Meet Our Instructors

Paige Corrente

Paige Corrente grew up in northeast Florida. She attended K-12 and college in Florida, and graduated from the University of North Florida. As a youngster she enjoyed dancing and taking gymnastics, as well as swimming on a swim team. Dancing seemed to be the hobby that stuck, and she started performing in a local dance company around the age of 11. She danced in a high school performing group, and during that time she taught dance classes, did lots of performing around the city, and competed in dance competitions around the state.

After finishing college, she married Phil and quickly launched into family life. After having her first child (Joshua), she cheered for the Jacksonville Jaguars and thoroughly enjoyed the NFL experience. She was nearing 30, and thinking about having a bigger family. Be careful what you wish for, she says. She had three more children in just three years (Nicholas, Andrew and Natalie). Life became rather hectic with so many little ones, especially since one of the children has complex congenital heart disease. Those were crazy but fun years that she will never forget.

After a few years, things started to get easier with the kids, and she was ready for something new. They moved to Colorado, and a friend recommended that teaching group fitness would be a great hobby/part time job for people with little children. That turned out to be fantastic advice! She got certified with AFAA first, then moved on to BodyPump and BodyJam. The next year she added BodyFlow and BodyAttack. She absolutely loves teaching group fitness at The Pulse.

Now she finds herself happy as can be with a full family life as well as wonderful part-time job teaching to, as she says, "an awesome group of people at The Pulse." She also enjoys reading, volunteering at her kids' schools and watching football. "I love living in Colorado for so many reasons and hope to live here a long time," she said.

Yoga -- It's Not What You Think

If I was paid a dollar each time I've heard, "Oh, I can't do yoga. It's too hard. I'm not flexible," I'd be very happy -- and rich! Actually, I'm happy already. You see, the true goal of yoga is not flexibility. It's happiness. Physical postures are just one of many methods that unwind tension and relax the mind, and help you experience more happiness.

Many people all over the world practice yoga and don't ever fold themselves into pretzels. There are even classes in which students do yoga from chairs! This means even the unflexible can do yoga.

Yoga doesn't just mean being in a classroom doing movement either. It can mean singing, opening your mind to different philosophies, or devoting your actions to some greater cause. Below are 6 different types of yoga. Explore them to find what appeals to you!

Yoga of Postures
Hatha Yoga uses asana/physical poses, pranayama/breathing techniques, and meditation to achieve better health on the levels of body, mind and spirit. Many different "brands" of hatha yoga exist, and this is the most well known branch of yoga in the West.

Path of Devotion
Bhakti Yoga is the path of love. In India, most people follow this path. Those who practice bhakti look for the Divine in everything. This path brings peace by developing a person's love and acceptance for all things.

Path of Self-Control
Raja Yoga means "royal." Through discipline, this path is about mastering and purifying one's body, breath, mind, and attention. It is based on the 8 Limbs of Yoga from the ancient text, the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali.

Yoga of the Mind
Jnana Yogis desire knowledge and are open to different philosophies and perspectives. They believe that an open and rational mind is crucial in an understanding and acceptance of reality.

Yoga of Service
In Karma Yoga, practitioners strive toward making their actions selfless. They believe that doing each action for the well-being of others instead for themselves will create a future that is free from negativity and selfishness. This unselfish perspective helps transform the personality.

Tantra Yoga, Yoga of Ritual
Tantra is about finding the sacred in everything we do. This path is often misunderstood, as people believe it means sexuality. Rather, it is about using rituals to experience the sacred in everyday living. Ceremonies are often performed for common activities, which is why there is sometimes a misconception about tantra.

Above all, the type of yoga you choose should fit into your life and enhance your well-being. If you find that as you practice yoga you begin to respond with less judgement and more openness to life's challenges as they arise, it's a sign that you're on the right track. This in itself will lead to more happiness.

If you have yoga related questions, yoga therapist Kathy Jones is glad to answer them. Please also contact her about private sessions and the specialty classes: Yoga for Chronic Back Pain beginning 2/6 or 2/12, Yoga for Neck & Shoulder Tension, or the February 8th workshop, Secrets of the Chakras from the Feet of the Masters. Please contact her at 391-1582 or smartrelief@gmail.com

Coming Soon! Nine New Machines in the Weight Room

Aquatic News

New! AquaJazz with Patti O. and Stephanie - M & W 5:30-6:30 p.m. Started Wednesday January 2, 2008. Join us after work for a great workout, great music, and stress relief!

Back by popular demand! Adult Swim Technique and Triathlon Swim Class - T & Th 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Started Tuesday, January 1, 2008. This class is designed for Intermediate to Advanced Level swimmers only. No extra cost or sign up required.

New! Adult Swim Lessons/Lap Swim - M & W 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. and M & W 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All four lanes will be utilized for lap swimming. One to two lanes will be used as needed for any level adult swimmers interested in Swim Instruction at these times. Extra cost and registration are required. Please contact Stephanie Minton, Aquatics Director at 970-490-1300 ext.114 for more information.

Personal Trainers

WOW Training with Michelle
Come join other motivated women in a group weight lifting/circuit training class to increase muscle tone, burn calories and have fun. There are two openings in the Tuesday/Thursday 8-9 a.m. class and one opening for Monday/Wednesday 9-10 a.m. class. Cost is $120.00/month for the 4-week commitment. If interested please call Michelle at 232-4303 and begin today.

Special Interest Classes

Please come to our Special Interest class that is being offered over the course of the winter months. The classes that will be offered are non Les Mills discipline classes. We have a variety for you to try.

Some of the classes that will be offered are Tai Chi, Power Gong, Boot Camp, Pilates, Adult Dance, Nia and a Hula Hoop class. Fliers will be available at the club or check the schedule or your e-news for more information.

Nia is "The Body's Way"
Saturday’s Special Interest Classes: February 2 and 9, 1-2 p.m. in the Group Fitness Room

A fusion movement form that combines elements from the dance arts, martial arts and the healing arts. Nia's underlying philosophy is that "through movement, we find health.” Practitioners build trust in the power of self-discovery through movement. Through its practice, you learn to love being and moving in your body. Nia is suitable for all fitness levels, ages and backgrounds. Nia is a great whole body workout!

Boxing Boot Camp
Saturdays Special Interest Classes: February 16 and 23, 1-2 p.m. in the Group Fitness Room

Boxing Boot Camp is a high cardio class that combines basic training and conditioning with boxing. It is a contact free class and good for all levels. You can expect your endurance and fitness level to improve from week to week as Boxing Boot Camp will challenge your fitness level. You will shape, tone, and build your muscles in a fun, group environment that helps you stay motivated and feel inspired to keep moving!

Coat Tree

Thank you to the staff and members of the Pulse for all 26 of the beautiful coats donated during the Coat Tree drive. The children taken out of meth labs do not have a thing that they can take with them. On these cold days, those coats mean a lot. It was generous of all of you to take the time and effort to have this coat drive.

God Bless you all for being so generous.
Georgia Ackerman, Volunteer for Comfort Kits.

Food Drive

Group Fitness and Cycling rooms collected and donated 130 pounds of food to the Larimer County Food Bank. Thank you for your donations.

Swim Activities

Winter/Spring Swim Lessons

Registration Session 2: Mon. 2/11/08 - Fri. 2/15/08
Session 2: Mon. 2/18/08 - Sat. 3/15/08

Off Spring Break: Mon.3/17/08- Fri. 3/21/08

Registration Session 3: Mon. 3/24/08 - Fri. 3/28/08
Session 3: Mon. 3/31/08 - Sat. 4/26/08

Registration Session 4: Mon. 4/28/08 - Fri. 5/2/08
Session 4: Mon. 5/5/08 - Sat. 5/31/08

Pulse Patriots Youth Swim Team
Starts Tues.1/8/08 - Ends Thurs. 4/24/08
(Registration is ongoing throughout the season)
Special May Session:
Stroke Clinics
T/Th 4-5 p.m. 5/5/08 - 5/29/08

Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Spin Doctor Social Club

Most people who know Jon Kushner will tell you the same thing, "Jon has a passion for people, music and sharing his excitement of cycling."

Show up at Jon's house any weekend night and ask him to play some great classic blues, classic rock, jazz, or classical music from his huge collection of LP records as the two of you tune up your bicycle, or out on road for a training ride proves the above points.

About 8 years ago, Jon was nick named "The Spin Doctor" by a group of Pulse cycling members based on his love & knowledge of music. Three years ago, while playing a stack of classic LP records and music videos, again for a group of Pulse members at a holiday party in early December, the host said "Jon, you have to play this stuff during a Spinning Class at the club."

So the first "Spin Doctor Social Club" ride was born and the first concert scheduled for January of 2005. Now in the third year, the Spin Doctor Social Club concerts are scheduled for the 2007-2008 season. This year's series includes the following concerts:

Saturday February 9, 2008: An encore performance from the 2005 series The Bands Last Waltz.

Saturday March 8, 2008: An evening with The Beatles, from Liverpool, to their 1st two US performances on the Ed Sullivan Show, Shea Stadium and more.

Jon tells us the idea and format for his Spin Doctor Social Club are based on a classic series of R&B concerts headlined by Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters on December 17, 1960, sponsored by the Honeyette Social Club held at the Silvio Lounge on Chicago's West Side. The original concert posters for the Silvio Lounge concerts are the model for our Spin Doctor Social Club promotional concert posters you see at The New Pulse.

Each year Jon chooses four classic concerts that have great music and rhythm to cycle to. Jon says, "As long as you like the artist, show up for a great ride even if you just want to sit on the floor and listen!"

Our cycling studio is transformed into a concert hall with an 8' x 10 foot screen, video projector and great music!

The 2006/2007 concert series included the following performances:
Derek Trucks
The Allman Brothers
Carlos Santana - Supernatural
Susan Tedeschi

The 2006 concert series included the following performances:
The Band's Last Waltz
Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble
Steve Winwood & Traffic - The Last Traffic Jam
Carlos Santana - Live by Request

Reservations for each concert are available one (1) week prior to each ride on Saturday morning. Register at the front desk. Refreshments are served during each of the rides.

For more information please contact "The Spin Doctor" (Jon) at one of his cycling classes or at jk@tridentconsulting.org.

See you at the Show!

Massage Therapists

Click here for more information on our massage therapists.

Health Tip

Information courtesy of Les Mills - http://www.lesmills.com

Fill at least half of your plate with low energy-dense foods such as vegetables and fruit.

Child Care News

Books... Books... Books! Child Care will once again be offering scholastic books at a discounted rate beginning in September. The orders forms will be available the first of each month in the Child Care. Stock up early for the holidays!

Missing Anything? Has your child lost his/her coat... shoes... cup... favorite toy? Remember to check Child Care's Lost-n-Found each month. Unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill at the end of each month.

Cluttered House? Is your living room starting to look like a toy store? Can't find any more room on the toy shelf? Child Care will gladly accept gently used toys and equipment or blankets, receiving blankets and bibs.

Pulse Members Receive Discount