Grab a friend and blow off some steam as you sweat your way through this AMRAP partner workout. This is a short but gassy workout comprising of 4 x 8 min AMRAPs with a minute between each block. You'll use ergs, DBs and wall balls.

Our 2024 Escapes to Costa Rica are now open for bookings and rooms are selling fast. If you're still on the fence, read on to find out why Costa Rica is the perfect destination to do a fitness retreat.

Wondering what the workouts are really like on a fitness retreat or training camp? At Salt Escapes, it’s all about strength, HIIT, and functional training — scalable sessions that push your limits, improve endurance, and build real-world strength. Here’s exactly what to expect when you join us in 2025.

Taking the first steps outside of your comfort zone and travelling alone, can be one of the best things you’ll ever do for yourself. If you want to ease yourself into solo travel, and you’re keen to join a group travel experience, we’re here to tell you why Salt Escapes might just be the best option for your solo travel adventures…

HYROX is the fastest-growing fitness race on the planet. Here’s how a functional training camp in paradise can take your preparation to the next level - improving threshold, VO₂, and movement efficiency while giving you the most unforgettable week of your life.

Fitness retreats in 2025 aren’t about restriction or bootcamps - they’re about training hard, recovering well, and exploring epic destinations with like-minded travellers. From sun-soaked workouts in Greece to surf breaks in Costa Rica, here’s our guide to the best fitness retreats of 2025 - and why Salt Escapes leads the way.

This workout has 3 x 12 minute AMRAPs that encourage you to work up to your max heart rate.You’ll only need 2 pieces of equipment throughout the whole session. A set of Dumbells, and an erg of some form - we recommend either a Ski-erg and a C2 bike erg.

Milos is the Cyclades island you didn’t know you needed - volcanic moonscapes, secret bays, pirate caves, and Greek food so good you’ll dream about it for years. From cliff-jumping at Sarakiniko to Boat Day at Kleftiko and long lunches at seaside tavernas, here’s how to fall in love with Milos.

Founders Mike and Amy took on a 6-night camping and 4WD'ing adventure across the world's biggest sand island. Here's how it went...

The Ioanian island of Zakynthos is pretty much the home of Salt Escapes. Scroll to find out why this unassuming Greek island makes it on to our destination line-up year after year.

Santa Teresa has everything from super budget to super luxe, spanning hotels, villas and hostels. We love an Airbnb, and tried out loads during our time here. Have a look around depending on your budget, and if you’re lucky enough to be exploring Santa Teresa for a week or more, I’d recommend spending most of your time in a spot that’s walking-distance from the beach (and cafes, restaurants, shops etc), but throw in at least a couple of nights of bliss up in the jungle.

We LOVE an EMOM workout, especially when you’re training solo and in need of an extra little bit of motivation. EMOM is an acronym for Every Minute On the Minute, meaning that you’ll start working as the timer hits each minute mark.

With 12 gorgeous ocean-view bedrooms and tropical gardens stretching out down to the sands of Playa Coson, our luxury villa made for the perfect base camp for our week in paradise.

Grab a friend, and try this dumbbell-only partner workout. It's fun, it's fast and it's fiery.

A 38-minute grind that’ll test your pacing, endurance, and grit. Expect SkiErg sprints, BikeErg burns, thrusters, burpees, heavy swings, and a six-minute AMRAP finisher to empty the tank. Four pieces of kit, three brutal blocks, and one huge payoff - a stronger engine and that post-sweat high we all chase

Retreat or training camp? The truth is, they’re the same thing now. Forget old-school bootcamps and restrictive “wellness” weeks - a modern fitness retreat is about high-quality training, recovery, adventure, and community. Here’s why the name doesn’t matter, and what really makes the most feel-good week of your life.

Finding the perfect gym shorts isn’t easy - they need to move with you, feel good, and still look sharp when you head out post-workout. Amy rounds up her go-to favourites, from lightweight runners to squat-proof staples, so you can train, hike, or chill in comfort and style.

AMRAPs, being As Many Rounds As Possible, in the allocated time, are a fun and competitive way to workout either solo or in a team.

We sat down with John and Celine, to talk about how they went from joining us on their first-ever fitness retreat as solo travellers, to now competing in fitness competitions together...

If you're serious about your fitness and love working out, chances are you take what you put on your feet seriously. We've put together a short round-up of the shoes we love to train and run in. Scroll for happy feet.

Whilst the majority of our guests join us as solo travellers, from time to time we get a couple or two friends coming along to experience Salt Escapes together. Joe and Alice experienced their first fitness retreat when they joined us on Salt Escapes: Zakynthos in summer ’22. Here’s how they went doing Salt Escapes as a couple…

Ok, so you’re keen to join us in tropical paradise, but not sure how to choose between the Caribbean and Costa Rica?! We get it, picking your perfect paradise is a tough decision! Salt Escapes Co-Founder Amy is here to give you a quick run-down of what you can expect on each trip, with all their similarities and differences, so that you can make the best decision before you jet off to sip coconuts under palm trees, work-out on golden beaches, and meet like-minded travellers who'll become great friends.

It's one of our Founders' all-time favourite Escape weeks, and it's open for bookings in 2024! If you're still on the fence, here's 5 reasons why you should join us for the week of a lifetime in the Caribbean...

Salt Escapes yoga instructor Beth, explains how we can use breathwork as a simple, effective tool for reducing stress, bringing balance to our body, and improving restful sleep. Read about the benefits and follow Beth's guided breathwork, or as we like to call it, Bethwork, below.

Try this quick and efficient bodyweight-only EMOM workout that hits every muscle group and works up a sweat. Perfect to do at home, at the gym, or on holiday.

For us, Costa Rica is one of the most magical places on earth. We've ticked three areas of Costa Rica off our bucket list, and can't wait to go back to explore more of this incredible country. If you're heading to Costa Rica for the first time, you are in for a treat. Here's everything you need to know about two of the most magical places we've ever visited; Santa Teresa and La Fortuna.

Previous guests have called our Escape weeks 'life-changing' (go read for yourself on Google). It's a big statement, but we truly believe that after a week with us, you'll leave with an extra bit of confidence in yourself; feeling an extra bit more motivated on your fitness journey; with an extra bit of inspiration for more adventures; and of course, with a few extra friends.

Am I fit enough for Salt Escapes? Just how many workouts will I be doing in a week?! Can I skip a workout if I want to? Covering everything from the workouts to the recovery sessions, and from the week's itinerary to our previous guests' thoughts, we answer all your burning questions about what working out on Salt Escapes is like. Have a scroll...

So your first ever Salt Escapes is fast approaching but you might be asking yourself, what on earth do I pack for a fitness retreat? We’ve got your packing dilemmas sorted with our easy list on what and what not to pack for a Salt Escapes week in paradise!

Below, we’ve programmed a chipper-style workout for you and your training buddy to get stuck into. Chipper workouts require you to move through the exercises listed in order, completing the reps stated before moving on. Named chipper, because essentially you will “chip away” at the exercises and reps throughout the entire workout, until it’s all completed.