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Fitness refers to the equipped workout area within spa and wellness venues and the trainer service that goes with it. Hotel spas and comprehensive wellness venues usually have cardio equipment, weight stations and a free-weights area; at some venues group classes are also part of the programme. The venues on this page are not standalone gyms but the fitness areas of hotels and clubs that also offer spa services.
Fitness areas at spa venues are usually not on the scale of a gym; they are meant to help staying guests or members keep up their daily activity. Typical equipment is as follows:
More comprehensive venues add an indoor or outdoor pool, a squash court, outdoor sports areas and personal training sections. Because the range of equipment varies markedly from venue to venue, it is wise to ask in advance if you have a particular training routine.
Having the fitness area under the same roof as recovery services such as the sauna, steam room and sports massage is an advantage for recovery after training. The sauna and heat treatments should be used after training, not before; heat lowers performance and increases fluid loss. A practical order is: cool down and stretch at the end of the workout, then drink water and shower, and use the sauna or steam room once your heart rate has settled. After sweating, also allow time to cool down and replace the fluid you have lost.
How long and how often you train depends on your goal. The general recommendation for adults is moderate-intensity aerobic activity spread across the week, plus muscle-strengthening work on at least two days a week. During a hotel or resort stay the aim is usually not to start a new programme but to keep up your usual activity; a short, moderate-intensity workout followed by the pool or sauna fits more easily into the day. It is advisable to set aside time for a warm-up and cool-down in every session.
Access to the fitness area at spa venues is mostly by one of three routes: use by guests staying at the hotel, membership for a set period, and day use open to outside guests. Which option is offered, whether areas such as the pool, sauna and hammam are included, and whether a trainer is charged separately all vary by venue. These distinctions also determine the cost of using the fitness area: the length of membership, whether the wet areas are included, personal training sessions, group classes and the type of venue (city hotel spa, resort or wellness club).
The fitness area suits adults of different ages and levels, but some situations call for precautions. If you have cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled blood pressure or diabetes, or have recently had surgery, plan your training with your doctor. If you have been inactive for a long time, start at a low intensity. During pregnancy, the type and intensity of training should be discussed with a doctor. If you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or an irregular heartbeat while training, stop immediately and ask for help.
At spa venues the fitness area is often offered together with instructor-led classes. The main differences between the three are as follows:
| Practice | Focus | How it is done | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness | Fitness and muscle strength | In an equipped area, on your own or with a trainer | Those who want to maintain or improve their fitness |
| Pilates | Core muscles, control and posture | Instructor-led class, on a mat or a reformer machine | Those who want to work on posture and core strength |
| Yoga and meditation | Breath, flexibility, balance and relaxation | In a studio or outdoors, in a group or one-to-one | Those who want to combine movement with relaxation |
Most of the venues on the site with a fitness area are hotel spas: they range from city hotels in Istanbul and Ankara to resort hotels in Bolu, Burdur and Adıyaman, thermal hotels in Kızılcahamam (Ankara) and Kuşadası (Aydın), and a beach resort on the İzmir coast. A smaller share are fitness and wellness clubs that work on a membership basis. Before using the fitness area it is useful to ask:
They are usually not on the scale of a gym; they are intended to help hotel guests or members keep up their daily exercise. You will find cardio equipment, weight stations and a free-weights area. What is on offer varies considerably from facility to facility, so it is advisable to ask in advance.
After. Heat treatments before training reduce performance and increase fluid loss. After your workout, be sure to drink water before going into the sauna, and once you have sweated, allow time to cool down.
It depends on the facility. At hotel spas, hotel guests can usually use it free of charge; outside guests may be offered day use or membership. Ask about opening hours, membership terms and whether day entry is available before your appointment.
At most facilities, sessions with a trainer are a separate service that costs extra. Some wellness facilities may include having a programme drawn up for your first session. You need to ask the venue directly about this.
Start at low intensity and build up gradually. If you have cardiovascular disease, blood pressure problems or diabetes, or have recently had surgery, plan your programme with your doctor. If possible, work with a trainer in your first sessions; correct form is the most effective way to prevent injury.
If you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness or an irregular heartbeat, stop immediately and ask for help. Drink water throughout your workout, and do not skip the warm-up and cool-down. Do not force a movement that causes discomfort.
In hotel and club fitness memberships, areas such as the pool, sauna and steam room are often included in the package, but this varies by venue. Services such as massage, kese (exfoliating scrub) and hammam treatments, on the other hand, are usually charged separately. Before you sign up, get written confirmation of which areas can be used and at what times.
Most facilities set an age limit for the fitness area; what the limit is and whether use is allowed when accompanied by a parent varies by venue. There is often a separate age rule for the sauna and steam room as well. If you are going as a family, ask about this in advance.
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