If lockdown has turned you into a fitness fanatic, you may be intrigued by the variety of luxurious gyms across the world for you to visit after the pandemic.
From state-of-the-art facilities to breath-taking mountain landscape views or flawless tropical settings, these gyms will transform your workouts and give you the energy to keep pushing towards your goals even as you travel.
Turtle Bay: Oahu, Hawaii
https://www.turtlebayresort.com/Oahu-Spa/fitness
With floor to ceiling windows, take in the stunning panoramic views of the sparkling Hawaiian waters from the Turtle Bay Resort’s Fitness Centre. Located on the North Shore of Oahu, stay at the hotel for free access to the gym or visit as a guest to test out the new cardiovascular equipment.
Push yourself out of your comfort zone and join in on a variety of fitness classes, including spin, yoga, Pilates, bootcamp HIIT classes or try Hiva: Tahitian dancing!
If you prefer one-on-one classes, stay motivated with a personal trainer or private yoga lessons, followed by a visit to the Nalu Kinetic Spa to unwind.
Sitaras Fitness: New York
Experience world-class training and superior equipment at the best personal training gym in the Big Apple. In this results-driven gym, you will be sure to be pushed to your limits with members being assessed on factors including strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health, making it the perfect option for a long trip in the city.
The hi-tech facilities include the world’s first digital fitness tracking room, which led to a partnership with the Samsung Group. Relax before and after your workout in the summer months on the 3,000-square-foot terrace overlooking the skyscrapers of Manhattan.
Embody fitness: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located inside the luxurious Lamborghini building in Dubai, Embody Fitness boasts award-winning training services and has been praised for pushing members to achieve life-changing results.
Admire the views of the magnificent city as you immerse yourself in the enthusiastic atmosphere of the fitness classes, followed by a nutritious post-workout meal at the café and a therapeutic massage.
Huvafen Fushi Resort, Maldives
https://www.maldives.com/huvafen-fushi-maldives/#facilities
Discover the only underwater spa in the world after breaking a sweat at the resort’s Pump Gym, where you can watch the sun rise or fall from the treadmills in the overwater pavilion which align with the flawless horizon.
Located in North Malé Atol, this paradise gym offers top-class equipment and private yoga classes to restore your energy after a successful workout!
Fairmont Banff Springs: Banff, Canada
https://www.fairmont.com/fairmont-fit/
Fairmont Fit offers more than just gym facilities. With outstanding views of Banff’s breath-taking mountains, floor-to-ceiling windows and the focus of overall well-being, you will leave this gym feeling completely replenished and revived.
Not only does the gym offer excellent equipment, it also provides gym clothing on request including Reebok workout apparel, shoes and a yoga mat. Unwind after an intense workout in the luxurious spa, try the delicious cuisine and connect with nature by taking a walk through the variety of paths in the best ski town in the world.
Tulum Jungle Gym: Tulum, Mexico
Experience a gym in a whole new form and put fun at the focus of your workout at this Flintstones-inspired outdoor jungle gym, located in the small beach town of Tulum, Mexico.
Prepare for a unique workout on the sand which is a favourite of fitness professionals, international bodybuilders and Cross Fit athletes. Try out the unconventional but effective equipment made from wood and bamboo; hand carved by local carpenters using Mexico’s natural materials.
By Layla Maguire
KeiKei is a London-based award-winning journalist and videographer with a degree in Broadcast Media and Journalism from the University of the West of Scotland and an extensive reporting background in news, entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
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