Tom Wellby

HEALTH & FITNESS

What does it mean to be healthy?

For some this is the ability to run a marathon and for others this is to go on daily walks.
The balance of a physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing are all contributing factors to a healthy life style.

I believe that to be healthy, we need to be active and for that we need energy. This can be found in our surrounding environment and what we eat.

In any case, we all have the ability to take control of our health.

What is fitness?

There are many components to physical fitness.
I personally prioritise the following:

  • The ability of both body systems (cardiocirculatory and respiratory) to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, and the capability of removing the produced waste from the cells after a physical effort.

  • Depends on the capacity of muscular fibers to exert force and the most resistance in one effort. We use it in many of our routine tasks such as lifting firewood.

  • Is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force to overcome a resistance many times. Again, we do it regularly, for example, using a lawn mower.

  • Is very important to allow freedom in the movements, to grant joints and muscles a great range of mobility. It helps to decrease the risk of injuries, flexible muscles are less likely to suffer damage. Therefore, stretching after exercising or practising yoga on a daily basis, keeps muscles relaxed.

  • Is used to describe the percentage of muscle, fat, bone and water in human bodies. Having a higher proportion of fat-free mass to a lower body fat, leads to a healthier body composition than a person with a higher body fat. This proportion is associated to weight related health problem.

What can you expect from our retreats?

Imagine a holiday in beautiful surroundings in the hands of professionals that will lead you to feel good and healthy. Choose which place and activities attract you the most, and prepare yourself to experience all the wonders that nature, people, food, your body and your mind can offer you.

Due to the lives we lead in the modern world, it is hard to listen and to understand our own bodies.
We are aware that it is a big commitment to come on a retreat. That’s why we will ensure you receive all the tools to be able to create healthy habits and postive changes when returning to your everyday life.

During the retreat, we will take care of you in every single aspect allowing you to leave the stresses of modern day life behind. We will customise what we offer to satisfy your needs and goals. We are open to any type of person and any level of fitness. If your goal is to loose weight or to improve your already existing athlete performance or to have a healthy and sporty holiday, whichever is your wish for a great holiday, our retreats will suit you!

Every retreat we offer is different and unique, from being on a wild island accompanied by the whales in Tonga, to a cozy and inspiring beautiful coastal town in New Zealand or surrounded by the beautiful and breath taking Pyrenean mountains in Andorra. Choose what inspires you the most. Check the activities we offer. Then book a unique and amazing holiday.