Fitness & Wellness Desert Escape

A five-day fitness and wellness escape where you'll live life to the fullest with carefully crafted workouts in the mornings and nights, exciting adventures into the mountains, and time to rejuvenate on the resort grounds. You'll leave knowing how to work smarter, not harder, and feeling refreshed and ready to head back to the real world!

The fitness:
Each day will bring a new challenge with a different fitness focus, testingyour strength, cardiovascular level, mobility, and flexibility, giving you a hands-on experience. You will be educated about the importance of each experience in order to achieve your fitness goals, no matter what they may be, in addition to working on breathing and relaxation techniques. 
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The retreat:
This retreat is all about balance: both high and low-intensity workouts, thrilling excursions paired with downtime at the resort, challenging your mind while also letting yourself truly relax in a gorgeous setting.

In between workouts, you'll enjoy a group hummer expedition into the Phoenix desert & mountain areas and hiking along trails near the resort. You can choose among a number of optional activities too, such as hot air ballooning, horseback riding, shopping, spa treatments, and tee time on the golf course.

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Highlights

• 5 days / 4 nights accommodations at a gorgeous mountain-view hotel
• 1-2 workouts per day including total body strength, cardio, tabata, and recovery sessions
• Breakfast every morning
• Two group dinners included (on the first & last nights)
• Jeep/Hummer adventure tour
• Hiking excursion
• Access to the resort’s golf course and spa (additional cost)
• Private roundtrip shuttle transportation from the PHX airport (for guests arriving within a specified time frame)

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The Accommodations

The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is the perfect combination of fun, comfort, and relaxation. Nestled in between mountains near Phoenix, this resort is the perfect oasis for a wellness-based vacation. The resort boasts stellar restaurants, a beautiful spa, expansive golf course, and multiple outdoor pools, complete with a lazy river and waterslides. During your free time, you'll be able to explore the grounds, relax by the pool, or check out local shops and restaurants in Phoenix and neighboring areas.

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Sample itinerary

Thursday 4/6: 

• Arrive at Phoenix (PHX) airport and take private shuttle to the resort (about 25 mins)
• Get settled in your room and explore the grounds
• Meet the group & discuss trip goals / intentions
• Sunset workout: Strength, Balance & Recovery
• Join the group for dinner and optional drinks

Friday 4/7: 

• Morning workout: Total Body Strength & Tabata
• Group breakfast at hotel 
• Jeep or hummer tour to explore the beautiful landscape
• Return to hotel for a late lunch and free time
• Evening workout: 45min Core Strength
• Dinner & optional evening activities in town

Saturday 4/8: 

• Morning workout: Cardio Power
• Group breakfast in town
• Free time all day! Explore Phoenix, try another hiking trail, shop, golf, or just relax by the pool!
• Evening workout: Strength, Balance & Recovery
• Dinner at hotel or in town, optional night out

Sunday 4/9: 

• Morning workout: Total Body Strength & Tabata
• Breakfast at the hotel or in town
• Hiking excursion nearby
• Free time for lunch, relaxation, and pool time
• Evening workout: 45min Core Strength
• Farewell group dinner

Monday 4/10: 

• Morning workout: Strength, Balance & Recovery
• Breakfast & prepare for departure
• Goodbyes and shuttle to the airport

*Itinerary subject to change