Fitness Program at Rancho Cortez

If you want to take the first steps on your weight loss journey, or you're looking for a helping hand as you buckle down to meet your fitness goals, look no further than Rancho Cortez. A real working dude ranch located near Bandera, the Cowboy Capital of the World, Rancho Cortez offers adult weight loss camps that are affordable, practical, and results oriented.

Go on guided hikes through the adjoining Hill Country State Natural Area (a separate admission charge applies there), push yourself under the guidance of an enthusiastic trainer in the gym, and refuel with low-cholesterol, low-salt, low-calorie meals that taste great. These are some of the activities you'll do during Rancho Cortez's Cowboy Wellness Program, a two-week fitness retreat that will push you to new levels, help you lose weight, and change your life. Read on to see some of the ways you'll break a sweat during your stay at Rancho Cortez.

Gym Activities at Rancho Cortez

• Strength and Weight Training
• Pilates
• Yoga (indoor, air-conditioned studio)
• Stretching and Flexibility Exercises
• Guided Meditation

Note: the gym is intentionally low-tech — there are no treadmills, ellipticals, or stair climbers, just free weights, resistance bands, medicine balls, and mirrors to keep your form in check.

Ranch Fitness Activities at Rancho Cortez

• Hiking and Biking*
• Horseback Riding
• Obstacle Course
• Swimming
• Nutrition Classes

*You must bring your own bicycle.

Additional Wellness Options

• On-site massage (additional charge)
• Floating the nearby Medina River

Fitness activities are subject to change. Please check Rancho Cortez' website for the most up-to-date information and to book your stay at the ranch.