Fitness retreats are all the rage these days! People spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a weekend bootcamp, wellness retreat, or fitness training program set in unique locations and offering new and creative exercises. But not all the workouts are created equal; some are far more effective than others!

Here are a few of the fitness retreats that will actually deliver the results you want.

The Ranch at Live Oak, Malibu, CA

This fitness retreat promises a "work till you drop" style of training that is guaranteed to deliver results. For a week, you will spend 4 to 5 hours a day hiking in the mountains, with additional Yoga, weightlifting, core training, and aerobic exercise thrown into the mix. The afternoons are spent engaged in massages to help treat and manage the pain of your exhausted muscles. Plus, the retreat offers some amazing organic and vegetarian fare for those who want to eat clean. There's also a 4-day version of the week-long training program!

W Retreat and Spa, Vieques, Puerto Rico

If you want to travel abroad for a fitness retreat, this Puerto Rican program is just what you need. Held at the stylish W Retreat and Spa, this 3 to 5-day program includes outdoor activities (such as kayaking or snorkeling) as well as indoor workouts. For those who want a holistic approach to fitness, cooking and nutrition classes can be added into the mix. It's a great way to take a vacation while still hitting those workouts hard!

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carslbad, CA

Don't let the name "Resort and Spa" fool you into believing this is an easy fitness retreat. The Premier Fitness Camp at this resort offers you 3 to 7 days of hardcore training that will improve your strength of body and mind. The workouts range from Yoga to HIIT training to resistance training ballet barre to Zumba to basic cardiovascular work. Plus, there are meditation classes, meetings with fitness and nutrition experts, and a total health evaluation.

Miraval, Tucson, AZ

If you can handle the desert heat, prepare to get in the best shape of your life! The health resort is home to some amazing fitness classes — everything from indoor to outdoor to swimming training — along with mountain biking, outdoor runs in the desert heat, rock climbing, tightrope training, ropes courses, and more. The spiritual element of the desert venue will appeal to those who want to improve their mind as well as their body.

Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ

Yet another amazing resort set in the heart of the desert, this one in the middle of the Boynton Canyon. The fitness retreat offers a broad selection of classes: Pilates, powerwalking mixed with Yoga, weight training, and aerobic exercise. Combine that with the nutrition classes, and you've got a fitness retreat where you can go to make your life much healthier overall!

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