The National, March 23 2010
| 1 | Wildfitness | Kenya | 6 | Camp Biche | France |
| 2 | The Camp | Scotland | 7 | Body Holiday | St Lucia |
| 3 | The Complete Retreat | Spain | 8 | New Boot Camp | Portugal |
| 4 | KI Health Retreat | Australia | 9 | Fitscape | Morocco |
| 5 | Rancho Cortez | America | 10 | Body/Soul Adventures | Brazil |
Kangaroo Island Health Retreat listed number 4 on the list of Top 10 fitness holidays, a round-up of the top ten places in the world to re-invigorate and detox yourself, with a busy schedule of fitness, healthy eating and fresh air.
KIHR run by Sue McCarthy, who has spent 30 years teaching health and well-being, this centre offers a detox designed to help combat the problems of stress, burnout, weight control and getting fit. The focus is on healthy diet, exercise and education.
The days start at 7 a.m. with skin brushing, a litre of water and 3k power walk, it goes on to sea dips, Pilate's, swimming and more beach and bush walking. (60 - 80 km in the week on the Dynamic Detox package and 50km on the Moderate)
Also included is classes and lectures on nutrition and anatomy. The fasting procedures start with water on the first day, fruits and seeds the next, grains, pulses, vegetables and salads, then finally eggs and cheese.
The centre, with six simple rooms on the unspoilt island, is equally contemplative and motivating. Six night stay with private bedroom and private bathroom.
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