Algarve Fitness Escape: HIIT, Strength & Spa Recovery in Lagos, Portugal

Day one starts at 2–3pm when you check in at Cascade Wellness Resort. You drop your bags and go straight into Skill™, a lifting masterclass focused on technique and confidence under the bar, followed by HIIT™, a high-intensity cardio session. The day ends with Revive™, a guided stretch, then apéritifs at golden hour and dinner at the resort.

Day two is the busiest. You start with Tricore™, a core-strength and stability class, then breakfast. Mid-morning you join Ricardo, the resident bike guide, for a ride through Lagos — the old town, the marina, the viewpoints. The afternoon has Run Club™ along the coast, then Rivals™, a team-based strength challenge where you are split into pairs or small teams, and another Revive™ stretch before dinner back at the resort.

Day three begins on the water: stand-up paddleboarding with David, a local guide, for about two hours on the Alvor estuary or the open sea depending on conditions. Wetsuits are provided. The rest of the morning and early afternoon is free — pool, beach, spa, or a nap. In the late afternoon there is another Rivals™ session and a Revive™ stretch, then dinner.

Day four flips the order: Rivals™ first thing, breakfast, then a free morning. At midday there is Run Club™, followed by HIIT™ and a Revive™ stretch. That evening the group eats together at Barbosa Bar and Kitchen in Lagos Old Town — the social high point of the trip.

Day five is short: Tricore™ to finish, breakfast at the resort, then check-out at 12pm. If your flight is later you can leave your bags with the concierge and stay by the pool.

The training is led by Tyler, the retreat manager, an Irish coach who works at Third Space London and competes in Turf Games and Hyrox, and Irwin, also a Third Space coach who recently finished an Ironman in Mallorca. Sessions are scaled for different levels — you can push heavy or keep it moderate. The resort itself is multi-award-winning, with panoramic ocean views, an adults-only pool, and a spa with steam room, sauna, and ice fountain.

What's included

- 4 nights in a 45m2 room at Cascade Wellness Resort - Private balcony or terrace - Breakfast and dinner daily (buffet half-board) - All Workout Away training sessions (Skill™, HIIT™, Tricore™, Rivals™, Run Club™, Revive™) - Guided bike ride through Lagos Old Town with Ricardo - Stand-up paddleboarding session with local guide David, wetsuits included - Recovery spa access (steam room, sauna, ice fountain) - Adults-only pool access - WiFi - Nespresso in-room coffee - Luxury gifts from Sol de Janeiro - Group dinner at Barbosa Bar and Kitchen in Lagos Old Town - WhatsApp group and pre-trip support

What's not included

- Flights to and from Faro Airport (FAO) - Airport transfers (bookable from around £95 each way) - Travel insurance - Spa treatments (available at extra cost) - Lunches and snacks - Personal expenses - Alcoholic drinks outside included apéritifs