Many people struggle to get motivated into taking their health and fitness seriously. Think about it, who has the time to hit the gym properly or go for a run in our busy lives?

When you do get round to it, where is the motivation? The great thing about the fitness Boot Camp is that you can take time out of your hectic schedule to do something that is really great for your well-being, and you know you will be supported every step of the way.

What can the Thailand Fitness Boot Camp do for  you?

Everyone is different, with different goals. Some people are really unfit others have a good base level of fitness, either way you will benefit from spending some time training here and you will se remarkable improvements.

The training can take it out of you, so to relax after a hard session you stay in a super luxurious resort, just 2 min from the training area. Set in a peaceful Thai tropical garden, with two beautiful pools, and your own boutique villa style room all ensuite (or a suite if you choose luxury plus), you have the perfect blend of healthy fitness workouts and complete relaxation at the end of the day. See the accommodation tab for more.

All you need is on your door step.

The location is superb, in Phuket, towards the south centre of the island the camp is located away from the touristic mess of Phuket Town, located on a quiet road bordering the jungle, there are lots of nice little restaurants, spas and restaurants to enjoy.

The Training

Once per week you will have a mentor session with a professional personal trainer, who has competed at international level in bodybuilding competitions, and is well placed to advise nutrition, techniques and give you a road map during your stay to really get the most out of your workouts.

As well as the personal training session, there are group training sessions, Monday to Friday, with Gym access available on Saturday too (Sunday is taken off for a well-deserved rest).

Whilst there is plenty of training activities included, perhaps even more than most can handle, there is the option to book extra personal training sessions locally, and you can even try other fitness activities like Muay Thai training (for a small local payment).

On Tuesdays, we do the Big Buddha Run, so the class is longer on that day. 8-10:30 AM. The Big Buddha sits at the summit of a mountain, the highest in Phuket. It's not a steep ascent, but it's all uphill and a serious test of your fitness abilities. It is an optional running class, you do not have to attend but those who do reach the summit of the mountain can check out the big Buddha.

This is not your average run, you will be jogging up through the jungle passing elephants on the way, if you are seriously out of shape then you might be tempted to ride one up instead, but do not worry, most people make it.

Thursdays we go to the Beach for Beach Boot Camp. Cross fit style workouts with the Andaman sea as the backdrop. The Beach Boot Camp days are legendary, and they are probably the toughest training sessions throughout the week. The reward is you get to jump in the crystal clear sea after a one-hour session!

Our client feedback consistently mentions how surprised they have been at their progress and improvement on these two fitness excursions days. You will definitely be surprised by what you are capable of.

Everything is made easy for you.

On Arrival

On arrival in Phuket, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your luxury boutique villa. We recommend a Sunday arrival although we can be flexible (request trip notes for further details on the accommodation).

On the first day of your training, our Xtreme gap rep will give you a full introduction, introduce you to the trainers, show you around the camp and help you meet other Xtreme Gappers, and also talk you through the training timetable (more on than below).

One of the best things about the camp is the atmosphere, most travel there solo so there is a very welcoming and social side to the camp. (More on that later).

Most people go for two weeks, due to time constraints with work, and two weeks is enough to start to see some good results. The main benefit you will take home the knowledge of how to maintain and improve your fitness back home along with a solid foundation or fitness.

Of course you also have had an amazing holiday in Thailand as well and it is not that often you can say you've come back from holiday feeling better than when you left! Short-term guests will receive an amazing kickstart to their health and fitness routine.

Many who travel with us use this as a kick start to their travels as well, after all if you are hitting the beaches in Thailand, you want to look and feel good!

The fitness Boot Camp is incredibly good value and when you compare the prices to similar boot camps and considering the quantity and quality of the training combined with a luxurious stay in a boutique resort, it becomes unsurprising that 80% of people who book revisit the camp.

Here is a video review from Anita who visited the camp with us.

Booking the Xtreme Gap Boot Camp can give you double the quantity of quality training at half the price of other camps. It is little wonder it is so popular.

The Training Timetable.

After Yoga comes the serious cardio (fat burning) classes, using highly advanced techniques (request trip notes for further details and videos about this). These sessions, called Body fit boot camp sessions, are designed to increase your fitness fast and effectively. The groups typically have s mix of people training in poor condition and peak physical condition, this works well as the exercises are modified depending on your fitness levels and ability so no one is left behind.

The first session starts at eight for one hour, and there is a second and third session in the afternoon at two o'clock and three o'clock.

Through out the weeks your fitness levels can be measured on a fitness test so you know how your are progressing.

Personal Training Schedule

You also have a 1 hour a week personal training session, one on one with one of the most respected fitness trainers in Asia!

This session is designed to monitor your progress, and to guide your fitness regime so that you arrive at your desired goals. During these weekly sessions you will develop the ideal schedule, diet and supplement plan.

Your trainer  is a professional body builder: gold medal winner in Mr Asia bodybuilding competitions. He is a diet and nutrition counselor as well so if you want the low down on what you should eat and how you should exercise this is the perfect opportunity.

Peter´s instruction is all about teaching you proper form to maximize your work out goals, and give you that little extra push you need. He will teach about nutrition, weight-lifting and workout structure and provide you with an invaluable boost in the know how of correct work outs. More often than not, our clients can double their effectiveness with minor modifications to their work outs.

The weekly personal training session is designed to keep you on track and teach you how to get the most out of your sessions. One hour per week is more than enough considering all the groups fitness sessions included in the programme, however should you want more personal sessions to utilise peter as a spot partner you can book them locally or purchase a pack of 4 extra sessions per week for €150 /£150 at the time of booking.

Yoga, Muay Thai try it all.

There are also options to join Yoga sessions taught by a highly qualified yoga instructors. There are daily running classes two times a day. The Yoga groups first thing in the morning are perfect to warm up your muscles and get them ready for a hard session at body fit.

As you are training in Thailand you can also join Muay Thai training sessions (for beginners). Muay Thai is the national martial art and is superb for fitness and good fun as well. Many Western style "body combat" classes take a lot from Muay Thai training sessions. Even if you have no experience you can join the morning Muay Thai groups, with 80% of people signing up with little or no experience you will be in good company.

Flights are not included, and please do not book your flights before booking with us as we do need to reserve your spot, and make sure there is availability. Submit your booking form and we will come back to you within 24 hours to confirm. Once we have issued you your confirmation invoice you are then good to book your flights into Phuket.

Travelling alone.

As we mentioned most people who attend the camp, are independent travellers and arrive at the camp on their own. If you are concerned about travelling solo, don't be. There is such a social atmosphere at the camp, and it is a really supportive environment that everyone gets to know each other very quickly.

We set you up on our buddy list system before you go (to chat online with other people attending the camp, and we promise you will make really good new friends, (serious physical exercise in a group can be quite a bonding experience we assure you!)

So really it does not take long for people to get to know one another.

You can expect great weather, amazing food and exciting environment. Lots of culture and interesting day trips to be had. The camp is about 10 min drive from the beach, (taxis are cheap) there are temples, spas, and numerous activities like elephant trekking, diving and snorkelling, trekking and you can even head out to Phi Phi for some to die for beaches. You can't go to Thailand without trying a Thai massage as well, and after a few days training you might just want one!

Request trip notes (on the right and we will send you further information on some other things you can do there.)

Visas.

You can enter Thailand on a 28 day Visa exemption if arriving by air, so for our clients staying just four weeks or under there is no need to arrange a Visa. If you are intending to stay longer, you will need to pre-arrange a Visa, after booking we can send you all the information you need to do this, and our partners can even take care of this for you.

The booking process is relatively straightforward, but please note spaces to fill up so we advise booking well ahead, last-minute bookings can be taken occasionally, but we do need it least 10 days notice. Having said that we can rarely guarantee you a space if you book last-minute, so please contact us if you want to make a last-minute booking.

To book all you have to do is submit your booking form, we will then check availability and send you your confirmation invoice, you can take this into the bank to pay (no charge), or you can pay online with PayPal (there is a 4% charge for this option). If you are travelling within 12 weeks, you will need to pay the full amount. If you are travelling later than 12 weeks you only need to secure your place with £100 deposit, then pay the balance 12 weeks before departure giving you plenty of time to save flights and spending money.

So for only £100, you can make a commitment to yourself to get fit and healthy, tone up and feel incredible you just need to submit your booking form. Don't think too long about it, as spaces to fill up so get it in early.