Birchcreek

Exercise Jump Start

Without regular, vigorous exercise, ultimate health and balanced weight cannot be achieved or maintained. Today most people work at some kind of job that requires very little physical exertion and have adopted an after-work lifestyle that includes almost no physical movement at all. Many today have become what we call ‘couch potatoes.’

This lack of physical activity, along with a horrible diet, has produced most of today’s physical problems. Over 60% of all American females are overweight, while over 70% of all American males are carrying excess weight. Also, the lack of exercise has caused clogged arteries, immobile lymph, atrophied muscles, sluggish colons, and a lack of oxygen within the body. All of these problems can be improved or corrected with a regular, vigorous exercise program, along with a basic living foods diet.

Walks

Of all forms of exercise, brisk walking is the one that brings most of the body into action. In no other exercise do you get the same harmony of coordinating muscles and the same perfect circulation of blood. Vigorous aerobic exercise is vital to life- it speeds up the metabolism and removes toxins stored in the body.

The Birchcreek “Jump Start Your Life” program includes guided, invigorating walks – the very best way to begin your day. Whatever your fitness level – from beginner to athlete – the daily morning walk is the way to wake up your metabolism and prepare the body for the adventures of the day!

Hikes

Included in your stay with us is a guided trail hike in the mountains of upstate New York (in season). View some of the most stunning rolling vistas in the northeast as you build stamina and strength – whatever your fitness level. Our guests find our hikes physically invigorating and mentally satisfying. Hikes of varying degrees of difficulty are available for all exercise levels.

Stretch/Pilates Classes

Help prevent injury and promote flexibility in one of our stretch classes. All levels of fitness welcome and accommodated. Birchcreek offers a variety of classes for all fitness levels to increase your flexibility and strength; stretch flex and abs, strength and stretch, one-on-one, flexibility workshops, yoga stretch and Pilates style movement. Stretch classes are a favorite of most Birchcreek guests.

Cardio/Resistance Training

In addition to power walking and hiking, part of your daily activity at Birchcreek is a cardio class or resistance training. We offer rebounding (working out on mini trampolines), cardio boxing, interval training, polemetric resistance training and isometrics.

The perfect combination of cardio, strength, and resistance training along with a variety of stretch classes and power breathing creates a perfect environment for getting in shape or keeping fit!