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One can have the purest intentions of losing weight butdown a country lane, guests jumpstart their fitness
when it comes down to it, sometimes it takes a little -program, or hike a trail in the beautiful Berkshires. The
okay, a lot - of help, to not only reach a healthy weightproperty is also known for its renowned medical
but also adopt a new attitude and lifestyle to helpprograms.
maintain the new you. From economy to luxury,Located in the historic town of Port Hope, Ontario, The
SpaFinder outlines some of the best spas whoHillcrest is set in an inviting Victorian mansion, set atop
specialize in weight-management programs:15 acres of wooded trails overlooking Lake Ontario.
People who travel frequently for business face someGuests are treated to fine dining with an emphasis on
of the biggest challenges in losing weight and/ororganic and naturally-raised ingredients, a private
maintaining an exercise regimen. Canyon Ranch'smeditation room, fitness facilities, and meandering
20,000-square-foot spa at Gaylord Palms Resort &walking trails. Golfers are invited to book a round at the
Convention Center is designed to equip businessPort Hope Golf & Country Club, just steps from The
travelers with the same kind of wellness approachHillcrest. Guests may also stretch their legs with a walk
that distinguishes the world-famous Canyon Ranchthrough the town's well-preserved main street,
resorts in Tucson, Arizona, and Lenox, Massachusetts.featuring antique shops and apparel boutiques.
The comprehensive facility, featuring the latest inSince its opening in 1940, Rancho La Puerta in Baja,
exercise and conditioning equipment also featuresMexico, has been offering life-changing programs. Just
individual and group fitness classes. As one of theover the border of Mexico, the weather is always
largest convention centers on the East Coast, Gaylordwarm and dry. Rates include lodging, activities, meals,
Palms is a popular self-contained luxury complex, just aclasses, and programs. Sap services are optional
few miles from Walt Disney World. The SpaClubextras. With a focus on fitness, Rancho La Peurta
offers a variety of massages, hydrotherapyoffers more than 75 mind, body, spirit classes, including
treatments, facials, and signature experiences createdyoga, Pilates, tai chi, dance, water aerobics, and
by the spa experts at Canyon Ranch.strength and flexibility training. Organic dining treats
The first Canyon Ranch opened in 1979 in Tucsonguests to revitalizing and sustaining meals. Spa
where it since has become an award-winning oasis oftreatments include mineral-essential facials, herbal
health and vitality. In fact, it's defined all that awraps, healing massages, and more.
destination spa can be. The sprawling campusIn the Midwest, the Heartland Spa is nestled in Illinois
accommodates about 250 guests who are inspired tofarm country, just 90 minutes south of Chicago.
make long-term commitment to healthy living and areSituated around a spring-fed lake, the Heartland Spa
provided the tools to do so. The spa's wellness teamfocuses on fitness and well-being. Staff assist guests
is made up of doctors, nurses, health practitioners,in evaluating their health and making changes that they
nutritionists, exercises physiologists, and more. Guestscan take home with them. Specialized programs in
indulge in fun physical activities, such as hiking or bikenutrition and stress management are just a few of the
riding, try a cooking class, or enjoy a great massage.choices offered to guests. In the three-level fitness
Canyon Ranch's second location in Lenox opened incenter, guests are supervised by staff, or can take on
1989 in charming Western Massachusetts. Thethe outdoor adventure course. Although activities are
unhurried setting, guests learn more about the state ofplentiful, guests may choose how much they want to
their health and preventative care. With a bike rideparticipate or indulge in the luxurious spa treatments.