Fitness

If you’re looking to get back in shape but haven’t got the time to go away on full-blown fitness holiday, then our exclusive four day Fusion Fitness breaks provide the perfect solution. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your flexibility or increase your physical strength, we can tailor-make your programme to suit your personal goals and kick-start a healthier lifestyle.

Tim Bishop

Tim Bishop is an advanced Personal Trainer who specialises in circuit training, torso training and core stability. He's also a fire fighter in the London Fire Brigade, an excellent Boxing and Kettle bell instructor, who dedicates time to passing on his knowledge of fitness training and nutrition to others. Tim runs flexible fitness retreats and boot camps at Buccament Bay in the Caribbean. After completing his gruelling commando training, Tim went on to give sterling service of 8 years in the Royal Marines. In addition to his war fighting role he has also took part in various sporting activities and competitions, as well as taking circuits for recruits and trained soldiers.

Fitness holidays with partners or friends encourage team-work and constant support between one another, a key component of a healthy relationship. Having a partner around is also a great idea for motivation; if you're feeling a little tired one day then the other will motivate you to reach your optimum performance, much like being their personal cheerleader. Release endorphins and de-stress together, and learn to lead a healthier lifestyle when you return home.

Britons planning a fitness holiday has doubled in the past year according to new research published by Travelex. Britons are ditching their typical fly-and-flop holidays for fitness retreats; with one in three people wanting to ‘tone up’ on holiday and nearly one quarter looking to lose weight. Health and Fitness Travel has supported these findings through our own research, which revealed that staying active on holiday is now important to 82 percent of people.

Kick-start your fitness with a healthy change of pace on an active break in stunning luxury wellness destinations world-wide. Sneak a peek at our insightful infographic and feel inspired to shake-up your fitness regime with a variety of sports and activities. Choose from cardio boosting cycling and running in Thailand’s lush tropical landscapes, to mind and body strengthening yoga and Pilates on the pristine shores of Mauritius. Get in touch with one of our travel specialists to tailor-make your perfect Fusion Fitness holiday.

The past several days have brought no shortage of perfect physiques to our screens. The fine form and outstanding achievements of the Olympic athletes are enough to make anyone feel guilty. But don't despair- many of the sports we've seen are easily accessible to everyone and it's never too late to start working on your physique, so why not try getting fit Olympic style?

How did summer creep up so fast? It won't be long until the bikinis and swim shorts will be making an appearance, yet there is still time to slim down and shape up. You might be staring at last year's bathing suit and thinking it must have shrunk! Don't worry, there is still time to tone up and drop a few pounds before its beach bikini time! We recommend our popular weight-loss and fitness retreats to help you look and feel your best in time for summer.

Up the ante from the predictable box of chocolates this Mother’s Day and treat mum to the gift of wellness with our rejuvenating European BodyBreaks. Whether your mum is a yoga guru, fitness fanatic or spa enthusiast, she will love the opportunity to tailor-make her wellness break with a range of activities, group exercise classes and luxury spa treatments. From a Cretan getaway overlooking the Mediterranean, to the lush mountain region of Lake Garda in Italy, these healthy European escapes will be just the break Mum needs to revitalise her mummy mojo.

Living well is practically the entire world’s shared dream. Every second Saturday of June, the world celebrates this shared dream with a special day called Global Wellness Day. Health and Fitness Travel Co-Founder Samantha Lippiatt and her team have come together with ClassPass and local Melbourne based wellness businesses to host an afternoon of fun to celebrate, including wellness presentations, healthy refreshments and flow yoga at Bodhi & Ride in Port Melbourne.

by Lucy Miller

A Fitness and Nutrition Expert

Good gut feeling? Get good abs!

Don’t you just love it when you have that good inner gut feeling? You feel good inside, confident and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way – but what if your outer gut feeling doesn’t look as good? What if you have a stubborn layer of fat around your belly button that no amount of crunches can shift? The good news is, you can shift it – you just need the right diet, lifestyle and exercise!

With our dedication to create the perfect health and fitness holidays, Health and Fitness Travel is now partnering with the best local brands to bring you the top wellness products for staying healthy in between retreats.

Father's Day is just around the corner and you know what that means? It's time to show your dads how much you appreciate them and how you are genuinely concerned about their well-being. With life becoming increasingly complex with work, social and family demands, fathers are finding less time to maintain a healthy lifestyle. They are stressed from trying to juggle work deadlines, raising children and finding time to connect with their wives.

We have now reached the shores of Australia, and as a specialist wellness travel company, Health and Fitness Travel will offer a new healthy travel experience to revolutionise the way you think about travel. 

Health and Fitness Travel have sponsored a big prize giveaway in Western Australia on The Amazing Race AU for Fitness Show WA, to win a fabulous holiday in Thailand. 

Kickboxing is an excellent method of getting both the strength endurance gains of a long gym session and the body toning of a run. Burning 800 calories in just 60 minutes and using an array of different punches and kicks, it is not only a fantastic form of intensive exercise but also a great way of having fun, especially if it's on one of our fitness holidays. Originally it was used in a competitive combative context but nowadays a kickboxing session doesn't necessarily teach you the skills to fight. So the question arises, what are the other benefits of kickboxing?

We all love a good holiday, who doesn’t look forward to that precious time to reset and recharge. But let’s be honest not all holidays are created equal. Sometimes we end up coming home a little worse for wear and more worn out than when we left. While staying healthy might not always be the first priority on your mind when you are vacationing, it is pretty essential, after all how will you enjoy your time away if you fall ill?

Grab life by the horns and satiate your inner nomad as we help you to secure more time off work next year, so you can double your leave in 2019. Inspiring worker bees and wellness travellers around the world, these wellness holiday ideas are perfect for an extended healthy holiday. From fitness in the dramatic Swiss Alps and weight-loss amid the volcanic mountains and iconic rice paddies of Bali to active mindfulness in Spain, these destinations emanate the best of what wellness travel has to offer. With a little strategic planning around the 2019 bank holidays (and maybe an understanding boss), ditch the desk for longer and let your fit flag fly at one or more of these exciting destinations.

Escape on a healthy summer holiday or autumn break with our top travel offers in luxury destinations around the world. From single traveller discounts in Ibiza to family holiday savings in Crete, these healthy holiday discounts offer a variety of fitness classes, sports, wellness activities and spa therapies to enhance well-being.

With the end of the year approaching fast, you may be feeling the fatigue which comes with the end of year push or dreading the Christmas parties and indulgent dinners that add to your waistline each year. So why not de-stress and refocus on one of our fantastic healthy holidays for December?

Revive your family holiday with a healthy change of pace and get the kids active whilst soaking up the sun in luxury wellness destinations worldwide. Take a look at our useful infographic for inspiration on where to go and what to do, from cultural adventures in Vietnam, to sports breaks in St Lucia and family spa retreats in Italy. Get in touch with one of our travel specialists to tailor-make your perfect family holiday.