Looking for some fun fitness experiences in Scottsdale? Our resorts and spas offer out-of-the-box fitness classes and activities that are so much fun, you’ll (almost) forget you’re getting a great workout!
FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS
Aerial Yoga
Take your yoga practice to new heights with this fun option at the Princess’s Well & Being Spa. Utilizing fabric hammocks suspended from the ceiling, this beautiful yoga practice allows you to overcome gravity as you glide and release into each pose under the guidance of a certified instructor. The Princess also offers fun options like Kung Fu Cardio, Tai Chi and Aqua Fit, featuring low-impact, water-resistive toning and aerobic maneuvers.
THE PHOENICIAN
Yoga Walk
Explore the beautiful Phoenician grounds on this 50-minute yoga and power-walking excursion. An expert guide leads you through a variety of yoga poses and moments of peaceful meditation surrounded by stunning Sonoran Desert scenery and lush, tropical landscaping. Stops along the way include Orchid Falls and the resort’s magnificent Cactus Garden. Offered Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. daily, the Yoga Walk is appropriate for all skill levels.
BOULDERS RESORT & SPA
Rock Climbing and Moonlight Biking
The Boulders Resort’s north Scottsdale location makes it a natural for outdoor fitness activities. By day, try your hand at rock climbing on the resort’s 12-million-year-old boulders. An expert guide will help you scale a 75-foot boulder face as you push beyond your current boundaries and experience the thrill of reaching the top! Beginning and advanced climbers are welcome. After dark, the desert comes alive as you cruise along the resort’s roller-coaster golf cart paths on a moonlight bike ride! A high-tech, handlebar-mounted LED lighting system helps guide the way as you traverse the paved “trails.”
SANCTUARY ON CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN RESORT AND SPA
Sunrise Stretch
Take your yoga practice outdoors at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain with Sunrise Stretch! An instructor will guide you through a sequence of full-body stretches in a Zen-like atmosphere - all while enjoying magnificent Camelback Mountain views. Other offerings at Sanctuary Spa include seasonal Water Fitness and Paddle Board Yoga sessions, Foam Rolling and Court & Core, which combines pickleball instruction and off-court fitness training.
HYATT REGENCY SCOTTSDALE RESORT & SPA AT GAINEY RANCH
LOBO Fitness Metabolic Muscle & TRX Suspension
Ready to sweat? LOBO Fitness will fire up your metabolism for the rest of the day and leave you dripping with this challenging fitness class that combines resistance training, kinesis-based movements, plyometrics and isolation of major muscle groups. You will detoxify your body, strengthen and tone your muscles, and burn tons of calories (at least enough to balance out that dessert!).
BESPOKE INN SCOTTSDALE
British Pashley Bicycles
Guests of the Bespoke Inn have complimentary use of the inn’s five British Pashley bicycles. These timeless, handcrafted bikes are perfect for taking a tour of Old Town, riding along the Arizona Canal or following the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt to Tempe Town Lake. The inn provides Scottsdale maps, bottled water, bike locks, baskets and helmets for your ride.
CIVANA WELLNESS RESORT & SPA
Wellness Hikes
Few activities are as exhilarating as a morning hike through the magnificent Sonoran Desert! CIVANA offers guests the opportunity to join organized hikes on a variety of local trails, including Tom's Thumb, which boasts sweeping desert views; the Tortuga Trail, whose rugged, rolling terrain is reminiscent of the Turtle Spirit Animal; and the Quartz Trail, which passes by a 12-foot nature-made quartz masterpiece. The resort provides transportation to the trailhead and a complimentary CIVANA water bottle that you can fill at the resort’s on-property FlowWater Natural Alkaline Spring Water hydration station.
Whether you’re looking for unique in-studio fitness classes or an experience that gets you outside into the fresh Sonoran Desert air, Scottsdale has just what you’re looking for! Check with the individual resorts and spas for a full listing of fitness classes and activities.