Gay Men's Fitness Retreat in Costa RicaThe prestigious Gulf of Papagayo in Costa Rica is known for sun, sand, surf, and now, sweat! We're heading down this November for the ultimate fitness retreat for your body and mind led by Coach Josh Grimm. Together, we'll enjoy challenging and restorative workouts, exciting land and water excursions, delicious local cuisine, and total relaxation with like-minded company. Join this gay-friendly getaway to recharge and reset before a long winter!
Fitness: Each day, our Coach will lead two different, but complementary classes. The morning workouts will be intense, full-body blasting group sessions with functional HIIT, plyometrics, Tabata, and strength training. The evening workouts will be a mix of high-intensity workouts and more restorative movements. We'll use kettlebells, sandbags (filled with sand from the beach) and bodyweight movements to hit the whole body each day. Adventure: There are so many incredible things to see and do in Costa Rica, and on our retreat, we will have two excursions included (though optional) to enjoy the country by land and by sea. We will go on an exhilarating adventure tour with zip lining and horseback riding followed by hot springs on one day, and on another we will sail the ocean with snorkeling and a possible whale sighting! Relaxation: We will enjoy workouts and activities throughout the retreat, but just as important is our down time to relax! At our resort, we can sit by the pool, swim in the ocean, and lay out in the sun. There are also complimentary bikes and kayaks as well as SUP rentals available to you. And of course, the gorgeous spa is at your fingertips! |
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Highlights / What's Included
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The Accommodations
Our luxurious boutique resort aka home for the retreat is El Mangroove on the Gulft of Papagayo, just 20 minutes from the Liberia (LIR) airport. With a focus on authentic Costa Rican culture, farm and sea-to-table cuisine, and healthy and active experiences, El Mangroove aligns with Ketanga's values, and we are excited to bring you there! The resort also features a relaxing fully-functioning spa, two restaurants, a swimming pool, and private access to the beach.
Guests will have the choice of a Bark Suite, a 485-square foot room complete with a king bed and private living room area featuring a relaxing hammock next to a window that makes you feel like you're floating in nature, or a Nesto Suite with the same size and amenities, featuring two queen beds. All rooms are complete with WiFi connectivity, air conditioning, a fan, a walk-in closet, workspace, 42" plasma TV, safe deposit box, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and mini bar.
Guests will have the choice of a Bark Suite, a 485-square foot room complete with a king bed and private living room area featuring a relaxing hammock next to a window that makes you feel like you're floating in nature, or a Nesto Suite with the same size and amenities, featuring two queen beds. All rooms are complete with WiFi connectivity, air conditioning, a fan, a walk-in closet, workspace, 42" plasma TV, safe deposit box, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and mini bar.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Thursday, November 7
Welcome to Costa Rica! Arrive at the LIR airport and take a provided shuttle to the resort to check in and get settled. We'll come together before sunset for introductions and our first workout to break a sweat and wake up our bodies from the day of travel. In the evening, we'll have a group dinner at the hotel and continue to get to know one another. Day 2 - Friday, November 8 Wake up to sunshine and paradise! We'll have an early morning workout and breakfast, and then we'll be picked up for a day of adventure at Rincon de la Vieja! Our day will include zip lining, horseback riding, a massive water slide, hot springs, and lunch! After the excursion, we'll have go back to the hotel to enjoy free time in the afternoon and then we'll come together for a second workout. Free night! Day 3 - Saturday, November 9 Today is all about relaxation! We'll have a morning workout with Coach Josh followed by breakfast at the resort. Then we'll have a free day to relax at the beach or pool, treat yourself to a spa treatment, or sign up for an extra excursion like surfing or paddle boarding. At lunch time, we'll have a special local cooking class where we'll make (and enjoy) Costa Rican ceviche! (Options available for guests with dietary restrictions). In the evening, we'll meet once again for a workout and then have a free night. Day 4 - Sunday, November 10 A day of fun in the sun! This morning we'll work out with Josh and then enjoy breakfast and a few hours to relax at the resort. Then we'll get picked up for our afternoon boat ride, complete with lunch, drinks, snorkeling, and ultimate relaxation! Upon our return, we'll have some time to get ready and then come together for our final group dinner. Day 5 - Monday, November 11 Goodbyes are bittersweet! We'll kick off our final morning with an early workout and breakfast while we soak up our last rays of sunshine. Then we will depart for the airport feeling refreshed and stronger than ever! |
Meet Coach Josh Grimm
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Josh Grimm has been training and coaching private clients in New York and Los Angeles for almost ten years, helping them to achieve superb results in strength building, weight management, toning, conditioning, and corrective rehabilitation.
Being well versed in resistance and functional training, Kempo karate, plyometrics, boxing, and bodybuilding, Josh strategically pushes clients in a multi-dimensional training style. Josh developed his brand, FITNUT, after beginning six months of volunteer work in Cambodia at children's orphanage houses. The children's strong will and positive energy motivated him to bring some of that into his work. His passion for travel and giving back is what drives his brand and motivates him to be the best trainer he can be for his clients, and he donates 5% of his earnings to charities. Josh has visited 40 different countries over the past seven years which he feels makes him marketable and accessible to a multitude of clients. Today, he is an ambassador to the Cambodian Community Dream Organization in Siem Ream, Cambodia and on the board of hu:MANE – a charity co-founded by his partner and others that give back worldwide via mission work to the impoverished. Josh Grimm is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer and a International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching (IBNFC) Licensed Nutrition Counselor from the Venice Nutrition Medical Board. |
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Testimonials
"Josh transformed my body - and overhauled the way I work out! I've had a lot of trainers over the years, but with his expert knowledge of fitness, only Josh was able to diagnose and teach me what I needed to work on to actually achieve my fitness goals. Where most trainers focus on exercises and muscle groups, Josh sees the whole picture. His focus on my body--as a whole--allowed me to improve not just look and tone, but the way I feel." - Alexander C.
"Training with Josh has gotten me closer to my fitness goals than ever before. The workouts are challenging and Josh pushes me with patience, while at the same time keeping me inspired and enthusiastic about working out. The changes in my body are exactly what I initially explained to Josh I wanted to achieve - his knowledge and passion for fitness is unsurpassed, the result has given me confidence and a better understanding of how my body works." - Jason
"Training with Josh has gotten me closer to my fitness goals than ever before. The workouts are challenging and Josh pushes me with patience, while at the same time keeping me inspired and enthusiastic about working out. The changes in my body are exactly what I initially explained to Josh I wanted to achieve - his knowledge and passion for fitness is unsurpassed, the result has given me confidence and a better understanding of how my body works." - Jason
Retreat itinerary is subject to change