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Make your reservation by giving us a call! Since 2002, Movara Fitness Resort has provided a program that encourages and empowers people to lose weight and achieve balance in their lives through a strategic combination of fitness, nutrition, education and relaxation. Compassionate, world-class trainers and nutrition staff have helped many resort guests build endurance, know their bodies' unique cues and triggers, and transform their relationships with food in a safe, supportive environment. Take charge of your life today! When you learn how to break through your own barriers and implement positive lifestyle changes - your entire life takes a new shape. Experience personal attention from professional trainers, immerse yourself in invaluable education, and bring home your tools for success. Designed for every fitness level, the award-winning program at Movara Fitness Resort provides an opportunity for you to focus exclusively on changing the direction of your life. We are more than just a fitness or weight loss resort. We are committed to helping you make lasting lifestyle changes that you will continue to live for the rest of your life!
Movara Fitness Resort is an amazing program to come to whether you are looking for a reset, a weight loss camp or a fantastic well structured Fitness Program. Every day starts out with a 2 hour hike in beautiful Snow Canyon and it’s surrounding trails, the food is incredible, nutrient dense low calorie, the structure of the classes incredible and the educational lectures are top notched. This is my 4 th year coming for a multiple week stay, The guests that attend are also supportive of each other truly an amazing magical spot. The fitness instructors and all the staff are hand-picked and top-notch you will not find a better program out there.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Michelle Kelsch, Owner at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Sep 22, 2022
We appreciate your kind words and positive review about Movara! We are so grateful you had another wonderful experience with us. Looking forward to seeing you again next year!
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I stayed at Movara for four weeks in April. My goal was to lose weight, which I did, but what pleasantly surprised me was how much I learned from the lectures. I thought I knew a lot already....NOPE! I learned A LOT. The speakers are very knowledgeable and highly qualified. To anyone thinking of going there, you should know that Movara is not really a "resort", per se. When I think of a "resort" I think of fabulous views, gorgeous landscaping with water features, beautiful dining room, pool, etc. Movara has the basic appearance of a hotel and the dining room is dormitory style with self service beverages. But, to be honest I don't know what other word they could use for this place since it is so unique with its week to week health and fitness programs. Also, the rooms are basic hotel style rooms, which is fine, but there are no closet doors! I don't understand why a hotel or resort would have their closets be open with no doors. No matter how neat and tidy you keep your room, it still looks like a mess with open closets. Also, there is no cabinet in the bathroom to store toiletries (I stayed for a month and I brought a lot of stuff with me). Also, to let anyone know what to expect, the last class lets out just 15 minutes before dinner starts. It's very casual dining, which is great, but it would be nice not to stink from sweat or chlorine when having dinner! 15 minutes is just not enough time. It would be nice if they made the last class end at 4:30 or so to allow an hour to shower and dress for dinner. So those are the things that stood out to me that I guess could be considered "cons". But the "pro's" far outweigh any "cons" and in a nutshell, I gave four stars because I loved the lectures, the food (it's normal food that you could eat at home), the people and my overall experience was fantastic. I would highly recommend Movara for anyone wanting a health and fitness vacation to lose weight and get healthy. I already put a deposit down on my next stay for one week in the fall. Movara will become my fitness "home away from home", for sure.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Elaine Hartrick, General Manager at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Aug 26, 2021
Thank you for your positive review about your four week stay with us! We love hearing comments from guests and will definitely take your suggestions to heart, especially about the closet doors and cabinets in the bathrooms.. ! We agree! :) Please come back and visit us soon.. at your new "home away from home!"
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This is the perfect place to learn about and adopt wellness. Movara Fitness Resort is transformational. The owner and staff are very much entuned to detail. They make you feel like a person and are very attentive to your needs, frustrations, and accomplishments. You won't be disappointed in the location, the program, the results, and the MovaraHome program. Sign up today!!! I was a Movara guest in Feb 2022 and signed up for the MovaraHome program.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Elaine Hartrick, General Manager at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Mar 3, 2022
We appreciate your kind words and positive review about Movara! We are so grateful you had a transformational experience while here on your wellness journey. Good luck to you... come back soon!
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This was my 5th visit to Movara. Obviously I'm a fan. This time, in the Era of COVID, things were a little different, but I feel that the staff took correct measures to ensure our health and safety. That said, the trainers were excellent, designing cardio, toning, aqua and dance classes that can be adapted to anyone's level of fitness and provide the incentive to push just a little harder to get stronger. The hiking guides are very attentive, and the area is so beautiful, which makes for challenging and scenic hikes. This visit was my favorite food-wise. The dishes were tasty, beautiful, varied and satisfying. It's hard to believe you can get by on 1250 calories a day when keeping this active schedule! The staff is friendly and you feel very welcome. The accommodations are bright and cheery, the beds are soft and welcoming and the grounds are very attractive.
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from Elaine Hartrick, General Manager at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Sep 14, 2021
We are so happy to hear you're a MOVARA fan!! Glad you enjoyed your latest visit and can't wait until you return again :)
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I spent a week at Movara but I suggest you stay at least 2. This place is serious about fitness and nutrition and they offer you a very full schedule of hikes, fitness classes and lectures. The first week can be challenging particularly if you are out of shape. You don't have to do everything they offer but most people do and most guests have been here multiple times or stay 2 or more weeks. The food is exceptional and I always felt more than satisfied. I thought there was no caffeine but I found there is now instant coffee and almond milk available! The staff, instructors and hiking guides are all beyond excellent - very knowledgeable and deeply caring. There is a powerful community spirit here and everyone, including other guests, encourages and supports you to hike a bit further; get to the top of that peak; do a couple more reps; or sit down and have a nice chat over herbal tea. No pressure, No judgment and you can always do your own thing at your own pace and there will be others who want to go super fast with you or go slow and easy. The hikes every morning are geared to your level and have multiple guides. My first hike was a bit too challenging for me but Slade helped me up and down those beautiful red rocks and never made me feel I was holding others back. The lectures were incredibly informative and helped me look at nutrition and fitness in new and very helpful ways.
You probably have to book pretty far in advance as this magical place is in high demand. But I was able to snag a room because there was a last minute cancellation. The program starts on Sunday afternoon and ends the following Sunday morning and some people leave on Saturday after lunch as that is the end of organized activities except Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast. The rooms are simple, comfortable and very clean. You can work out in the gym at 2 am if you want to. You can also book private hikes and there are full spa services available. It is not an exaggeration to say Movara is life changing!
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Elaine Hartrick, General Manager at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Nov 18, 2021
We are so so grateful you were able to enjoy the life changing program at Movara!! Thank you for your kind review and positive words about the resort. We truly hope you'll be back to see us soon :)
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This retreat is for a specific type of clientele and if you fit within the parameters it is an expensive but worthwhile endeavor. We did use the spa based on incorrect information from the front desk about spa credits. That misinformation left us with an extremely sour taste.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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I spent an incredibly transformational week at Movara in August 2021. This place is about much more than physical fitness. The incredible staff helps guests through their own unique struggles. Equal emphasis is placed on nutrition, mental and physical health. Through delicious, nutritious meals , unique fitness classes and educational lectures, Movara provides an unforgettable, life-changing experience for all who choose their program. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled solo
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Stay two weeks if you can!
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Response from Movara Marketing, Owner at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Aug 26, 2021
Thank you Leslie for your kind words about our program here at Movara! We are thrilled to hear about your transformational week with us. Take care and come back to sunny St George soon!
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I spent 2 weeks at Movara in November based on rave reviews from my friend who was there in the summer and it definitely lived up to expectations. The accommodations are not fancy but very nice, clean and well serviced. There's daily housekeeping and all the staff throughout the resort go out of their way to make your stay a great one! Each day starts off with a hike, some easy, some much harder so they cater for all levels of fitness. The rest of the day is taken up with a variety of fitness classes, educational classes on a variety of topics including nutrition, and aqua exercises in the pool. The food is amazing - I didn't have one bad meal and it was all very healthy and calorie counted. This is not a place where you get to sit around the pool all day. Most people I met were there, like me, to lose weight and/or get fit and Movara helps you do both in the best possible way. They also have an excellent spa offering a variety of top-rate services. Many of the guests I met were repeat visitors and I will definitely be returning as soon as I can!
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Response from Elaine Hartrick, General Manager at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Nov 18, 2021
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your two week stay with us! Keep up the good work at home and come back to see us again real soon! :)
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This fitness resort is set in an ideal location for hiking in the red mountains and canyons. The hikes are followed by pool and gym, with helpful staff and healthy meals. We have returned 4 times, an indication that it met all our expectations. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Michelle Kelsch, Owner at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Jul 28, 2022
Thank you for your review! We are always thrilled to have return guests.. you are what makes our little community special! Can't wait to see you again next time!
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My husband and I welcomed in 2020 at Movara Fitness Resort. For health reasons, we badly needed a jump start to resume a regular exercise program and to lose weight. Movara provided just what we needed to start the new year. The food was delicious, the exercise challenging, lectures were informative, and spa services helpful. The staff and fellow campers were great. We will return in March, but this time for a two week stay.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Elaine Hartrick, General Manager at Movara Fitness Resort
Responded Oct 28, 2021
We are so glad to hear you were able to jump start the new year with us here at Movara! Good luck on your wellness journey ... we hope to see you back soon!
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In Ivins there are two other resorts that offer the same hiking, health and exercise options, but each program is different. Red Mountain Resort is more expensive, wider range of accommodations; WellFit Zion is brand new, very similar program to Movara and many of same staff. Don't know if they will pull it together as beautifully as Movara but may be worth checking out.
There are more places to choose from in the Ivins area.
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United StatesUtahIvins
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80
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