Indulged a little too much this winter? Sign yourself up for a boot camp holiday
Indulged a little too much this winter? Sign yourself up for a boot camp holiday
Boot Camp Holidays To Try This Year
Indulged a little too much this winter? Sign yourself up for a Boot Camp Holiday in 2014. Whether you're looking for fun in the sun or want to enjoy a snow white landscape, we've found some pristine locations to help you get fit, relaxed and energised in the New Year...
Skiing in Samoens
If you're a snow bunny, you'll love Ferme du Ciel's Ski Boot Camp in Samoens, France, which includes daily snow sport activities (skiing, cross-country skiing, snoeshoeing) designed to help tone your body. In addition, there's plenty of time to regroup mentally for the New Year ahead with yoga classes, cooking workshops, massage and weight-loss coaching, all set against a stunning Alpine backdrop in a charming French village. From £1300pp twin share.
Feel holistic in the Himalayas
Whether you're looking to cleanse mind, body and spirit with a yogic detox or seeking a respite from the hassles of the daily grind with ayurvedic rejuvenation, Ananda Destination Spa is a tranquil destination in the Himalayan foothills that will help you combat post-Christmas malaise by uniting soul with body. Stress, what stress?
Have your gym sessions on the Kenyan coast
If you're already feeling unmotivated by your gym's black treadmill, embrace the open air with a fitness boot camp in an amazing locale, like Watamu, Kenya, courtesy of Wildfitness. From boxing sessions to beach circuits, countryside walks to swimming in the sea, it's a great way to experience a new culture while challenging yourself in the process. From £2250.
Cycle Vietnam
Swap the Boris bike for a different cycling scene with Intrepid Travel's Cycle Vietnam, which will have you pedalling over 570km from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, passing gorgeous scenery, ancient ruins and charming villages on the way. From £1265pp.
Bootcamping at home
If you're looking for an intense boot camp experience but are bankrupted from all that Christmas shopping, fear not: famed Hollywood workout, Barry's Bootcamp, is landing in London this January. The classes combine cardio routines with strength training, burn up to 1,000 calories an hour, and have helped hone the bodies of Jessica Alba, Jake Gyllenhaal and Katie Holmes. Sold. Classes from £20.
Challenge yourself in the Caribbean
Justify that long-awaited Caribbean escape with a luxury bootcamp at Buccament Bay Resort in St. Vincent, where daily workouts include yoga, boxing, team games, swimming, obstacle courses and circuit training. In addition, you'll also receive personal health coaching and eat a fresh, healthy diet... one which doesn't include leftover Christmas pudd. From £2695pp.
Hiking in the Dolomites
Take in Italy's majestic mountains by day while relaxing by the pool at Rosa Alpina in the Northern Italian village of San Cassiano by night. From stunning hikes to scenic jogs, mountain biking to core fitness training, this boot camp holiday offers the perfect mix of hard work and luxe relaxation. From £1795.
Working it in Ibiza
Swap your Ibiza raving holiday with an island fitness overhaul with a week of military-style fitness and yoga courtesy of No1 Boot Camp in Ibiza. That post-Christmas weight gain will be a distant memory as you bust your body through cardio exercises, circuits, hikes and strength training. Bonus: You may find yourself running next to your favourite TOWIE cast member - they're fans. From £1395pp.
Bikini Boot Camp in Tulum
If your idea of a dream holiday is lounging on the beach, why not combine pleasure with adventure courtesy of the Bikini Boot Camp in Tulum, Mexico? With activities that include yoga, cardio, dance classes, meditation, sculpting sessions and more - all the while surrounded by soft sand and gorgeous turquoise-hued water - you can also squeeze in some history and take in Tulum's famous Mayan ruins. From $2381.
Reinvigorate in Devon
For those looking to stay closer to home, Prestige Boot Camp offers
luxury fitness holidays in Suffolk and Devon, where you can relax and
enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking,
coasteering and abseiling, while following a healthy diet plan and
enjoying the gorgeous views of the Jurassic coastline. All without
getting on a flight! From £1295.
Tone up in Tuscon
The original Canyon Ranch spa in Tucson, Arizona, is a fitness and health oasis in idyllic desert settings that offers something for everyone, from the keen fitness buff to the beginner looking to kick-start a new regime. From racquet sports to yoga, a golf boot camp or intensive beach training, reward yourself post-workouts with pampering treatments at the spa and award-winning healthy cuisine.
