Unite Fitness Retreat

I had an excellent experience at Unite fitness retreat. I can’t say enough about the program and the staff. The scenery was outstanding. I would highly recommend it to people who are ready to make a lifestyle change in relation to their physical and mental health. I would go back in a heartbeat.

To put it simply, there is no place on earth like Unite Fitness Retreat. Whether it be the encouraging environment of likeminded people, the coaches who are equally knowledgeable as they are enthusiastic, the impossible-to-get-sick-of mountainous location, the wide range activities working both the heart and the soul, the coaches, and did I mention the coaches? - I have a difficult time believing that it gets any better than Unite.If you are reading this now, it is likely that you are in the same place that I was not so long ago- that is, doing extensive research on all types of retreats and trying to find your perfect fit. And like me, you may have already stumbled upon programs in places everywhere from California to Thailand, Florida to Spain, Tennessee to Hawaii - essentially, you’ve officially realized that the sky is the limit. Still, you may find yourself remarkably and bafflingly drawn to a retreat in Utah.To begin, the location could not be any more perfect. I can assure anyone who may hold concerns which stem from watching Sister Wives that you will likely not come to face with that side of Utah. The Unite “headquarters” are walking distance to the facilities where we spend every morning, within close distance to most hiking trails, across the street from the buzzing Vivant Arena, close to plenty of parks and public spaces, and there are tons of great places to shop at nearby, too. There’s so much to explore and it’s super easy to get around. It’s difficult to get bored!Now speaking of the program itself- every day is very structured, and they stick to the same weekly schedule. The mornings include a mix of group circuit training, strength training, and cardio. They take us boxing once a week too, which is a crowd favorite!The coaches create such a fun environment during the group training - they’re always blasting great tunes, cheering everyone on, and they’re so knowledgeable and excited to help out with anything and everything. And they’re just the type of people you want to be around🙃“Lunch and Learn”s are always super awesome and informative. And I can say confidently that throughout my six weeks, I learned something new every single day. The coaches discuss everything from grocery stores to weight lifting to cognitive dissonance. The coaches are especially great at creating an open environment and often times, the lessons are interactive and even conductive towards ones’ personal questions or goals.Every day, a hike follows lunch. The hikes were personally my favorite part of every day. Each trail is almost as challenging as it is beautiful. Utah is truly a magical place to connect to nature!The rest of the day following the hikes are designed around recovery and mindfulness. They offer a variety of yoga and stretch classes which I always found to be so relaxing and helpful. There are also wonderfully relaxing spa services available in place of the classes!! The tension massages are particularly awesome. The emphasis on intertwining mindfulness with physical goals has personally been life changing!The type of person that goes to Unite is the type that wants to work on themselves in any capacity. The harmonious environment is so comforting, supportive, and motivating, because beyond showing up for myself every day, there is also a family-like community of people that I felt responsible towards showing up for. It’s so easy to find people to connect with and I still keep in touch with plenty of my Unite pals on a regular basis. We even have a support group chat where we share updates on our journeys. It’s super cute🤓So, If you’re thinking about joining Unite, stop thinking about it and just do it. The gains are worth more than any doubt or excuse not to go. And the food is fabulous and in abundance, in case you were wondering.Every day I spent there was truly a blessing and I can’t wait to go back soon and continue my progress!!Hope this review was helpful and inspires anyone wondering or thinking about going to take that step :)

Unite is honestly one of the best things I have ever done for myself. The whole program is fantastic and you can decide what works for you and what doesn’t. I went in wanting a reset on my habits and my mind. I came out of it with a bunch of new friends, a totally new perspective on food and exercise, and just so much positivity. It exceeded my expectations in every way.Mornings are full of different types of exercise and afternoons provide hiking and yoga opportunities. Matt (who runs the show) is just so good at what he does, and really takes the time to get to know people and their individual needs. Laird, the other head trainer, is one of the funniest people I’ve ever had the privilege to meet, and is insanely good at motivating people. Everyone who works here is amazing and they make every day more fun and more interesting than the last.10/10 I would recommend you come to Unite.

Frustrated by letting my healthy habits lapse during the pandemic, I discovered Unite Fitness using Dr. Google and couldn't be happier. The retreat is a wonderful mix of gym-based strength training, led by kind, knowledgeable trainers, and inspiring hikes in the beautiful mountains around Salt Lake. I was fortunate to be there for 3 weeks as the leaves changed, so the outdoor workouts were especially wonderful. An unexpected bonus was the people I met, who all felt like kindred spirits from wildly different backgrounds -- all united in a shared mission. I wholeheartedly recommend Unite to anyone who wants to get back on the path to healthy habits -- and yes, shed pounds and inches in the process. Hats off to all the trainers and chefs who work so hard to give every client a special experience.

I must have researched every fitness retreat in the country before deciding on Unite. This was a big decision for me as I needed a major health transformation. Unite exceed my expectations by a mile. The program is fantastic and well thought out, the staff are lovely and professional.I left the retreat feeling inspired and motivated about my fitness and health, something I'd been missing for some time. I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!

After about 10 years of a lazy and bad diet lifestyle, a trip to Unite was just what I needed. I thought Salt Lake city was a very nice place and I really enjoyed it, and that is coming from a guy who lives in Hawaii. The hotel was awesome and in a great location. I cannot say that I did much outside of the program, because that was my focus. The staff was great and I enjoyed the healthy meals, something that never happened in my past. I highly recommend Unite to anyone looking for a lifestyle change. I started with the three week program and after the first week I knew I had to extend an additional week. I thought four weeks was perfect. The only thing I recommend is to try and come with nothing on your plate. I noticed several people in the program were often sidetracked with family phone calls, work phone calls or issues which seem to detract from their focus on the program. Hopefully I will not need to return, however I will probably consider going back for a week just because I enjoyed the staff, the regiment, the lodging, and the food. Don’t think… Just Do It!

Unite completely exceeded my expectations.The trainers were outstanding in every area, motivation, building our confidence, and teaching us on how to perform each exercise. I enjoyed the great lectures in lunch time. The hiking were beautiful specially the one on Saturdays. They truly care about you and your success. I met so many amazing people and for sure I will be back. I only wished I could of stayed longer but I left very well equipped to start transitioning to a healthy lifestyle.

I'm on Day 26 of 28 day stay. Best thing I've done for myself. Life changing. Matt (who's in charge) is awesome. Always positive and VERY patient. He has great sense of humor which helps when you're dealing with hungry sore people. Laird is another trainer who's great. They work the morning shift and will be around you the most. The afternoon team (who go on hikes) are also extremely nice and very professional. Ashley is the team leader and does an awesome job. This is definitely a great place to come but you really need to stay for more than 1 week. It takes a while for trainers to know you and see how you do. I've never met owners Drew and Christy. Not important to me but thought they would come around and introduce themselves. The reason I did not give 5 stars are as follows. 1. The shuttle service from airport is NOT great I waited 1 hour 20 mins then finally rode with different company. 2. The GYM that you go to everyday has about 25 percent of machines (treadmills, etc.) not working. The GYM said they were waiting on parts due to supply chain issues. Which may be possible at this time. Also, I would say it needs DEEP cleaning. 3. The heart monitors ARE NOT used at all. Not sure why you had to have or buy. The food overall has been good. About 20 percent of the time, I personally did not like it. The chefs cook the food at home and bring into small kitchen area to finalize. I prefer having HOT meals. Especially when working out.Overall, I would without a doubt come back and recommend however with some minor changes Unite Fitness would be prefect.April 10th, 2022, Update,Unite fixed Shuttle Service. On way home I changed days and time on the company, Shuttle came ON-time even tho different day. Christy sent email saying they were looking into moving kitchen. Seems like good idea. Trying to go back in October. More to come.

I attended Unite with a friend, it's my second time. BEST experience twice now! Unite has become my go-to for not only jumpstarting my fitness and weight loss routine, but more importantly, my mental health jump start. I found my clarity again and a renewed sense of self. I LOVE the restorative yoga, I took the more advanced class for a challenging experience and found myself getting more flexible each class. The workouts are intense but doable, I lost several pounds in one week, lost a few inches and body fat. The hiking in Utah is incredible, we hiked for about an hour each day and longer on Saturday as we explored Antelope Island. I will be back next year for another reset, the staff is second to none. Thanks UNITE!

I didn't know what I to expect out of a 10-day stay at Unite. But what ever I imagined, I got more. The group was amazingly diverse -- in age, background and fitness level, which I appreciated. Even as an older participant, I felt very much part of the group. This was not a "let's look cute in our exercise-wear" spa-type gathering. Everyone was there to work hard and get on the path to health. And everyone did...at their own pace. The trainers and staff met each person where they were -- and found ways to make every exercise work, no matter where you started. Everyday, I amazed myself at things I had no idea I could possibly do. And yet, with the trainers' guidance, the group's support and a little determination, I found myself going much farther, and much longer than I would have ever expected. The food was delicious -- and I was delighted that the were able to chefs accommodate my long list of can't-eat ingredients. Thanks to a schedule that built in snacks, I never felt hungry, even while doing more exercise in one day (way more) than I would usually do in a week. The group size was just right for easy socializing, but not so large that anyone could get lost. I especially appreciated having the additional services of a life coach, dietician and massage therapist to offer help outside the gym. More than just a fitness makeover, this program gave me a new appreciation of myself. I went for 10 days, which seemed extravagant, but my suggestion would be to go for two weeks. Transformation doesn't happen overnight; but a fortnight could bring dramatic results. Enjoy!