As working out on holiday becomes THE fitness trend of 2019, model and reality star Danielle Lloyd tells us how to have fun in the sun while staying fit - and we give you the pick on the best active getaways on the market
With the latest shots of Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams out for a jog on the beach in St Barts, Gisele practicing her yoga moves in tropical paradise and Lauren Goodger recently boxing in Portugal - it seems everyone is working out on their hols.
And now Danielle Lloyd - who is mum to Archie, eight, Harry, seven, George, four and Ronnie, one - says it is possible to have fun on holiday and stick to your fitness regime.
The model says: "Going on holiday is an excellent opportunity to relax and get stuck into fitness - it's all about balance. You can find things that you enjoy doing and get that buzz of endorphins.
"There's nothing worse than coming back from holiday feeling unfit and back to square one. You'll be out in the outdoors and getting active which will leave you feeling great."
Here Danielle, who has just launched a new fitness collection 'Strength' with Oh Arthur, gives us her top tips:
- When you're on holiday, find yourself a workout buddy who you can have a laugh with. I'm lucky that my fiancé Michael loves fitness so we can always find something that we find fun together.
- Mix it up! When you go away, you can find out if your hotel does any fitness classes or if any interesting ones are offered locally. If there's nothing available, you can always download a routine on your iPad and follow something online.
- If you don't fancy doing anything hardcore, a brisk walk on beach or some laps in the swimming pool is better than nothing. If possible, try to do 20 minutes a day. Make sure you get a good night's sleep too to let your body recover.
- Drink plenty of water - especially if you are in a hot country, you never want to feel dehydrated.
- If you have children and you find it difficult to have any time working out by yourself, you can involve them! For example, I have often found myself doing baby lifts above my head with my youngest son Ronnie. You can always think of fun games that will have you all running around.
- Use your environment. If you are by the sea, why not try something new like kayaking, paddle-boarding, snorkeling or surfing. You can use exercise to go on a bit of an adventure. In the countryside, you could try going on a long bike ride or a challenging hike. There are lots of companies now that offer bespoke adventures to give yourself that extra push.
We've made our selection of the best workouts all over the world...
Check out our top five picks for fitness holidays:
1 of 51) HIKING
Where? The Wachau ValleyCalories burnt: 500 calories an hourThe Wachau region is one of Austria's finest gems with a stunning landscape of rolling valleys, picturesque vineyards and gorgeous cobbled towns. It's a place for gentle hiking where you can see beautiful countryside as well as historical towns – including castle ruins and ancient monasteries. Whereabout Holidays organise a fantastic five-day plan if you're interested in hiking in the region – exploring the towns of Krems, Dürnstein, Weissenkirchen and Spitz. Including hotel stays, they'll even carry your luggage to the next hotel for you so you don't have to carry it on your hike. The walks are around 12km each day, putting your map-reading skills to the test, but you can go at your own pace and enjoy the stunning sights along the Danube. The paths are clearly mapped out and there are options to chose different routes for varying abilities. There's also a cheeky wine tasting included and a boat ride back along the Danube after your final destination – so you don't have to exert yourself too much. How can I book? Whereabouts Holidays are specialists in active holidays. The Blue Danube walking holiday in the Wachau region starts from £349 per person for 5 days on a b&b basis with luggage transfer. For more information visit www.whereaboutsholidays.com or call 0800 755 5425. Flights are not included.
2 of 52) KAYAKING
Where? The Norwegian FjordsCalories burnt: 400 calories an hourIf you feel like getting out into nature, there is no place better than the Norwegian Fjords. The landscape will take your breath away so you can absorb all the sights whilst also getting a challenging workout.Much Better Adventures run a number of good packages in this area which include doing a hike, kayaking and setting up a wild camp...definitely something to bring out your inner Bear Grylls!The three-night trip involves going a group to paddle down the beautiful Nærøyfjord - you can choose whether you want to be in a one person or two person kayak depending on your ability - and setting up a camp in stunning scenery whilst enjoying a barbecue by the campfire and meeting new, interesting characters.The second day is spent on a quick-pace hike to reach the highlands where you can take in a well-earned, spectacular view from the summit of the fjord below. Cue lots of selfie action!And on the last day, you take back to the water on your kayak and explore the beautiful rock formations and waterfalls. You may even spot a seal!You may be needing outdoor kit for this trip, so check out Helly Hansen for the best waterproof accessories! How can I book? Much Better Adventures are specialists in adventure holidays. You can find more information on their website here. You can currently book the three-night Hike, Kayak and Wild Camp the Norwegian Fjords from £522 and they are currently offering £25 off your first trip.
3 of 53) ALL ROUND WORKOUT
Where? Club La Santa, LanzaroteCalories burnt: 600 calories an hourClub La Santa in Lanzarote is a mecca for any fitness enthusiast. Situated on the northwest coast of the Island the resort boasts 80 free sports and activities to try including tennis, beach volleyball and badminton. Or you can have a go at watersports including kayaking and windsurfing on their own private lagoon. Each morning stick on your trainers and take part in a group run with a choice of distances and paces. On your return, cool off by jumping into one their three 50m training pools and finish off with a few lengths. There are 500 instructor-led classes a week including many at beginner's level so you can try TRX, Kettlebells, HIIT, aerial yoga or CrossFit. The classes are booked with a handy app so it's easy to find out what's on and where. If you want to see more of the island you can go for a hike up a volcano, a horse-ride or if cycling is your thing, then hire one of 600 bikes form the Bike Centre and head out and explore the stunning landscape. There's also a leisure pool for relaxing on a sun-lounger, four restaurants and a sports bar for a well-deserved drink at the end of the day.How can I book? Club La Santa is a specialist sports and fitness resort. Visit www.clublasanta.co.uk or call 0161 790 9890. Prices start from £784.00 for a 'comfort' one bedroom apartment for 7 nights, which sleeps up to 3 adults and a child under 15 years. Jet2.com offers low cost flights to Lanzarote. Flights start from £72 one way including taxes. For more information please visit www.jet2.com or call 0800 408 5599.
4 of 54) YOGA AND MINDFULNESS
Where? The Body Camp, Ibiza and MallorcaCalories burnt: A seven day programme results in a complete holistic lifestyle transformation – calories are not counted on camp. This all-round fitness retreat has made real waves since launching three years ago on the island of Ibiza. In May 2019 they expand to a permanent site on neighbouring island Mallorca and will continue to show people you don't just have to go clubbing on the White Isle. Set in a rock star villa in San Juan, Body Camp Ibiza has quickly become THE go-to for much of the celebrity world. Emma Willis went to get her body in shape after her third baby, Rochelle Humes had a girls trip with her make-up artist to feel healthy for the summer and Spice Girl Melanie C went hardcore for a week before releasing her last album. Caroline Flack even lost 8lbs in one week when she went. The retreat features a "can do" attitude and last year introduced breathwork to their repertoire to ensure busy folk from the UK can return to work life with a new mindful balance. Yoga and stretching have always been a central point for this weeklong adventure. With groups no larger than 20, your trip is perfectly worked out to make sure you achieve your own goals with the best instructors on the island at your service. Some clients want weight loss, some want a break from the rat race and some want to get their overall health and wellbeing back in check. Other amazing activities include cooking tutorials (the food is 80% plant based), hiking across the island TRX, boxing, circuits and plenty of beach activities. There's no alcohol, you quickly become part of a "team" and you leave your inhibitions and ego at the door when you take a week at Body Camp. HOW CAN I BOOK? Body Camp Ibiza kicks off March 9, 2019 - for more information or to book www.thebodycamp.com. Body Camp Mallorca starts May 3, 2019. Prices start from £900 for a week's stay in Mallorca and £1500 in Ibiza. Price includes the programme, accommodation, all food and drink and an hour-long full body massage. Excludes flights and transfers but both EasyJet and BA fly to both islands.
5 of 55) SKIING
Where? The Jungfrau Region in SwitzerlandCalories burnt: from 400 to 1000 calories per hourThe Jungfrau Region in Switzerland offers a perfect setting for outdoor fun with the family with four main resorts – Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Murren and Wengen. There is a fantastic variety of gentle slopes, steep drops, snow and fun parks and racing tracks to suit all abilities. And if you fancy a break from the slopes, Schilthorn mountain is an amazing place to explore – and even includes a special James Bond brunch. The Piz Gloria, as the revolving summit restaurant is known, was a major film location for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and offers lots of attractions as well as skiing. Where can I book? The guests of the Jungfrau Region can get the sport passes in their online shop www.jungfrau.ch or directly at the train stations of Jungfrau Railways.The one day sport pass for the region Grindelwald-Wengen costs CHF 65.-, for the whole Jungfrau region CHF 74.- (price per person and for season 2018/2019). They have special reductions for seniors, young people, children and groups of 10 or more people.Hotel Silberhorn is located right in the centre of Wengen and is a fantastic family hotel – they are currently offering 10% off if you book directly through them and a 10-20% discount on the rental of winter sport equipment at Alpia Sport.
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And the co-founder of Much Better Adventures Sam Bruce says anyone can tap into the latest trend to workout on holiday and give yourself an interesting challenge.
He says: "Adventure holidays are on the rise because they offer the play-hard to our work-hard lifestyles. Getting out into nature offers urban dwellers a new lease of life. As a species, we’re not made to spend our entire lives chained to a desk, worrying about work.
"Adventures, wild places, even if just for a few days, can refresh the soul and make us feel human again in ways that sitting by a pool simply can't - and as scientists have pointed out regularly in recent years - be a much-needed boost to our physical and mental wellbeing ."