Crystal Symphony offers expands onboard fitness options

With cruise ships offering an increasing array of leisure facilities to attract guests, the recent refit of the Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony includes a new outdoor fitness garden and redesigned indoor fitness centre.

The Los Angeles-based cruise line has added upgraded equipment from Technogym- with the Italian-designed equipment apparently making its cruise industry debut, along with an industry-first circuit training program.

The new onboard fitness enhancements include:

Indoor Fitness Upgrades – Technogym has provided its premier cardio line – ARTIS, in addition, to expanding Crystal’s strength training equipment line of Technogym’s Kinesis™ equipment. The new workout experience will be fully immersive and the most technologically-advanced available, with an intuitive, tablet-like Unity™ interface programming system enabling guests to connect to music, data, workout-tracking, or TV-watching.

The Outdoor Fitness Garden – Crytsal Symphony’s decks 7, 8, and 12 aft have been redesigned into a multi-level, outdoor ‘garden’ of fitness, using more than a dozen glass-blasted, stainless steel pieces of equipment from Danish innovator, Norwell Outdoor Fitness. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level exercisers can familiarize themselves with the high-tech amenities via an efficient 25-minute, self-guided ‘Movement Journey’ - a curated circuit training regimen featured only on Crystal, complete with warm-up and cool-down phases. The ship’s 360-degree Promenade Deck on deck 7 will continue to offer several open-air fitness options, including exclusive Walk on Water® and Nordic Walking programs.

Crystal President Edie Rodriguez explains “a Crystal vacation is about choices, and we continue to offer our guests more choices that cater to active travelers’ lifestyles.

“Many travelers are committed to a fitness routine and do not want to forgo their healthy lifestyle while on vacation, while others may be eager to start a wellness regime for the first time. The options aboard Crystal ships suit those seeking an outdoor workout with grand ocean views, or a hi-tech experience for intense training.”

Both the Symphony and Serenity also offer a variety of specialty classes including spin, yoga and Pilates Reformer® sessions (select cruises).

During cruises there are also presentations on nutrition and healthy dining options.

Earlier this year, Crystal Cruises debuted site-running excursions for running enthusiasts and increased bicycle tour options worldwide, along with dozens of hiking, kayaking, rock-climbing and other athletic pursuits.

Other redesigns in Crystal Symphony’s makeover include a more open layout for the Crystal Plaza and Cove Bar on deck 5 and newly refreshed décor in the Crystal Spa & Salon and Bistro Café.

For more information and Crystal Cruises visit www.crystalcruises.com.

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