fitness weekends

If you don't have time to devote a whole week to getting yourself back in to shape, then a fitness weekend provides the perfect alternative to kick start your fitness regime.

The Healthy Holiday Company has created a selection of 'game changer' weekends to give you the opportunity of re-igniting your health and fitness plans and then returning home enthused, motivated and determined to continue.  In most cases, your weekend escape will have the added benefit of professional advice on how best to carry on the good work you've started once you get back home.

3 days hiking in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco - from £779

A great option if it's inspiration that you're looking for.  Experience the thrill of the hike and rediscover your desire to be fitter and more energetic.  Stay at Kasbah Angour, a beautiful property set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and enjoy a 4 night stay that includes 3 guided half day mountain hikes that will be tailored according to your fitness levels.  All inclusive packages, including flights and local transfers from £779.  See full details

4 night ‘essential fitness’ at Longevity Wellness Resort, Portugal - from £1,245

Learn from fitness and nutritional experts about your unique body, then jump into your personalized programme to help you lose fat and improve muscle tone, flexibility, core strength, posture, vitality and energy. The benefits will keep on coming with take-home personalized fitness and nutritional plans to help you sustain optimal health.  All inclusive packages, including flights and local transfers from £1,245.  See full details

3 night fitness break at Paradis Plage, combining surfing and yoga - from £635

Fly out on Saturday afternoon from Gatwick and be at Paradis Plage, half an hour north of Agadir on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, in good time for dinner.  On both Sunday and Monday, enjoy a 90 minute morning yoga class followed by 2 guided surfing sessions each day.  Fly home Tuesday morning feeling invigorated and refreshed, determined to pursue a healthier lifestyle.  Package includes all yoga classes, surf sessions (including wetsuit and surf board hire), accommodation on a B&B basis, flights and local transfers from £635.  See full details

3 night weight loss weekend in Tuscany - from £1,865

Castel Monastero, a beautiful 5 star Tuscan retreat, is the ideal setting to restore your well-being and your ideal weight. Dr. Mosaraf Ali, the leading expert in integrated medicine and physician to the British Royal family and many celebrities, has devised weight-loss and detox programmes available exclusively in the spectacular setting of Castel Monastero, the enchanting medieval hamlet just a short distance from Siena.  All inclusive packages, including flights and local transfers from £1,865.  See full details

2 night ‘SHA feeling’ at SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain - from £1,060

For those who wish to familiarise themselves with SHA, relax in its beautiful surroundings and get to know everything SHA is able to do to improve your life and those of your loved ones.  This is the perfect option if you're not sure what sort of health and fitness programme or lifestyle change you wish to commit to.  With the added benefit of warm sunny weather all year.  All inclusive packages, including flights and local transfers from £1,060.  See full details

Note:  all prices quoted are based on 2 adults sharing.