Wellness
Your 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 MoreThree Ways to Get Active in the Pool (Lap Swimming Not Included!)
As the seasons change, many of us are looking for fun and unique ways to spice up our typical fitness routines. What better way to make a splash than by taking to the pool and giving aqua fitness a try? Most people think of lap swimming when it comes to incorporating a pool into their…
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…
Read MoreLoseSmart: Benchmarking Reveals Exciting Improvements
In Skyterra’s highly effective LoseSmart program, ‘we meet you where you are’ is more than a simple phrase; it’s a promise. LoseSmart guests arrive at Skyterra with varying abilities, and through modified exercises and specialized equipment, Skyterra’s experienced fitness instructors meet guests where they are. In order to understand guests’ starting points and goals for…
Read MoreLoseSmart: ‘Game-Changing’ Nutrition Education
LoseSmart guests arrive at Skyterra with varying past nutrition education. Some guests are anxious about eating and others have practiced destructive dieting behaviors for decades. A recent LoseSmart guest shared that she has changed her relationship with food and no longer experiences shame when having a meal out. Another recent LoseSmart guest said that one…
Read MoreLoseSmart: A Unique and Supportive Approach to Fitness
Many LoseSmart guests aren’t sure what to expect in their first fitness class on campus. “When I arrived on campus, I was nervous,” said one recent LoseSmart guest. “The nerves quickly faded away as the staff welcomed me with open arms. They helped me, inspired me, and showed me what I could accomplish and how…
Read MoreLoseSmart works like ‘nun’ other
When Diane Brown first arrived at Skyterra Wellness Retreat for her LoseSmart stay, she did not know what to expect. What she did know was that she was ready to make some changes in her life. “When the handwriting is on the wall in big flaming letters, you tend to pay attention,” she says. For…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Weight Loss Camp for You
Weight loss camps and retreats are quickly becoming a popular option for those looking to reset, lose weight, and improve their quality of life. Whether you’re simply looking to cultivate a more health-focused lifestyle or you’re hoping to lose a more significant amount of weight, it can be to your benefit to leave your regular…
Read MoreWhy Is It So Hard to Lose Weight After Menopause?
Menopause means different things for different women. Some are thankful to be done with the reproductive stage of their lives, while others think the onset of menopause is the beginning of the end. The end of what, though? Menopause is a time of significant physical, emotional, and psychological change, and it’s important to understand what’s…
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