Health
The Real Truth Behind Fat Camps and Why They Don’t Work
Quick-fix solutions like fat camps are ineffective for long-term weight loss. A holistic, personalized approach focusing on sustainable healthy habits is key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Read MoreThe Transformative Power of Cold Therapy
In the heart of winter, as the air turns crisp and the lakes freeze over, an ancient practice is gaining modern attention: cold therapy. At Skyterra Wellness Retreat, we believe in embracing nature’s elements for holistic health, and cold therapy offers a unique blend of physical and mental benefits that align with our philosophy. Inspired…
Read MoreFive Incredible Ways This Hobby Will Improve Your Life
Once a staple of every backyard and small farm, from which the entire family grew their food for the year, gardening is no longer an essential staple of our lives. Despite its relegation from necessity to hobby, gardening has increasingly gained recognition for its numerous benefits on both mental and physical well-being. The act of…
Read MoreYour New Year’s Resolution: How to Reset Yourself in 2024
The new year’s resolution momentum is tangible. We are fully immersed in the holiday season. The bustle is ever apparent, and we are counting down to a brand new year and a brand new decade. It’s almost here (and we can’t believe it.) 2024. The new year offers us a new slate, a new start,…
Read MoreThree Reasons Why Pickleball is Everyone’s New Favorite Sport
Pickleball is the Skyterra sport of the season. Despite being created in 1965 with rules officially codified in 1984, pickleball has recently been pegged as the fastest growing sport in the United States. It also happens to be the fastest growing sport at Skyterra! In 2020, the Sports and Fitness Industry Association reported 21.3 percent…
Read MoreDiving Deeper into Wellness Through Pool Fitness
If the weather allows (or if you’re lucky enough to have access to an indoor pool like ours at Skyterra), spending time in water can be a positive addition to your wellness practice, leading to many health benefits. Physical benefits include improved heart health, alleviation of pain, weight loss, as well as mental and emotional…
Read More10 Secret Strategies to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holidays are coming. Just as you are getting through Halloween and all those bags of candy sitting around, the holiday treats start rolling in. If you work in an office you will likely be overstimulated by all the holiday goodies showing up in a few weeks. Every store we walk enter this time of…
Read MoreYour Guide to Choosing the Right Wellness Resort
What is a Wellness Resort? A wellness resort, often called a wellness retreat, is a specialized vacation that combines lodging with activities and services aimed at fostering holistic well-being and health. These resorts are synonymous with rejuvenation, featuring a multitude of activities, treatments, and classes designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit. As the…
Read MoreLoseSmart: A Community Within a Community
There is nothing more personal than health-related goals. Guests enrolled in Skyterra’s LoseSmart program receive comprehensive support for achieving and maintaining their goals not only from staff, but also from other program participants. Part of that support includes a safe and encouraging environment where inspiration and motivation occur organically in the small group of like-minded…
Read MoreLoseSmart: Guests Receive Expert Coaching in Private Sessions
Every LoseSmart guest is on a unique journey deserving personalized attention and care. Meeting those needs is the top priority of Skyterra’s expert staff. LoseSmart, a four-week program for sustainable weight loss where people of all shapes and sizes embrace new ways to be fit and healthy, is limited to a small group of participants…
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