Update 5/19/19: According to local guides on Google My Business, KoruCenter is permanently closed. Check out the FitStays Blog for updates on resort openings and closings.
About KoruCenter
KoruCenter is an all-inclusive fitness retreat for adults in downtown Denver, Colorado. The five pillars of the KoruCenter weight-loss program include fitness, nutrition, clinical testing, behavior change, and ongoing support.
The KoruCenter program recommends a minimum stay of four weeks for optimal results, but will accommodate shorter stays as well. The structured program begins on Monday mornings and finishes Sunday afternoons, regardless of the length of a guest stay. Guests of the program stay at condos around the downtown area, enjoy three healthy meals a day, and participate in fitness classes at gyms including the Olympic Training Center and the University of Colorado.
Accommodations
KoruCenter guests stay at condominiums in downtown Denver, all nearby the other fitness activities. Accommodations include either a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, all through partnerships with luxury housing providers in the downtown Denver area.
KoruCenter accommodations include:
Flatscreen TV
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
Kitchen or kitchenette
Indoor/outdoor pools
Exercise rooms
Laundry facilities
Hot tubs (some facilities)
Views of Denver and surrounding mountains
Fitness
KoruCenter’s fitness program includes an average of seven hours each day of exercise activity. The program is customized based on each guest’s fitness needs and weight-loss goals, as determined through an initial personal fitness assessment and clinical testing. Clinical testing is conducted by staff at the University of Colorado. Based on assessment results, an individual fitness plan will be created to drive the fitness structure around each guest’s stay.
As part of the program, KoruCenter guests will participate in group exercise classes, including the following options:
Cardio classes
Boot camp-style classes
Cycling and biking
CrossFit exercises
Pool classes
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Kickboxing classes
Zumba dance classes
Outdoor hikes
Yoga / pilates
Additional activities at KoruCenter include:
Basketball
Tennis
Track and field
Boxing
Snowshoeing (seasonal)
Cross-country skiing (seasonal)
Spinning
Note that some of these activities may incur an additional cost beyond the all-inclusive fee.
Food
Part of the KoruCenter program is an initial dietary consultation to discuss nutritional program goals. This diet consultation will help drive guest menus and caloric intake for the remainder of the program.
As part of KoruCenter’s all-inclusive fee, guests will receive three nutritious meals per day, along with healthy snacks. These meals are prepared by professional chefs combining guest nutritional needs with appropriate ratios of fat, protein, and carbs designated for weight-loss. Meals are delivered to guest accommodations as scheduled.
Menu and portions are dynamically adjusted throughout your stay based on regular nutritional check-ups. In addition to the nutrition-based menu, KoruCenter also provides weekly personal sessions with a nutritional specialist.
Extras
Behavior management is one of the key principles of the KoruCenter program. Guests of KoruCenter will participate in counseling and education designed to help modify unhealthy lifestyle choices, and ensure that program success beyond the time of a guest’s stay.
Additionally, KoruCenter offers ongoing support via a subscription-based alumni service. This service allows for email and phone call follow-ups with trainers and counselors, along with ongoing workout and nutrition plans.
Location
KoruCenter is a decentralized fitness resort, with accommodations and fitness facilities around the downtown Denver area. Guests will stay at condos and apartments in downtown Denver, and many fitness activities take place at University of Colorado or the Olympic Training Center. The program is also centrally located near Denver’s Washington Park and City Park.
Guests of KoruCenter may wish to fly into the Denver International Airport (DEN). KoruCenter offers free transportation from the airport to the program facilities on Mondays, or other days based on availability.
Pricing
Unlike most FitStays, KoruCenter keeps pricing information secret.
Summary
KoruCenter is a long-term, decentralized FitStay, with facilities and accommodations around the downtown Denver area. Visitors looking for an extended weight-loss experience with personalized attention and a Rocky Mountain environment may wish to consider KoruCenter.