Rancho La Puerta initiated the “Fitness Week”—different classes (that you choose) every hour on the hour. We provide you with 4 to 10 options every hour during a typical day, which can begin as early as 6:00 a.m. with a guided hike, and end at 5:00 p.m. with a labyrinth walk. (Our evening entertainment and lecture series offers several options each night at 8:00 p.m. after dinner.)

This variety of fitness classes and activities is unparalleled in the spa/fitness resort world. All your favorites are here: just click on the class links above to read descriptions. When you make a reservation, you receive a sample schedule that helps you plan your day in advance—look it over while you request certain spa treatments so that you don’t miss a favorite fitness class because you’re getting a facial

Many guests plan each day much as they might a university schedule-- a “university of lifelong learning!” You don’t have to sign up for most fitness classes or activities; just show up about 10 minutes early so that you’re ready to go on the hour.

The essence of our program is timeless: a balance of fitness and renewal. A hammock is as important as an exercise mat, so please consider alternating classes that are vigorous workouts (i.e. dance, strength training, circuit training) with more restful activities, such as stretch, meditation, or Healthy Breathing. Whatever your level of fitness, whatever your interest, you will find a good fit here.

Our friendly fitness staff members are certified experts with years of experience. They are the best in the business. Many have chosen to work at the Ranch after years of owning their own successful exercise studios and/or working at the finest health clubs. Each week also includes a guest instructor or two that gives your week added focus—such as placing more emphasis on yoga or Pilates via their classes in addition to our staff’s.

Our Fitness Concierge

A fitness staff member acts as your concierge when they tour the dining room and patios during lunch to answer your fitness questions and provide expert help in charting a week-long personal program. You will also learn more about your week’s special offerings and unique schedule during a Guest Reception early in the week. Be sure to take the Ranch Orientation & Tour if you’re a new guest, or haven’t been at the Ranch in a few years.

Cardio-Boxing

Learn basic moves and punches using focus mitts and boxing gloves.

Cardio-Challenge

Improve speed, strength, and agility through quick and powerful athletic drills. Walk, run, step, jump, shuffle, and move your way to a healthier heart and stronger body. Pace and intensity varies in this indoor/outdoor class. (Challenging)

Cardio Cycling

Ride the "open road," climb a "mountain," and do sprints while enjoying the security of a stationary bike. (Level 1 & 2)

Circuit Training

A 15-minute cardio segment followed by a vigorous balance/strength/coordination workout around a multi-station circuit. Introductory classes available on Sunday.

Super Cross-Training

Improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness with intervals of stair climber, treadmill, and bike. (Level 2)

Trekking 

An inspiring treadmill workout for runners and walkers.

Aerobics with Soul

A choreographed, multi-level workout based on African Dance. Low-impact. (Shoes optional)

African Dance Workout

Non-choreographed, high-intensity-with movements, attitudes, and music of African Dance. (Bring hip wrap. Shoes optional)

All that Dance

Dance for fun and fitness. Broadway, hip-hop, jazz, striptease, samba and others. (Style varies daily)

Dance with Yuichi

Join our Hollywood choreographer for his once-a-week Broadway dance class and party. A tradition!

nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action)

A low-impact aerobic workout using movement, melody, and rhythm inspired by jazz, modern, and Eastern dance forms. Strengthens, improves balance, and nourishes the spirit. (Shoes optional)

ABC (Alignment, Balance & Coordination)

Stimulate postural awareness and improve balance and coordination with integrated and challenging movements.

Abs & Backs

Exercises to strengthen abdominal and back muscles. (30 min.)

Body-Bar Workout

Use a weighted bar and your own body weight to add variety to full-body resistance workouts. (Level 1 & 2)

Core Strength for Men

Designed for the muscle imbalances of the male body. Improve core strength, balance, and total body function using foam roller, fitball and gravity-resisting exercises. (All levels)

Fitball

Improve core strength, balance, and stability through fun exercises on a large exercise ball. (Level 1 & 2)

Foam Roller

Improve balance, core muscles, stability, and total body function as you move and stabilize the roller in different planes. Release muscular tension through rolling massage to increase flexibility, relieve pain and improve posture. (Levels 1 & 2)

Legs & Glutes

Exercises specifically designed to strengthen hips, quads, hamstrings, gluteals and calves. (30 min.)

Open Weight Room

Work out on HOIST state-of-the-art fitness equipment plus treadmills, bikes, weights, ellipticals and more.

Sculpt & Strengthen

Increase strength, metabolism, and bone density while learning resistance exercises with tubing, Dyna-Bands, and dumbbells. (Level 1 & 2)

Strength Training Without Weights

Use your body’s resistance to strengthen, define, and challenge your muscles. Emphasis on upper body and abdominals.

Feldenkrais®

A unique program of movement lessons which enhance posture, ease of mobility and flexibility. Private sessions available for additional fee.

Healthy Backs

Postural techniques, stretches, strength, and endurance exercises along with helpful tips for a healthier back and better quality of life.

Men's Flexibility

Full body stretches for men.

Release and Mobilize

Learn new ways to unlock stiffness and increase range of motion for everyday life and your favorite sports.

Stretch & Relax

A soothing top-to-toe stretch with relaxation.

Stretch: Flexibility for Life

Full body stretches for everyone

Tennis

Open play available throughout the day and evening on four courts, except when classes and clinics are in session. Improve your game or learn to play with our two full-time tennis pros. Each clinic is designed to focus on a specific stroke or aspect of your game. Time is allotted for practice drills.
 

We offer lessons for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced players in singles and doubles strategies, forehand and backhand, serve, overhead, volley, video analysis. Private and semi-private lessons available. Some additional fees apply in private and semi-private sessions.

Volleyball

Open volleyball games on both our hard court or professional sand court with one of our fitness staff members. Includes brief warmup and introduction to beginning and advanced techniques of digging, setting,  bumping, serving, spiking.