Dancing Bear Lodge Fitness Weekends

January 29-31
February 19-21
March 26-28
April 9-11

Dancing Bear Lodge and Penny Price McIntosh have created an incredible weekend of fitness in the Smoky Mountains. Penny Price McIntosh (http://mpskentuk.angelfire.com/) will provide three days of one on one personal training and nutrition classes. Daily power hikes with hiking guides that have logged thousands of miles in the Smokies and cycling the best rural roads in the Smokies round out the fitness weekend.

Penny and Chef Jeff Carter of Dancing Bear Lodge introduce wonderful calorie controlled organic menus to compliment the fitness weekend. While you dine, Penny will share nutrition tips and how food as fuel can be enjoyed as much as food as a meal. The entire weekend of fitness includes three nights lodging at Dancing Bear Lodge, Friday and Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast, personal trainer and guides and a whole lot of fun fitness for under $800 (option not including meals for $665) .

Yes, fitness can be fun and more than just "working out". Experience our hiking guides' favorite trails in the Smokies while you burn calories. Find your maximum heart rate as you explore the Foothills of the Smoky Mountains by bike. And learn how one hour in the gym can turn your body into a fat burning machine.

Kick off the new you with a weekend of fitness at Dancing Bear Lodge. Call Melanie at 865-448-1999 to book your reservation.

How to Prepare and What to Bring

For the best fitness retreat experience, you will want to prepare yourself physically. We suggest the following minimum activities for a couple of weeks prior to your arrival.

Walking or jogging two to three times per week for thirty minutes. Add in hills or an incline of 6-10% on the treadmill.
Weight training two times per week making sure to work each body part three to four times.
Bike two times per week for at least one hour with some hills if possible.

The fitness retreat will have you on the move for most of the weekend, although we do promise some relaxation time. Below are some suggested items to bring for the best experience.

Broken in hiking boots and running shoes
Fanny pack with bottle carrier or camel back
Sunscreen, bug repellent and pain reliever
Bike and cycling clothes, shoes and pedals (if you cannot bring your own bike, please notify us at time of reservation)
Helmets are required while on your bike.
Cotton clothing is not recommended for any of the fitness activities
River shoes if you plan on canoeing

Dancing Bear Fitness Retreat Agenda

Thursday Arrival
Optional Get to Know Each Other Two Hour Hike or Bike 3:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception with Your Fitness Hosts 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy Dinner in the Dancing Bear Dining Room from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Friday
Breakfast in the Lodge 7:00 a.m.
Three Hour Power Hike 8:00 a.m.
Lunch and Nutrition Seminar with Penny McIntosh 12:00 noon
Weight Training Session with Penny McIntosh 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy Chef Carter's Fitness Menu in the Dancing Bear Dining Room 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday
Breakfast in the Lodge 7:00 a.m.
Three Hours Cycling the Foothills of the Smoky Mountains 8:00 a.m.
Lunch and Nutritional Cooking Seminar with Penny and Chef Carter 12:00 noon
Weight Training and Fitness Seminar with Penny 3:00 p.m.
Group Fitness Dining in the Dancing Bear Dining Room 6:00 p.m.

Sunday
Breakfast in the Lodge 7:00 a.m.
Two Hour Hike or Bike 8:00 a.m.
Fond Farewells 12:00 noon
Optional Activities Include (please arrange prior to arrival): Massage, Yoga and Canoeing

Agenda subject to change based on weather. Minimum of four people.