Holidays are certainly an opportunity to recharge your batteries, to get together with your family and to conjugate the verb "to laze around" in all tenses and modes. But they can also be a time to take care of yourself, to get back in shape. And from this point of view, campsites are increasingly well equipped, with wellness or fitness areas.
Outdoor fitness areas
Push-ups, pull-ups, fitness trails, balance games... In recent years, fitness areas have sprung up on campsites. Initially installed wherever there was space, they have become places for meeting people, socialising and sharing experiences. They allow people who, for a whole host of reasons, would never set foot in a gym to come and enjoy themselves... and "push themselves" without worrying for a moment about what others might think, you know, that contemptuous look from the skinny girl in the latest fluorescent leotard at her neighbour... who is a little curvier and wearing a T-shirt and jogging bottoms that have seen better days. It is also a place where beginners rub shoulders with "weightlifters" who spontaneously become instructors.
They are easy to use. The most serious brands offer explanatory panels in several languages, increasingly enhanced with flashcodes allowing novices to access professional advice through videos that you can watch on your smartphone or tablet.
But the main reason for the success of these fitness areas is their conviviality. They are an opportunity to mix generations, men and women, able-bodied and disabled. The various manufacturers have understood this and have developed their catalogue accordingly with equipment that can accommodate up to eight people at the same time. To achieve this, they have created jibs on which it is possible to attach several pieces of equipment at the same time. This principle even makes it possible to make it a place of integration between able-bodied and disabled people. It is enough to combine workshops for able-bodied people and workshops for disabled people on the same structures.
After discovering the outdoor fitness areas, for those who want to take their fitness a step further, 4- and 5-star campsites also offer fully equipped gyms:
Campsite gyms
At many campsites, often rated 4 or 5 stars, fitness has become a real asset. They offer their adult customers fully equipped gyms similar to those found in towns all year round. This means you don't have to give up your healthy habits, or you can finally get started!
These fitness rooms are comfortable and modern, with a bright and pleasant atmosphere, conducive to both training and relaxation. Generally overlooking the outside, some even offer a magnificent view of the water park or the sea.
These gyms are equipped with a variety of equipment: treadmills, elliptical trainers, rowing machines, weight machines and free weights, allowing you to work all parts of your body and adapt the effort to your level. Some facilities even offer additional accessory , such as balls, elastic bands and steps, to vary your exercises.
These spaces are often freely accessible, so that everyone can train at their own pace, but it is not uncommon today for campsites to have qualified instructors on hand to advise, correct posture, offer group sessions or even personalised training programmes, providing a comprehensive and safe experience for all levels.
And for those who appreciate guidance and a friendly atmosphere, there's nothing like group sessions, outdoors or indoors, supervised by qualified coaches:
Group fitness classes
Many campsites now offer outdoor fitness sessions supervised by a qualified coach. Whether it's a group class for muscle strengthening, step aerobics, abs and glutes or yoga, the coach guides participants, corrects their posture and adapts the exercises to each person's level.
These sessions not only offer an effective workout, but also provide extra motivation thanks to the coaching and friendly atmosphere, enhanced by the pleasant, setting of the campsite. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced athlete, these classes combine fun, well-being and performance, while keeping you active outdoors during your stay.
If you want to go further, discover all the sports activities available at the campsite... You'll be spoilt for choice.