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Autumn is a great time to kick-start your fitness with a boot camp or retreat. Boot camps and retreats are great for motivation. Just pick a camp, buy your ticket and then you HAVE to go; there’s no backing out. Also, working out with other people will make you less inclined to give up and at the end of the week you will have made friends for life.
Most camps provide a variety of activities, so you’ll be working on something different every day. With accommodation and nutritious meals provided for, all you have to do is grab your trainers and turn up. You’ll get a well-rounded, professional experience to cleanse your mind and body of toxins, while working to lose weight and tone up.
Whether you’re looking for something close to home, or want an excuse to go abroad, we’ve picked five of the best boot camps and retreats in the UK and in exotic locations.
GI Jane Bootcamp
Train like a military action woman and invest your time in training your mind and body to lose weight. Whatever you age, size and abilities, you can change your mentality so you continue to live a healthy life after the camp ends. The camp coordinators work hard on creating a programme that will help you overcome any personal issues. They believe in providing an equal ratio of trainers to clients, so you get a more one-on-one experience. Women come from all over the world to attend this boot camp, so value for money is guaranteed and it is a great opportunity to expand your social life. The camp is designed to be demanding, so you push yourself and learn that you are able to achieve more than you think. GI Jane Bootcamp is based in Kent and offers week-long camps (£995.00), mid-week camps (£595.00), weekend camps (£399.00) and they even have a camp in Thailand (£995.00) if you need some sun.
Visit gijanebootcamp.co.uk
La Crisalida Retreats
Fly to Spain and get fit at La Crisalida Retreat. This retreat offers you the options of focusing on yoga, detox, weight loss, relaxation and rejuvenation. It is designed to give you a balance of activities and rest, and if you feel your life needs a complete makeover, they even offer personal life coaching to get you back on track. You can also expect a detox cleanse by exercising and dieting properly, so your body is restored to a natural balance. We think a week of relaxing walks, yoga, rebounding (bouncing on mini trampolines to activate the lymph system), sleep, massages and cookery demonstrations sounds like absolute heaven. So, if you’re having a busy work life this could be the escape for you.
Visit lacrisalidaretreats.com
Thanyapura Fusion Fitness
Jet off to Thanyapura in Thailand, for the ultimate fitness retreat experience. Create your own fitness programme from the range of activities offered. Immerse yourself within the mountain atmosphere and workout in world class sports facilities. Think of an Olympic village because that’s how impressive it is. It is open for everyone with all abilities as they offer training, even if you’d consider yourself a true athlete. There are group activity classes scheduled daily, professional tennis training, three swimming pools, football and rugby pitches, volleyball courts, spinning studios, a fitness centre, a futsal pitch, athletics track and a mind training centre. What more could you want? From £1,680pp.
Visit healthandfitnesstravel.com
Bikini Boot Camp
Take part in the boot camp that has been graced with the presence of Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. Ever fancied jetting off to the white sandy beaches of Mexico? Well here’s your chance. It’s essentially a weight loss holiday combined with a yoga retreat to help you feel lighter in mind, body and spirit. Connect with fabulous women from all over the world in a pressure-free environment. For six days you can enjoy beach walks, fitness classes, yoga, pampering, lots of healthy eating and some quality relaxation time. There are also tours provided to see the highlights of the area, so don’t worry you’ll get some sightseeing done. Prices vary from around £2,000 to £4,000.
Visit bikinibootcamp.com
By Marianne Seymour
An article I wrote for weheartliving.com
Most camps provide a variety of activities, so you’ll be working on something different every day. With accommodation and nutritious meals provided for, all you have to do is grab your trainers and turn up. You’ll get a well-rounded, professional experience to cleanse your mind and body of toxins, while working to lose weight and tone up.
Whether you’re looking for something close to home, or want an excuse to go abroad, we’ve picked five of the best boot camps and retreats in the UK and in exotic locations.
GI Jane Bootcamp
Train like a military action woman and invest your time in training your mind and body to lose weight. Whatever you age, size and abilities, you can change your mentality so you continue to live a healthy life after the camp ends. The camp coordinators work hard on creating a programme that will help you overcome any personal issues. They believe in providing an equal ratio of trainers to clients, so you get a more one-on-one experience. Women come from all over the world to attend this boot camp, so value for money is guaranteed and it is a great opportunity to expand your social life. The camp is designed to be demanding, so you push yourself and learn that you are able to achieve more than you think. GI Jane Bootcamp is based in Kent and offers week-long camps (£995.00), mid-week camps (£595.00), weekend camps (£399.00) and they even have a camp in Thailand (£995.00) if you need some sun.
Visit gijanebootcamp.co.uk
La Crisalida Retreats
Fly to Spain and get fit at La Crisalida Retreat. This retreat offers you the options of focusing on yoga, detox, weight loss, relaxation and rejuvenation. It is designed to give you a balance of activities and rest, and if you feel your life needs a complete makeover, they even offer personal life coaching to get you back on track. You can also expect a detox cleanse by exercising and dieting properly, so your body is restored to a natural balance. We think a week of relaxing walks, yoga, rebounding (bouncing on mini trampolines to activate the lymph system), sleep, massages and cookery demonstrations sounds like absolute heaven. So, if you’re having a busy work life this could be the escape for you.
Visit lacrisalidaretreats.com
Thanyapura Fusion Fitness
Jet off to Thanyapura in Thailand, for the ultimate fitness retreat experience. Create your own fitness programme from the range of activities offered. Immerse yourself within the mountain atmosphere and workout in world class sports facilities. Think of an Olympic village because that’s how impressive it is. It is open for everyone with all abilities as they offer training, even if you’d consider yourself a true athlete. There are group activity classes scheduled daily, professional tennis training, three swimming pools, football and rugby pitches, volleyball courts, spinning studios, a fitness centre, a futsal pitch, athletics track and a mind training centre. What more could you want? From £1,680pp.
Visit healthandfitnesstravel.com
Bikini Boot Camp
Take part in the boot camp that has been graced with the presence of Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz. Ever fancied jetting off to the white sandy beaches of Mexico? Well here’s your chance. It’s essentially a weight loss holiday combined with a yoga retreat to help you feel lighter in mind, body and spirit. Connect with fabulous women from all over the world in a pressure-free environment. For six days you can enjoy beach walks, fitness classes, yoga, pampering, lots of healthy eating and some quality relaxation time. There are also tours provided to see the highlights of the area, so don’t worry you’ll get some sightseeing done. Prices vary from around £2,000 to £4,000.
Visit bikinibootcamp.com
By Marianne Seymour
An article I wrote for weheartliving.com