The Classes.

Workouts are what we do best. From team-based bootcamps to strength and mobility training, our expert trainers lead classes every day. Whether you’re a fitness fresher or an interval whizz, our tropical workouts are designed to be challenging but inclusive. Yes, there will be burpees. And yes, you will sweat buckets. But you’ll be part of a like-minded crew we call the Makahiya Massive – and there’s no better motivation.

• Bootcamp
• Live DJ Workout
• Strong Mobility
• Functional Fitness

The Gym.

You won’t find another gym like this in Sri Lanka. Fitted with an arsenal of top-notch Watson Gym Equipment (including kit custom-made for Makahiya), our fully equipped facility has everything you need to maximise your holiday gains. 25 years in the planning, we designed our world-class training room to be the perfect platform for your physical improvement. Plus it’s got all the mod-cons: air-con, ambient lighting and an A/V entertainment system.

• Air-conditioning
• Ambient lighting
• Entertainment system
• Showers & washroom
• Ice bath (extra cost)

The Studio.

You’ll climb hundreds of steps to reach Adam’s Peak. You’ll climb fewer to reach our Studio, but the views are almost as good: situated at the highest point of the Makahiya retreat, the open-sided exercise space overlooks a stunning tropical landscape. Think paddy fields, palm trees and verdant hills stretching far into the distance. The scenic rooftop area is where you can enjoy a range of group classes, including Strong Mobility sessions that help you stretch deep and strengthen your stability. Look carefully on a clear day and you’ll even be able to use Sri Pada as your focal point.

The Platforms.

Come rain or shine, our floodlit Platforms are the perfect place to push yourself. Ideal for individual exercise, PT sessions or our gnarly group bootcamps, the Upper and Lower Platforms offer plenty of space to exercise outside. Go big with a bodyweight workout, build muscle using our huge range of outdoor equipment or join one of our regular team workouts for a high-intensity mix to make you feel the burn.

• Chin-up bars
• Battle ropes
• Sandbags
• Weighted sled
• Tire (and hammer!)

The Pool.

Keen to make a splash in Sri Lanka? Take the plunge with our infinity pool. Fringed by scenic greenery, the 16-metre length makes Makahiya’s big blue bath great for swim sessions. It’s also home to our unique underwater workouts, which challenge you to get comfortable being uncomfortable through a range of carefully curated exercises. Or just dive in to cool off: it’s the ultimate way to reward your aching body.

FEATURES

• Outdoor shower
• Changing room
• 16m length

The Therapies.

ICE BATH

A cold shower might seem appealing after a sweaty day in Sri Lanka, but our ice bath will take your recovery to the next level. Cold water immersion can accelerate your recovery and prevent muscular swelling after an intense workout. Ask us about ice bath sessions supervised by our expert trainers.

SPORTS MASSAGE

Take a bumpy tuk-tuk ride and your body will receive a backseat bruising. Looking for more effective pressure therapy? We have specialists on hand to offer deep-tissue sports massages. Whether you have a knot that needs kneading or want full-body relief, speak to the Makahiya team to arrange a massage in our dedicated therapy room.