What is PTX?
PTX is an athlete-led business that is revolutionising personal performance training. The PTX team has been assembled based on sporting pedigree, professionalism and commitment to high performance development. Team PTX focus on three core principles to deliver results;
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Performance
PTX offers clients a personalised, exclusive, performance training tool-kit that enables them to revolutionise the way they think about themselves and their fitness so that they can perform to their highest level.
What is The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™?
The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™ has been developed by PTX to combine the very best in performance training and physical fitness instruction, healthy dining, pampering and personal mentoring.
What is the Personal Health & Wellness Assessment?
This is completed in two parts. The first part is an online health assessment to help us understand your current health and fitness needs. The second part is a fitness assessment that takes place on your Induction Day (Day 1) of your retreat. You will undertake a series of simple physical activities that will enable us to assess your general fitness levels, flexibility and ability to recover. By doing this we are able to set your personal programme and goals for the retreat.
Do I need to be very fit to participate?
No. The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™ can be undertaken by anyone, regardless of your current fitness level. After your initial individual fitness assessment on your Induction Day we will be able to tailor a programme for you to create the ultimate programme for your stay.
What can I expect from a typical day?
Imagine waking up at dawn excited and energised to watch the sunrise whilst taking part in one of our incredible morning meditation sessions, followed by a refreshing dip and power smoothie in the infinity pool.
Follow that with a desert run, surrounded by nature and supported every step of the way by the PTX team. More fresh juices and then it’s time for your exclusive one-on-one personal performance session with one of PTX’s Master Trainers.
Then back to the plunge pool to relax and unwind before you will be swept up by the PTX team and taken on a culinary journey with one of our 5* chef’s who will teach you how to make the best sushi right at home and all this before lunch.
Will I be fasting on The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™?
No. There’s no starving, no fasting, no nasty rituals on The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™. Your retreat comes complete with a daily, full board programme of healthy and nutritious meals, drinks and snacks. You will be eating and drinking plenty of nutritious and super tasty smoothies and meals coupled with plenty of rest and relaxation. Of course, we expect that you feel and see the positive benefits this has on your body, but certainly de-toxing and fasting is not a primary function of your stay.
Do I need to stick with the meal plan?
Yes. Although in reality it’s entirely up to you. Our programme has been devised to give you everything and more that your body will need to perform at your highest potential during your stay, but we know that everyone deserves the odd treat or reward every now and again. At our retreats you will be able to nourish your body and enjoy the tastiest juices and smoothies on the planet. This is our guiding principle and we reaffirm this time and again throughout your stay. We’re all about balance; working hard and enjoying life. And you should be too.
Will I lose weight?
Once again that’s entirely up to you. Typically a guest who follows our rigorous and life enhancing programme will see an incredible transformation in their physical and mental wellbeing. It is also likely that you will lose anything between 3-5 kgs of excess fat over the course of the week. You will also build lean muscle tissue, leaving you fitter, stronger and with a metabolism that is turbo charged to propel you forward when you return home.
Your programme will be built entirely around you and your needs and we know that you will leave The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™ feeling transformed and empowered to face life’s challenges.
I’m worried that my exercising and eating habits will let me down once I leave the retreat.
You have absolutely nothing to worry about. During the retreat, our team will be showing you how to change your mental approach to exercising and eating forever; freeing you from those self imposed doubts and addictions that have been holding you back and preventing you to live the life you really want to live.
Until their guidance you will be learning new techniques, attitudes and skills that will to hold you in good stead as you prepare to embrace life after the retreat. Meditation classes at dawn will help you ease you mind; yoga will help guide you into your day ahead; food demonstrations by our resident chefs will teach you how to make healthy and nutritious shakes, snacks and even how to create full meals that tick all the right health boxes.
Then, of course, you can opt to participate in one of the many tutorial and discussion groups we hold covering a range of health and well being topics. You can even take a one-2-one mentoring session on how best to achieve your health and well-being goals.
What do I need to bring with me?
We recommend that you bring several changes of gym gear including well-fitting and good quality multi-purpose trainers. Please ensure that you have “road-tested” your fitness footwear before attending the retreat to ensure that they fit comfortably and are well supporting. Laundry services are available at Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa at an additional charge payable directly to the hotel on check out.
Why are we transferring from Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa to Jumeirah The Meydan for the final night?
After six days, we know that you will have earned the ultimate reward. That’s why, for your last night, we transfer you to Jumeirah The Meydan, positioned at the epicentre of one of the world's most exciting destinations, Meydan, home to the world’s most expensive horse race.
Horse-racing is a passion in Dubai, and here you will have the opportunity to experience that passion and the extravagance that comes with it, like never before. Bask in the excitement of high stakes horse-racing or simply chill out with a drink around the beautiful rooftop infinity pool. Or do both.
On the final day of your stay we can arrange for an exclusive tour of the stables to meet the magnificent horses themselves or you can use Jumeirah The Meydan as your base to go off and explore Dubai.
The choice is yours. You deserve it. That’s why we believe this is The Ultimate Wellness Retreat™.
Can I book for longer than one week?
Yes. The minimum stay is one week, but you can book for as many additional weeks as you wish within our publicised season. The longer the stay the greater your progress will be. Please contact us directly if you require an extended programme.
Do I need special health insurance?
No. However, for peace of mind, we do recommend that you take out a holiday insurance package that covers medical treatment as the UAE follows a private healthcare system.
Where can I find out more about Jumeirah Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa?
You can find out more about the resort by clicking here.
Where can I find out more about Jumeirah The Meydan?
You can find out more about the hotel by clicking here.