Move over Arnold… Muscle Beach’s newest body builders are four-feet tall and weigh in at an intimidating 46 pounds. It’s all part of “Fit for Fun,” Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s new wellness program designed to keep families healthy and happy while traveling together.
Located just south of the Santa Monica Pier and directly in front of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is the original location of Muscle Beach. The hotel’s new Fit for Fun program takes full advantage this attribute, allowing families to get outdoors and explore the beach’s 26-mile paved strand and world-famous outdoor workout equipment.
“Santa Monica is the birthplace of physical fitness,” said Paul Leclerc, managing director of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. “This program allows families to experience one of Santa Monica’s iconic attractions while staying active, healthy, and most importantly, while having fun.”
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s Fit for Fun wellness program includes:
• Yoga on Muscle Beach
• “Rings & Swings” Playtime on Muscle Beach
• Culinary tours of the famed Santa Monica Farmers’ Market with Chef Keith Roberts
• Adventure bike rides along Muscle Beach’s star-studded bike path
• Guided hikes through the Santa Monica Mountains
• “Run from the paparazzi” jogging tours
• Surfing and stand up paddle lessons
• Indoor fitness classes, including Hula Hoop Fitness, Spinning, Pilates and Zumba
And this spring break, kids can stay and eat for free with the hotel’s “Spring Break” Package featuring nightly accommodations in a luxury oceanfront guestroom or suite as well as complimentary meals for children 12 and under for the duration of their visit at the hotel’s Ocean & Vine and Blue Streak restaurants. Prices start at $359 a night. For reservations, please call 800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com/santamonica.
Wellness programs are led by State of the Heart Fitness, an award-winning team of degreed exercise physiologists, certified personal trainers and lifestyle coaches, based at the hotel’s Ocean Spa & Fitness. Offering a variety of exercise, fitness and wellness programs, the firm embraces the philosophy that optimal health and well-being is created through a balance of exercise, eating and stress management.
Named one of the “Best Hotel Spas” by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, Ocean Spa & Fitness at Santa Monica Beach Hotel features state-of-the-art cardio equipment by Technogym, including six treadmills, seven elliptical machines, three exercise bikes, one rowing machine, one Excite top hand machine and two cardio waves – all equipped with iPod docking stations and personal televisions.
Please note: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel’s Fit for Fun activities are offered for children aged five and up; prices vary per activity and range from $10 to $250. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult. All activities can be custom-tailored to meet each family’s individual needs or fitness levels.
