Spring’s arrived, bringing with it the teasing promise of summer sun! But, with thoughts no doubt drifting toward lazy afternoons spent chilling on the beach or hanging out by the pool, is your body bikini-ready?
If not, no worries – there’s still time to get in shape. Here are three different trips that will take you straight to that ultimate summer bod.
Wildfitness – Kenya, Andalucía, Crete or the Isle of Wight
If you enjoy being outdoors, getting back to nature, and would rather play games than feel the burn in the gym, then consider Wildfitness. These transformative fitness vacations are all about channeling your inner Tarzan – or should we say, Jane? We’re talking hunter-gatherer style activities like running barefoot in the sand and swinging from the trees. And, just like cavewomen, you’ll only get to eat natural foods like fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, nuts, seeds and grains.
Barry’s Bootcamp – Los Angeles, New York, San Diego or London
If you want a movie star body fast, then a bootcamp may be for you. Given Barry’s Bootcamp is a long-standing favorite among Hollywood A-listers like Jessica Alba, Jake Gyllenhaal and Kim Kardashian, we have a sneaky feeling it’s a good one to go for. The program is a series of body-shocking, 1,000-calorie, 60-minute ‘burn’ workouts. Set to a soundtrack of high-energy tunes and performed in low, nightclub lighting, the classes incorporate 30 minutes of interval cardiovascular routines and 30 minutes of strength training using free weights, bands and bars.
The Grayshott Program – Grayshott Spa, Hindhead, Surrey
If you subscribe to the notion that health on the outside begins on the inside, then this seven-day health program that aims to regenerate the digestive system could be worth trying. After a thorough personal medical consultation, you’re given a strict eating regime that includes two fast days (incorporating the 5:2 diet). Spa treatments like abdominal massages, hydro baths and liver compresses are included to intensify the detoxification of your body. Naturally, being an all-inclusive affair the program isn’t cheap – prices start around $1,900.
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