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What’s Hot, What’s Not
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a Spa Site Guest Article from ISPA, the International Spa Association

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Adventure spas

Ayurveda 

Choreographed treatments 

Eliptical machines 

Exercise

Feldenkrais 

FitBalls

Free weights

Heart rate monitor training   

Hiking outdoors   

Hydrotherapy baths

Integrative medicine

Japanese-themed spas

Long tights with flared bottoms 

Loose leaf tea

Mind body

Pilates

Ropes/challenge courses

Self defense classes

Spas that are feng shui’ ed

Steam

Strength training

Studio cycling 

Tae/kickboxing

Thai yoga massage

Fitness retreats

Aromatherapy

Treatments without purpose

Walking on the treadmill

Cellulite treatments

Meditation

Ab curlers

Weight machines only

The fat burning zone

Spending hours on the Stairmaster

Kurs

Alternative medicine

European-themed spas

Thong leotards

Tea bags

No pain, no gain

Crunches

Power walks

Makeovers

Spas that aren’t

Sauna

Circuit training

Rowing

Step aerobics

Swedish massage

 

ISPA is recognized worldwide as the professional organization and voice of the spa industry, representing more than 1,200 health and wellness facilities and providers. Members encompass the entire arena of the spa experience, from resort/hotel, destination, mineral springs, medical, cruise ship, club and day spas to service providers such as physicians, wellness instructors, nutritionists, massage therapists and product suppliers. ISPA is committed to forming and maintaining alliances that will educate, set standards, provide resources, influence policy and build coalitions for the industry.  ISPA’s vision is to revitalize humanity and its mission is to educate the public about the value of the spa experience and engage their participation.  ISPA promotes and defines the spa experience as “your time to relax, reflect, revitalize and rejoice.” For more information on ISPA, call 606.226.4259, write ISPA, 2365 Harrodsburg Rd., Suite A325, Lexington, Ky. 40504; e-mail livesayk@mgtserv.com.  Website: www.experienceispa.com   

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