A rotund physique is no longer a sign of prosperity. In fact, it’s considered a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle and at times, laziness. If your resolve is a bit dodgy when it comes to religiously hitting the gym or keeping up with your fitness class – there are sterner methods of whipping you into shape. Enter, Fitness Boot Camps where you have to invest a fair amount of time, money and perseverance, but are guaranteed results.
1ON1 Fitness Camp
Nestled in the lap of the Nilgiris in Kodaikanal, this camp will help you get fit while breathing fresh mountain air. Offering packages ranging from three days to a month, they cater to people of all fitness levels – from those who’ve never exercised to folks who train regularly. However, if you fall into the former category, a minimum one-week camp is recommended for you. Once you enroll, they conduct a thorough fitness evaluation and design a plan for you. A typical day starts at 6 am with a meal of protein shake and fruits followed by various activities with the trainers (yoga, walking, jogging, cycling, functional exercises, trekking, circuit training) and ends at 7 pm with dinner. Vegetarian well-balanced meals with eggs to supplement your protein requirement are served, and accommodation is available in double or twin sharing rooms.
Where: A3, Mil Heaven, Hill Top Road, Kodaikanal
Cost: Rs 47,000 onwards per person for three nights (includes stay, meals, fitness and leisure activities)
For more, check here or call 8526524406/ 7299777714
Kare Ayurveda Yoga Health Retreat
If you think weight loss programmes revolve around starvation, Kare Ayurveda located on a 10-acre property overlooking the Mulshi Lake is on a mission to thwart that notion. Aiding the cause is their qualified team of doctors, therapists, nutritionists and paramedics. Though they offer treatments for a variety of ailments, the weight loss programme that spans two to four weeks involves Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies that help in detoxifying the system, Iyengar yoga sessions, long walks and following the diet prescribed by the dietician. Balanced vegetarian meals and accommodation in well-appointed cottages is provided. If you’re not sure about checking in for a longer duration, they also have half and one day sessions to give you a peek into their services.
Where: Village Gonawadi, Mulshi Lake, Pune
Cost: Rs 6,200 onwards per person for a night (includes stay, meals, fitness and leisure activities)
For more, check here or call 020 32933361/25442945/9372844740
Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
If you’re already fit and aim to be fitter in a fuss-free, economical and beautiful outdoor training set-up, then this one is for you. Ranging from basic to advanced, the courses span between 15 to 28 days. To qualify, it’s mandatory that you are fit and can trek 15 kms with 15 kilos of luggage. A basic course covers fundamentals like techniques of movement on rock, snow and ice, theoretical and practical aspects of mountaineering. The initial four to six days are spent on campus (surrounded by mountains) where you’ll be trained on physical conditioning, extensive rock climbing and other exercises imperative for mountaineering. The remaining days are spent in the mountains with basic accommodation and meals provided for.
Where: NIM Road, Near Government Polytechnic, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Cost: Rs 7,500 per person for a course (includes stay, meals, equipment and other training expenses)
For more, check here or call 1374 222123/ 224663/ 223580
Ultimate Survivor Krav Maga International
Combine fitness with self-defense courtesy Krav Maga – a programme originally developed for the Israeli defense forces. A practical and tactical system, this fitness technique by Ultimate Survivor Krav Maga International teaches you ways to prevent, deal and overcome all kinds of violence and attacks. Most of their courses are conducted at their headquarters in New Delhi with a few camps at Dehradun and Kerala as well. They provide lodging and boarding at an additional cost, but don’t insist on you opting for their arrangements. The camp usually lasts around three hours for civilians, and six hours for police and military personnel, and they conduct various programmes for adults, kids as well as senior citizens.
Where: M-6 (LGF), Saket, New Delhi
Cost: Rs 8,000 onwards per person
For more, check here or call 011 41764597/207
Ananda Spa
If you’re looking to lose weight while bathed in luxury, don’t look beyond the famous Ananda Spa. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas and rated as one of Asia’s top spas, nothing is basic here. Welcoming you to an experience of a lifetime are well-appointed rooms with a spectacular view of the mountains, a 25,000 sq ft spa that offers a plethora of therapies, multiple dining options, a range of in-house body care products and various leisure activities. While you can choose from a variety of indulgence retreats, for weight loss – you can either opt for the Weight Management (14 to 21 days), a mix of detox therapies, exercise, yoga, diet and meditation; or the Ananda Active (five to seven days) – a combination of personal fitness, guided treks, yoga, aqua fitness and therapeutic spa experiences. Each package is tailormade with a goal orientated approach.
Where: The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar Tehri - Garhwal, Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand
Cost: Rs 21,500 per person for a night (includes stay, meals, fitness and leisure activities)
For more, check here or call 18001025333
A rotund physique is no longer a sign of prosperity. In fact, it’s considered a sign of an unhealthy lifestyle and at times, laziness. If your resolve is a bit dodgy when it comes to religiously hitting the gym or keeping up with your fitness class – there are sterner methods of whipping you into shape. Enter, Fitness Boot Camps where you have to invest a fair amount of time, money and perseverance, but are guaranteed results.
1ON1 Fitness Camp
Nestled in the lap of the Nilgiris in Kodaikanal, this camp will help you get fit while breathing fresh mountain air. Offering packages ranging from three days to a month, they cater to people of all fitness levels – from those who’ve never exercised to folks who train regularly. However, if you fall into the former category, a minimum one-week camp is recommended for you. Once you enroll, they conduct a thorough fitness evaluation and design a plan for you. A typical day starts at 6 am with a meal of protein shake and fruits followed by various activities with the trainers (yoga, walking, jogging, cycling, functional exercises, trekking, circuit training) and ends at 7 pm with dinner. Vegetarian well-balanced meals with eggs to supplement your protein requirement are served, and accommodation is available in double or twin sharing rooms.
Where: A3, Mil Heaven, Hill Top Road, Kodaikanal
Cost: Rs 47,000 onwards per person for three nights (includes stay, meals, fitness and leisure activities)
For more, check here or call 8526524406/ 7299777714
Kare Ayurveda Yoga Health Retreat
If you think weight loss programmes revolve around starvation, Kare Ayurveda located on a 10-acre property overlooking the Mulshi Lake is on a mission to thwart that notion. Aiding the cause is their qualified team of doctors, therapists, nutritionists and paramedics. Though they offer treatments for a variety of ailments, the weight loss programme that spans two to four weeks involves Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies that help in detoxifying the system, Iyengar yoga sessions, long walks and following the diet prescribed by the dietician. Balanced vegetarian meals and accommodation in well-appointed cottages is provided. If you’re not sure about checking in for a longer duration, they also have half and one day sessions to give you a peek into their services.
Where: Village Gonawadi, Mulshi Lake, Pune
Cost: Rs 6,200 onwards per person for a night (includes stay, meals, fitness and leisure activities)
For more, check here or call 020 32933361/25442945/9372844740
Nehru Institute of Mountaineering
If you’re already fit and aim to be fitter in a fuss-free, economical and beautiful outdoor training set-up, then this one is for you. Ranging from basic to advanced, the courses span between 15 to 28 days. To qualify, it’s mandatory that you are fit and can trek 15 kms with 15 kilos of luggage. A basic course covers fundamentals like techniques of movement on rock, snow and ice, theoretical and practical aspects of mountaineering. The initial four to six days are spent on campus (surrounded by mountains) where you’ll be trained on physical conditioning, extensive rock climbing and other exercises imperative for mountaineering. The remaining days are spent in the mountains with basic accommodation and meals provided for.
Where: NIM Road, Near Government Polytechnic, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Cost: Rs 7,500 per person for a course (includes stay, meals, equipment and other training expenses)
For more, check here or call 1374 222123/ 224663/ 223580
Ultimate Survivor Krav Maga International
Combine fitness with self-defense courtesy Krav Maga – a programme originally developed for the Israeli defense forces. A practical and tactical system, this fitness technique by Ultimate Survivor Krav Maga International teaches you ways to prevent, deal and overcome all kinds of violence and attacks. Most of their courses are conducted at their headquarters in New Delhi with a few camps at Dehradun and Kerala as well. They provide lodging and boarding at an additional cost, but don’t insist on you opting for their arrangements. The camp usually lasts around three hours for civilians, and six hours for police and military personnel, and they conduct various programmes for adults, kids as well as senior citizens.
Where: M-6 (LGF), Saket, New Delhi
Cost: Rs 8,000 onwards per person
For more, check here or call 011 41764597/207
Ananda Spa
If you’re looking to lose weight while bathed in luxury, don’t look beyond the famous Ananda Spa. Situated on the foothills of the Himalayas and rated as one of Asia’s top spas, nothing is basic here. Welcoming you to an experience of a lifetime are well-appointed rooms with a spectacular view of the mountains, a 25,000 sq ft spa that offers a plethora of therapies, multiple dining options, a range of in-house body care products and various leisure activities. While you can choose from a variety of indulgence retreats, for weight loss – you can either opt for the Weight Management (14 to 21 days), a mix of detox therapies, exercise, yoga, diet and meditation; or the Ananda Active (five to seven days) – a combination of personal fitness, guided treks, yoga, aqua fitness and therapeutic spa experiences. Each package is tailormade with a goal orientated approach.
Where: The Palace Estate, Narendra Nagar Tehri - Garhwal, Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand
Cost: Rs 21,500 per person for a night (includes stay, meals, fitness and leisure activities)
For more, check here or call 18001025333