Luxuriating by the side of the pool while a waiter fetches you drinks and snacks is one way of taking a vacation. But it's not the only way. Those who have no interest in indulging themselves may be inspired to take a fitness vacation. By challenging yourself while on vacation you can institute a lifestyle change that may pay benefits throughout the course of your lifetime.
Fitness Boot Camp
The idea of having a drill sergeant bark instructions and demand that you do calisthenics may hold great appeal. Many people who don't start exercising are filled with good intentions but don't have the drive to get started. The purpose of the boot camp is to take the personal decision out of the equation. If you surrender your free will for a week or two, you will have no choice but to exercise rigorously. It may be exactly what you need if you have been hemming and hawing for years. The ultimate idea behind fitness boot camps is that by the time you leave the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle will have become set.
Sports Fantasy Camp
Sports fantasy camps are available for vacationers in the sports of baseball, basketball and hockey. Veteran sports fans can pay to play their favorite sport with other fans like themselves and the players that they rooted for in their youth. These camps are especially popular in baseball. At the Chicago Cubs fantasy camp, for example, you can participate in drills, practices and games with other fans and players, including Billy Williams, Ernie Banks and Randy Hundley. Not only do you get to meet players who may have been heroes to you at another part of your life, you are working out, getting in shape and playing a sport that you love.
Outward Bound
An outward bound vacation is designed to fulfill the wishes of those who want a physical challenge on their vacation time. Rock climbing, mountain climbing, parachute jumping and deep sea diving are just a few of the adventures that are offered. Some of these are quite taxing and you need to get medical clearance and demonstrate competence at the activities before you are given a chance to participate.
City Expeditions
Those who want to visit big cities on their vacation can take advantage of walking trails and city parks for fitness vacations. Going to a big city and taking advantage of trails can allow an inline skater, for example, to burn off 750 calories or more in an hour. You can burn nearly the same amount of calories by riding a bike, and other fitness activities include walking and running.
Considerations
You can spend up to $10,000 if you want to take a vacation at a fantasy sports camp. Outward Bound and boot camp vacations can also be expensive -- $3,000 or more -- but you don't have to spend any money at all to go walking in a city park.
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