About us

The Fitness Retreats is a family run business and was developed by The Fitness Education Academy who are Scotland’s longest established fitness training provider and winner’s of the national fitness awards 2022. The Fitness Education Academy was established in 2008 by Annalisa Buchanan and later joined by her daughter Georgia Torrance. They currently deliver fitness qualifications throughout Scotland and some areas in England with a team of approximately 18 tutors, assessors and instructors.

After more than a decade working within the fitness industry, we wanted to create something that brought our experience outside of the gym and into a completely different setting — combining expert-led movement with travel, incredible food, beautiful surroundings and time to properly switch off.

And so, The Fitness Retreats was born.

What started in Spain has since grown into an experience built around everything we believe fitness should be: enjoyable, inclusive, social and part of a life well lived.

Our retreat is located in an area of outstanding beauty in Tarifa, Spain. We have taken the time to hand pick a beautiful venue and will also be joined by one of our outstanding private chefs who will be there to provide some incredible food. Our instructors are not only there to provide you with a wide range of activities, but also to educate you in fitness, nutrition, breath work and relaxation, to allow you to appreciate this outstanding luxury fitness experience.

Meet the team

Annalisa Buchanan

  • Owner/Founder

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  • Owner/Founder

  • Events Manager

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  • Pilates Instructor

  • Head chef

  • Office Manager

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  • Instructor/Massage Therapist

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  • Head chef

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  • Instructor/Massage Therapist

  • Yoga instructor