Floating Fitness Class Fuses Balance, Strength and Coordination on the Water

ABS-olutely Paddle Board Class Glides into Lake Austin Spa Resort

AUSTIN, TX - A new fitness class capitalizing on the paddle board craze has set sail on the beautiful waters of Lake Austin at Lake Austin Spa Resort.  ABS-olutely Paddle Board was created for all fitness levels and combines the fun of stand up paddle boarding with a series of intense core conditioning moves such as warrior lunge yoga poses, Pilates-based powerhouse strengtheners, and traditional squats and sit-ups - all while floating on the water.  Lake Austin Spa Resort is the first resort in the country to offer a class that combines the two activities into one.

Offered several times per week, overnight guests will have the opportunity to take part in an intense cross-training workout that has cardio as well as strength training benefits.  The class begins with a brief instruction of paddle board basics, followed by a 15-minute paddle to a location on the lake.  A 20-minute core specific workout ensues while paddle boarders take in the scenery of the surrounding hill country and work up a sweat at the same time.  A paddle back to the resort completes the hour-long class, which can also be taken as a personal instruction session from one of the certified fitness professionals on staff.  The class will be available to overnight guests of the award-winning destination spa year-round, weather permitting.

The resort recently acquired four new Laird paddle boards to complement the selection of water equipment available to guests.  Considered the best in the Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board business, Laird Hamilton’s boards are designed with his expert knowledge from being known as the “Greatest and Bravest Big Wave Surfer” in history.  Living near the ocean with his wife, Gabby Reece and three children, his affection for water sports led him to create a line of SUP boards that are stable and easy to ride.

“Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the country,” says Sharon Rekieta, Ph.D., Fitness Director, “it brings an all new meaning to the term ‘board meeting’.”

Known for its serene location on the shores of Lake Austin, Lake Austin Spa Resort is home to an abundance of water sports including sculling, Hydro-biking, Kayaking, boating and paddle boarding.

ABOUT LAKE AUSTIN SPA RESORT

Nestled along the shores of scenic Lake Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lake Austin Spa Resort offers guests the sanctuary of a world-class spa and the warmth of a best friend’s lake house. Lake Austin Spa Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, which include accommodations in one of 40 charming lakeside guest rooms, three gourmet meals daily, indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes, and a selection of spa and body treatments.

The resort has received numerous awards from prestigious national travel and spa magazines since its multi-million dollar renovation and expansion in 2004.  Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Allure, the Zagat Survey, Health, Garden Design, SpaFinder Lifestyle, Spa Magazine and American Airlines’ Celebrated Living magazine have recently honored Lake Austin Spa Resort as one of the best in the country and in the world.

For additional information and reservations, call 800-847-5637, or visit www.lakeaustin.com.

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