Workout Away Retreats  Avis 

Just returned from a Workout Away fitness retreat on the South Coast - amazing from start to finish.
Chris and Emily were our trainers for the retreat - full of energy, enthusiasm and encouragement. The hotel was perfect - food and staff first class.
The timetable had just the right balance - new things to do like paddleboarding and great exercises sessions - on the beach, out on the grass - where you worked to your ability - but were always pushed to give that little bit more that we all know we have in us.
First rate - will definitely book again.

I’ve done a Workout Away trip before and decided to come back. This trip did not disappoint! Lovely rooms, great food, fun but tough workouts and I always love paddle boarding. Thank you again, I’ll be back! :)

Thank you for a super weekend; I thoroughly enjoyed the mix of activities from cycling, to HIIT, to beach workouts to a lovely relaxing yoga sessions with a brilliant view of the sea. The location and the hotel were perfect and we were blessed with great weather to top it all off. Chris is a great instructor; full of energy and motivation. I hope to be able to join another weekend next year, or even venture to one of the groups further afield!

Brought a chilli's water bottle and 2 t-shirts. Both fantastic, the water bottle was perfect for the WorkoutAway weekend kept the water cold all day. Great customer service all round.

Very impressed with the itinerary as it was a great combination of keeping us active yet giving us enough time to enjoy our surroundings on the coast. The paddle-boarding was a particular fav of mine as was the yoga/stretching classes which really helped my weary limbs!
I believe that a certain level of fitness would be good prior as I really struggled through some of the HIIT classes post lock-down but Chris was very encouraging and got us all through it.
I would highly recommend his Workoutaway trips if you are considering as they are great value, and a great opportunity to get away somewhere nice with good food, to do some fitness. In fact I liked it that much I have already signed up to do his week-long trip in Mykonos!

Chris has designed a superbly balanced fitness weekend. The workouts are varied, challenging (in a good way) motivational and fun. The schedule leaves room for chilling and a bit of me-time. The venue locations have been considered with every detail thought through. Great value of money, lovely host, super fitness and stunning location - what else do you need?!

Absolutely fantastic weekend on the beautiful South Coast! The accommodation and location was perfect and a great mix of activities.

Chris was the perfect host and motivator for the workouts. I will definitely look into doing others in the future!

Just came back from a fantastic Workout Away weekend in South Cost. Amazing weekend, great group of people and I really enjoyed everything about it. It was very well organized from accommodation, delicious food, training sessions to all activities like cycling and paddle boarding. I really enjoyed each activity, especially paddle boarding and yoga. Wonderful location, great views across the coastline and relaxed but fun atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone who likes exercise, as certain level of fitness in needed to “enjoy” HIIT sessions and all of the workouts! I would be definitely coming back and already looking forward to it ;)

Excellent weekend, would highly recommend. Awesome venue, food and classes. Thank you @Chris

I’ve just got back from my first ‘Workout Away’ holiday in Portugal.
What an INCREDIBLE trip it was.
We were welcomed to Cascade Wellness Resort by Chris & Amanda.
After a detailed itinerary explanation and a delicious juice we headed straight to our first workout - HIIT.
And what a first workout that was! It really Kickstarted off the weekend.
After a seamless check into our rooms, a quick shower off we headed to collect our bikes.
A scenic 8k costal bike ride with the most breathtaking views really ended our first day on a high.
After a delicious dinner in Cascade it was time to wind down for the evening.

The 7am alarm wasn’t painful when you know you’ve got a sunrise Pilates class awaiting you.
Amanda’s incredible technique and guidance accompanied by beautiful cliff top views made this Friday morning a one to remember. After a tasty breakfast and a few hours of downtime, we headed to bootcamp! What fun we had - from to tyre flipping to rope climbing to box jumps it certainly made the hour fly by. The remainder of the afternoon was vacant to do whatever we pleased.
After a 30 minute sundowner ab blast we finished the day with dinner in the beautiful Barbosa Bar & Kitchen in Lagos old town. What a way to end day two.

Sunrise paddle boarding had to be the highlight of the trip for me. It was just breathtaking. A 3h tour of the caves whilst watching the sun come up - something you simply cannot put into words.
We headed back to the resort for some well earned breakfast & relaxation time.
Before ending the day with a 1 hour circuit and HIIT session 2.0. Perfect for those of us who LOVE to step it up a level (of course an abundance of options for those who prefer to take it easy).
Finishing up our final night with another free evening to do what we pleased.

The final morning was a beautiful sunrise workout ‘Revive’. Lead by both Chris & Amanda.
A combination of Yoga Flow, Tai Chi and Resistance work was the perfect final workout. It ended what was the most perfect weekend from starts to finish.

Thank you so much to our incredible instructors. You really made this a weekend to remember. So looking forward to the next ‘Workout Away’ break already!

Attended the workout away trip in Portugal 2019. One word sums up the whole trip... “Amazing”. The classes were brilliant and the instructors were so good at coming up with variations to suit me so that I never felt left out. Sunrise Pilates was amazing. I am so sad that I have to exercise indoors.
To top it off the food and juices were delicious and the resort was top class. The hotel spa was the perfect place to unwind.

I would definitely recommend workout away, Chris and Amanda were fantastic!

The perfect balance of work and play, in the most beautiful setting. Ideal as an active holiday or to kick-start getting back into fitness. I will definitely go again :)

Having just got back from workoutaway in Portugal, I must say that it surpassed all of my expectations! The team were friendly, supportive, and took everything into consideration right down to our meals. The location (Cascade Wellness & Lifestyle Resort) had breathtaking views which became the backdrop to some of our workouts, and we had full access to all of the facilities.
Chris and Amanda tailored challenging workouts which put us through our paces, but also made sure that there was just the right amount of time for relaxation. I will never forget Sunrise Pilates!! Amazing!
Would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Great weekend away, lots of fitness, great people and a beautiful time in Dorset.

I decided to take this trip to the South Coast solo and it’s the best decision I made.
From the moment I met the instructors Chris and Kerry I felt extremely welcome. They have a great chemistry together and put in a lot of hard work and thought into the weekend to ensure everyone in the team achieved their goal.
From the accommodation to the workouts, there was nothing I could fault.
The accommodation was quaint and homely with a chilled vibe, they even designed a menu just for workout away to compliment the fitness weekend.
The weekend included a variety of workouts including HIIT sessions, beach circuits, early morning yoga, hikes and bike rides, all surrounded by beautiful scenery.
The whole weekend was a great value for money and it has encouraged me to book again.
I am extremely excited to join the team in India in February for another amazing holiday.

Woke up this morning wishing I was still on my Workout Away fitness break. I loved everything about it. The trip from London was quick & easy & the location was stunning. The accommodation was perfect with friendly & obliging staff & exceptional food. The workouts were varied and fun with great options for all fitness levels. Our instructors, Chris & Kerry, were fantastic. They are super motivating & genuinely want to see you get the most out of the sessions. I thoroughly enjoyed the coastal bike ride but paddle boarding was my favourite activity. I’d never paddle boarded before so was apprehensive but once I got out on the water I absolutely loved it & didn’t want the session to end. The sea is beautiful down there so after a long walk we went in for a swim.
There is a perfect balance between activities and free time and we spent most of it with Chris & Kerry as they are great company. On our last night we all went out for dinner and had a real giggle. The social aspect complimented the training perfectly and made the experience truly wonderful. I feel strong & toned even after just 4 days & I’m now going to book onto the Goa break. Can’t wait!!! Thank you guys for one of the best short breaks I’ve had!!

Workout Away in beautiful Barton on Sea was exactly the getaway I needed. The setting is unreal and absolutely gorgeous and the hotel (The Cliff House) is modern and quaint and the staff/service and food is so, so wonderful. The cherry on top is the stunning views you're privy to every morning!

Chris and Kerry absolutely made this experience the best! They're fun, energetic and very encouraging. You don't have to be super fit to partake in any of the activities and Chris and Kerry make sure to provide modifications or assistance if you need it. The activities are well planned and spaced out and you get a very nice variety (coastal bike rides, paddle boarding, HIIT, yoga + stretching, core and strength circuits, swimming in the sea!). Unlike most fitness getaways, there's no pressure here to eat specific meal plans or be rigidly "clean". You can enjoy three course meals for dinner or weekend BBQs including dessert and drinks if you fancy as well, which we all did every night ;)

I highly recommend this fitness holiday for anyone, no matter your fitness level. There's plenty to do and a lot of time to rest and relax as well. The people you meet are fantastic, there's zero judgment and the surroundings are breathtaking. I'd come back in a heartbeat!

I went on the UK break to Barton on Sea led by Chris and Amanda. Every little detail had been considered, from the location to the menus and Chris couldn’t do enough to make sure everyone on the team was happy at all times. The classes were challenging so you felt like you were getting a good work out and the instructors were professional and knew exactly what they were doing. The group was really friendly and social, so I eased right in and no one judged you if you finished the day with a G and T. I would definitely go away with workout away again. Fantastic.

Fun fitness and water sports activities in a gorgeous seaside location with the most professional and energetic trainers. They’ll put you through your paces with strength, HIIT and Pilates classes that get your heart and body pumping! Bike rides and coastal walks along the beach were fabulous! Very well organised in a beautiful hotel. They even had a customised menu to cater for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free guests and excellent fresh juices and coffee!! The beds were so comfortable and eating breakfast every morning looking out at the sea was an added luxury. After the four days, I went away feeling energised and full of enthusiasm with a whole new set of workouts in my head. The happy and positive vibes that the instructors shared with the entire group made the trip even more enjoyable! The perfect active holiday charged with both intense and relaxing workouts that will have you jumping for more :-D

Had a fantastic time with Workout Away in Portugal - great workouts and an amazing group of people. Can't recommended this company enough!! The Portugal location was unreal and the coaches did an amazing job motivating the group and working us hard!! Would definitely like to do this again and try out one of the other destinations. This was my first time trying this sort of thing and I was a bit nervous going along solo but a big thanks to the Workout away team for making me feel so welcome!!