Unite Fitness Retreat

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P Brewer a month ago

I attended this wellness retreat to reenergize my weight loss journey, and overall it was an excellent experience. The exercise programs were thoughtfully developed around each person’s individual abilities and fitness level, while still providing enough challenge to help us grow stronger and push ourselves. I appreciated that the workouts were personalized rather than one-size-fits-all. The trainers were experienced, motivating, and encouraging throughout the program. They created a supportive environment that made it easier to stay committed and feel successful. During my two-week stay, I lost 5.5 pounds, which was exactly the reset and momentum I was hoping for. The food was another highlight — healthy, clean, and well-prepared. Meals supported the wellness goals of the retreat without feeling overly restrictive. I also found the lunch-and-learn sessions extremely valuable. They provided practical education about nutrition, wellness, and maintaining healthy habits beyond the retreat itself. The accommodations (Courtyard by Marriott) were very comfortable and helped create a relaxing atmosphere. It was also telling that several participants were repeat clients, with some guests staying only a week while others remained much longer. My only real complaint was around timeliness. Some participants were frequently late to activities, and the staff did not seem to enforce punctuality very consistently. I understand they wanted to create a good client experience. While this did not ruin my experience, tighter standards for schedules and start times would improve the overall flow of the program. Overall, I would recommend this retreat to anyone looking to reset, refocus, and jumpstart their wellness or weight loss goals in a supportive and encouraging environment.

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Kathy Kay Edited 4 months ago

I just finished my third visit to Unite and this one proved to be as helpful as the first. The staff and program have successfully changed my attitude toward food and exercise. They cannot recommend it more highly. EDIT: I recently learned that my two favorite trainers with whom I worked the most have left. I hope the quality at Unite remains high. It was so transformative for me

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Jay Mahaffey 6 months ago

So glad that I made the investment in myself to go to such a fine place like Unite! Hands down one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! The people made the experience feel like home. Shout out to Matt W. Larid, Ashley, Shelby, Jeremy, Ella & The amazing Chef’s!!!! I hope I’m not leaving anyone out because they all provided such an amazing experience for me. I stayed for 3 weeks and the lofts felt like home. The apartments/room whatever you want to call it had a nice and cozy living room, washer & dryer, full kitchen etc…. The program was really informative from an educational perspective and I left thinking differently. No doubt this trip will add years if not decades to my life because the way it changed the way I think. I just booked to go back for another reset next year! I didn’t look at this as a cost. I looked at this as an investment into myself. I’m happy to invest into myself! Thank you Unite & Team! Jay

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Soua Eidmann 6 months ago

I met people as young as 22 and as old as 65. And the most beautiful thing was, everyone there was fighting to live. Not just any kind of life, but a life worth living. This was the best gift I could give myself. It was hard as hell, but the best part was proving to myself that I can do hard things. There's gruesome workouts. Long ass hikes. So much yoga. And my favorite part, connecting with others that shared their most authentic selves with me. That, I will cherish for the rest of my life.

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patrick Hogle a year ago

Spent two weeks at Unite from 4/3-4/20! I only planned on one week but couldn’t leave. I lost a lot of weight and gained muscle, but my understanding of food and how to balance nutrition, cook healthy, and how change negative patterns was the best thing I learned at Unite. I was really nervous, but the group of guests were all awesome and the trainers did an outstanding job at building a camaraderie where everyone supported each other . The trainers were incredible, and I was able to achieve things in the gym I honestly didn’t think I was capable of. Don’t misunderstand me it’s difficult and you work very hard, but you can see the changes happening every day in your body. The food was first class all chef prepared and delicious! The lunch and learns and classes we had were all valuable and addressed specific needs that I had. The life coach and nutritionist taught invaluable lessons in a manner that made us feel comfortable to express ourselves in a safe environment. I was unaware of all the thinking errors I held that were holding me back. The afternoon hikes were all enjoyable in beautiful places and allowed us to talk as a group with each other and the trainers I have never done yoga and so was a little apprehensive for the afternoon recovery sessions, but ended up enjoying yoga much more than I thought I would. The recovery classes made a huge difference when it came to stiffness and soreness. The accommodations were incredible. I had a loft with a full washer and dryer, two bedrooms and full kitchen overlooking the Delta center. Salt Lake City is a cool venue and its proximity to activities like the Clark planetarium,the Delta Center, malls, and Temple Square made for fun activities to do as a group after dinner. In the two weeks since I’ve been home, I have been going to the gym every day and continuing to lose weight, cooking healthy meals and feeling better and better. But I really do want to go back for at least one more week. If you go to Unite, make sure that you participate in all of the activities if possible. Don’t cheat by having food in your room ! If you follow the program, you will 100% lose weight and begin to feel so much better. You really can do this and the success you will have will motivate you to continue. I really can’t say enough about the trainers Matt, Laird, Shane, Trisha, Neil and Ashley. Every one of them cared about each guest and were remarkable at how they tailored the workouts and meals to the individual. I was surprised that many of the guests had been to Unite multiple times on their weight loss and health journey and each time they came back they got healthier and learned more skills. I regained self-respect and am so happy I went. Invest in yourself, your health is more important than any stock or bond!