Horseshoe Resort and Fit Chicks team up

WEEKEND OF SWEAT AND SASSLocal fitness retreat includes meals, fitness classes, wellness workshops and more

BARRIE, ONTARIO, October 12, 2012 – On a quest to encourage healthy living, FIT CHICKS, one of Canada’s top fitness and lifestyle companies and Horseshoe Resort, have teamed up to offer the first ever “Sweats & Sass” Retreat, an action-packed all-girls weekend focusing on health and wellness.

The retreat, taking place October 26-28, starts from $349 per person and includes two nights’ accommodations at the Inn at Horseshoe, a specially-designed FIT CHICK approved menu, and a robust itinerary of activities and workshops. Several fitness classes are on the program, such as bootcamp, Zumba® and yoga, nutrition and wellness workshops, guided hikes and more.

“We came up with the idea for ‘Sweats & Sass’ in response to the lack of all-inclusive local fitness retreats close to the GTA,” said Laura Jackson, Co-Founder and Head Chick. “FIT CHICKS is about inspiring, educating and motivating women to embrace a healthy lifestyle and the facilities at Horseshoe were a perfect match for the challenging itinerary we’ve put together.”

Less than an hour from Toronto and with more than 680 acres of land, Horseshoe Resort is well-equipped for fitness retreats. The resort boasts two golf courses, an Adventure Park, stables, Treetop Trekking course, Yamaha activity centre and more, perfect for active guests visiting in any season. The Japanese-inspired Shizen Spa serves as a relaxing respite for FIT CHICKS post-workout.

For more information or to register for the “Sweats & Sass” Retreat, visit www.fitchicks.ca or phone 1-877-F1-CHICK. For information about Horseshoe Resort, visit www.horseshoeresort.com. Rates based on double occupancy.

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About FIT CHICKS:Co-founded in 2008 by BFFs Amanda Quinn and Laura Jackson, FIT CHICKS is a Canadian-based, women’s only fitness company. FIT CHICKS offers eight week bootcamp style training programs at over 30 locations across Canada and a wide range of fitness programming including challenges and workshops, personal training, nutrition counselling and more. With a focus on lifestyle, the Head Chicks have developed a clothing line, FIT CHICKS Gear, and are hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS” on Rogers Television. In 2012, FIT CHICKS also launched a series of fitness retreats. Visit www.fitchicks.ca for more information.

About Horseshoe Resort:
Horseshoe Resort, named for the horseshoe-shaped series of hills in which the resort is nestled, is located north of Barrie, less than an hour away from the Greater Toronto Area. The resort is the ultimate place for adventure, offering an extensive Adventure Park, two award-winning golf courses, 25 ski and snowboard runs, six lifts, expanded Terrain Park and over 35km of groomed Nordic and hiking trails. Horseshoe also offers Kids Korral programming, Yamaha Riding Adventures, Segway Adventures, Treetop Trekking and more.  The Inn at Horseshoe boasts 101 recently renovated rooms, a conference centre, upscale dining at Silks Dining Lounge, and the top-rated Shizen Spa, which blends the latest holistic techniques with classic spa treatments. For more information, visit: www.horseshoeresort.com

About Skyline Hotels & Resorts:Skyline Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive collection of retreats focused on providing true lifestyle enhancing experiences to leisure and business guests, as well as local residents. Offerings include top-level golf and ski, its own Shizen Spa brand and a complete range of year-round activities including adventure parks and corporate team-building. Skyline destinations include the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto, Barrie’s Horseshoe Resort and Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. In July 2012, Skyline Hotels & Resorts added Toronto’s historic King Edward Hotel to its collection. Skyline Hotels & Resorts is owned and operated by Skyline International Developments Inc., a real estate and development company that also includes unique communities like Port McNicoll. Visit www.skylinehotelsandresorts.com.