As the heat rises and the winter layers lessen, every year summer prompts us to ditch the couch and lace up our trainers in pursuit of rediscovering our hibernating beach bodies. This year, swap a last minute dash to the sweaty gym for a fitness boosting break as Health and Fitness Travel, the leading specialists in healthy holidays worldwide, share their top fighting fit holidays for a summer shape up. From a back to nature fitness boot camp in Greece, to an active cleansing detox and fitness escape in Bali, come out of hibernation and tone up with one of these summer fitness shape up holidays.
Experience a full mind, body and soul transformation on the Mediterranean island of Ibiza with The Body Camp, where your basecamp is a stunning villa nestled within terraced gardens of olive and citrus trees. Shape up in the great outdoors with a variety of fun fitness activities, from circuit training to sea swimming, before taking part in educational cookery classes and mindful coaching workshops that teach how to live a healthier lifestyle. Unwind after an active day with a yoga class and full body massage, before taking a revitalising dip in the mineral-rich salt water pool.
One of the world’s leading wellness retreats, discover a holistic approach to shaping up on the Thai island of Koh Samui, with Kamalaya’s new comprehensive optimal fitness holiday. Designed for those wanting to balance their workouts with holistic healing recovery; break a sweat during personal training sessions tailored towards your personal goals, before soothing sore muscles with carefully selected holistic therapies. Take in stunning panoramic views over the Gulf of Thailand from the fitness centre or keep fighting fit with a selection of group classes, including aqua yoga and Tai Chi, before cooling off in the new 25 meter lap pool.
