Pilates instructor. Stacy opened One Mind, Body & Being, a Pilates and yoga studio, in Chicago, IL from 2004-2010. She was featured in Crave Chicago - The Urban Girl's Manifesto - as one of 125 female entrepreneurs in Chicago.
Stacy has worked with people of all ages and physical abilities, and believes that every exercise can be adapted to meet individual needs. She is also pre- and post-natal certified.
Outside of teaching, Stacy enjoys snowboarding, yoga and hiking and is involved in pet therapy training programs.
Contact Stacy at stacyw@puravidaclub.com to book your appointment today!
For info about Pilates at Pura Vida, contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com.
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KINESIS
KINESIS BURN
 Try the following 30-minute Pura Vida exclusive Kinesis programs:
BURN / EXPRESS / TABATA
Click to view the Kinesis schedule.
Burn some serious calories while moving through all planes of motion. No previous experience necessary!
If you haven't experienced Kinesis yet, the first class is ON US! Offer expires November 30th! Simply reserve your space in class up to 24 hours before class time with Member Services.
Contact Heather at heatherb@puravidaclub.com for more info.
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SNOW SPORTS
ON SNOW REFRESHER WORKSHOP with Chris Anthony
 Loveland Ski Area
November 16th
10am - 3pm
Discounted lift tickets available for Pura Vida members!
Start the ski season off right with a COMPLIMENTARY On Snow Refresher Workshop hosted by PURA VIDA and Warren Miller Athlete Chris Anthony.
Take this opportunity to make adjustments to your technique, with the guidance of a veteran of 9 World Extreme Skiing Championships and 21 Warren Miller Films Titles, including this fall's film, "WINTERVENTION."
Join Chris along with some of his sponsors and Outdoor Divas to get back on the snow and perhaps try some new equipment. |
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HOLISTIC NUTRITION
FALL HARVEST
Just because summer has come to an end does not mean the fresh food season is over!
Beets second harvest comes in the fall, boasting  one of the most delicious, versatile vegetables available. From roasting, to boiling, to grilling, to freshly shredded, beets provide an earthy sweetness to any dish. One medium-sized beet contains about 35 calories and a whole heap of nutrients, including vitamin C, iron, and beta carotene.
Sweet Potatoes may arguably be the healthiest single food in existence!  A complex carbohydrate that provides fiber, potassium, 200% of your daily vitamin C, vitamin A, and anti-inflammatory anti-oxidants, a medium sweet potato is just 130 calories. Baked, mashed, sautéed, boiled, roasted, or cut into french fries, there are numerous ways to incorporate this naturally sweet power house into your daily diet.
ROOT ROAST
1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cubed
2 medium beets, peeled, cubed
2 T olive oil
1 tsp fresh rosemary
Sprinkle salt & pepper
Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients in baking dish (casserole dish), and place in oven covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and let bake another 15-25 minutes depending on desired consistency/firmness. Enjoy with your favorite protein and a green salad!
Contact Sara Kosick for your individualized evaluation and consultation
at sarak@puravidaclub.com
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SPAVITAL
CRANBERRY & POMEGRANATE SUGAR SCRUB
 You try to eat right to nurture your body, but have you been taking care of the skin ON your body?
Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub contains powerful antioxidants in cranberries, pomegranates, green tea and grapeseed oil to protect your body from damage as you polish away all your dead skin cells. Additionally, hydrating moisture and a massage will relax those tight muscles, leaving your body feeling fully hydrated and radiant with renewed life. 80 min...$105
SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THINGS NICE
 Relax with a balancing cinnamon hot stone massage.
This treatment combines traditional Swedish massage with polished basalt stones to dissipate tension and improve the flow of energy in your body. Followed by a sugar soufflé foot and hand massage. 80 min....$110
PUMPKIN LATTE FACIAL
 Comfort your skin with a dreamy puree of fresh pumpkin, rich in beta-carotene, to fight the effects of environmental stress on your skin.
Infused with pumpkin seed oil, the masque in this facial restores dry skin and promotes natural moisture balance with Vitamin E and omega 9 nutrients. This experience truly nurtures, deeply hydrates, revitalizes the complexion and smells divine. 50 min....$85
GET YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING DONE EARLY THIS YEAR
 Treat those wonderful people in your life to a gift they will truly enjoy and remember! SPAVITAL at Pura Vida is the perfect gift to give to someone who deserves a guilt-free day of pampering.
Select one of our packages or choose a service from our menu. Consider also selecting an enhancement to personalize that service. You can create a unique spa experience for anyone by combining several services. Build your bliss.
Stop by SPAVITAL on Floor 4 or call 303.999.2900 today to book a relaxing or energizing treatment or to pick up your holiday gifts today! Book online.
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MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES
Working together with Pura Vida trainers to assure safe and effective biomechanics.Not just for the injured...Learn how we can help you improve your performance.
Free consults on the lower level.
303-999-2999muscleactivation.com |
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| H20 |
 Fresh, filtered water is located throughout the Club for your convenience.Bring your reusable water bottle with you when you work out and fill up at either the water machines on the 2nd and 3rd floor or at the water sinks on each floor. If you've forgotten your water bottle, we have Fiji Water available for purchase on the second floor. Please look for the recycling containers throughout the Club to dispose of your water bottle when finished. |
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