Issue 004

We are hosting DNVR FIT’s first networking event for our Founding Partners and select brands (invite only) on May 3rd. If you are a health & wellness owner / operator interested in meeting other counterparts in the space to share best practices, establish referral partner relationships and learn more about overall market trends reply to this email and we can provide more detail!

One year after her injury, Taylor is back racing—lining up for a half at the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Nashville with friends. Nothing flashy, just a meaningful step: running pain-free again. Still a trail runner at heart, but she’ll happily take a Nashville road race when it comes with good company and a fun weekend.

We also met Alice Barnes, owner of The Performance Shift and this place sounds INSANE. We have personally never heard of a space or a health & wellness business with this level of breadth & depth. Think 10,000 sq ft of chiropractic, mental health, group fitness, sports performance, physical therapy, functional medicine, hormone health, pilates, massage, the list goes on! Excited to check it out in-person in a few weeks!

— BUSINESS WINS —

🎉 Sundrop Pilates launches new member deal
Hot Pilates • Sloans Lake • 2 weeks unlimited for $89

If you missed our first newsletter, you missed the inside scoop on Sundrop Pilates’ opening weekend…and trust us, it delivered. This brand-new studio is redefining the Pilates experience, combining Himalayan salt walls for a calming, restorative atmosphere, red light heat to elevate the intensity, and a challenging 45-minute class that leaves you feeling it in all the right ways. It’s equal parts aesthetic and effective—honestly, one of the most visually striking studios we’ve come across. Spots are filling quickly, so don’t sleep on it! Lock in their new member offer while it’s still available.

Check ‘Em Out →

🎉 World Pickleball Tour comes to Denver
Pickleball Tournament • Denver • May 29-31

The WPT Denver Open is bringing the heat to Apex Pickleball—welcoming players of all ages and skill levels for a competitive, high-energy weekend on the courts. With divisions designed to keep matchups fair and fun, it’s the perfect mix of serious play and community vibes. Spots are limited, and early registration comes with added perks—secure your place (and your player swag) before May 20. Grab your crew, go for gold, and earn your place in the next Amateur Invitational Championships. Register now with code Apex30 for $30 off (first 100 players only).

Check ‘Em Out →

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— PARTNER NEWS —

📣 Sprout Nourishment just launched something new—introducing Privé Meals, a seamless extension of their personalized approach to fueling. Built around working 1-on-1 with certified nutritionist Jaci Salley, this new offering takes things a step further: fully prepared meals tailored to the exact macro plan designed for you. More than just meal prep, it’s a complete system with guidance, structure, and execution all in one place. Your one-stop shop for fueling, simplified. Check it out here →

What is The Performance Shift and how is it different from other gyms in Denver?

The Performance Shift is a 10,000 sq ft performance and wellness collective designed for people who want more than just a workout. It brings together sports physical therapy, strength and conditioning, recovery services, and health specialists under one roof to create a truly integrated approach to performance.

What makes it different is simple: fitness, rehab, and recovery are not separated- they are aligned. Most gyms focus on training alone, and most medical systems focus on injury after the fact. The Performance Shift bridges that gap by proactively helping people move better, perform better, and stay healthy long-term.

Our goal is all about longevity, resilience, and optimizing how your body performs at every stage.

We have the following service providers (all under the same roof):

Who is this for?

The Performance Shift works with a wide range of individuals, with a core focus on:

If you care about how you move, how you feel, and how you perform—not just how you look—you’ll fit right in!!

What’s your background and how did you get inspired to build The Performance Shift?

I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. My background includes working in high-level sports medicine environments, including training at Children’s Hospital Colorado and alongside orthopedic and performance teams in integrated systems.

What inspired me to build The Performance Shift was seeing how fragmented health care and performance can be. Athletes and active individuals were often bouncing between providers: physical therapists, trainers, and doctors without a cohesive plan.

I wanted to create a space where everything works together in real time- where rehab flows into performance, performance supports prevention, and the entire system is built around the individual.

The vision was to create something that feels both clinical and elevated- a place where people feel taken care of, but also pushed to reach their full potential.

What’s the best way for people to find you or try a class?

The best way to get started is to visit our website or Instagram for updates, class schedules, and events.

Offerings include small group performance classes, individual performance and physical therapy sessions, and recovery services.

For those new to the space, starting with a class or an initial consultation is the best entry point so the team can understand your goals and guide you toward the right path.

Once you step into the space, it becomes clear- it’s not just a gym, it’s a shift in how you approach your health and performance and build community in the process!

Editor’s Note: This space and offering is seriously so cool, we (Taylor & Mitchell) have not been able to stop talking about it since we spoke about it with Alice. Really looking forward to checking it out.

4/30: Singles Workout with F45 South Park Hill • Two Birds Fit

4/30: COMBA Season Kick Off Party • Odell Brewing

5/1: Hot Girl Run Club • Wash Perk

5/1: Self-Care Social • Glo Studios x Face Forward Wellness

5/2: Small Business Saturday • FS8 Centennial

5/2: Yoga at Mission Ballroom • Black Swan Yoga

5/2: Pups & Pilates • Duality Fitness

5/3: Adoptable Puppy Yoga • Denver Yoga Social

5/3: New Terrain x Feral Gear Swap • New Terrain

5/4: Mommy and Me Pilates in the Park • Beloved Bodies Movement

5/4: Mindset Mastery • Convict Coffee

5/6: Men’s Private Nervous System Reset • Troy Valls

5/9: Daybreaker Dance Party • Improper City

5/9: Mother’s Day Pilates • Beloved Bodies Movement

5/9: Dog Mom Day Walk in the Park • City Park

5/9: Optimize: A Wellness Social • Flat Six Coffee Co

5/9: Swagassi Soiree Patio Launch Party • Moodswing

5/9: Booties & Bouquets • Southlands Square

5/10: Flow Fest • McFall Park

5/12: ONUS Highlands Ranch Grand Opening Party • ONUS

5/13: Community Happy Hour + Game Night • Inspired Warrior Project

5/16: The Fitness Sampler • The Beauty Boost

5/16: Pickleball Fundraiser for Mental Health • Pickle Your Mind

5/17: New Moon Sound Bath: Rest, Reflect & Realign • Denver Yoga Social

5/21: Grand Canyon: Rim to Rim to Rim • Arsenal Health

5/23: Murph • Arsenal Arvada

5/24: Plants, Yoga & Beer • Bierstadt Lagerhaus

5/29: Daycamp x 12th House Yoga • Daycamp Wellness

5/30: Yoga at Red Rocks • The River Yoga

Jobs
1/ Hotworx Arvada is looking for a part-time trainer & sales associate. If you’re outgoing, motivated, and love fitness, they want to hear from you →

2/ FS8 LoHi is looking for sales associates. If you’re reliable, motivated, and enjoy connecting with people, they want to hear from you. Check ‘em out here and send over a resume to [email protected] to apply.

3/ Lagree Luxe is looking for a full-time, salaried operations manager. Are you an amazing instructor, love to lead and want to be involved in the operations side of a thriving fitness community? Apply here!

4/ Summit Strong is looking for front desk team members to be the first face their community sees daily. Specifically looking for opening, closing and weekend availability! Check ‘em out here!

Coming Soon
The World’s Toughest Mile is hitting the road and on June 13th, Boulder is one of just a handful of cities hosting it. Think back to your high school track workouts… now crank it up with burpees, lunges, bear crawls, and an all-out sprint to the finish. Whether you’re gearing up for HYROX or just want bragging rights in one of the fittest cities in the country, this is not one to miss. Tickets are on sale now! Check ‘em out here →

Crunch is coming to Hampden Park. If you don’t know what a Crunch gym is, you’ve gotta check it out. Think Chuze on steroids. Seriously, the amount of equipment they have is insane. With people justifying $300/mo gym memberships nowadays, it’s nice to see a $10-30 / mo option opening up. Intro offer is first 500 pay $1 down + 1st month FREE…pretty hard to pass up. Check ‘em out here →

That’s all for today. Thank you so much for reading and we will see you again in 2 weeks! If you have an event, job opening, leader in the community, and/or new practice you’d like us to highlight shoot us an email! We read everything. We love you all.

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