The Ten Best fitness camps

2. Back 2 Basics

From £599 per week, back2basicsbootcamp.co.uk

Back 2 Basics' women-only camps in the Peak District go in for life coaching and a relaxed attitude.

3. Fit Bootcamp

From £495 per week, fit-bootcamp.com

All trainers at this camp in Cornwall have military experience and won't spare your blushes.

4. Borders

From £595 per week, bordersbootcamp.com

Borders encourages visitors to hike through the local hills or practise yoga in the fitness rooms.

5. Gavin Walsh

From £50 per day, bootcampathome.com

Walsh's one-day fitness "camps" meet in various locations around the country at work-friendly times.

6. Hillmotts Retreat

From £999 per week, hillmotts.co.uk

Whip yourself into shape by going for long hikes across the fields or by indulging in kettlebell training.

7. Natural Perspectives

From £419 per week, natural-perspectives.co.uk

The team encourages you to use the countryside, as well as a gym, and focus on permanent changes.

8. NuBeginnings

From £2,095 per week, nubeginnings.co.uk

This boutique-style retreat in Devon offers healthy-eating and permanent-weight-loss workshops.

9. Prestige

From £1,100 per week, prestigebootcamp.com

After a day of obstacle courses and orienteering, look forward to an evening of five-star luxury.

10. The Camp

From £800 per week, thecamp.co.uk

The Camp's activities range from barefoot running to Gyrokinesis (a type of extreme Pilates).