Complimentary Class Descriptions

Whether you’re training for an event, working toward a fitness goal or looking to unwind, customize your fitness regime with the finest strength-training and cardio options available. Pura Vida's specially designed signature studios host an array of classes, including yoga, mat Pilates, indoor cycling, indoor rowing, step, basic training, Zumba, BOSU™ and more. Following is a description of each class offered complimentary with your Pura Vida membership.
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BOSU Step/Abs

Take your Step routine to the next level by transitioning to the BOSU. This high‐intensity choreography based class will improve your balance, endurance, power and agility ‐ followed by BOSU specific training for the core. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

emPower Yoga

This invigorating practice places emphasis on strength and flexibility through varied sets of sequenced asanas practiced with strong purpose. This class will propel you into whatever follows with an abundance of high energy. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Fit Body

Give your metabolism a kick start with this cardiovascular and muscular challenge. Keeping your heart rate elevated with bouts of cardio intervals while sculpting the entire body with balls, bands, weights and more. cardio * strength * flexibility

Indoor Cycling

This traditional Indoor cycling class offers a non-impact, highly effective way to build cardiovascular strength and endurance. Designed for all levels, this classes offers a challenging opportunity to get your heart pumping, burn serious calories and leave you with a feeling of accomplishment and perhaps a desire to be out on the road. cardio

Indo-Row

Celebrated by athletes and celebrities alike, and dubbed “The Perfect Calorie Burn,” Indo-Row is a one-of-a-kind rowing workout that will truly change the way you think about group exercise. This Indoor Rowing workout is a non-impact, total body, high-energy experience. It will challenge and transform your body as well as ignite your inner team spirit. cardio

Lunch on the Run

This 30-minute circuit training class will challenge the athlete in you. Inspired by Master Personal Trainer Tim Harris and intended to make the most out of your lunch hour! cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Mad Abs

This class is just what you've been asking for, 30 minutes of pure ABS.  Helping you strengthen 
and tighten the most important muscles in your body, your CORE! strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe

Pilates meets Fitness! This class offers heart-pumping sculpting exercises with the efficiency and effectiveness of Pilates using the MV2 chairs. Newcomers are welcomed... no prior Pilates experience necessary. strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe & Flow

In this class, experience Pilates fusion in a flowing format. MoVe & Flow is guaranteed to tone and strengthen your body while also offering light cardiovascular benefits. Be prepared for a slight mental challenge as well! strength * flexibility * balance

MoVe: Healthy Back

icensed Massage Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer, Jen Rico, will teach you how to move efficiently and with greater ease and agility in this special class. MoVe Healthy Back will enhance your spinal alignment and articulation, core strength and overall movement confidence. This is a great class for students who want to move beyond back pain into a healthy, functionally fit body. Expect hands-on coaching skills; helping you to develop a smarter body. strength * flexibility * balance

Pilates Mat Fusion

This class follows the traditional floor sequence originated by Joseph Pilates with variations utilizing props to intensify movements, ensure alignment, work the trunk and core effectively and for safety. Work from floor and progress to standing sequences for functional application developing the three C’s: core, coordination and control. strength * flexibility * balance

Pura Fit Yoga

This practice includes an athletically influenced Yoga format that provides a well-balanced variety in routine for athletes of all sports, fitness enthusiasts and yoga lovers alike. This low-impact cross training class can help you develop better a breathing technique while it improves your balance, flexibility, core strength, and endurance. strength * flexibility * balance

Pura Flow Yoga

This class matches the comfort of fluid, graceful movement with the strength‐building power of challenging postural flow resulting in a truly enjoyable process to cleanse, inspire and inform. All are welcome to meet the challenge and find their place here. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

PurAlign Yoga

This practice pays particular attention to precision of alignment, form and structure. Each yoga pose is experienced and examined thoroughly, often with the use of props, resulting in greater strength and flexibility as well as improved physical posture and deep power of concentration. strength * flexibility * balance

PurFit Pilates

PurFit Pilates is a cardio/strength interval class that will improve endurance, increase core strength and coordination, and maximize calorie burning-all while focusing on correct body alignment and jumping technique. This high-energy class is best suited for students who are injury-free, and in good condition. No prior Pilates experience necessary. * flexibility * balance

Restorative Yoga

A relaxing sequence of breath-infused stretch flows and moderately paced asana practice meant to release tension, "untangle" knots and restore energy. This session ends with a long relaxation meditation. strength * flexibility * balance

Ride & Row

Experience a strong cardiovascular workout and full body muscular challenge in this action packed hour. Meet in the Performance Studio for an indoor cycling and indoor rowing combo class. (standard athletic shoes are suggested, additional cycling shoes may be used for cycling as well). Only at Pura Vida Fitness & Spa.

Strong Body

This sculpting class includes all benefits of movement and incorporates all major muscle groups of the body. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Thermal Yoga

These Bikram-style sessions give you the benefit of growing within the realm of repetitive, consistent and challenging structure. This practice, known as the original "hot yoga" is hosted in a very warm studio and includes 26 asanas, sometimes repeated twice, along with breath exercises intended to build strength, flexibility, stamina and inner focus. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Turbo Kickbox

Join this choreographed kickboxing class inspired by Dance, Tae Kwon Do, Capoeira, Tai Chi, Boxing and Funk!  Enhance your dance moves with the latest music ‐ and burn some serious calories while you're at it! cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

willPower & Grace™

WillPower is the ability to create change using the power of your mind. Grace is how you land on your feet. This is a mindful, energetic cardio mosaic of postures, drills and principles. We integrate barefoot training methods to help strengthen your feet and correct imbalances in your ankles, knees and hips. In time you will stand taller, walk with greater confidence and move with integrity. cardio * strength * flexibility * balance

Zumba

The Latin Word Zumba, which means, "to move fast and have fun!" represents a dance‐fitness workout that is full of spice and zest. This popular cardio party offers a combination of Latin rhythms and international dance steps for a fun‐loving, calorie‐burning, mood swing in the right direction! cardio * flexibility