Health and Fitness Retreats

Unlock Your Health Potential: The Benefits of a Health and Fitness Retreat

Are you looking to unlock a new and improved way of living? A health and fitness retreat is the perfect holiday retreat for you. Focusing on health, physical fitness, and nutrition, health and fitness retreats are designed to push you to your limits while learning to revamp your lifestyle. Incorporate new and healthier habits into your life with tong lasting effects, and watch how your physical health will enhance other areas of your life as well. 

Do you like adventure fitness such as hiking or rock climbing? Or do you prefer something less physically enduring, such as yoga or Pilates? Perhaps something more fast-paced, like cardio or fitness boot camps? Healing Holidays is sure to have a health and fitness retreat that caters to your preferred health goals.   

If you aren’t sure if a health and fitness retreat is the right holiday choice for you, keep reading to learn what to expect, and the benefits that come from a health and fitness retreat.  

What is a Health & Fitness Retreat? 

A fitness holiday is designed to refresh your body and mind. Health and fitness retreats are related to fitness, exercise, sports, and physical wellness. They are made for focusing on health and fitness goals while breaking a sweat and learning a new lifestyle while being surrounded by positive energy and health and fitness professionals. read more...

How fit do you have to be for a Fitness Retreat? 

Fitness retreats are designed for all experience and fitness levels, but it's best to know what to expect and how to prepare before you arrive. Fitness retreats are likely to be very physically enduring, try to get into some sort of fitness routine upon arrival to be warmed up and loose. Integration is the key to physical fitness, so integrate slowly into a new way of living.   

Nutrition is another big target point at health and fitness retreats. Fuel your body with the right vitamins and nutrients to build up energy levels. It's important to be sure to drink lots of water, get enough sleep and be mentally prepared for a world of new ideas. As long as you do research on yourself ahead of time and know what to expect, use your own judgment on your fitness level, do your best to prepare, and go for it.  

Types of Health & Fitness Retreats 

Health and fitness retreats come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking to reshape your diet plan and focus on weight, push your limits with a killer fitness boot camp training or outdoor adventure, or learn to balance your mental and physical well-being with meditation practices, there are dozens of health and fitness retreats options to help everyone achieve their fitness goals.  

  • Fitness Boot camps: Be pushed to the limit and increase cardiovascular fitness.  

  • Weight-loss Retreats: Focus on diet plans and weight-loss programs.  

  • Pilates Programmes: Build muscle strength and increase blood flow.  

  • Yoga & Meditation Retreats: Learn breathing and yoga techniques to properly invigorate the body.  

  • Adventure Fitness: Outdoor fitness through adventure sports, such as hiking or climbing retreats.   

  • Holistic Fitness: Practice wellness activities to achieve overall well-being and a good mental state.  

  • Nutrition Retreats: Big focus on nutrition, diet, and body intake plans.   

Benefits of a Health & Fitness Retreat  

Health and fitness retreats work with you to design a routine and health plan that best fits your body. The benefits of going on a retreat allow for a more guided and personalised experience, inspiring you to focus on health goals reshape your diet, and challenge yourself. Whether you want to build body confidence, control your weight and diet, or integrate and healthy lifestyle into your daily life back home, there's a retreat at Healing Holidays designed to benefit everyone.  

  • Focus on Health Goals: Health & Fitness retreats allow us to focus on our health goals. It can be hard to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your everyday routine if you don't take some time to focus and zero in on specific goals and desires. Disconnect from the modern world for a few days and make a plan to achieve these goals with no distractions.  

  • Reshape your Diet: After going on a retreat you are going to feel like a whole new person with a new level of confidence. Learn to cleanse your body with targeted diet plans and reshape the way you eat, without any outside distractions or temptations. Bring these new habits home with you to keep up the reshaping after the retreat is finished.  

  • Change from Everyday Life: A fitness retreat is a healthy change from your everyday life. It is easy to neglect relaxation when in a fast-paced work environment and retreats force you to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with yourself again. Having a schedule is good and all, but taking self-care days is just as important.  

  • Challenge your limits: Retreats relating to fitness and health will encourage you to test your limits and push yourself to see how far you can really go. Whether this is in physical endurance, mental strength, or relaxation, going on a fitness retreat will be sure to put you to the test and reach new heights and goals.  

  • Increased Body Confidence: After completing a health and fitness retreat, your body confidence metre is going to be sky-high. You will have a new outlook on the way you perceive your body, and more motivation and determination to live a healthier lifestyle from now then on out.  

  • Learn New Healthy Habits: A health and fitness retreat can help you break old habits and develop new healthy ones. Being in a new environment with a completely different routine will allow you, or force you, to stop old and unhealthy habits, and practice new and more beneficial habits.  

  • Heal in Nature: There are magical natural healing powers within nature, and retreats allow you to immerse into that atmosphere. Reconnect with nature and escape stresses from everyday life in a peaceful environment. Nature is proven to be beneficial not only for our mental health but our physical health as well.   

Popular Health & Fitness Retreat Destinations  

Health and fitness retreats are often located in destinations surrounded by peace and beautiful scenery, allowing guests to immerse themselves in nature and unwind in a calming atmosphere. Some of the more popular destinations for fitness retreats or health and wellness retreats are: 

Is a Health & Fitness Retreat Worth it? 

Yes! If you are serious about leading a new and healthier lifestyle and are open to a new way to challenge yourself physically and mentally, there's no better holiday than a fitness retreat. You will come back rejuvenated, recharged, and ready for anything life throws your way. Learning how to lead a healthier lifestyle will encourage other positive changes and benefits in your life.   

We hope that this guide to health and fitness retreats has inspired you to rethink your health and fitness routine and learn to incorporate and wellness lifestyle into your daily life.


Discover our selection of fitness retreats below or contact our wellness experts, who will give you unbiased advice on how
to tailor the right programme for your individual needs. Call our wellness advisors at 020 7843 3597 or enquire here. 



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Fitness Break
Palacio Estoril Golf & Spa Hotel | Portugal
4 nights

Palacio Estoril’s Fitness Break programme is suitable for all fitness levels.Following an in-depth fitness assessment to establish your current fitness levels, you will enjoy personal training sessions that will help you to achieve your fitness goals. You’ll also enjoy a deep tissue mas…

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Sports Performance Boost
VIVAMAYR Altaussee | Austria
10 nights

VIVAMAYR’s Altaussee's Performance Boost programme is designed for ambitious amateur or professional athletes who want to sustainably improve their performance.Available over 10 nights, the goal of the programme is to identify and correct your body's deficiencies so that it can regene…

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The Ranch Italy At Palazzo Fiuggi Taster Retreat
The Ranch Italy At Palazzo Fiuggi | Italy
4 nights

The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi combines The Ranch Malibu's award-winning, results-oriented fitness programme with the services and expertise of Palazzo Fiuggi's medical team.Their Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi Taster Retreat is perfect for those who are not familiar with The Ranch's …

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Lefay Dolomiti Purifying
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti | Italy
4 nights

If you are looking to remove harmful toxins from your body in a short period of time then Lefay Dolomiti's Purifying programme could be the right one for you.Through a combination of various detoxifying treatments, your body will not only be cleansed of harmful toxins, but it will also be bette…

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Palazzo Fiuggi Fit & Well
Palazzo Fiuggi | Italy
7, 10, 14 or 21 nights

Whether you’re a complete novice or a fitness fanatic the Fit & Well programme at Palazzo can help you improve your fitness levels and your overall health and wellbeing.Available over 7/10/14 and 21 nights, this programme offers a diverse range of fitness options both indoor and outdoor. …

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The Ranch Italy At Palazzo Fiuggi
The Ranch Italy At Palazzo Fiuggi | Italy
7, 14, 21 or 28 nights

The Ranch Italy at Palazzo Fiuggi retreat combines The Ranch Malibu's award-winning, results-oriented fitness programme with the services and expertise of Palazzo Fiuggi's medical team.Limited to 25 guests each week, this retreat features a daily schedule that mirrors The Ranch Malibu&rsquo…

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Lefay Dolomiti Intensive Fitness
Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti | Italy
5 nights

Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti’s Intensive Fitness programme is the perfect programme for those wishing to give their fitness levels a boost.Through a combination of personal training, massages and Osteopathy, this programme aims to increase your fitness levels, reduce muscular tension, stre…

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Divani Metabolic Lift Off Programme
Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso | Greece
9 nights

Divani Apollon Palace and Thalasso’s Metabollic Lift Off programme aims to stimulate beneficial changes to your metabolism that will help improve your overall health and wellbeing.Over nine nights, through a combination of a personalised nutrition plan, an intensive exercise programme and var…

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EUPHORIA SPARTAN SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE RETREAT
Euphoria Retreat | Greece
3, 5 or 7 days

If you like the idea of training like a Spartan warrior then Euphoria’s Spartan Spirit Of Adventure programme could be the right one for you.Led by a team of experienced trainers, each day, you’ll enjoy two-three hours of outdoor physical exercise, with activities ranging between interv…

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Thanyapura Fit & Healthy
Thanyapura Health & Sports Resort | Thailand
3, 7, 14, 21 or 30 nights

Modern lives and lifestyles and busy schedules leave little time for exercising, eating right and getting the sleep we need to feel fit and healthy. Thanyapura’s Fit & Healthy programme is specifically designed to help people get back into shape and get healthy again. Their program focuse…

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Longevity Fitness
Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel | Portugal
5 nights

If you are looking to give your fitness levels a boost then Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel’s Fitness programme could be the right one for you.Through a combination of testing, nutrition, personal training sessions and treatments such as cryotherapy and deep tissue massages, you’l…

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LONGEVITY OSTEO REBALANCE
Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel | Portugal
5 nights

Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel’s Osteo Rebalance programme is based on the alternative medicine system of Osteopathy, which uses manipulation techniques to restore the overall balance of the body, its functions and its wellbeing.Over 5 nights, you will enjoy treatments, including Osteo…

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Absolute Be Fit Programme
Absolute Sanctuary | Thailand
5, 7 or 10 nights

Those looking to kick start a fitness regime should opt for Absolute Sanctuary’s Be Fit Programme.Personalised fitness sessions focusing on resistance & cardiovascular training are balanced with flexibility & core strength workouts through daily yoga classes and Pilates reformer class…

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7 Nights at Absolute Sanctuary
Absolute Sanctuary | Thailand
7 nights

This seven night package is ideal for those who are not looking to commit themselves to a particular wellness programme.You can spend your time enjoying pampering treatments at Absolute Sanctuary’s Spa, getting fitter at the gym or simply just relaxing by the pool.However you choose to spend …

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Golf & Spa Programme
L'Albereta | Italy
4 nights

If you are looking to improve your swing and better your technique whilst indulging in one of Europe’s top Spas, then L'Albereta's Golf & Spa programme is the perfect programme for you.As well as three green fees, you will also enjoy specialised post-recovery treatments and have a…

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Fitness Week at Rancho La Puerta
Rancho La Puerta | Mexico
7 nights

With a focus on fitness, Rancho La Puerta is the place to come to get in shape and pick up healthy habits that you will incorporate once you return home.Daily activities range from the rigorous (hikes, tennis and core workouts) to the introspective (chanting, drumming and qi gong), and guests are a…

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Lefay Fitness
Lefay Resort & SPA Lago Di Garda | Italy
5 or 10 nights

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago Di Garda’s Fitness is the perfect programme for those wishing to improve their fitness levels.Through a combination of personal training and various treatments, including osteo-craniosacral massage, this programme aims to increase your fitness levels, relax tense m…

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Basic Optimal Fitness Programme
Kamalaya | Thailand
5, 7, 9, 14 or 21 nights

Kamalaya’s Basic Optimal Fitness programme is ideally suited for those who are new to fitness, but it can also be adapted for those who are more experienced.Available over various durations, it combines personal training sessions, holistic spa therapies and nutritious cuisine to help you achi…

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YogaCoreCycle Programme
Samahita Retreat | Thailand
3, 5, 7 or 10 days

Samahita’s signature YogaCoreCyle programme is designed to offer your body and mind an integrated yoga and functional fitness approach.The programme offers a level of activity and rejuvenation that covers all aspects of human functioning across yoga asana, both dynamic and restorative, medita…

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Chiva-Som Fitness
Chiva-Som | Thailand
5, 7, 10 or 14 nights

Whether you are experienced or just starting out on your fitness journey, the Chiva Som Fitness programme will help inspire, motivate and educate you to achieve your desired fitness goals.Professional and experienced trainers will develop a personalised, all-encompassing programme based on your aim…

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Physical Rehabilitation
Palacio Estoril Golf & Spa Hotel | Portugal
7 nights

If you are recovering from an injury that has affected your mobility then you might want to consider Palacio Estoril’s Physical Rehabilitation programme.Over seven nights, you’ll enjoy a range of treatments and therapies, including physiotherapy and osteopathy sessions that will help yo…

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Sayanna Active Escape
EPIC SANA Algarve | Portugal
3 nights

If you’re looking for a short, but effective fitness break then EPIC SANA Algarve's Sayanna Active Escape programme could be just the ticket.Available over three nights, you will feel fitter and stronger through participating in various exercise sessions. You will also enjoy pampering spa…

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Absolute Ultimate Fitness Programme
Absolute Sanctuary | Thailand
5, 7 or 10 nights

Absolute Sanctuary’s Ultimate Fitness Programme is perfect for gym bunnies who are seeking a comprehensive fitness programme.Available over five, seven or ten nights, it integrates Absolute Sanctuary's expertise in yoga, Pilates, rhythm cycling and core suspend with personal fitness sessi…

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Comprehensive Optimal Fitness Programme
Kamalaya | Thailand
7, 9, 14 or 21 nights

Kamalaya’s Comprehensive Optimal Fitness programme is ideally suited for those who already exercise on a regular basis.Available over various durations, it combines personal training sessions, holistic spa therapies and nutritious cuisine to help you achieve whatever your fitness goal may be.…

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Euphoria Fitness
Euphoria Retreat | Greece
5 or 7 days

Whether you’re a beginner or a fitness fanatic, Euphoria’s Fitness programme can help you achieve your fitness goals.Through a combination of nutrition, daily personal training sessions and treatments that soothe and relax your body, you will become fitter and stronger. Depending on you…

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Chiva-Som Optimal Performance
Chiva-Som | Thailand
3, 5 7, 10 or 14 nights

Optimise your fitness performance with Chiva-Som's Optimal Performance programme.Following an initial consultation to ascertain your current level of fitness, you will enjoy a range of treatments and classes from the fitness and physiotherapy departments, as well as healthy and nutritious meals…

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Shanti-Som Fitness High Intensity
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat | Spain
3, 5, 7 or 10 nights

For those who are looking to dramatically overhaul their fitness regime, Shanti-Som’s High Intensity Fitness programme is ideal.Set over three, five, seven or ten nights, you will have the chance to benefit from all manner of fitness activities, from personal training sessions designed to tac…

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Rocco Forte Fit
Verdura Resort | Italy
6 days

Rocca Forte's Fit programme is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals.Whether you’re preparing for a sporting event, need rehabilitation or would just like to kick-start a fitness routine, this programme will help you reach mental and physical equilibrium through a combination of…

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Fitness & Activity Programme
Neeleshwar Hermitage | India
7 nights

A fitness retreat with a difference, on the Fitness and Activity programme at Neeleshwar Hermitage guests won’t be subjected to intensive workouts that lead to over-exertion but rather activities that get you active, moving, and stimulate both body and mind.Your seven night retreat will be in…

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Fitness Programme
L'Albereta | Italy
3 nights

Improve your fitness levels with L'Albereta's Fitness programme.Following a cardiorespiratory assessment which analyses breath by breath how well the heart, arteries, veins and lungs are able to work together to transport oxygen to the muscles, a personalised fitness programme will be put t…

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Amatara Active
Amatara Wellness Resort | Thailand
3, 5, 7, 10, or 14 nights

There is no doubt that living an active life is one of the key foundations for a healthy lifestyle. The Active programme offers a holistic approach to improving fitness and performance and improving your energy.Amatara's fitness team is made up of passionate professionals in their chosen area o…

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Vilalara Longevity Fitness Booster
Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa | Portugal
3 nights

Up your fitness game with Vilalara Longevity Thalassa & Medical Spa's Fitness Booster programmeDuring your stay, you will gain knowledge about how your body functions through a personal health check and biophysical evaluation that measures body fat, muscle and basal metabolic rate. From the…

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Marbella Club Optimal Fitness and Energy
Marbella Club Spain | Spain
2, 4 or 7 nights

Marbella Club's uplifting Optimal Fitness and Energy programme will help boost your stamina and increase your physical and mental performance.Not only will you gain more confidence in yourself, you will also gain the tools to ensure you are working out to the very best of your ability. Evidence…

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Sayanna Re-Shape
EPIC SANA Algarve | Portugal
7 nights

If you are looking to get fitter or to lose a few pounds then EPIC SANA Algarve's Sayanna Re-shape programme could be just the ticket.Available over seven nights, there are two programme pathways to choose from. One pathway focusses on getting fitter and stronger and one focusses on losing weig…

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Marbella Club Beach Ready
Marbella Club Spain | Spain
2, 4 or 7 nights

Allow the Marbella Club to prepare and guide you to more body confidence this summer with a combination of total-body sculpting workouts, nutrition guidance and treatments designed to help you look and feel your best.To ensure optimum results, this programme includes their full board Purifying Heal…

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Ananda Active Fitness
Ananda in the Himalayas | India
5, 7 or 14 nights

Achieve your fitness goals with Ananda’s Active Fitness programmeAvailable over five, seven or fourteen nights, it combines indoor personal training with outdoor fitness activities such as trekking and rafting to help you become fitter and stronger.As part of your programme, you will also hav…

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