HIIT & SUN Fitness RetreatWhen Mat and Diana sat down to build out this retreat, they wanted to make sure that the workouts would be challenging, but fun and the adventures would be entertaining and exciting. The trip is an immersion into Barbados culture - the food and the experience is as authentic to the island as possible. All while working out, having fun and relaxing! Come sweat, work out, and eat at one of the most special islands in the Caribbean with an awesome pair of fitness professionals!
The fitness: The fitness classes will be similar to what Diana and Mat teach on their own in NYC today - a bootcamp style class with intervals and strength incorporated. Additionally, they will have recovery workouts scattered in between to make sure you feel set for the activities of the day! The retreat: Working out is only half the fun on this Barbados adventure. We'll be joined by special guest George Griffith (founder of Barbados' top fitness facility, Surfside Wellness) to lead us on two beautiful hikes during our stay, to experience the island like a local! Other activities include a catamaran sail with snorkeling over ship wrecks, a visit to Oistin's Fish Fry, detoxing on the beach, and a celebratory BBQ with fresh, healthy food! |
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What's included
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Meet your Coaches
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Diana and Mat met in Boston at a gym and discovered their common passion for fitness. Fast forward to today, they have created Stronger With Time - a brand that blends both of their health and wellness experiences and expertise into one. They work together to push one another as well as those around them for an unforgettable experience. Their goal is to change as many people's lives as possible.
Diana Mitrea started her fitness journey after graduating from college. She began teaching group fitness after senior year and was hooked on the Les Mills programming. After many years of teaching Les Mills programming, she began to put together her own classes and was really excited about the outcome. She also studied and picked up an ACE Personal Training Certification to learn more about fitness and how to apply it in class. Today, she works at various boutique studios in NYC to spread her joy of fitness with others. Follow @diana.fitness on Instagram. Mathew Forzaglia has been in fitness all his life. As a true athlete, he played football, lacrosse and hockey all through college and beyond. Motivated by the fitness world, he got his Personal Training Certification early after graduation to begin his fitness career. Today, he works at The Fhitting Room, one of the top boutique fitness studios in NYC. He works with clients of all fitness levels, including those with injuries and disabilities, who want to improve their lives by getting stronger and healthier. Follow @forzag on Instagram. |
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The Accommodations
The Savannah Beach Hotel is a four-star hotel located on the pristine South Coast of Barbados, one of the most picturesque areas of the island. This restored 19th century Plantation House once predominantly featured brick construction and elegant cast-iron balconies. Now, Savannah has beautifully appointed rooms, in a completely unique, contemporary-meets-tropical colonial design. All rooms are fully air-conditioned and feature supremely comfortable beds and seating areas. The rooms also feature large TVs, hair dryers, tea or coffee making facilities, ironing boards & irons, security safes and free internet access. All of the bathrooms have a modern, minimalist finish. The hotel features two swimming pools, a full-service spa, a game room, fitness center, and free Wi-Fi.
Plantation Rooms:
based in the historic main plantation house with antique mahogany furniture, traditional wooden floors, sitting area and king size bed.
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Deluxe King Rooms: offer views of the gardens and a glimpse of the Caribbean Sea and main pool. An additional single bed may be added.
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Deluxe Pool Rooms: views of the gardens and pools from a private balcony, and "Pool Access" rooms have direct access onto the pool deck from a private stairway.
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Testimonials about Diana & Mat
"Diana's classes are fun, motivating, different and challenging. Every week I look forward to something new and she always delivers. She focuses on form, high intensity, and strength. It's one of the best workouts around!" - Risa
"When you find an instructor/trainer that you love you will pretty much just want to follow them everywhere they go. That is what happened when I went to Diana's class at another studio many months ago. Anywhere Diana teaches a class she simply kills it, and somewhat kills you, but in the most amazing way. The program she designs is really fantastic and pushes you so that you know that if you keep going back to her class you will definitely make progress. Everything about her class is fun - her music, the routine, and definitely her! Definitely try out her class!!!! You won't be sorry!" - Rate Your Burn
"Took [class] with Mat last Monday AM and I swear the burn was there for two days. Amazing class. We used dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX work, tabata intervals, & a core workout of death at the end. The nonstop variety of exercises and drills FORTUNATELY made it seem like the class was quick. Mat has super clear instructions - during blessed recoveries, he explained the next set of work & demonstrated. He walks the entire room to make sure everyone's 1) keeping form, 2) providing options if needed and 3) encouraging everyone to stick with the intensity. This place has heart rate monitors so you can literally see the orange and red which says "ok, you're doing high intensity...good job" Everyone was groaning and that was the best part, we were all pushing through each set of work together. Will be back for more ... torture." - Rate Your Burn
"Mat did a great job on everything from explaining the moves, organizing the class, motivating us all and awesome music. If you're there and you're ready to work - Mat is there to help you, lift you up, and drive you to the 'red zone'." - Rate Your Burn
"When you find an instructor/trainer that you love you will pretty much just want to follow them everywhere they go. That is what happened when I went to Diana's class at another studio many months ago. Anywhere Diana teaches a class she simply kills it, and somewhat kills you, but in the most amazing way. The program she designs is really fantastic and pushes you so that you know that if you keep going back to her class you will definitely make progress. Everything about her class is fun - her music, the routine, and definitely her! Definitely try out her class!!!! You won't be sorry!" - Rate Your Burn
"Took [class] with Mat last Monday AM and I swear the burn was there for two days. Amazing class. We used dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX work, tabata intervals, & a core workout of death at the end. The nonstop variety of exercises and drills FORTUNATELY made it seem like the class was quick. Mat has super clear instructions - during blessed recoveries, he explained the next set of work & demonstrated. He walks the entire room to make sure everyone's 1) keeping form, 2) providing options if needed and 3) encouraging everyone to stick with the intensity. This place has heart rate monitors so you can literally see the orange and red which says "ok, you're doing high intensity...good job" Everyone was groaning and that was the best part, we were all pushing through each set of work together. Will be back for more ... torture." - Rate Your Burn
"Mat did a great job on everything from explaining the moves, organizing the class, motivating us all and awesome music. If you're there and you're ready to work - Mat is there to help you, lift you up, and drive you to the 'red zone'." - Rate Your Burn