Dance Into Shape at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort; Celebrate New Pilates & Gyrotonic Services with 20% Off Through End of August

    /24-7PressRelease/ - MIAMI, FL, July 18, 2007 -- Dancing is a unique form of exercise that is good for the body and mind, providing heart-healthy benefits of aerobic activity combined with the mental stimulation of engaging in a social activity. With the rise of popular dance-inspired television shows such as "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance," moving to the beat is the hottest activity this summer and the most stimulating form of exercise. The immense health benefits, coupled with the TV dance craze, have sparked a Dance Your Way Into Shape program at Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort.

To motivate bodies to get in shape for Florida's eternal bathing suit season, this Miami resort is offering a unique way to cinch waists and stimulate the mind by promoting a series of dance classes. The award-wining Spa at Doral designed innovative dance classes to get spa-goers twisting and turning to shed unwanted weight.

Led by a former Broadway dancer, Caliente is a "hot" way to stay in shape as the rhythm elements of Latin, funk/hip-hop, Afro Caribbean and Jazz are combined to help guests feel the beat while moving their feet. Step Kick & Jam combines dance and cardio kickboxing routines, offering the best workout while learning some fancy footwork. Offered year-round, both 45-minute classes are intended to help guests get down to their ideal size while learning all the right moves for Miami's hottest night spots.

One 21-year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in the elderly. There are numerous health benefits to dancing as it is known to lower the risk of coronary heart disease; decrease blood pressure; reduce stress; strengthen leg and hip bones; increase muscle tone, coordination and energy; as well as improve strength.*

Along with these energetic classes, the premier Miami hotel is proud to announce a new Pilates studio offering group and individual classic Pilates courses, featuring top of the line Gratz equipment. For those looking to get a high-caliber workout while increasing flexibility and strength, the studio also offers Gyrotonic services which is one of the latest new exercise regimen in the wellness industry today. To celebrate these new classes, guests will receive 20% off sessions now through August 31, 2007.* Rates for the 60-minute course range from $65-$150 per person.

Recently voted Best Spa of 2007 by The Miami Herald, the highly acclaimed Spa at Doral offers more than 100 spa services, 52 treatment rooms, an on-site registered dietician/nutritionist and state-of-the-art exercise center. The Atrium Restaurant at the hotel's Miami spa serves health-conscious cuisine in a relaxed open-air setting. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort is the ideal location to jumpstart travelers on the path towards a healthier lifestyle.

*According to National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and Mayo Clinic.
**Special offer does not include tax or gratuity and reservations must be made in advance.

About Doral Golf Resort & Spa
The 693-room Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, is operated by Marriott Golf, Marriott International's in-house golf business management arm and the world's largest resort golf management company. Featuring five 18-hole championship Doral golf courses, and commonly referred to as the Kingdom of Golf, the resort boasts the famous Blue Monster golf course - home to the PGA Tour for over 40 years. Situated on 650 tropical acres, the Florida spa resort is home to the exquisite Spa at Doral, a combination of classic Italian villa charm and modern and refreshing spa treatments, complemented by the Blue Lagoon aquatic recreation area, which features cascading waterfalls and a 150-foot waterslide. All 693 luxuriously- appointed accommodations, including 96 suites, boast individual balconies/patios, guest-controlled air conditioning, direct-dial telephone with two-lines for high-speed Internet or fax access, and more. Located only seven miles from Miami International Airport, the hotel also features the acclaimed Arthur Ashe Tennis Center, Jim McLean Golf Center, The Blue Lagoon aquatic recreation area and nine retail shops. The Florida golf resort also features five incredible restaurants, and over 90,000-sq. ft. of meeting and event space. For more information, or to reserve a room, call (800) 713-6725, or visit www.doralmarriott.com.

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