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About Puravida Fitness

Personal Fitness Trainer in Lakeville, Minnesota

Erik Peacock founded Puravida Fitness in 2005 with the vision of helping people transform their bodies and their lives. He has over 25 years of personal training experience and has developed a team of all-star trainers with a combined experience of 32 years working clients and are all excellent at getting results...

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Gym & Health Club in Lakeville Minnesota

We offer 1:1 Personal Fitness Training, Group Fitness Training, Nutrition Coaching, and Online Fitness Training.


We have people attending Fitness Classes at our Gym from Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Prior Lake, Savage, Farmington, Elko New Market, Eagan, and the surrounding areas.

Latest Blog Posts By Lakeville Personal Fitness Trainer

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February 27, 2026
A new approach to menopause fitness, weight loss, and wellness for women in Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Elko New Market, Prior Lake, and Savage. Ladies… remember when a little extra cardio and cutting calories actually worked? Yeah… not so much anymore. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and it suddenly feels like your metabolism is broken — it’s not you. Your body has changed, and the old rules simply don’t apply. As a personal trainer and owner of a women-focused gym and health club serving Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Elko New Market, Prior Lake, and Savage, I’ve had countless conversations that start the same way: “I’m doing more and eating less… and nothing is happening.” Here’s why. Why Weight Loss Feels Different in Menopause During perimenopause and menopause, your hormones shift dramatically. Estrogen fluctuates. Progesterone drops. Cortisol becomes more impactful. Insulin sensitivity can change. And suddenly: The cardio that used to lean you out just exhausts you. Cutting calories leaves you tired, cranky, and stalled. Belly weight appears out of nowhere. Recovery takes longer. Sleep feels disrupted. When you double down on more cardio and fewer calories, you often overstress an already stressed system. Elevated cortisol can increase inflammation and encourage the body to hold onto fat — especially around the midsection. “Calories in, calories out” is no longer the full story. Hormones matter. And your hormones are different now than they were then. The Good News: There Is a Better Way 🔥 Menopause fitness isn’t about punishing your body. It’s about supporting it. The right strategy in this season of life often includes: Strength training to protect muscle and metabolism Smart conditioning instead of endless cardio Nourishment that stabilizes blood sugar Recovery practices that lower stress Community and group fitness for accountability and support This is why our approach at our gym is rooted in total wellness — not extremes. Women from Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Elko New Market, Prior Lake, and Savage come to us not just for weight loss, but for: Sustainable energy Hormone balance Confidence Strength A supportive fitness community Because this stage of life isn’t about shrinking yourself. It’s about building resilience. You Are Not Broken. You Are Evolving. 💕 Once you understand what’s actually happening inside your body, everything changes. That’s exactly why I’m partnering with Andreya from Tone For Life to host a powerful, education-based workshop specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause. MASTER YOUR HORMONES 🗓 Saturday, March 14th | 10am–12 noon 📍 Hosted at my gym In this workshop, we’ll break down: What actually happens to your metabolism in midlife Why the strategies that used to work stopped working How to support your hormones instead of fighting them Practical steps to restore energy, balance, and confidence This is not another “eat less, move more” talk. This is real education. Real solutions. Real empowerment. Spots are limited to 15 women to keep it personal and impactful. If you’re in Lakeville, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Elko New Market, Prior Lake, or Savage and ready to approach fitness differently — reply to reserve your seat early. You deserve to feel strong. You deserve to feel energized. You deserve to feel at home in your body again. With you every step of the way. 💕
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Faith, fire, and fitness unite men ready for more in Lakeville. Discover purpose-driven training, brotherhood, and lasting strength at Puravida Fitness.
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    ★★★★★

    Pura Vida Fitness is fantastic! I highly recommend it. My Trainer Eric does an excellent job with older athletes like myself. Being 60 I need a trainer who will challenge me but not push so hard I injure myself. He does a good job of balancing the intensity of the workout with proper stretching and preparation.


    -Paul M.

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    ★★★★★

    Love this gym!! Great small, intimate environment. I took a year off training after my old trainer passed unexpectedly. I was struggling on which gym to choose. I’m not a big, busy Lifetime kind of gal. I found this gym and recognized Erik as a trainer from a very old gym I used to go to so I thought I would give it a try. The staff really cares...


    -Suzanne W.

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    ★★★★★

    Great training. Excellent results. Not a meathead gym. They meet you where you are at in your journey to lifelong fitness and health. Of course you can chase audacious strength goals or just straightforward health and fitness and everything in between. Erik is an amazing leader of body and soul. Highest recommendations all the way around...


    -Bill K.

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One of my favorite verses in the Bible is 2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Being a child of the 80s, one of my favorite bands was Triumph. They had a song called "Fight The Good Fight."

It sums up the meaning of this passage.


Here are the lyrics:

Days grew shorter and the nights are getting long
Feels like we're running out of time
Every day it seems much harder to tell right from wrong
You've got to read between the lines

Don't get discouraged, don't be afraid
You can make it through another day
Make it worth the price we pay

The Good Book says it's better to give than to recieve
I do my best to do my part
Nothing in my pockets and there's nothing up my sleeves
I keep my magic in my heart

Keep up your spirit. Keep up your faith, baby
I am counting on you
You know what you've got to do

Fight the good fight every moment
Every minute every day
Fight the good fight every moment
It's your only way


When I hear this song it reminds that there are good fights worth fighting. No I am not talking about arguing with people on social media.

Here are some examples of what I would consider "good fights."



  • Being a good husband to my wife, making her feel loved and cherished while growing closer as we grow older.
  • Raising my kids to be responsible and productive adults.
  • Providing for my family financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
  • Being a difference maker and pouring into other people.
  • Supporting the ministries and causes I believe in.
  • Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to a hurting and lost world


Yes these are fights worth fighting. But in order to fight these fights, I have to be in shape physically because these fights will take energy and stamina. If my health goes south, I will be on my heels trying to deal with my limitations instead of fighting the good fights.

I think of my friend Paul who left his successful real estate career to do full time missionary work. Even though his heart and mind are sold out to serve God, he is not taking care of his body and is at least 100 pounds overweight. I warned him that his work will come to a "screeching halt" if he has a heart attack or gets diabetes from his poor lifestyle habits.


Too many people are like Paul wanting to do big things but limited by their health. Just today a woman came in and said she has zero stamina to get through her days. If you have no energy, who will you be able to fight those "good fights" worth fighting?

You see, when you exercise your body produces more mitochondria. Thsee are "energy factories" in your cells. Exercise also releases important neurotransmitters like dopamine and endorphins that help you mentally focus and make you feel motivated.

When your nutrition is dialed in, your blood sugar stabilizes keeping your energy levels stable and helping your brain work better. Also 80% of your weight loss comes from your nutrition. Extra weight wears your body down.

The bottom line is - a solid exercise and nutrition plan equip you much better to fight those good fights worth fighting.

What "good fights" are you losing, ?


Hit the blue button below and let's talk. A good SUCCESS SESSION will help us identify exactly what needs to happen for you to get in the shape you need to WIN the "good fights" in life.

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