I’m jumping straight up as trainer Kyle Silvey, C.S.C.S., studies my vertical. It’s just hours into my first day at Sensei, and I’m already working out. Zip-lining at the adventure park next to Sensei Lanai. Recover: Pack a foam roller to squeeze out all that lactic acid from your aching quads and calves. “Stay in your comfort zone descending and cornering on gravel-slip ’n’ slides are for your backyard, not your ride.” Fuel: Berkshire Hog Chop and creamed leeks with a side of grits at the Hive, a Bentonville favorite for the best local food and produce. Tip: For gearing on gravel, opt for easier rather than harder gears to give you greater endurance, says Sarah Sturm, a cyclo-cross national champion. Typical Day: Bentonville: Choose from three to five rides of varying lengths-30 to 75 miles-over gravel and paved roads through the dense forests and rolling hills of the Ozarks. What: Three-day biking trips take you to epic cycling locations, including Bentonville, Arkansas Los Angeles and Mallorca in Spain. Cost: $5,500 for three nights, all-inclusive Rapha Cycling Club Summits Recover: If you’re not used to playing back-to-back days, gently soothe tired muscles with an aquatic massage or pamper tired feet with a reflexology session. Fuel: Elevated spa food from the retreat’s popular cookbook, like duck breast with spaghetti squash, olive-golden-raisin relish, and spiced yogurt. On a sidehill lie, when the golf ball is below your feet (assuming right-handed golfer): setup with knees flexed more then normal and aim further left as the ball flight will typically fly to the right. On a sidehill lie, when the golf ball is above your feet (assuming right-handed golfer): grip down on the golf club and aim further to the right, as the ball will typically fly to the left. Tip: Constant awareness of the undulating terrain is critical to scoring low, says Head Club Pro, Ryan Dohrmann. Typical Day: Play the par 72 course, then kick back at the pool or hike the trails and explore the on-site labyrinth.
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What: Just less than an hour north of San Diego, this luxury retreat looks like it belongs in the French countryside, with fields of lavender and hills lined with grapevines, plus a links-style golf course. Cost: $800 for three nights Cal-a-Vie Golf Spa Fuel: Very little water and almost no food. It will self-limit your sprint in order to avoid any injury.” Sprint for 10 to 20 yards and take as long as you want to recover. “A safe way to begin is to sprint uphill.
Tip: “Sprinting is a great way to build explosiveness and mobility,” says Verdier. (Bring a blanket or a sleeping bag.) Typical Day: In Embudo, New Mexico, at MovNat Crucible, led by Vic Verdier, C.S.C.S., a former French naval officer and wilderness EMT, you’ll lift logs, climb trees, carry rocks, and take on other challenges that push you out of your comfort zone. What: The three-day, eight-person, men-only fitness camps take place in wilderness locations, where you learn to lift explosively, move with greater agility, and sleep outdoors. Cost: Five-night getaways start at $1,950 Recover: Dance on the beach and drink ice-cold local Toña lager. Fuel: Local and fresh fish tacos washed down with fruit smoothies. It mimics many movements in the water: Drop down onto your stomach, lift both legs and arms to assume a flying position, then move one arm at a time as though you’re paddling on a board. “Try the Superman pose to strengthen your core and lower back muscles,” he adds. Tip: Single-leg yoga poses can fine-tune your balance, says Zvinas. Typical Day: At Playa Maderas in Nicaragua, schedules are based on the waves but usually feature surf lessons, fitness classes, yoga, and snorkeling. What: Created by SoulCycle instructor Mantas Zvinas, this pop-up retreat celebrates his passions-surfing, yoga, and, yup, beer-in hidden spots in Nicaragua, Morocco, and Mexico. Cost: About $2,600 for five nights Surf Yoga Beer Recover: Relax by floating down lazy rivers. Stay relaxed for the first half so you can finish strong.” Fuel: Frittata brunches overlooking thousand-foot cliffs, picnics alongside pristine rivers, and dinners cooked over campfires. Ignore the numbers on your watch and concentrate on each step. “Navigating roots, rocks, and steep climbs takes practice. Tip: Focus on efforts, not paces, says cofounder and elite runner Allison Macsas. Typical Day: In Oregon, you’ll run six to 12 miles over single-track trails through Douglas-fir forests and past waterfalls.
What: It’s a roving retreat for runners of all levels, with trips in places like Patagonia, Oregon, and British Columbia. A workout at Surf Yoga Beer in Nicaragua.
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