Staying Fit In Huatulco

Fitness Activities Available To You While On Vacation In Huatulco

Going away on vacation doesn’t mean that you have to hang up your fitness routine! If you are someone who loves to stay true to your fitness routine while you’re away, you are going to love the options available to you when it comes to staying fit in Huatulco!

Swimming
Xquenda Spa, adjacent to Chahue Beach, is home to an olympic sized pool that you can use for a fee. Perhaps this can be part of a spa treatment day at this deliciously wonderful local day spa. What better thing to do than reward an intense swimming workout with an indulgent morning of spa services? This spa also offers a unique Oaxacan steam-hut experience.

Running
Known for its mountainous terrain, Huatulco is a great spot to work on those hill intervals! The Huatulco fitness secret is to get up bright and early if you’re wanting to get a run in. With temperatures quickly rising with the sun, it’s important to hit the pavement as early as possible. Most of the main roads have sidewalks where you can run (the coastal road offers wonderful views). A great and easy route is to run along the main road from Santa Cruz towards Tangolunda Bay. I would highly recommend running with some drinking water, as the tropical climate can easily cause dehydration!

Yoga
Local, Jane Bauer runs a great little yoga studio in Santa Cruz vicinity for all those yogis looking to keep up their practice while on vacation!Jane’s classes are open to all ages and ability levels. You can email Jane in advance of your trip to get a copy of her current schedule: janemexico1@yahoo.ca.
There is some talk about a yoga retreat being organized in Huatulco for 2011…we’ll keep you posted on details about that as they become available!

General Fitness
Huatulco Fitness is a traditional fitness center (gym) offering all the usual equipment – stationary bikes, eliptical machines, treadmills, etc. along with all the weight equipment you need. They also offer classes, including: aerobics, zumba, salsa, pilates and some yoga. Day passes are available for about $5/day. The gym is open 6am to 10pm Monday to Saturday. The class schedule is posted online (however only in Spanish): http://gymhuatulco.wordpress.com/horarios/

Mountain or Road Biking
If you have the itch to get on the road/trails and ride, you can get in touch with Aventura Mundo. This company can be found in Tangolunda plaza, near Tangoluda Bay. They offer a variety of guided tours or you can rent bikes and discover the area on your own.