FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.

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