New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont has been selected by SHAPE Magazine as one of the eight best weight loss spas based on its realistic programming.

Killington, VT (PRWEB) February 18, 2006 -- SHAPE Magazine evaluated 30 spas in the United States and picked eight as "the best" for sound, balanced practices and real-world strategies to get in shape. New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vermont was one of the eight spas selected and covered in the March 2006 issue. The article focused on New Life Hiking Spa's 11 day weight loss retreat, hiking, lectures and cooking demos.

New Life offers three different levels of hiking daily, adjusting to specific needs while still allowing guests to be strengthened, clear their minds and increase cardiovascular and flexibility. Director and founder Jimmy LeSage, M.S. explains, "There is no other hiking program in the country that can offer so many varied options with the level of professional staff New Life employs. Many guests on the 11-day program start off on the nature walk thinking they will not be able to do anything else during their stay and end the eleventh day with the advanced hike. It's amazing how the body adjusts to the increasing level of endurance each day, and our staff is there to closely monitor each participant's progress on each hike."

Jimmy LeSage combined his talents as an expert chef and professional counselor to start New Life Hiking Spa in 1978. He developed the Weight Loss Retreat in 2000 to address the ever increasing population of people who are looking for a jump start to lose weight, but are tired of fad diets and the "yo-yo" syndrome. He explains, "The clean, fresh air and the Vermont scenery is a wonderful way to jump start anyone's fitness and health routine- even if it has been decades since you last exercised. Hiking is a fabulous way to get in shape and nothing beats the Vermont backdrop."

Cooper Aerobics Center, Canyon Ranch, The Pritikin Longevity Center, Heartland Spa, Cal-a-Vie, Hilton Head Health Institute and Green Mountain at Fox Run were the other spas chosen as the best weight loss spas in the country.

SHAPE Magazine was established in 1981 and created as the essential publication for today's contemporary active woman interested in maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle. It is one of the largest and most respected women's magazines in the country.

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