Weight loss camps & Weight loss spas

We have come a long way from the “fat camps” of the 70s and 80s.  Many of today’s weight loss camps and spas integrate clinically proven programs with adventure and a vacation-like atmosphere.  There are still old-school “fat camps” out there, but the remarkable success of the newer breed of weight loss camps has made most of these types of camps a thing of the past.

Weight Loss Adventure Camps

Weight loss camps that incorporate outdoor activities from hiking, surfing, white water rafting and other adventure sports have become very popular.  Kids and teens especially love the camps that offer fun group activities in the outdoors. 

One of the advantages of camps that incorporate adventure is that they can teach a love of fitness.  Teens will often find that they really enjoy a particular activity and will want to continue it after returning home.

We all know weight management requires life-long commitment, so these camps get young people to try all types of new activities so they can discover what they love to do to get active for a life time.

Weight Loss Spas

Many adults prefer a luxury environment for losing weight. Weight loss spas often offer a variety of amenities along with healthy food and activities.  They may offer massages, facials, and other spa-like options.  Spas will usually have many types of exercise classes scheduled such as aerobics, yoga, and martial arts.  Some may also offer adventure-type activities such as hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities.

You should choose a program that you know will work for you – if you prefer to take a long walk than to stand on a treadmill, choose the location that you will most enjoy.

Weight Loss Vacations & Retreats

Weight loss vacations are becoming more popular as couples or even families decide that a fitness vacation is a great way to get healthy while having fun.  Wellspring Retreats is an example of a fitness vacation.  Wellspring Retreats are 8-day weight loss adventure expeditions for adults designed to produce rapid weight loss and provide you with the skills, tools and motivation to continue losing weight at home over the following months and years. 
A weight loss vacation might  begin at a luxury resort where you’ll learn the basics. The resort becomes base camp for adventure activities such as climbing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, and similar outdoor activities. Choose a program that offers behavioral coaches with credentials to get the best clinical program for long-term weight loss (check their credentials and look for Master’s and Doctoral level therapists).  These programs are sort of a hybrid between spas and adventure camps. They also generally offer nutrition and even cooking classes so you can take your skills home with you!

Family Fitness Vacations

If you want to get the whole family fit, you might consider a family weight loss camp – these are similar to weight loss retreats, but allow you to bring young children. Activities are available just for the kids, while adults get to take off on their own adventures.  If you are a golf fanatic, you might look for a family weight loss camp located at a resort with a golf course. 
If you are mom who wants her kids to get fit this summer but you also want to be pampered, try a weight loss camp at a luxury resort.
Learn more about Wellspring Retreats weight loss vacations for adults and teens.

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