The Daily Express

I’m here to try the Fitter, Stronger retreat – a weekend of working out, hiking and Pilates – as well as learning more about the benefits of a balanced diet, good sleep patterns and regular exercise. Oh, and did I mention the motivational talk from none other than Olympic rowing champion James Cracknell?

There’s no cold shower (unless you choose the freezing drench setting following a steam session), no frugal lettuce leaf lunches, shouty instructors or inhumane 6am alarm calls.

An article by By KAREN HOCKNEY
PUBLISHED: 00:01, Sun, Jan 10, 2016

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