Maintaining a healthy lifestyle has become an essential to most of us. One way to keep fit is to work out regularly at the gym. Our new cardiovascular machines are equipped with TVs and I-links which make them easier to use.

The gym at the Son Antem Spa in Mallorca is equipped with new cardiovascular machines from Life Fitness. The attached TV screens allow you to connect your USB, iPhone or iPod. The machines provide programmes to find the right workout session for your level. In addition, you can take advantage of a virtual trainer who will guide you through the chosen programme which might be a bit more entertaining. Another advantage is that you can select between different languages and national measurements for example kilometres or miles.

Basically, you can use the machines if you want to concentrate on fat burning or on cardiovascular strengthening. For fat burning your pulse rate target should be about 65 to 75% for at least 1 hour where as for cardio training your heart rate target is from 76 to 85% for as long as you can.

The best way to reach your goals is to come in to the gym and experience the machines and all their abilities for yourself, together with healthy tips from our personal trainers.

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Spa Son Antem Mallorca is proud to announce the opening of its very own Aromatic Herbal Garden. Although in its primary stages, the garden will prove to be a gem in this oasis of relaxation.

The idea for the creation of the Herbal Garden comes from Spa Manager Rob Snaith. Having become bored of the current global trend in Spas of focusing on Asia as the basis for Spa philosophy and décor, he has decided that it is time for a change. 2010 will be the year of a new brand marketing project at the Son Antem Spa. The goal of the project is to convert it into a more natural and Mediterranean Spa and “to be true to the local culture and surroundings“. The creation of the Herbal Garden will allow the spa to use home grown products in its treatments, thus allowing our guests to have a true taste of Mallorca.

The Spa Herbal garden has been created and constructed by our Grounds Department led by Javier Nuñez. The garden hosts the following plants, to name just a few; lavender, rose marie, lemon grass, chamomile, rosemary, mint, lavender, aloe vera, saffron, and curry.

The first of our home grown herbs to find its way into the treatment room is Lavender in our Spring Collection “Lavender Scrub“. Lavender has a naturally calming effect which can help in relaxation and the reduction of anxiety; it is also seen as an effective antidote against headaches. It is also very interesting to note that Lavender is a great natural mosquito repellent (very beneficial during this time of the year).

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