BREAKAWAY TAKING FITNESS TO NEW LEVEL

The Mandara Spa Salt Room (Norwegian)

Fitness will reach a whole new level -- or rather, two levels -- on Norwegian's newest ship, Breakaway, debuting next April. This week Norwegian released details of the Breakaway's spa and fitness facilities, which span 23,000 square feet over two decks.

The Mandara Spa and thermal suite will feature the first-ever salt room at sea. What a salt room? From Norwegian: "Popular in top spas around the world, salt room therapy has been proven to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments, strengthen the immune system, promote better sleep and have a long-term positive impact on overall lung function. Spa guests visiting the Salt Room will be immersed in a dramatic grotto setting as they enjoy this unique, indulgent and beneficial spa experience. The tranquil thermal suite also offers guests spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean, the opportunity to melt away on one of the 13 heated loungers, vitality pool, whirlpools, sauna, solarium and steam room, along with a full-service salon and barber shop."

More details from Norwegian:


"The 22 treatment rooms will feature more than 50 signature services for both men and women. The full service salon will offer hair, nail, waxing and special kid-friendly services. The area also features a full service Barber Shop, exclusively for men, offering treatments including haircuts and traditional warm shaves.

The Thermal Suite (Norwegian)

"Guests can choose from a range of innovative fitness options to really get their heart pumping. The ship will feature the first-ever Nexersys interactive fight training modules at sea, offering guests the opportunity to engage in high-intensity, interval training against an avatar, through the use of a simulator. Boxing lovers will also enjoy Norwegian's all new 'Freestyle Fight Klub,' which combines Nexersys training with a cardio boxing class, utilizing the fitness center's 12 heavy bags.

A Spa Treatment Room (Norwegian)

"Those who prefer biking will delight in the first-ever "Black Light Spinning" class at sea. Guests will jump on their spinning bike and pedal away to the hottest music in a room lit entirely by black lights and neon graffiti art - giving riders a once-in-a lifetime adrenaline rush. The fitness center will also offer a variety of all-new low-impact classes such as 'Spirals,' a Pilates-inspired class that utilizes weighted balls for added resistance; and "Chi Balls," a group class inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, combining elements of yoga, tai chi and meditation that completely exercise both the mind and body. Additional fitness offerings include TRX, the biggest fitness phenomenon of 2012, kettle bell training, yoga, Pilates, reformers and body sculpting boot camp style classes. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in a fitness class developed by the Rockettes, one of New York's most illustrious and beloved icons, who will christen Norwegian Breakaway as the official Godmothers. Personal training sessions will also be available, along with nutritional consultations and metabolic testing.

"Guests who prefer to workout independently will enjoy the latest Technogym® cardio equipment and weights. All cardio equipment synchs to iPod music devices and features a large, HD screen from which guests can watch television, follow a set training program or navigate the playlist on their iPod."