On 8th - 14th September 2018, the renowned UK celebrity fitness trainer, Olivia Cooney will host the next edition of her Pop Up Fitness Retreat and bootcamp at Long Beach Mauritius, encompassing 7 days of a healthy balance of vigorous exercise, deliciously prepared healthy meals, calming sunrise and sunset yoga amongst other varied activities, complemented with plenty of tropical sunshine.
Renowned personal trainer, bootcamp instructor and favourite of the stars including Millie Mackintosh and Katherine Jenkins, Olivia Cooney founded Pop-Up Fitness in 2014, a bespoke fitness company offering retreats set in some of the world¹s most elite venues. The ethos of the Pop Up Fitness Retreats combines fitness with luxury and connecting with the culture of the surrounding destination.
The ultimate experience for those who want to improve their overall sense of wellbeing in stunning natural surroundings, those taking part will embark on a perfectly blended week of relaxation and heart-rate elevating exercise, encompassing boot camps on the golden sands of Belle Mare beach, one of Mauritius’ longest and most iconic beaches, core conditioning and kettle bell training, alongside calming sunrise and sunset yoga, sunrise kayaking, Zumba, art classes and Qigong, a holistic martial arts technique involving the coordination of body posture and movement, breathing and meditation.
Each day will include a different schedule providing a flowing itinerary of blood pumping activities with enough down time to relax between workouts. Ensuring the Retreat is a healthy balance of work and play, there is a rest day worked into the schedule where guests can unwind and enjoy the hotel facilities or get out and explore the vibrant culture of the island, as well as an open-air cinema and live DJ experience and a special celebratory dinner on the last evening.
Fresh and delicious culinary creations will be served throughout the week, specially crafted to provide the body with exactly the nutritional elements it needs whilst working out. The specially designed menu, including vegetables and herbs from the hotel’s own garden, combined with the varied workout plan and a healthy cookery lesson with the hotel’s chef, will ensure participants leave feeling stronger, fitter and more confident than ever before and with insight into a new healthy lifestyle that is easily maintained back at home. Nothing is off limits as Olivia strives to show how balance is key to a healthy lifestyle; an honesty box will serve champagne, dark chocolate and organic wines throughout the Retreat.
Long Beach Mauritius, nestled on the beautiful white sands of Belle Mare, is the perfect destination for those seeking a wellness escape in vibrant island-chic surroundings. With a bold and contemporary style, Long Beach Mauritius offers four swimming pools, outstanding tropical gardens with over 500,000 different types of plants, and the only climbing wall in Mauritius. As well as experiencing Olivia’s varied fitness regime, there are plenty of outdoor activities to encourage participants to use the beauty of the outdoor world as their gym and maximise their rest day, from cycling to nature trails, waterskiing, windsurfing or diving.
After a day of training, guests can unwind and soothe tired muscles at the world’s first CinqMondes Spa & Wellness Retreat, a sanctuary of serenity with lava rock walls surrounded by crystal clear waters. Calming, elegant décor, a zen-like atmosphere, and expert practitioners create the perfect wellness haven. The signature treatment menu offers a range of luxurious treatments inspired by both time-honoured Mauritian traditions whilst embracing beauty rituals, healing techniques and natural ingredients sourced from every corner of the world. For pure revitalisation, try the Long Beach Revitalising Ritual a traditional Oriental Hammam treatment including a purifying detox scrub with black soap and Ayurvedic massage, a traditional Indian massage technique.
The Pop Up Fitness Retreat at Long Beach Mauritius starts from GBP 140 per person per night, based on two sharing a Junior Suite. Transfers, flights, spa treatments and additional activities are not included. For further information and to book please visit: http://www.longbeachmauritius.com/enwww.longbeachmauritius.com/en and http://pop-up.fitness/http://pop-up.fitness.
