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Fit Bodies, Inc. and DCAC Fitness Conventions celebrate 20 years!

2012 marks great success and anniversaries for two well-known fitness organizations, Fit Bodies, Inc. and DCAC Fitness Conventions.  DCAC is celebrating 20 years of fitness education. We all know fitness and sports lifestyle is a fast moving industry. DCAC keeps up through combining new products and world class presenters in the top fitness formats.

Fit Bodies, Inc. is celebrating 20 years of sending fitness instructors to the tropics!  Our guest instructors enjoy an all-inclusive vacation in exotic destinations in exchange for teaching classes to resort guests.  The program began with one resort in Jamaica 20 years ago is nearly fifty resorts strong today. Fit Bodies, Inc. spreads wellness and quality fitness instruction worldwide, one resort guest at a time.

Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation program

Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation program

 

DCAC Fitness Conventions

DCAC Fitness Conventions

 

 

 

 

Fit Bodies, Inc. was recently co-sponsor of DCAC in Houston. Being a Houston sports or yoga professional come with the perk of spectacular flight options into Mexico. Fit Bodies, Inc. continues to offer more teaching vacation destinations to Pacific Mexico destinations such as Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Puerto Vallarta and Huatulco. There are convenient flights options to Pacific Mexico for Houston fitness professionals to access.

Lisa from Fit Bodies, Inc. and Shannon from DCAC Fitness Conventions

Lisa from Fit Bodies, Inc. and Shannon from DCAC Fitness Conventions

At DCAC in Houston I tell pros about the luxury locations in Huatulco hosting pros from yoga, group exercise, Zumba, and indoor cycle. Huatulco (HUX) is less than 2.5 hour flight from Houston’s IAH airport currently offering Saturday service. Huatulco is gorgeous and home to the family resort Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa and adult only Secrets Huatulco.  Both resorts will accommodate Saturday or Sunday travel from our guest instructors, offering weekly positions to enjoy a teaching vacation.

Secrets Huatulco was built from the ground up by AMResorts and opened in November 2011.  All ocean facing suites in the area of Oaxaca, a mere 30 minutes from the HUX airport. Both resorts have exceptional indoor cycle studios to host experienced and certified cycle instructors. Guest pros teach for one week or stay for multiple weeks at the luxury all-inclusive (“Unlimited Luxury”) resort along bays in Huatulco, Mexico.

Sunset over Huatulco

Sunset over Huatulco

 

Next stop for Fit Bodies, Inc. and DCAC is Washington, D.C. August 2-5 where 1200 fitness instructors and professionals gather to gain education in the field and see the newest fitness trends and products from fitness legends and newcomers alike.

Fit Bodies, Inc. guest instructors always choose where and when they like to travel, and currently there are nearly 50 all-inclusive resorts hosting our guest instructors. Take a teaching vacation!  As a fitness, yoga or tennis professional I invite you to create your travel account with us at FitnessProTravel.com to begin viewing and booking your teaching vacations. With nearly 50 luxury all-inclusive resorts hosting fitness professionals on a vacation basis the fun never stops! Spread fitness worldwide, one resort guest at a time.

 

Happy Travels!

A.M. fitness at Secrets Huatulco

A.M. fitness at Secrets Huatulco

Secrets Huatulco beach

Secrets Huatulco beach

 

Poolside yoga in Huatulco with Fit Bodies, Inc.

Poolside yoga in Huatulco with Fit Bodies, Inc.

Yoga at Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

About six months ago Fit Bodies, Inc. began booking positions at two hotels in Puerto Vallarta. At the time they were only holes in the ground. This is Secrets Vallarta Bay and Now Amber Puerto Vallarta. I knew once the properties opened I had to manage a way to see them firsthand and experience Puerto Vallarta. To see the waters in the historical Mexican town as they sit alongside mountain edges, for the sake of being able to tell others about it is an occupational dream come true! Promising to more than adequately photograph, report, ask questions and teach yoga, of course, I waited for the best time. The perfect opportunity arises…DCAC Fitness Convention in Houston, Texas. From the convention, we departed Houston.

Less than three hours later we arrived to Now Amber and Secrets Vallarta Bay after 15 minutes drive with Amstar from the PVR airport. As we pull up the hotels’ driveway we see the tall golden brick front of Now Amber.

Arriving at Now Amber and Secrets Vallarta Bay

Arriving at Now Amber and Secrets Vallarta Bay

The two resorts, Secrets Vallarta Bay and Now Amber are conjoined in two places. The large white sail stretches across two entrances. The sail signifies the sailing culture and history of Puerto Vallarta. On the left side of the sail is Secrets Vallarta Bay lobby and to the right is Now Amber. Colors and decorations offer variety in the two lobbies. Similarities include comfortable sitting areas to enjoy the Rendezvous bar at Secrets or Moments, is the lobby bar at Now Amber.

Now Amber lobby bar, Moments

Moments, the lobby bar at Now Amber

Both are in a most tranquil setting, enjoying the sunset and fresh air from the gorgeous lobby locations. The beach and beachside restaurants are nicely placed to divide the two resorts in a casual way. Between the resorts next to the lifeguard tower is the perfect area for yoga class. This is where my daily yoga class was held in the mornings, offered to guests at Now Amber and Secrets Vallarta Bay. Attendance was between 8-14 each day and even though the Sugar Reef bar staff played nice yoga music, my favorite music is the gentle sounds of ocean current moving in and out from the shore.

There is nothing better than mornings spent teaching yoga at resorts. I wake up about sunrise, which was not incredibly early for Puerto Vallarta in April. Twenty minutes later I’m on my mat looking into the ocean, breathing, moving from pose to pose. At nine o’clock students showed for class, we move to my favorite beach area between the two resorts. After teaching for an hour, head onto breakfast at Market Café with plenty of fresh variety and wonderful service to enjoy inside or outside.
The final day of teaching, minutes before we began class, I spotted four dolphins leaping through the waters just beyond the resort’s swim line. Further in the distance a very large cruise ship is coasting into port toward a northern shore. Quite the series of sights and sounds I will forever remember.

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Beach yoga at Now Amber

Looking forward to being back in Puerto Vallarta is easy. From the wonderful students attending class everyday to townspeople and merchants to the meticulous resort staff, the people of Puerto Vallarta are diverse and welcoming. The cultural heritage of Puerto Vallarta holds Mexican culture of artistic delight. Sculptures visually jump out from the boardwalk and shops from leather goods, art, shoes and attire, tequila and chocolate tastings are throughout. Near the Secrets and Now hotel, right down the street next to Arbol del Yoga is “Dudes & Bettys Store” with hot swim attire for men and women. The staff is incredibly sweet so I must recommend you visit for a little shopping. Just a 5 minute walk north of the hotel’s driveway.
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Now Amber Puerto Vallarta hosts yoga, group fitness or Zumba instructors on a weekly basis. Book your Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation at FitnessProTravel.com.

Sunset from Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

Sunset from Now Amber Puerto Vallarta

 

Fit Bodies, Inc. Day One in Puerto Vallarta-Grand Palladium Vallarta

Activities pool at Grand Palladium Vallarta

Activities pool at Grand Palladium Vallarta

Many tourists in tropical locations check out adventure escapades like zip-lining canopy tours, some sort of water excursion, or venture into the sea depths to explore.  Fit Bodies, Inc. tours luxury resorts of the all-inclusive variety. Namely the hotels accepting Fit Bodies guest fitness professionals, from group exercise, yoga, Zumba and tennis instructors.

On the first day after arriving to Now Amber Puerto Vallarta, Suzelle and I hop in the car with Amstar after teaching and breakfast to head Grand Palladium Vallarta. The resort, 50 minutes from Now and Secrets, is very impressive with wonderful aspects to share.

We have arrived, Grand Palladium Vallarta

Lisa arriving to Grand Palladium Vallarta

Located in Punta Mita, 45 minutes from the airport leads a scenic ride finally up a mountainside with breathtaking views of the Pacific and ending at Grand Palladium Vallarta’s open lobby.  Visiting with Grand Palladium Vallarta is especially wonderful, as our program has spanned from other Grand Palladium locations in Riviera Maya and Lucea, Jamaica. This is a 5 Star all-inclusive resort. Palladium Vallarta has 422 rooms and soft white sand private beach. Also well known surfing location with lessons included.  In addition to surfing, the resort has boogie-boarding, catamaran, kayaks, snorkel and wind surfing. At night, the disco is open late for adults. Even little ones age 1-3 have their own Baby Club from 9-5 and Palladium Mini Club is 9:30-11 for children age 4-12.  Teenagers can enjoy video games and discotheque at the Junior Club.  Entertainment after dinner is every night, offering stages of elaborate dancers and costumes.

Dining at Grand Palladium Vallarta for lunch had extensive buffet options with exceptionally healthy and fresh options plus crowd pleasers for everyone’s vacation delight.  Try the gazpacho at El Bosque.  Two buffet restaurant selections for lunch and four restaurants for evening dining from Mediterranean, Oriental, Mexican cuisine and a steak house.  The service and outdoor breezes within dining options makes every breakfast, lunch and dinner a dining experience of gourmet food and exceptionally courteous service.

Lolo, the Entertainment Manager tours the resort with us regularly to meet staff and see the activities.  We met the Fit Bodies guest instructor Vicki, who was vacationing with her two teenage sons.  “The teaching schedule is 10 am yoga or pilates on beach under a cabana. 11am zumba pool side and 12 aqua. All the classes are well attended and all the guests are very nice and so appreciative! It’s a pleasure to teach here.”

Kid's Club soccer field at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

Kid's Club soccer field at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

Kids have fun at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

Kids have fun at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extensive space and activities for 1-17 year olds at Grand Palladium Vallarta

Extensive space and activities for 1-17 year olds at Grand Palladium Vallarta

 

 

 

Teen Zone at Grand Palladium Vallarta with Junior Discotheque

Teen Zone at Grand Palladium Vallarta with Junior Discoteque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Lolo guides us through the spa and fitness facility we are told they are receiving new indoor cycle bikes soon.  The addition will truly finalize a top notch fitness facility coinciding with a gorgeous yet practical spa area with complete locker rooms, plunge pool and sauna. The resort also caters to singles and couples.  There is adult only dining and adult only infinity pool.

For fitness professionals choosing Grand Palladium Vallarta for their next teaching vacation, life is good.  You are set for an amazing trip complete with world-class views, entertainment, activities, accommodations and dining.  Lolo takes very good care of the guest instructors from personally offering airport transfers to a teaching schedule designed to accommodate relaxing vacation time and excursions of your choice, from deep sea fishing to horseback riding, golf or scuba diving. Or call up Amstar and tour a luxury resort!

Fit Bodies, Inc. offers world-class travel opportunities to experienced and certified fitness, yoga and sports professionals. Visit FitnessProTravel.com to sign up with the program and book your next all-inclusive teaching vacation!

 

Gorgeous private beach at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

Gorgeous private beach at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

 

Private beach at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

Private beach at Grand Palladium Vallarta in Punta Mita

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the full spectrum of Puerto Vallarta fitness updates, watch Everything Fit Bodies #53 with Suzelle. Suzelle spans the entire PVR visit in under 5 minutes.

 

Thank you for your interest in Puerto Vallarta and Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation program.  Happy Travels!

Luxury pools, beach and suites at Grand Palladium Vallarta

Luxury pools, beach and suites at Grand Palladium Vallarta

How to fly to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

How to fly to Puerto Vallarta?  I’m happy to help.  Explore Pacific, Mexico and all it’s beauty!

Fit Bodies, Inc. has two, and soon to be four, luxury all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. With its hacienda charm, authentic shopping and local points of interest it’s a beautiful place to enjoy a teaching vacation. Plus the resorts hosting our pros are among the most luxurious, yet fun locations available in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, located in the state of Jalisco, is a historical city with old Mexican charm mixed with adventure, maybe that’s why it’s considered the land of tequila and mariachis. Airport is PVR, and within 25 minutes of all the hotels we work with.

Pacific, MX is THE place to BE!

Many flight options take you to this gem of a destination, Puerto Vallarta

Many U.S. flight options exist with nonstop, or 1 stop service to PVR in less than 7 hours. Of course my highlights include the nonstop flights, all based on Sunday travel with March 2012 flight services:

IAH Houston 2hours,25m
PHX Phoenix 2hours,35m
SAN SanDiego 2hour40m
DFW Dallas 2hour45m
LAX Las Angeles 2hour50m
DEN Denver 3hour20m
SFO SanFran under 4 hours
MSP Minneapolis 4hour15m
ORD Chicago 4hour30m
ATL Atlanta 4 hour15m
EWR Newark 5hour9m

And if your city does not travel to PVR nonstop then here are great 1 stop options, all less than 8 hours of total travel time, including layover time.

LAS Las Vegas, under 7 hours
PDX Portland, under 7 hours
MEM Memphis, under 6 hours
MIA Miami, under 7 hours
BNA Nashville, under 7 hours
LGA Laguardia, under 8 hours
BOS Boston, under 9 hours
IAD Dulles, under 7 hours
CVG Cincinnati, under 6 hours
MOB Mobile, under 6 hours

There are other flights out there, so if your departure city isn’t listed check out your flight availability. I used Bing.com for these searches.

Teaching vacation opportunities exist for almost everyone in Puerto Vallarta! Whether your specialty is tennis, group fitness, yoga, pilates or Zumba®.

Fit Bodies, Inc. has fitness pros enjoying vacations now at Dreams Villamagna and Dreams Puerto Vallarta. Currently booking Now Amber Puerto Vallarta and Secrets Vallarta Bay for their November 2011 opening dates and beyond. All resorts book weekly positions for last minute travel or plan over a year in advance.

Click on resort title for full fitness teaching descriptions and details on FitnessProTravel.com.
Dreams Villamagna
, hosting one pro weekly, either group fitness or yoga/pilates.
Fitness booking includes one adult guest and two children 12 or younger.
· All suite resort, providing exterior Jacuzzis on every terrace
· Gohan Sushi rooftop lounge offers 360 degree panoramic views of the Banderas Bay and Sierra Madre Mountains
· Five restaurants for 232 suites (1 restaurant for every 47 rooms)
· More than 3,000 m3 (cubic meters) of pools for 232 suites.
· Complimentary Bicycle tour to Nuevo Vallarta

Explorer's Club happens at all Dreams and Now Resorts

Explorer's Club happens at all Dreams and Now Resorts

Aerial view of Dreams Puerto Vallarta

Aerial view of Dreams Puerto Vallarta

 

Dreams Puerto Vallarta hosts one pro weekly, either tennis or yoga.
Fitness booking includes one adult guest and two children 12 or younger.

· The only hotel in Puerto Vallarta offering over 500 meters of private beach, a lush jungle and stunning mountain views
· All rooms and suites feature magnificent ocean front views
· Located 5 minutes from the colonial town of Puerto Vallarta
· An ocean front wedding gazebo offers the best location to tie the knot
· Family-friendly resort offering a private beach, pools, Explores Club for kids 3 to 12 and an assortment of activities throughout the day
· Seasonal Turtle Camp with a release program coordinated by fully-trained Dreams Puerto Vallarta
· Natural climbing rock
· Complimentary jungle tour through the Sierra Madre Mountains

Now Amber Puerto Vallarta hosts one pro weekly, either group fitness or Zumba®
Fitness booking includes one adult guest and two children 12 or younger. Inquire for additional guest rates.

· One of the newest luxury properties in the destination
· All Preferred Club Suites feature magnificent ocean front views
· Located 5 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta and romantic zone of Old Town and Cuale River walking shore.
· Family-friendly resort offering a private beach, pools, Explores Club for kids 3 to 12 and Core Zone with teen activities.
·Crystalline infinity pools, one for adults only

Excellent beaches in pacific Mexico

There is a chair waiting for YOU!

 

 

Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta hosts one pro weekly, yoga or pilates. Adult only.
Fitness booking includes one adult guest

· Newest adults only luxury property at destination
· All Preferred Club Suites featuring magnificent ocean front views some with swim-out pools
· Located 5 minute from the colonial town of Puerto Vallarta
· Secrets Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa is elegantly appointed just a few steps away from famous boardwalk “El Malecón” and its vibrant ambiance full of art galleries, shopping area and amazing nightlife.
· Features world-class spa services and amenities offering the ultimate in pampering.

Golf is great in Puerto Vallarta with a variety of course selections within 30 minutes of all these Puerto Vallarta hotels:
· La Marina Golf Club
· Flamingos Golf Club – in Nuevo Vallarta
· El Tigre Golf Club – in Nuevo Vallarta
· Vista Vallarta I Golf Club
· Vista Vallarta II Golf Club
· Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta Golf Club

Local points of interest:
· Whale watching (seasonal)
· Swim with Dolphins and Sea Lions
· Tours to Guadalajara and Tequila
· A wide variety of 18-hole Golf Courses
· Excellent game fishing and open water diving
· Eco-adventure tours
· Los Arcos National Park

Rock climbing for the adventurous in Puerto Vallarta

Rock climbing for the adventurous in Puerto Vallarta

BOOK YOUR PUERTO VALLARTA TEACHING VACATION TODAY! Our hope is this article helps you to try out a new teaching vacation destination, or perhaps try out a Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation for the first time ever. Fit Bodies, Inc. is available for your questions or concerns anytime, just contact us. As the largest teaching vacation organization in the world, our customer service staff is designed to help you have a wonderful vacation.

See available weeks of travel to each resort and book your next teaching vacation using the Official Fit Bodies, Inc. booking agent, FitnessProTravel.com. If you are new to our program, your FitnessProTravel.com account is free and opens the door to wonderful teaching vacation opportunities.

Sunset in Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy the sunset in Puerto Vallarta

Try a teaching vacation in Huatulco, Mexico!

How to travel to Huatulco, Mexico? Yes, let me help you!

Fit Bodies, Inc. is very happy to have wonderful, fabulous destinations in the most gorgeous settings for fitness instructors to teach at in Huatulco. The resorts offer luxury service amenities and gorgeous settings, just in lesser known areas than the common busier airports of Cancun’s CUN and Jamaica’s MBJ, for example. We can help you be vacationing in Huatulco smoothly, without days of travel or astronomical flight costs. We’re confident these lesser-known destinations will be worth traveling back to time and time again.

Huatulco, Mexico is located on pacific coast of Oaxaca in southern Mexico lie the 34 pristine beaches and nine unspoiled Bays of Huatulco. Weather is hot and sunny year round with beautiful pacific ocean waiting for you.

Huatulco's tourism industry is centered on its nine bays thus the name Bahias de Huatulco but has since been unofficially shortened to simply Huatulco.

Huatulco's tourism industry is centered on its nine bays thus the name Bahias de Huatulco but has since been unofficially shortened to simply Huatulco.

 

Our Huatulco Resorts look forward to hosting indoor cycle, yoga or group fitness professionals.

Dreams Huatulco is along Tangolunda Bay and hosts indoor cycle instructors, group fitness pros, or yoga teachers. One pro per week and each booking includes an adult guest and up to two children 12 or younger. Read everything about Dreams Huatulco on FitnessProTravel.com HERE.

Secrets Huatulco, opening November 2011 is currently booking one pro weekly, either yoga or group fitness. Conejos Bay welcomes this new adults-only resort. Read everything about Secrets Huatulco fitness and yoga programming on FitnessProTravel.com HERE.

On with the HUATULCO FLIGHT OPTIONS!

Okay, you Houston residents are in for a treat! Known as the “Gateway to Mexico”, IAH is a direct, 2.25 hour flight to Huatulco. Huatulco’s airport code is HUX.  Awesome, except probably 98% of you reading this don’t live in Houston Here is valuable info and options for one stop flight options to cure your Huatulco crave!!
You’re looking at flying United or Continentals Airlines for this one, unless you are a Delta flight through Mexico City, but through Houston has wonderful options:

EWR New Jersey is less than 9 hours of travel to Huatulco. Not too bad. And my travel times include layover elapse.

ORD Chicago is less than 7 hours of travel to Huatulco. Better, better…

CVG Cincinnati is also less than 7 hours through Houston. Now we’re talking! I won’t dread that in December when I tour the new Secrets Property (yes, please keep your fingers crossed for me too)!! Columbus, OH and Cleveland are also a good airport for Sunday Huatulco travel.

Other nice options for Huatulco through Houston IAD are LGA Laguardia, also CLT Charlotte is pretty reasonable in terms of travel time. Also BOS Boston, MEM Memphis (less than 5 hours) and Nashville among so many others!

Travel time to Huatulco is less than 6 hours from TPA Tampa, IND Indianapolis, STL St. Louis, IAD Dulles, and BHM Birmingham.

Of course, let’s not forget all you yoga teachers and group fitness gurus flying from DEN Denver-less than 7 hours to and from HUX airport.  PHX Phoenix, less than 7 (TUS < and RDU Raleigh is less than 7 hours travel time to Huatulco.

These flights all have at least three things in common.  They are only 1 stop, less than 8 hours travel time (other than EWR) and all will take you to a wonderful, unforgettable vacation for you, your significant other or take the family.  These flights are all based on travel January 29-February 5, 2012 and the flight prices across the board were pretty consistently between $570 and $670.

This is not a complete list but rather I want to entice thoughts of a new exotic destination for your next Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation. You’ll also find Huatulco layovers with Delta in Mexico City and that may be a great option for some west coast residents coming from LAX, ATL, SEA, DTW.

So don’t be afraid to really consider a week or two of travel to Huatulco, Mexico!

The AMResorts properties are top notch with tons of on-site activities, entertainment and luxurious service options. Off site tours and adventures for all types of guests. All fitness position bookings include Unlimited-Luxury (all-inclusive) amenities and guest accommodations for pro and allotted guests.

Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa – Opening November 2011

Hosting one group fitness or yoga professional weekly. Booking through September 2012 now.

· Fitness booking includes one adult guest.

· Newest resort built in the destination

· The most romantic hotel in Huatulco located in one of the 9 bays of the destination

· Spectacular views of the Conejos Bay

· First luxury adults-only resort in the destination perfectly set within a secluded location

· Beautiful wedding gazebo and very romantic spots

· 100% ocean front view rooms with the best views from the Pacific coast

· Complimentary access to facilities, restaurants and bars at nearby Dreams Huatulco

· Proximity to the recently discovered archeological site – Copalita Eco-Archeological Park

· 20 minutes from the airport

Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa

Hosting one group fitness, yoga or indoor cycle professional weekly. Booking through September 2012 now.

· Fitness booking includes one adult guest and up to two children 12 or younger

· Six pools with the largest infinity pool in Huatulco

· Spectacular views of the Tangolunda Bay

· Best hotel for families in the destination due to the Explores Club, beach, activities, pools and entertainment

· The only resort in Tangolunda with Spa facilities offering an array of specialized spa treatments

· Newly renovated resort

· Minutes away from waterfalls, lagoons, lush tropical jungle and very traditional Mexican towns

· Recognized with the Distintivo “H” and Cristal awards for food safety management

Choose your Huatulco teaching vacation week today with Fit Bodies, Inc. using your FitnessProTravel.com account. If you are new to our program, creating a FitnessProTravel.com account is free and unlocks a door to wonderful travel opportunities for the fitness and sports professional.

Fit Bodies, Inc. welcomes your questions about Huatulco or our other luxury resort destinations we contract fitness services with. View everything about Fit Bodies, Inc. at the homepage Fitbodiesinc.com

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Dreams Huatulco beach has activites for everyone to explore

Dreams Huatulco beach has activites for everyone to explore

The stunning sights in Huatulco are endless, they include nine spectacular bays, several waterfalls, lagoons and historic Mayan ruins. Along a 22-mile stretch of the Pacific in Huatulco are nine spectacular bays. Conejos Bay, with its golden sand, beautiful rock formations and sapphire waters.

Fit Bodies, Inc. and Kid’s Yoga at Now Jade Resort & Spa

This fall debuted Kid’s Fitness programming at Now Resorts, currently including Now Jade Riviera Cancun and Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun in Mexico. The fitness classes range from Kid’s Yoga, Mommy & Me Yoga, Daddy & Buddy Bootcamp and further vary based on the skills and teaching talents of the instructor currently booked there.

I had the privilege of teaching Kid’s Yoga at Now Jade the week of Nov 8 – Nov 13 during Fitness Magazine getaway week at Now Jade. Fit Bodies, Inc. very own Suzelle Snowden and Denise Cox helped to host the bootcamp, conducting the morning run and aqua class sessions. Other activities included a snorkeling trip and bike ride to Puerto Morales. Many fitness activities all while leaving plenty of time for guests to enjoy the great food, service, friends, family and laughter. Now Jade was a perfect resort to host the event due to their large, smooth beach and flawless entertainment staff.

Fit Bodies, Inc. conducts beach bootcamp for Fitness Magazine

Fit Bodies, Inc. conducts beach bootcamp for Fitness Magazine

Families came out for Kid’s Yoga at 11 A.M. Also the children signed into the Adventure Club came over for class, too. Children practiced taking big breaths of air and moved in and out of yoga poses imitating animals and shapes. The kid’s favorites included triangle pose, cat/cow stretch, downward facing dog, and reverse table pose, which we now know as “crab” pose! All the while their parents watched, photographed and videotaped in complete enjoyment in watching their children in a yoga class on vacation.

Children LOVE yoga class!

Children LOVE yoga class!

After staying at Now Jade for a week, I highly recommend it as a teaching vacation destination. It is a fun, energetic property with classy style. Nice restaurants with excellent food, wonderful beach, large rooms, lots of pool area and very clean. I will definitely return again!

Fit Bodies, Inc. is pleased to have added the NOW Resorts to the luxury line of family resort’s hosting qualified and certified fitness instructors to teach and vacation. View available dates to teach at Now Jade and Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun by logging into your account at FitnessProTravel.com. Creating a travel account is easy and free of charge-Giving you many options for your next travel destination whether your fitness specialty is tennis, yoga, group fitness, pilates or personal training.

To your health,

Lisa Owens