Articles
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Travel + Leisure Recommends Mountain Trek
Mountain Trek shares some esteemed company in Travel + Escape’s “5 Wellness Getaways For Mind, Body and Soul” article.
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Our Program Isn’t Just For Losing Weight
The appeal of fitness vacations like Mountain Trek is a growing trend among athletes and health conscious people as well, that aren't necessarily “fat”. Read about how the fit and healthy can benefit too.
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How to Properly Fit a Pair of Hiking Boots
Here are the 9 things you need to do in order to ensure your hiking boots fit perfectly.
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8 Ways to Make the Most of your Fitness Vacation
Structured programs, such as the one offered at Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa, go beyond the basics of a morning fruit smoothie and pool volleyball. Savvy guests are looking for services, treatments and consultations that cater to all areas of health and they see the advantage of an on-site group of therapists and practitioners…
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Best Get Fit Retreats In and Around The US
Executive Travel magazine chooses Mountain Trek as one of the best get-fit retreats in and around the USA. Along with Mountain Trek in British Columbia; Miraval in Tuscon, AZ, Kalon Surf School in Costa Rica, Maya Tulum in Mexico, Red Mountain Resort in Utah, and The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia were also named. Guests to…
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Nutrition Tips for Beating the Winter Blues
By Jennifer Keirstead, Holistic Nutritionist Do you get the winter blues, and eat more sugar and junk food than you care to admit? The weather and season affect our mood and health in profound ways. The lack of sunlight affects our serotonin and melatonin levels and disrupts our circadian rhythm – the body’s internal clock…
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Tabata Training: The 4 Minute Miracle
If you’re thinking you’re legs are about to fall off, and sucking wind like crazy, signs are you’re doing a Tabata workout correctly. You may be wondering why anyone would intentionally do that to themselves, but there is a reason that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a go-to workout. This Japanese exercise import is super…
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Detox Your Mind
Fed up with the steady onslaught of bad news and anxiety in the world? With the depressing media stories and global strife which creates worry over things you have no control over, the daily news does not often support a peaceful and relaxed state of mind. Thanks to technology, bad news is everywhere now, and…
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Who Comes to Mountain Trek?
Fitness Vacations aren’t just for people wanting to lose weight anymore. At Mountain Trek, we host people from all parts of the globe, ages and fitness levels, and occupation. In fact, one of the most fulfilling components of the job is meeting such a variety of amazing people wanting to make healthy changes in their…
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How Long can Rapid Weight Loss be Sustained?
As people research their options of boot camp-style fitness programs, they often ask; “how long should I go for the most lasting impact?” And “How can I continue rapid weight loss after I’m back home?” Besides taking a break and unplugging from their busy lives for some adventure and unparalleled hiking terrain, for many people, quick…