The Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez
Welcome to the Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez!
We know, you've tried them all. From expensive gyms to worthless diet plans, from up-at-dawn boot camps to flashy biofeedback equipment. And nothing's worked.
If this sounds familiar, then now is obviously the time to head for the hills — the Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez, where being the biggest loser is truly a good thing!You will get results due to our:
- Unique Approach
- Great Workout Facilities
- Delicious Fitness Cuisine
- Caring Staff
- Sensible Fitness Program
We're not promising miracle fitness results and instant weight loss. But we do promise you'll have an action packed time creating a brand new you. That's because we are very serious about getting you in shape, while giving you an authentic Texas Hill Country experience. You'll leave looking great, feeling terrific, and wondering why you hadn't come here sooner.
While giant gyms boast of their rows of equipment, dozens of classes, walls of flat screen televisions and ear-shattering music, you'll find a slightly different approach at Rancho Cortez.
For openers, your workout gym includes roughly five thousand acres of the most beautiful countryside around. You'll also get a chance to ride horses, if you wish, and enjoy fun dude ranch activities. We believe in recovery time, too, so you can:
- Relax in our hot tub
- Indulge in on-site massages
- Explore nature
- Watch the sun set from your porch
- Take in nearby attractions, including the "Cowboy Capital of the World"
Whoever thought that losing weight and getting in shape could be such a perfect way to spend your time? At Rancho Cortez, we believe in just enough luxury — and more than enough fun. Whether you come for a fitness vacation or a longer-term stay, we will help you meet your fitness goals.
We know it sounds kind of corny, but it's a fact: you will lose weight and you will see results. See what other guests have to say about their experience. We promise that you, too, will be a big loser when you come to the Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez!
At Rancho Cortez, you'll work out in our fully equipped air-conditioned gym, an indoor pool that's heated in the fall and winter, and throughout the beautiful Hill Country. Miles of hiking and riding trails, in the midst of virtually untouched nature, are available for your work out pleasure.
Start your day by joining a guided hike, where you walk among the Indian plumes while a hawk passes high overhead. Gaze at fields of bluebonnets, wild petunias and evening primrose while you breathe in the fresh Hill Country air. Return to the gym and pool throughout the day for specialized fitness classes, with personal attention from our trainers. During your stay you might also want to:
- Sit in on our hands-on nutrition classes
- Chat with instructors and other fitness guests
- Take advantage of horseback riding
Of course, our horses are a big plus at Rancho Cortez. Enjoy a gentle, relaxing work out with our fun horse yoga classes. On a leisurely trail ride, you get a double benefit — working your core while basking in the beauty of some of the most spectacular countryside around.
You'll enjoy a menu approved by a Registered Dietician. Fresh, healthy ingredients with just the right seasonings pack a lot of flavor and nutrition in our fitness meals. Check out our fitness cuisine approach, including a sample weekly menu.
Our ranch staff is committed to making your fitness stay the best ever! Our guests love the personalized attention! We want you to learn, work out, and have a great time. You'll enjoy the full attention of our fitness staff as they help you:
- Learn proper techniques
- Try new activities
- Break old habits
- Understand the steps to a healthier "new you"
At Rancho Cortez, it's easy to meet your fitness goals with assistance from personal trainers who really do personally care about you. Our classes are small, so you get immediate feedback and encouragement.
All fitness activities are designed by owner Mary Cortez, who is certified through The Cooper Institute. Our trained staff will tailor each activity to your individual ability and fitness limitations.
Sensible Fitness Program
If you're looking for a $1,000 a day health spa with your own private pool and nine-course dinners, the Hill Country Health & Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez is definitely not for you. But you've hit the jackpot if you've been searching for:
- Comfortable, private accommodations
- Magnificently unspoiled natural surroundings
- Specialized classes with personal trainers
- A caring, friendly staff
- Wholesome, healthful meals
- A just-right balance between hard work and recovery
At the Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez, you get the best of both worlds:
- All the excitement and fun of a full-service dude ranch
- Plus the healthful, life-enriching and life-extending benefits of fitness activities
Our sensible fitness program will help you lose weight and lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. You'll also gain insight into how to stay fit when you get home. And in our beautiful Hill Country setting, you'll easily show stress right out the door.
So who needs one of those stuffy, outrageously over-priced spas when the Hill Country Health and Fitness Center at Rancho Cortez can get you where you want to be? We'll also show you a great time while getting you there. Come see us and find out if you can be the biggest loser!