Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa

So one week is the minimum I would advise for a newcomer. Our first week has sold me on the science of no salt/​no sugar, to reduce hypertension and mortality. The cooking classes by chefs teach you how to make simple healthy tasty meals. The medical staff is dynamic and spends time with you to go over lab work and issues. The workouts, yoga and gym are spotless and staffed well.
The trump at doral is a first class resort and helps get you into a groove. With all the positive, life changing elements, my big question is the vague, office bound or vanished leadership. It would be nice to know that, oh ! There’s the boss! Like a hotel GM, a great custom facility leader, circulates and knows the daily pulse of the company .
I assume it’s because we are adults and the program carries itself. But it’s easy to miss key elements as a first timer and you have to dig deep to get answers. My best guess is there is no hospitality type CEO. Or they are in transition. If it was my place I would have a general manager type to greet you at day one and circulate during meals, drop by the gym, etc. the staff seems poised for greatness but lacking motivation and inspiration at times .
Certain tests may cancel on short notice. They will likely refund that item, but it’s a gap. I was booked for a biomechanics evaluation but informed the one and only person that does that, had a family matter and is away for three weeks. I suppose there are no back up technicians so if you expect flawless scheduling because you paid a bundle, you might be disappointed .
certain scheduling items are lost in the flow. You must triple check the schedules and ask around to see what’s up.
Many returning devotees are very obese, so I conclude the successes don’t have to come back if they follow the simple science. The returning fatties likely expect the program to erase the months of old lifestyle they return to. It’s like rehab I guess, if you choose to be healthy, they will show you the way ! If you want to hang out, no one will yell at you .
Overall, a unique, science and medically proven philosophy, designed to accommodate all ages and levels of health. If you have never been in a gym They will start easy. If you choose to learn about heart disease, Hypertension and getting the most from food and exercise, this is the place.