Typically, vacations are all about indulgences. They usually involve lots of food, perhaps some fruity drinks, and not much exercise.
It is no wonder that most people come back from vacation with a few more pounds, and not just from the souvenirs in their luggage.
Now more than ever though, hotels and resorts all over the world are helping guests stay active, healthy and refreshed in a variety of new and unique ways.
Here are three offerings to help anyone, from beginner to advanced athlete, get and stay in shape on vacation:
Try Paddleboarding at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa allows endurance athletes, weekend warriors and fitness buffs alike to utilize their upscale recreational facilities and fitness offerings which now include stand up paddleboarding at Lake Las Vegas, a private lake in Henderson, Nevada.
Paddle to the Core, as this experience is called, gives guests the rare opportunity to experience stand up paddleboarding (SUP) classes, including SUP Yoga and SUP Pilates, board rentals and lessons for beginners.
The resort also prides itself on being a mecca of soft adventure sports offering rock climbing, kayaking and white water rafting. Who has time for a casino with all these outdoor activities to do?
Learn Why Kettlebell is the Hotest New Sport at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
For anyone interested in building strength and trying their hand at one of the newest trends for fitness fanatics, head to the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. This resort, located in Ponte Vedre, FL near Jacksonville, is proving to be ahead of the curve by offering kettlebell fitness classes for guests and local spa members.
The kettlebell classes, taught by certified instructors, introduce a workout based on a combination of aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. They are held throughout the week in the resort's spa and are perfect for a pre-beach tone up.
In-Room Workouts at 45 Park Lane in London
Even traveling abroad does not mean someone has to skip the workout or ditch the regular fitness routine. London's 45 Park Lane teamed up with one of UK's top fitness experts, Matt Roberts, to create an in-room workout program for the hotel's guests. They have an in-room fitness TV channel which offers guests a selection of professionally-led workouts designed and narrated by Roberts, all which can be done within the comfort and privacy of the guest room.
For those feeling inspired and who want to continue the workouts at home, the hotel offers a complimentary "Exercise Matt at 45 Park Lane Fitness Pack," which is a step-by-step training technique program. They also make the workouts accessible from 45 Park Lane's website so guests can continue getting fit even after they've checked out.
Sources:
45parklane.com. Web. 11 March 2013. "Exercise Matt".
http://www.45parklane.com/exercisematt
SUPLV.com. Web. 11 March 2013. "Paddle to the core".
http://suplv.com
Reviewed March 12, 2013
by Michele Blacksberg RN
Edited by Jody Smith