Readers’ Choice Awards: Your Favorites for Fitness
2013 Readers’ Choice Award Winners for Best Fitness Program!
Mid-March is historically the time when all of those healthy resolutions we made a couple month’s ago start to fall to the wayside – but don’t let giving up become an option! Check out your top 5 winners for Favorite Fitness Program and get inspired to keep working hard to reach your fitness goals!
Rancho La Puerta – Baja California, Tecate, Mexico
Created in 1940, Rancho La Puerta is the original destination fitness resort and spa, known for it’s healthy, life-changing itineraries. From healthy cuisine to transformative spa treatments to wellness lifestyle discussions – the Ranch offers a full 360-degree approach to wellbeing. Fitness classes run the gamut from informative hikes and restorative yoga to fun and fearless cardio drumming, and so much more!
For a taste of the Ranch (and a video of us cardio drumming!) – check out a recap of our trip!
Golden Door – San Marcos,California
Eighteen years after founding the Ranch, Deborah Szekely opened yet another renowned location for health and wellness – the Golden Door, set on 377 acres in Southern California. Upon arrival you’ll chat with your personal program interviewer who will help you create the ideal itinerary for you – with carefully selected classes to help you meet your fitness and health goals. From there you’ll meet with your Fitness Guide who will act as your personal coach during your stay, making it a truly individual, unique experience. Enjoy a large variety of classes that will invigorate the mind, body, and soul.
BodyHoliday at LeSPORT – St. Lucia
There’s nothing better than a Caribbean getaway… that is until you add an amazing range of fitness classes and activities that will keep your blood pumping all throughout your vacation! BodyHoliday has an amazing array of classes to choose from including yoga, Pilates, spin, combat fitness, and more! Plus, with the BodyAware program guests can enjoy a holistic solution to wellbeing based on three core components: nutrition, lifestyle changes, and of course – fitness!
Miraval Resort & Spa – Tucson, Arizona
Dedicated to opening eyes, minds, and hearts, it’s no wonder the beloved Miraval Resort & Spa has so many awards and accolades under its belt! The luxury spa and wellness destination offers its guest a large selection of fitness options from indoor bootcamp, “Tred & Shed,” TRX, Yogilaties, and so much more!
Canyon Ranch – Tucson, Arizona
Yet another renowned destination spa, Canyon Ranch takes the final spot in the Favorite Spa for Fitness category. Since 1979, Canyon Ranch has been helping people achieve their health and wellness goals thanks, in large part, to their stellar fitness offerings. From hiking and biking around the gorgeous desert setting, to hopping in the pool for some aqua aerobics, to spending one-on-one time with a personal training – Canyon Ranch has the perfect schedule of fitness activities to get you moving!
Jackie Burns Brisman
About the author: Jackie Burns Brisman
Jackie has been a featured beauty expert at HBA Global and has appeared live on CBS New York, Good Day Baltimore, and more. Her work has appeared in Spafinder, Skincare.com, American Salon, L'Oreal Paris Beauty Magazine, Well-Rounded, Spa Professional Mexico, MTV News, and more. Prior to joining the Spafinder team she spent time at Women's Health Magazine.