The Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort has recently added an experience designed to improve metabolism, maintain healthy weight and combat aging. The Shape Up package is a customized dietary, fitness and wellness regime created by a licensed dietician and fitness trainer that can be continued at home after your visit with virtual interaction with the dietary team. The package is available through Oct. 31.

With a staff of 45 dietary, fitness and spa therapists and five medical doctors, Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort programs are based upon the principal that longevity and well-being is achieved by a balanced diet and routine fitness and wellness routines. The weeklong Shape Up Program focuses on modifying dietary intake to improve metabolism in order to properly process fats, proteins and sugars. This method results in improved physical appearance and healthy weight management. In addition to dietary and fitness programs, the package includes anti-cellulite toning, manual lymph and leg draining massages, endermologie, baths in the ancient thermal sulphuric pool and more. The staff at Terme di Saturnia recognizes that the success of the program is contingent upon the ability to maintain the program after leaving the spa. A maintenance plan is included for follow after the visit. It includes customized programs along with instructions and the ability to interface with the spa resort’s dietary staff through Facebook and/or e-mail.

The seven-night package is priced from 1,990 euros ($2,452) per person in a superior double room and includes consultation with a dietician and medical doctor; breakfast, lunch and dinner personalized by dietician; manual lymph-drainage -- a therapeutic massage employing the renowned Vodder technique, which successfully treats all forms of lymphatic imbalances, from water retention to cellulite; Endermologie that effectively reduces the appearance of cellulite improving tone and elasticity of the skin; Anti-Cellulite/Toning Mud; leg draining massage, specifically formulated for swollen and "heavy" legs; a daily fitness program created by trainer; guided morning hikes; use of thermal pool with sulphur at 98.6°; hydro massage waterfalls, water courses and Jacuzzi en plein air; swimming pool kit of bathrobe, bath towel, slippers and tote bag; reserved sun-bed in the pool area; and a Roman bath with sauna and steam room.