Health Spa & Weight Loss Vacations in the U.S.

Joining a gym can seem daunting.

Often, joining a gym when you are overweight or unfit can feel daunting, but weight loss vacations or boot camps can give you a real kick-start on the road to a healthier, happier life. Whether you want to lose weight, get fit or manage your diet, a weight loss vacation can help you to achieve these things.

Bella Boot Camp Weight Loss and Fitness Retreat

Bella Boot Camp in Florida offers a high energy, active vacation. The one-week program includes accommodation, three healthy meals per day, a nutrition and wellness overview, and spa treatment. The daily schedule includes five classes, ranging from the Boot Camp on the beach to hiking, cardio kickboxing, yoga and sports conditioning. The retreat caters for all levels of fitness, and groups are limited to 14 participants. Prices start at around $2,450, as of 2011.

Red Mountain Resort and Spa

Red Mountain Resort and Spa, in St. George, Utah, has 82 rooms and 24 villa suites and offers a selection of healthy living activities and recreational services. Outdoor activities include hiking, swimming, climbing and adventure trips in the nearby Zion National Park. Indoor activities include group fitness classes, personal training, a detoxification program and a personal weight loss program. The Sagestone Spa and Salon offers a variety of treatments and massage, while the Canyon Breeze Restaurant offers a varied, healthy eating menu. Prices start at $215 per person, per night, as of 2011.

Code Pink Boot Camp

Code Pink Boot Camp was founded by women, for women, and offers a four-week program consisting of two, three, four or five days per week throughout Orange County, Phoenix, Denver, Lake Oswego and Houston. The camp offers yoga, pilates, obstacle courses, cardio, strength training and running. The camp also offers one-on-one nutritional consultation and group nutrition seminars. The camp caters to women of all ages and abilities, and prices start at around $15 per day, so five days a week will cost around $299 per month, while two days a week will cost around $149 per month, as of 2011.

Canyon Ranch Spa

The Canyon Ranch Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, offers a range of preventative health care, including holistic care and help with establishing healthy habits for life. Life Management classes include brain fitness, inspired living and stress management. The spa offers healthy dining, and fitness activities include walking, dance, kayaking, swimming, pilates, squash and exercising for weight loss.The spa offers a range of treatments, from neuromuscular therapy to tanning, and spiritual growth sessions are also available. Prices start at $2,000 for a three-night stay, as of 2011.

Camp Technique Boot Camp

Take control of your life and your weight in Los Angeles.

The CT Boot Camp in Los Angeles offers luxury accommodation and three programs. The Complete Lifestyle Change for beginners focuses on weight loss and fitness for those who have a very low level of fitness; the intermediate Extreme Weight Loss program is for people who want to lose a few pounds quickly and healthily and includes sand dune climbing, kayaking, canyon hikes and circuit training. The advanced program is for individuals who want to ramp up their fitness levels in a short amount of time. Prices start at $2,021 for one week, as of 2011.

References

• Bella Boot Camp Weight Loss and Fitness Retreat
• Red Mountain Resort and Spa
• Code Pink Boot Camp
• Canyon Ranch Spa: Lenox
• Camp Technique Boot Camp