The sixth installment of the FIT CHICKS retreat takes participants into the great outdoors

DISCOVER YOUR INNER FIT CHICK AT BARRIE’S HORSESHOE RESORT

BARRIE, ONTARIO, February 7, 2014 – Horseshoe, a Skyline Resort and FIT CHICKS are teaming up for the sixth installment in their fitness series.

Kicking it up a notch, this year’s spring retreat has been given a head to toe makeover and is a jam-packed weekend focused on building a healthy lifestyle. Suitable for chicks of all fitness levels this weekend will leave guests energized and ready re-boot their health routine. 

The weekend retreat takes place March 21-23 and includes two nights’ accommodation and parking at the recently renovated Inn at Horseshoe, meals and a custom-designed FIT CHICK itinerary. 

“The retreat is more than just a weekend boot camp, it’s a total health makeover,” says Laura Jackson co-founder and Head Chick. “Livin La Vida Fit Chick lifestyle is all about celebrating women and giving them the tools & confidence to stay in shape, eat the right foods, love themselves and spread health to others for the long haul. No matter what your fitness level is, you will leave this weekend a little sore but also feeling empowered and pumped to take control of your health"

The all-inclusive schedule features a wealth of workshops and activities. Experience getting fit in the great outdoors with the Interval Snowshoe Hike and Boot camp. This non-stop class includes boot camp exercises, hill runs, lunges, running drills all taking place on snowshoes! This fast-paced adrenalin pumping class can burn over 800 calories. 

With unhealthy foods at everyone’s fingertips it can be hard to eat well; the 5 Ingredient Fix seminar helps participants get their nutrition under control. Culinary nutrition expert and Fit Chick Laura Jackson will take guests through delicious and healthy recipes, with less than five ingredients there’s no excuse to order in! 

Early bird rates are available from $449 /person (based on double occupancy) on bookings before March 1.  Keep the fitness going long after you have left the retreat with the Fierce in 8 DVD Box Set. Order yours today and make the FIT CHICKS workout a part of your weekly routine!

Located an hour north of Toronto, on more than 680 acres of land, Horseshoe Resort is well equipped for fitness retreats and is ideal for those looking for an outdoor adventure. With a large roster of activities for every season, including mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and more! Take a moment to relax and reflect at Shizen Spa, a relaxing respite for the tired chick.

For more information or to register for the Retreat, visit http://www.horseshoeresort.com/Packages/Resort-Packages/FIT-CHICKS-Fitness-Retreat or call 1(855) 620-1117 to book. Rates are 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 award winning bootcamp style programs at over 20 locations across Canada and a wide range of fitness offerings including weekend fitness retreats, at home workout DVD's, personal training, nutrition counselling and more. With a focus on lifestyle, the Head Chicks are hosts of “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS” on Rogers Television. Their commitment to women's health, earned the 2013 Top 10 Fitness Professionals in Canada by Can FIT Pro & 2013 Stevie Award for Women in Business – Health & Wellness Company of the Year. 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, 29 ski runs, six lifts including the new beginners carpet lift, expanded Terrain Park and nearly 40km of groomed Nordic and hiking trails. Horseshoe also offers learning programs through Horseshoe MultiSport Academy, Yamaha Riding Adventures, Segway Adventures, Treetop Trekking and more.  The Inn at Horseshoe boasts 101 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, please visit: www.horseshoeresort.com

 

About Skyline Hotels & Resorts:Skyline Hotels & Resorts is a distinct collection of hotel and resort properties 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 properties include the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre in downtown Toronto, Barrie’s Horseshoe Resort and Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. 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.