by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Fri January 19, 2018
AmaWaterways is making it easier than ever to maintain a fitness routine while indulging in a river cruise.
The cruise company recently announced it will expand a popular wellness program to several of its ships in 2018.
Tested aboard AmaLyra, the program includes such things as morning stretches, jogging, yoga, cardio/core strengthening, resistance band workouts and circuit training. In addition to all of these activities, there will be discussion groups focused on topics ranging from healthy eating to relaxation techniques.
"Being active and healthy while traveling is something that is personally so important to me, and as a company, AmaWaterways has been embracing active travel for more than a decade. We believe guests are looking to take steps to ensure that their vacation time is an extension of their wellness-oriented lifestyle, and we are so happy to continue introducing new ways for travelers to remain healthy while on board our ships," Kristin Karst, executive vice president and co-owner of AmaWaterways, said in a statement.
"It's important for us to continue to be innovative in this space and give our guests exactly what they're looking for during their time on board. Our wellness program has been a huge success, and is something we are very excited about continuing."
Launched during 2017 in celebration of Global Wellness Day, the pilot program aboard the AmaLyra features four to six classes daily led by "Sports Scientist" Selina Wank.
It is now being expanded to AmaCerto, AmaPrima, AmaSonata, AmaDante and AmaDolce.
The exercise classes are not the only notable health-related options on AmaWaterways. The company also incorporates a variety of healthy food choices into its meal offerings, such as breakfast vitamin shots as well as gluten-free, low-sodium and vegetarian meal options.
"We now offer plenty of ways for our guests to burn off those extra calories, but we know many of our guests simply enjoy adding some healthier options to balance their meals," continued Karst.
"Whether enjoying a hearty Goulash when sailing in Germany or opting for a lighter, tasty vegetarian meal, our guests will take great satisfaction knowing that the choice is theirs."
Beyond the healthy food and the new wellness program, there are still more ways to remain active and healthy on the award-winning AmaWaterways sailings: The company's European ships provide complimentary bicycles for independent use or as part of guided excursions. Each is also equipped with fitness rooms that include a treadmill, stationary bike, elliptical and more.
As Karst is fond of saying, maintaining your physical and mental well-being doesn't stop just because you are on vacation.
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