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Debbie iniciou-se, então, na piscina do Spa para treinar exercícios de resistência: “Tenho verdadeira fobia à água e nunca pensei ser um dia capaz de entrar numa piscina para realizar qualquer tipo de exercício. Contudo, com o apoio da Cristina consegui descontrair de tal forma que já consigo alcançar umestado de relaxamento tão profundo que atéme permite adormecer na água! Nos dias em que apenas quero cuidar de mim, optopor umdos fantásticos tratamentos, enquanto que nos outros dias recorro às salas de tratamento do Spa porque me proporcionam o ambiente de calma e tranquilidade que preciso. Como não jogo golfe, paramim, este é o localmais especial que exis-te emVale do Lobo.”

A estreita colaboração entre o Spa e os profis-sionais de saúde, permite aos clientes desfrutar de uma vida saúdavel e de uma singular experi-ência de bem-estar que se reflecte também no Fitness Centre com treinadores personalizados, altamente qualificados. Esta acolhedora equipa adequa e desenvolve programas personalizados em função de cada cliente, para que possam alcançar e superar os seus distintos objetivos. Tom e Rennée Coutts são clientes regulares do Fitness Centre, recorrendo aos serviços de um treinador personalizado desde 2008, o que se tem revelado, para ambos, uma surpreendente solução para, não só manterem um bom nível de saúde e forma física, como também assegurar a sua constante motivação.

“Quando vim pela primeira vez ao Fitness Centre, ainda estava em processo de recupera-ção de uma cirurgia, queria perder algum peso e também tonificar os músculos, de uma forma geral” , explica Tom.

“Inicialmente aderi aos serviços de um perso-

ence which continues through to the Fitness Centre where the team of highly qualified personal trainers are able to guide clients through personalised programmes designed to meet an individuals own goals and targets. Tom and Renée Coutts have been using a personal trainer at the Fitness Centre since 2008 and have found it to be an invaluable tool in not only maintaining health and fit-ness levels but also in keeping motivated. “When I first came to the Fitness Centre I was recovering from surgery and I wanted to lose some weight and to tone up in general,” said Tom. “Initially I took up the services of a personal trainer because I wanted to commit myself to keep-ing fit but I have found it to be so much more. I have been able to meet goals and have a tailored pro-gramme created for my personal needs.” Renée added: “The trainers know your limita-tions and push you when you need it and also man-age to keep things interesting and new.

I have seen a massive difference in my fitness levels and I no longer find myself getting breath-less easily and have also seen my posture improve hugely – something that I hadn’t anticipated would be as a result of the training.”

The Royal Spa and Fitness Centre embrace a holistic approach to health and wellness and the facilities are able to provide a haven to any-one looking to improve their overall wellbeing. Dr. Rainer Hemmann and his wife Ilse have been property owners in Vale do Lobo for almost 20 years and use the facilities at the Royal Spa almost every day: “The facility is just great for relaxing and recreation.

The level of professionalism of the team is ex-cellent. Everybody knows what to do and does it to the very highest standard.”

There are a huge variety of treatments available from the Royal Spa; from body wraps and spa hand and foot treatments, through to Indian verbena crystallised salt peeling, detoxifying algae wraps, anti-cel-lulite, refirming treatments, mind and body therapy, anti-ageing and facial treatments. The customised facial is a personalised treat-ment where the therapist analyses skin types and adapts the products and techniques ac-cording to specific needs.

Not only does the Spa have an excellent selection of massage techniques available there is also the option of physiotherapy and aqua physiotherapy done by a licensed physi-otherapist. Aqua physiotherapy is particularly

Debbie Collens visits the Royal Spa to “feel well”.