All-Inclusive Fitness Retreat with Chris Maund

A typical day starts early with the first training block of the day, followed by breakfast back at the property. There is a second session later in the day, usually late morning or late afternoon, and the two are planned to work different things — one heavier or more strength-focused, one more conditioning-based. Between sessions guests eat, rest, and use the pool and surrounding area.

The training is small-group rather than a fixed class timetable, so the coach scales movements up or down depending on who is in the room. If you have been training consistently you will be pushed; if you have not, you still do the same session with the loading and volume adjusted to suit. Most sessions involve a mix of strength work, bodyweight and functional conditioning, plus mobility and stretching work to keep the volume manageable across the week.

Chris Maund played professional rugby in the UK and New Zealand before moving into coaching, and the sessions carry that influence — practical, strength-oriented, and low on gimmicks. Guests get form corrections and hands-on adjustments rather than being left to follow along. Sessions are conducted in English throughout.

The property itself is the base for both accommodation and training, so there is no daily transfer to a gym. Bedrooms are private or shared depending on what you book, with bathrooms and communal areas shared as standard in the shared option. Outside training the day is deliberately open, which is why guests often book this week as much for recovery as for the exercise.

It suits solo travellers as readily as pairs, because everyone eats and trains together. The result is a week that is structured enough to keep you honest and relaxed enough that a rest day still counts as part of the programme rather than a lapse from it.

What's included

- Accommodation at the retreat property for the full stay - Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Two coached training sessions per day - Full training programme for the week - Access to the property's pool and communal areas - Training equipment provided on site

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Massage and spa treatments - Alcoholic drinks - Anything not listed as included