By Suzi Dixon
Have you ever come back from a break abroad feeling like you need another holiday to recover?
Why not opt for a ‘fitcation’ fitness holiday instead, and come home fitter, calmer, tanned and even a little bit more toned, too.
These fitness breaks cater for switched-on women who want to look and feel their absolute best.
UK
Champneys Fit Camp
Giving you results focused fitness break in luxurious surroundings, a typical day at Champneys Fit Camp includes six hours of exercise daily, coupled with massage, thalassotherapy and motivational talks.
The calorie-counted food is delicious and you can expect to lose anything from two to eight pounds.
Cost: From £995 per person, including accommodation, activities, treatments and meals.
Next available dates: 18 September, Forest Mere; 25 September, Springs; 9 October, Tring; 23 October, Henlow.
You could also opt for a two-night taster ‘Weight Matters’ break, at Champneys Springs, Packington, Leicestershire, from £449 per person. Book online at Wahanda.
Europe
La Manga Club Boot Camp, Spain
Head to sunny Spain for a fitness holiday that promises to help you drop a dress size – and then some.
The army-style La Manga Club Boot Camp has recently helped one fitness break devotee drop 19lb! Even if your weight loss isn’t quite that dramatic, you can be sure to enjoy the sunshine, with daily hikes, mountain biking, kayaking and gym circuits.
Cost: From £750pp.
Next available dates: 9 October; 22 January 2011; 12 March 2011
Club La Santa, Lanzarote
Who better to lead a fitness holiday than a lady who has lost three stone herself, live on TV?
Celebrity Fit Club winner Tina Baker leads the Club La Santa fitness break.Since her win five years ago, she’s kept off the pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 10.
As well as calorie-controlled meals and exercise, these fitness holidays also include body image sessions and one-to-one sessions with Tina, plus a personalised exercise plan to take home with you.
Cost: 120 Euros (around £99) for all activities, a T-shirt and a dinner in La Casa, not including accommodation and flights.
Next available dates: 26 May 2011
USA
The Ranch, Malibu
This fitness break at The Ranch offers six nights in the stunning surroundings of the Santa Monica Mountains.
As well as daily hikes, your waist will be whittled by pool workouts, weight training and daily group yoga sessions.
Cost: $5,600pp (around £3,600pp) including accommodation and meals, not including flights and transfers.
Next available dates: Ongoing
Asia
Surya Samudra, India
If military-style bootcamp holidays don’t appeal, a yoga retreat may work for you.
The Surya Samudra retreat overlooks the Arabian Sea and offers a package for ladies looking for a lighter life AND enlightenment. The break includes prescribed meals, daily Ayurveda therapy and daily yoga sessions.
Cost: From £1987pp including flights, with Kuoni.
Next available dates: Ongoing
