Escape to a Boot Camp Retreat

Boot camp workouts are hotter than ever -- and for good reason. During a typical 40-minute boot camp workout, you can burn 400 calories on average, according to a study from the American Council on Exercise. Want to really challenge that body and maybe even shed a few pounds? Book your next vacation at a boot camp retreat, most of which include accommodations and super healthy meals. Here are four to put on your radar:

Bella Boot Camp in Pompano Beach and Delray Beach, Fla.
Sneak away to the beach for these three- to seven-night fitness retreats. Choose from a full package that includes five hours of workouts each day, including beach boot camp, cardio kickboxing, yoga, Pilates and Zumba, or for a lighter schedule, the half program offers three hours of daily activity. Wellness discussions, body composition analysis and spa treatment round out the program. (Starting at $1,090 for double occupancy.)

Getaway Fitness in Florida, California and the Caribbean
Take your pick from two- to 14-night retreats at luxury hotels in various locations in the United States and the Caribbean. Packages include five to six hours of fitness daily, including beach boot camp workouts, strength and core conditioning, Zumba and cardio kickboxing; nutritional education; and fitness assessment. (Starting at $1,095 for double occupancy.)

Mountain Trek in British Columbia, Canada, and Baja, Mexico
These hiking-focused boot camp fitness and weight loss retreats run for seven or 14 days. Each day, you'll do six to seven hours of physical activity, including core, strength and endurance and cardio fitness classes. You'll also undergo a body composition analysis before and after your retreat and learn about healthy nutrition. (Starting at $3,600 for seven nights, $7400 for 14 nights.)

The Pinnacle Challenge in Palm Springs, Calif.
During this three-day, intense desert boot camp, you'll log 24-plus hours of hiking, strength training, aqua aerobics and yoga. You'll also go through fitness testing and listen to educational lectures. The bonus? The cost includes two massages. (Starting at $1,950 for single occupancy, $1,450 for double occupancy.)

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