Top Five Fitness Holidays

Holidays are a great time to escape from the stresses and strains of every day life, and an occasion to indulge in the things you struggle to fit into your typical working week. The word alone invokes images of fine sandy beaches, turquoise waters, colourful cocktails and afternoon wake up calls. But if you want more from your holiday than just a suntan, combining exercise with your time off work could be just the thing you need to give your health and well-being a boost.

Holidays are a great time to escape from the stresses and strains of every day life, and an occasion to indulge in the things you struggle to fit into your typical working week. The word alone invokes images of fine sandy beaches, turquoise waters, colourful cocktails and afternoon wake up calls. But if you want more from your holiday than just a suntan, combining exercise with your time off work could be just the thing you need to give your health and well-being a boost.

The thought of exercising whilst on holiday may not be an exciting prospect for most, but fitness holidays are actually specially designed to be fun and challenging whether it'smountain biking through the Cypriot hillside, practising yoga on the beach at sunrise or snorkelling in the clear waters of the Caribbean. 

Fitness holidays are suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness, and are geared to meet your individual health and fitness goals, whether its weight-loss, increased muscle tone or cardio fitness. These fitness retreats are loaded with plenty of outdoor activities like running, hiking and mountain biking, and depending on the location could also include water sports like kayaking, windsurfing and diving. Exercising outdoors in natural surroundings also offers numerous health benefits and will leave you feeling recharged and motivated.

These holidays aren't just workout after workout, as based at luxury resorts these fitness retreats also offer the very best in fine dining, indulgent spa treatments and high-class living. Now that you know the facts, what could be more tempting than spending a week, or even two, on a fitness holiday in spectacular natural settings with world-class trainers, whilst also enjoying all the benefits of a relaxing holiday with exquisite food and luxury accommodation.

Aphrodite Hills Health & Fitness

Cyprus

Set on an impressive plateau overlooking the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean,Aphrodite Hills is the most prestigious five-star sports and leisure resort in Cyprus. This resort is the ideal location for a healthy getaway as they offer a prestigious health and fitness programme aimed at improving fitness and encouraging healthy lifelong habits. The programme starts off with an initial health and fitness consultation and is followed by a tailored six-day multi-fitness programme, including three personal training sessions plus a choice of a yoga lesson, tennis lesson or mountain biking. After a hard day's work you'll be able to relax at the award-winning spa with a relaxing massage and indulge in fine fresh cuisine. At the end of your stay you'll be presented with a take home fitness plan to encourage you to keep up a healthy exercise routine.

LeSport Well Fit

St. Lucia

The Well Fit Programme is a bespoke all-inclusive fitness retreat run by Olympic legend Daley Thompson and former Gladiator Kate Staples who combine their knowledge and talents as athletes to make this exclusive seven-day programme that blends cardio and strength training, core strengthening, fitness yoga, short distance running, flexibility, obstacles, skipping and more. As well as a great opportunity to have fun, make friends, tone up and lose weight whilst working out with two of the world's greatest athletes, this resort also has the added luxury of being home to a world-class award winning Wellness Centre, where you can indulge in daily Elemis spa treatments as well as three bonus holistic therapies to soothe tired limbs. On top of this they have a delicious selection of food and drinks with three great restaurants and relaxing bars.

Chiva Som Fit For Life

Thailand

A secluded world of beauty and tranquillity, Chiva Som is a beachfront haven for those looking to escape the stress of everyday life and focus their energy on their personal health and fitness. Whether you are a regular exerciser, or are just starting out the 10-day Chiva Som Fit for Life programme will help motivate, inspire and educate you. Professional trainers will take into account your health history and lifestyle, through a series of consultations, to create a customised all-round exercise regiment to suit your goals, from muscle toning and core stability to endurance training and stretching. The Fit for Life programme also includes workouts outside the gym, with classes in yoga, Pilates, Kick Boxing, Tai Chi, power walking, meditation and more plus daily massages at the Chiva Som Spa and healthy delicious cuisine.

Sugar Ridge Fit Escape

Antigua

Located on the west coast of Antigua, nestled into a hillside, Sugar Ridge is host to a series of unique fitness retreats designed to inspire, challenge and rejuvenate. Taking full advantage of the Caribbean's stunning climate and its scenic landscape and beautiful waters, Fit Escape exercise programmes combine outdoor and indoor activities to challenge participants in key areas of fitness - from cardiovascular, weight and resistance training to flexibility, stretching, stability and balance. The serene atmosphere will help clear your mind; the facilities will give you an extra boost in your fitness routine; and the meals will serve as a healthy detox, plus enjoy daily spa treatments. You will return home from Sugar Ridge feeling refreshed and energised. 

The Chateau Fit for Life

Malaysia

Located in the Berjaya Hills amidst a lush tropical rain forest, The Chateau is modeled after an 18th century castle in Alsace, France and is the world's first organic wellness and destination resort spa. The Chateau is the perfect getaway for a fitness holiday as it offers unique and bespoke experiences with plenty of fitness activities at your disposal. The Fit for Life seven-day programme is the optimum choice if you are looking to enhance your strength, endurance and improve your health and general well-being.  The programme includes a personalized nutritional and physical consultation, followed by fitness activities such as horseback riding, yoga, tennis and personal training sessions. It also includes a selection of relaxing spa treatments such as reflexology, Swedish massage, hot stone therapy and many more. Guests also have the rare opportunity to indulge in The Chateau's unprecedented organic cuisine. Outside of Fit for Life, the resort has plenty of other activities on offer including; jungle trekking, mountain biking, archery and squash.  

Talk to one of our Travel Specialists on 0203 397 8891 or contact us here to discuss tailor-making your perfect healthy holiday.