Mountain Trek uses hiking as a way to become fit

By Janice Poloway

Asheville, North Carolina – Mountain Trek has responded to the growing
demand for sensible weight loss and fitness programs as the key for
prevention of obesity. The highly successful FitPath Program will be
offered again in November 2009, outside of Asheville, North Carolina.
FitPath is a comprehensive fitness and weight loss program utilizing
hiking as the main fitness component accompanied by healthy calorie
controlled food, daily detox practices and lifestyle education
classes. Recent studies indicate that lack of physical activity and
unhealthy eating habits as well as unmitigated stress as contributing
factors to the rising trend in obesity.
Mountain Trek offers an opportunity for people to immerse themselves
in a boot camp atmosphere where hard work is rewarded by substantial
weight loss. "Our philosophy at Mountain Trek is to be a catalyst for
healthy change in people's lives," says Jeff Krueger, resident
Dietitian and Manager of Mountain Trek's North Carolina Program.
"While most Guests come for weight loss, they leave with lifestyle
education on nutrition, fitness and stress management. We believe this
to be the backbone for creating lasting change in people's lives,"
continues Krueger.
Operating since 1991 in a little known pristine mountain area called
the Kootenays in British Columbia, Canada; Mountain Trek has expanded
its operations to include satellites in North Carolina as well as
Costa Rica. "We have experienced continued interest in our Program as
for some, the economic environment has provided them the luxury of
time to focus on their health which can easily slip away given the
demands of the work world," continues Krueger. "What we hope for our
Guests is the opportunity to invest in themselves for a change, to
destress, and feel more vital and more energy during their visit with
us. It's a simple but intense Program that works," says Krueger.
It's this no-nonsense approach to this fitness and weight loss program
that keep Guests returning for "tune-ups' years later. "Our repeat
clientele is about 30% which shows our Guests value what we have to
offer and our Program provides them with the results they are looking
for," ends Krueger.

Mountain Trek offers its fitness and weight loss program in Asheville,
North Carolina from November 7- December 5, 2009. Call 1-800-661-5161
for Program details and prices.
Mountain Trek
Founded in 1991 as Mountain Trek Fitness and Health Spa, Mountain Trek
offers a highly successful fitness and weight loss program called
FitPath. Working year-round from locations in the mountains of Canada,
Costa Rica, and North Carolina; Mountain Trek's trained Guides
interact one-on-one with Guests to raise metabolism, burn fat, and
improve cardiovascular fitness. With a Staff to Guest ratio of 2-1,
Mountain Trek's Staff is committed to guiding Guests towards an
integrated path of vitality and health. For more information visit
hiking.com.