If your question isn’t one of the FAQs below, our friendly, “No pressure” coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our life-changing fitness program. Our toll free number is 866-589-5615.
We want to ensure our guests that we are taking the COVID-19 Pandemic very seriously. The well-being of our guests, team members, and community is a top priority and Unite Fitness Retreat is committed to providing a safe environment. We are closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization’s statements regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and following guidelines from these agencies and our local and state Health Departments. We will continue to comply with instructions from these health organizations as they strategize how to manage what is unfolding.
Although Unite already has a very stringent infectious disease prevention protocol, we have employed additional measures to bolster safety efforts. The following can be expected leading up to and during your Unite retreat:
- Limited Participation. We will limit our class size to no more than 20 guests. This will allow us to minimize exposure as well as take advantage of additional space facilitating physical distancing measures.
- Additional Client Screening & protective masks. This will require:
- Clients entering the program will be encouraged to self-quarantine at home for 7 days prior to beginning our program.
- Clients utilizing airlines and or public transportation to travel to camp will be required to protect themselves with face coverings recommended by the CDC in order to minimize exposure prior to their arrival at camp. Additionally, we are encouraging extra hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer while traveling.
- Clients temperatures will be taken prior to starting the program and daily once at camp.
- Staff temperatures will be taken prior to each shift.
- We ask that protective masks be worn when in the vans and if needed in common areas if social distancing is not possible for both clients and staff.
- Practicing Physical Distancing as much as possible.
- “Hands-off” training and modifying exercises.
- Additional facilities to accommodate more space for staff and clients.
- Utilization of the outdoors to minimize close contact.
- Minimize the use of vehicles and when required, adding additional vehicles so that each client has ample spacing.
- No physical contact via “high-fives”, hand shaking, or other physical contact.
- Additional Sanitization and Cleanliness are of the utmost importance and we have not only improved processes but have added additional cleaning regimes. The following are some additional items we have implemented:
- Additional disinfecting all vehicles, equipment, mats, and props throughout the day following classes.
- Disinfecting door handles and other highly touched surfaces more frequently.
- Providing additional hand sanitizer throughout the day.
- Towels for cleaning equipment and props are single use only.
- Ensuring cleaning products have superior antibacterial power.
- Reminding clients to wash hands before and after entering or departing our common areas (dining room, gym, etc.).
- Assigned and socially distanced seating at our dining table.
- Gloves and masks will be worn by all chefs.
- Clients will use their personal reusable water bottles (provided) and fill up their own water.
5. Increased Team Awareness. Arming our staff with knowledge and empowering them to take extra precautions.
We are asking our guests and colleagues to take the same precautions as are often recommended during flu season. If you are sick, have a fever, or presenting with any symptoms of the flu, we ask that you please consider rescheduling your visit.
You can also help protect yourself with everyday preventive actions that include avoiding close contact with people who are sick; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. We encourage you to wear a protective mask when visiting stores our when physical distancing is not possible.
During these stressful times, our team of wellness professionals remind each of you to focus on your health and ensure you immerse yourself in immune-boosting habits — eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of rest and sleep, find ways to destress and unplug.
You will fly into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to attend your fitness retreat. We will provide a complimentary shuttle to and from the airport to the Marriott.
Sadly, not all of us can disconnect from work 100% while participating in the program. Don’t worry, we get it. Many of our guests who attend (especially) long term stays, must work while at Unite. You will have time to get it all done and still participate in the majority of programming. You will have a desk in your room, free wi-fi, and a business center for your convenience.
We are open 365 days a year and each Sunday is a new start date. The program starts on Sunday and ends on Sunday, however you are welcome to depart on Saturday evening if that works better for you.
Because of our small class size, we fill up FAST! Normally, we are full three weeks out, but you may request to be added to a wait list if your desired start date is full and we will do our best to accommodate.
Check-in between 2:00 PM-4:30 PM, you may arrive earlier, but your room may not be ready until 2:00 PM.
Check-out anytime by noon on Sunday. Breakfast is included on your departing day.
This is one of the most common questions we get asked, and for good reason. Everyone makes progress at camp, it’s inevitable. You have fitness trainers guiding your exercise, you have chefs preparing perfectly proportioned meals, you have a therapist working with you to combat stress and change behaviors- How can you not succeed while in this structured atmosphere?
The biggest goal we have as a fitness and health business is making sure we equip each person who walks through our doors with the TOOLS they need to make lasting changes. You will learn a lot, you will make new habits and ditch old habits, you will create a new roadmap for your health. We also help you create a very effective plan for home before you leave. So, will you regain the weight once you stop working out 6.5 hours each day? Our statistics show that about 89% of our guests MAINTAIN or LOSE MORE weight in the following year after leaving Unite, we are proud of that statistic.
Absolutely not! Our state-of-the-art gym has won awards for being the “nicest” gym in the state. The 55,000 square foot sprawling space is the perfect setting to get in shape. With the best training equipment to date, high end amenities, and private fitness rooms, our guests feel right at home in this “no judgment zone” gym.
Unite Fitness Retreat is located in Salt Lake City, Utah at the base of the Wasatch Mountain Range. We are in a beautiful, recreational area. Our home base is at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. At the Marriott, you have a private guest room, we eat our chef-prepared meals together in our beautiful private dining room with amazing mountain views. We also have a private meeting space, life-coaching offices and yoga classes. All of our fitness training takes place a couple of blocks up the street at our 55,000 square foot gym. The gym is impeccably designed with state-of-the-art equipment, private training rooms, a pool, spa, and executive locker rooms. One of the best parts about Unite is our proximity to the mountains and unlimited recreational activities we participate in daily.
Unite is the right fit for someone wanting a structured environment. It’s not a “choose your own activity” type of program. From 6:00 am to 7:30 pm, your schedule is outlined and planned for you. Of course, we pencil in time for rejuvenation and personal time each day. Another key point, Unite is for someone wanting a small group dynamic, we never have more than 20 guests at camp, that way we can give everyone personalized care and attention. Finally, Unite is for someone ready to work hard and make real progress. The fitness aspect of the program is quite intense, however, we can modify the program to fit all levels. Ultimately, we want to welcome those who are ready to commit to their health and ready to make lifestyle changes.
Name: Unite Fitness Retreat Office
Address: 931 Simpson Avenue
Attention: Unite Fitness Retreat, C/O: Your Name
City: Salt Lake City
State: Utah
Zip: 84106
Nope! We provide complimentary transportation to and from the airport and we do all the driving while you are in town. Also, we are in a very walkable area, you are close to everything you’d need, even a sporting goods store, in case you forget something.
The Marriott has a coin-op option on site or a daily laundry cleaning service available for all guests.
Yes, we are pet friendly and your furry friend is welcome to join you! There are many times throughout the day to let your pet out for fresh air. A $175 cleaning deposit is added to your stay.
Any cancellations must be made at least 15 days prior to the scheduled arrival date to receive a full refund less the non-refundable $1,500 deposit. All reservations canceled within the 15 days will result in a credit to be used at Unite at a later date. You are welcome to change your start date, we can be flexible as long as we have availability the day you’d like to change to. There are no credits or refunds for late arrivals or early departures.
Participating in our program for some guests can be tax deductible. If your doctor has recommended you lose weight to treat a specific weight-related disease (such as obesity, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart disease, depression, high cholesterol) you may be eligible to write off a portion of the program as a medical expense. You will need documentation from your doctor stating that it’s a medical necessity to lose weight. Please advise with your tax consultant.
Contact your insurance provider to see if a residential weight loss program is covered by your health insurance. Our program is not covered by Medicaid or Medicare.
A $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking your stay.
Unite Retreat accepts VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, wire transfers, and personal checks. Please call for more financing options, 866-589-5615.
This is a sample daily schedule (each day is a little different), we really mix it up for you. We want you trying new classes, stepping out of your comfort zone, and discovering your unique fitness journey.
| 5:30 | Metabolism Kickstart (Protein Smoothie) |
| 6:15 | Rise and Shine Training |
| 7:30 | Breakfast (Daily goal setting) |
| 8:30 | Fat Burn Blast |
| 9:45 | Personal training session |
| 10:45 | Break and a snack |
| 11:00 | Water aerobics or Suspension Training |
| 12:15 | Lunch & nutrition workshop |
| 1:30 | Daily recreational outing (hiking, sports, biking, snowshoeing, etc.) |
| 4:00 | Life -Coaching (once a week), yoga, or complimentary massage (once a week) |
| 6:30 | Dinner |
| 7:30 | Evening group walk, relaxation, or personal time |
We strive to have competitve rates and make this as affordable we can. Yes, some programs are priced much higher, but that does not mean the quality is any better. We feel that this doesn’t need to break the bank and we want everyone to be able to attend regardless of finances, we even have payment plans available. One thing is sure, you will be surprised by how much you get and what a great value Unite is, we guarantee it.
Our clients are all 18 or over, male and female, from all walks of life, and from all over the world. All fitness levels welcome from the most sedentary to the most active. Anyone looking to improve their life, whether it’s to lose weight, re-gain your health, get “un-stuck”, or to simply have a vacation where health and fitness are a priority, Unite is the place for you.
We customize the program for each individual, no two people are alike so we adjust the level of workouts to suite each person. You will go at your own pace with the encouragement and right class choices for YOU.
We promise you will have sweat inducing, intense cardio classes and personal training that fits the level of fitness you are at. Again, you go at your own pace and we modify the intensity of the program to fit each person.
Yes, we require all new guests to receive medical clearance prior to starting the Unite program. We ask that you’ve been to your doctor within 6 months of starting your program to get the most out of your time at camp. Verbal confirmation is all we need, unless you have a pre-exiting medical condition, requiring a written note from your doctor.
This is going to be your home away from home for a while. Bring what you would like to make yourself comfortable, however, we suggest that you keep these items within reason. The following is a suggested packing list:
- Exercise clothes (enough for 7 days)
- Clothes and Shoes
- POLAR™ Heart Rate Monitor (acceptable models: FT 4, FT 7, M200, A370, M430, M600, v800) Why the POLAR™ brand? This device syncs to our machines and we can monitor your calories burned and heart rate while you are exercising. We have the FT4, FT7, and A200 models available to purchase at camp OR you may rent an FT4 or FT7 model for $10/week while participating in the program.
- Clothing for down time (whatever you normally wear when not exercising)
- Winter apparel-warm coat, gloves, scarf, hat, snow pants, snow boots (if coming during the winter months)
- Light weight jacket or sweatshirt
- Swimsuit (pack at least 2) and flip flops (pool shoes)
- Robe
- Hat or sun visor
- Exercise or walking/running shoes
- Hiking boots or trail walking shoes
Other important items to bring:
- Toiletries
- Back pack
- Cell phone
- Camera *optional
- Sunscreen/bug spray
- iPod/MP3 player *optional
- Sunglasses
- Books, laptop or iPad, other (for downtime) *optional
- Protective mask
