Where to Have a Fitness Holiday

For the ultimate fitness holiday, look to Equinox Hotel, Hudson Yards, where peak performance meets total rejuvenation. Here, you become an Equinox Fitness Club member during the duration of your stay—that means working out like never before and gaining access to a 25-yard indoor saltwater lap pool, signature class programming like SoulCycle, techno-therapy treatment at the Spa and the iconic Vessel for sprinting up and down the public sculpture’s 2,500 steps. The 60,00-square-foot Equinox fitness center even includes an E by Equinox, the brand’s even-more-exclusive private training club.

At 90,000-square-feet, Hotel X Toronto’s fitness center 10XTO spoils guests with endless ways to get active. Boasting four indoor tennis courts overlooking downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario, four fitness studios, nine squash courts, and over 50 innovative pieces of Technogym equipment, the athletic club has something for everyone. After a day of sweating it out, visit this urban retreat’s 55-foot indoor/outdoor rooftop pool or 250-seat movie theater for a bit of rest and relaxation.

After checking into The Murray along legendary Cotton Tree Drive, guests ready to explore the city in a pair of running shoes will discover an in-room wellness guide directing them to the best jogging trails and green parks that Hong Kong has to offer. The guide also introduces them to the state-of-the-art fitness facility, outdoor boot camps, and onsite yoga and tai chi sessions. Bespoke menus are also available to individuals looking for optimal nutritional menus during their stay.

Harnessing the ancient healing arts of Thailand as well as leading global therapeutic practices, the Holistic Wellness Centre at Amanpuri offers tailored treatments, immersions and personalized fitness programs to enhance the body and enrich the spirit. While some guests may want to hit the treadmill to take in the endless sea views, others may want more of a challenge. The property’s professional Muay Thai boxing ring offers an authentic training experience for those looking to learn more about the sport which combines the use of fists, elbows, knees and shins. Beyond fitness, guests can indulge in mindfulness with treatments such as craniosacral therapy, reconnective healing and Reiki.

If lucky enough to holiday in Sicily, enjoy the island from a whole new point of view with Verdura Resort’s many fitness programs. Relish in sunrise yoga, cycle through the resort’s many trails lined with olive and lemon trees, play a tennis match on one of six courts or unleash your inner golf pro at the PGA Golf Academy. If short on time because the Mediterranean is calling, the resort can bring the gym to you with a roll-in Technogym fitness case complete with a QR code that connects you to a virtual trainer and a range of fitness videos.

Inspired by the boxing clubs of the 1930s, the Sports Club is an essential element of the avant-garde boutique, Brach. Sport coaches, osteopaths, naturopaths, physiotherapists, dieticians, and therapists provide guests with a well-rounded training routine, while a traditional barbershop has clients feeling their best before hitting the streets of Paris. The club’s 22-meter swimming pool encourages a swim, while the salt cave encourages pure bliss. Plus, the Sports Club is home to the first French wood non-motorized treadmill and over 50 different fitness classes.

Curated by celebrity fitness guru Harley Pastemak, THE GYM at Viceroy Los Cabos is a high-tech fitness center complete with spin bikes, a boot camp and an adult jungle gym. After cardio and strength training, either head to the futuristic resort’s 11,000-square-foot spa for a relaxing massage or take a refreshing dip in one of the five pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

A health and wellness sanctuary, Anatomy at 1 Hotel South Beach creates a life-enriching community where everyone can sweat in a welcoming environment. Offering training influenced by sports performance and the science of strength conditioning, the 14,000-square-foot athletic facility features a diverse range of fitness classes, including Soul Sweat (barefoot boot camp), a yoga deck, private beach and custom program with the brand’s Body Architects (read: personal trainers).

The Health Club at One Aldwych London offers a state-of-the-art gym in a discreet and tranquil setting nestled in the heart of Covent Garden. Open 24 hours a day, the club dazzles the ultra-fit with Peloton bikes, a selection of the latest Technogym equipment and a dedicated free weights area that welcomes a challenging exercise session. Take to the 18-meter, chlorine-free swimming pool with underwater music or retreat in our relaxing sauna and steam room to revitalize body and mind.

Featuring a 5,000 square-foot medical facility with cutting-edge diagnostics and medical screening tests in the majestic Swiss Alps, Chenot Palace Weggis is a fitness lover’s dream. Each guest can unwind and exercise in top-quality facilities with programs personalized around their specific needs and goals. From Aqua Therapy, a method using the healing power of water to strengthen the immune system, to Qi Vibration Yoga, a modern practice for clearing blockages in the bio-energetic flow and bodily stresses, this wellness retreat promises a harmonious balance between body, mind and soul through an integrated, science-based approach to wellness.

Whatever your preferred sport, Il Castello, Forte Village in Sardinia offers every guest the best coaches while on vacation. Every year, Forte Village organizes various sports academies, specific training courses and personalized sessions with international champions who are exclusive guests at the resort. There is also a gym featuring two floors of the best equipment and large windows opening up to the surrounding Italian landscape.