Body By Em Weight Loss & Fitness Retreats with Emily — UK & Abroad

Emily has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years and holds a BSc in Sports Management (CIMSPA accredited), a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (REPs), Level 4 Strength & Conditioning, Level 3 Exercise Referral, Level 4 Nutrition for Sports Performance and Weight Loss, and Level 4 Sports Massage Therapy. She runs Body By Em, Well Life Retreats, and a nutrition app, and the retreats are the residential end of that work — a week where you train, eat well, and get a plan to take home.

The retreats run in the UK and abroad. Confirmed locations from past guests include Gran Canaria (January 2024 and December 2024) and Menorca (June 2024), plus a UK base in Herefordshire (April 2024). A five-day live-in option at your own home is also available. The format is all-inclusive: accommodation, meals, fitness classes, and airport pickup (at least in Gran Canaria) are covered. Classes are varied — guests consistently mention the range of sessions — and they're adapted to each person's level, so beginners and more experienced exercisers train side by side.

Emily's approach is built around sustainable change rather than quick fixes. She'll look at your goals (weight loss, muscle gain, flexibility, general wellbeing) and put together a plan that fits your life, not a generic one. During the week she coaches you one-to-one as well as in groups, and she can adjust your meal plan for dietary needs — one guest specifically noted that Emily supported her specific dietary requirements and matched a meal plan to her goals.

A big part of the week is the food. Meals are prepared for you, and guests describe the food as amazing. It's a weight-loss-focused menu, so expect balanced, portion-aware cooking rather than a free-for-all, but it's cooked for you and you don't have to think about it. One guest, Evelyn, did a five-day live-in and described being cooked for as 'such a luxury'.

By the end of the week, you should have lost weight (one guest, Tim, did during his week) and be fitter, with a personal programme to continue at home. Anya, who came to Gran Canaria in January 2024, said Emily developed a personal programme for her to continue exercising and healthy eating after the week. That aftercare is a key part of the offer — it's not just a week away, it's a kickstart with a plan attached.

Because group sizes are small, Emily can give everyone individual attention. Charlotte, also in Gran Canaria in January 2024, said the team were fantastic at looking at everyone individually and helping according to their own goals and capabilities. If you want a structured fitness and weight-loss week with proper coaching and someone else doing the cooking, this is what it looks like.

What's included

- All-inclusive accommodation (location-dependent) - Meals prepared for you (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily fitness classes (varied: functional training, strength & conditioning, flexibility, core) - One-to-one coaching with Emily - Nutrition support and meal planning - Personal programme to take home - Airport pickup (at least in Gran Canaria) - Access to sports massage therapy (available as a service; may be included or extra — confirm with Emily)

What's not included

- Flights to and from the destination - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Alcohol and treats outside the meal plan - Optional extra treatments or excursions (unless specified) - Transport outside of airport transfers (unless specified)