Instead of following the norm of Cancun, Miami, Pensacola, or some other sun-soaked boozing destination, I had the great fortune of heading on a FITCATION to Lake Tahoe!
For six days, I was constantly on the move, while still finding time to rest and recover. My good friend, Marshall, and I ventured off the normal path. We decided to tackle the fresh powdery slopes of Diamond Peak and Northstar for spring break. Sprinkled in with the fantastic shred sessions, we embarked on a 14 mile hike for the ages!
The result..... I feel more rested and energized than ever! Although we had a jam packed week of activity, my body and mind feel rejuvenated and ready for the second half of the semester. While working out this afternoon, I noticed many students coming back to school almost looking defeated. They looked run down, exhausted, and worn. It got me thinking, why don't we take more fitcations?
There are many fitcation options available that will benefit health and wellness, while leaving you feeling rejuvenated and rested!
Next time you plan a trip, consider a FITCATION.
Check out some of these options:
Westin Hotels
Best In-Room Workout Locations: 190 worldwide
Who needs Pay Per View when Westin Workouts are just one click away. In a new partnership with New Balance, the hotel group is lending guests everything they’ll need to get in a solid workout on the road, including New Balance running sneakers, shorts, shirts, socks, and sports bras (all available for a flat fee of $5 per person). After suiting up, choose from a range of exercise routines for a quick in-room workout (some rooms are even equipped with an exercise bike or treadmill, adjustable free weights, and a stability ball). Or, for those with a little more time to explore, head to one of the hotels’ state-of-the-art fitness studios, or grab a Westin running map for a 3- or 5-mile local route. For rates and availability visit www.starwoodhotels.com/westin.Fairmont Hotels
Best Fitness-Friendly Hotel Locations: 60 worldwide
Wish you could stay fit during a hotel stay? The new “Fairmont Fit” program gives hotel guests access to complimentary Reebok workout footwear and apparel, delivered directly to their door for use in-room, at the gym, or in the great outdoors. Still lacking enough motivation? Request a fully-loaded MP3 player to get you moving, or a yoga mat and stretching band to shake off the jet lag or hours on the road. Rates from $159/night. For details and availability visitwww.fairmont.com.
The Standard Spa
Best Beach Hotel (for the Mind and Body) Location: Miami, FL
Find peace of mind in style. At the breathtaking oasis on Biscayne Bay, guests can enjoy a wide range of yoga and meditation classes, along with hydrotherapy pools, sauna, steam room, and infinity pool. The on-site Center for Integrated Living also offers special workshops and retreats (hypnosis, acupuncture, or fire walking, anyone?), along with one-on-one nutrition and wellness counseling. Among our favorite Standard retreats this year: Tara Stiles Miami Sunshine Yoga Retreat (check tarastiles.com for updates on upcoming retreats.) Hotel rates from $190/night. Health, Yoga, & Fitness Day Passes from $75. For details and availability visit standardhotels.com.
SwellWomen Surf Retreat
Best Ladies-Only Surf School Vacation Location: Maui, Hawaii
Perfect waves, pristine accommodations, a private chef — add in daily surf and yoga instruction, Hawaiian excursions, and massages, and we’re packing our bags. The seven-day surf retreat welcomes women of all ages and experience levels to learn at their own pace from certified pros (male and female). And no worries about gearing up in advance: Guests are provided with a variety of surfboards including soft tops and custom-shaped performance surfboards to enjoy on Maui’s gentle waves. All-inclusive seven-day retreats from $2,995/person for double occupancy. For more rates and availability visitwww.swellwomen.com. (Also look out for 'Aloha Discounts' for early and group reservations.)
Vita Vie Retreat
Best Beach Boot Camp Location: Delray Beach, FL
When lying around on the beach just isn’t for you, Vita Vie Retreat’s high-intensity boot camp really kicks things up a notch. Set in a small group environment, the Bella Boot Camp packs in five hours of exercise each day, including kickboxing, cardio circuits, and bodyweight workouts on the sand. Loving the all-inclusive thing? Get pumped for three healthy meals per day, fitness assessments (on arrival and departure days), along with a complimentary 50-minute spa treatment — the perfect reward for putting in work on holiday. All-inclusive retreats from $1,090/person for a three-night stay. For details and availability visit www.bvretreat.com.
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