Europe’s largest wellness and weight loss camp

HK Nature Sports & Health Hotel

Europe’s largest wellness and weight loss camp

Turkey’s first wellness centre, licensed by the Ministry of Health

By combining accommodation nestled in nature with professional training and wellness programmes, we offer our guests a transformation-focused camp experience.

In Kocaeli Başiskele, in the Hamzadağ area at an altitude of 550 metres; we are in a living space designed for rejuvenation with its clean air, forest, and silence.

  • 48 countriesguests from all over the world
  • 3.5 monthsaverage length of stay per person
  • 30+ programmesweight loss, detox, purification, and toning
  • 550 mat altitude, in the forest
A life experience in harmony with nature

Who are we?

A life experience in harmony with nature

HK Doğa Sporları ve Sağlıklı Yaşam Merkezi offers programmes that bring together sports, relaxation, and healthy living amidst nature. Our guests experience a professional and planned camp that allows them to rejuvenate both physically and mentally.

Here, accommodation, training, nutrition, and social life are all part of a single programme. Our team, consisting of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and coaches with sports academy degrees, plans and monitors the entire process together from start to finish.

  • A wellness centre licensed by the T.R. Ministry of Health
  • Program under the supervision of a doctor, nurse, and physiotherapist
  • 18 fitness coaches with sports degrees, 32 different sports disciplines
  • All-inclusive* accommodation: room, meals, training, and activities

* Everything focused on the goal is included. Optional services (massage, beauty treatments, hairdresser, personal trainer, etc.) are offered as extras.

Who is Halil Kargulu?

A lifetime dedicated to fighting obesity

Who is Halil Kargulu?

Superior Performance Expert and Founder Chairman of OMDER (Obesity Fighting Association) Halil Kargulu is the world's "fastest" and "most weight loss" person in different time periods.

Kargulu, the pioneer of "Developing Change", was born in Ankara in 1976 and is originally from Çankırı; he is the father of 3 children, one of whom is a twin.

His developed approach aims to support individuals' physical transformation process with a scientifically based and sustainable system. With the web-based professional tracking model he founded and his efforts to combat obesity, he has established a holistic camp concept that enhances not only weight loss but also quality of life.

Halil Kargulu continues to offer his guests a transformation journey based on "growth through change" under the HK umbrella, sharing his expertise in athlete performance, fitness, and healthy living both on the field and through his writings.

  • 30 years of weight psychology experience
  • Sports Academy graduate, record holder (2002) and Superior Performance Specialist
  • President of OMDER — Obesity Fighting Association (2008)
  • Europe's largest residential sports and health camp (2012)
  • Chairman of the Board of HK Doğa Sporları Weight Loss Camp Inc. (2006)
  • Chairman of the Board of EVA Rehabilitation and Health Technologies Inc.

Peak Performance Specialist · OMDER Founding Chairman

HK by the Numbers

What have we achieved so far?

  • 48 different countriesWe have hosted guests from Turkey and all over the world
  • 90% international guestsKuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and every city in Europe
  • 3.5 months on averageOur average length of stay per person
  • 30+ programmesWeight loss, detox, purification, toning and fitness
  • 32 sports disciplines4 different sessions offered simultaneously every evening
  • Since 2012Europe’s largest residential sports and health camp

HK privileges

Services supporting your transformation process

Personalised nutrition

Personalised nutrition

Healthy and balanced menus based on micro nutrition, prepared by our expert team, are served.

Professional training

Professional training

A strong and sustainable process begins with exercises tailored to your goals and fitness level.

SPA & wellness

SPA & wellness

You relax your body and mind at the end of the day with the pool, Turkish bath, and sauna.

Nature activities

Nature activities

Every day, nature walks are held on three different routes – short, medium, and long – accompanied by walking coaches.

Comfortable accommodation

Comfortable accommodation

Peaceful rooms, carefully prepared for your rest, await you with views of nature.

Expert supervision

Expert supervision

We are with you every step of the way throughout the camp with regular measurements, evaluations, and guidance.

In the rhythm of nature, guided by science, at the centre of transformation

HK Daily Life & Longevity Program

Every day at HK is a holistic experience designed not just for weight loss, but to support metabolic health, enhance physical capacity, increase mental awareness, and gain sustainable lifestyle habits.

  1. MorningBiological awakening and mental awareness
  2. 07.30
    Start of the day Adherence to biological rhythm A conscious and energetic start to the day by adapting to the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
  3. 08.00
    Micro-nutrition Pre-exercise vitamin and mineral support We start the day with a micro-nutrition approach tailored to metabolic needs. We support preparation for physical activity and energy metabolism with vitamin, mineral, and nutrient support planned according to personal requirements and expert evaluation.
  4. 08.30
    HK Circle & Women's Circle Awareness and mental freedom Awareness meetings focused on self-discovery, questioning habits, social interaction, and evolving change.
  5. 08.45
    Nature walk Active life and metabolic activation Every day, on 3 different nature trails of short, medium, and long distances, accompanied by professional hiking coaches; we improve your metabolic health, endurance, and mobility with route planning tailored to your personal fitness, physical capacity, and development potential.
  6. 09.00
    Medical sessions for women only Body care and renewal Expert-supported applications planned according to individual needs for our female guests.
  7. 10.00
    Medical mix Holistic body support Applications aimed at supporting physical recovery, movement comfort, and general well-being.
  8. 11.00
    Breakfast Conscious nutrition and metabolic balance Daily nutrition experience based on healthy weight management and nutritional awareness.
  9. LunchPhysical development and active life
  10. 14.00
    Personalised sports sessions Functional fitness and active life From 3–4 different sports activities offered simultaneously; we determine the program suitable for your physical capacity, fitness, goals, and development potential through swimming, Pilates, nature walks, functional fitness, or sessions with a personal trainer (PT). Under the guidance of our expert sports coaches, we offer every body the opportunity to develop its own potential by considering individual differences.
  11. 16.00
    Mealtime Nutritional awareness Meals that support recognising your body's needs and developing sustainable eating habits.
  12. 17.30
    Recreation Social life and positive energy Dynamic life activities that combine entertainment, social interaction, motivation, and movement.
  13. EveningPerformance, social interaction, and renewal
  14. 18.00
    Women-only group classes Fitness & body balance Exclusive for our female guests; exercises that support physical condition, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility.
  15. 19.00
    Performance & active life Personalised sports sessions We bring together movement, performance, and entertainment with 4 different sessions offered simultaneously every evening from 32 different sports disciplines, including Spinning, Zumba, Pilates, fitness, and functional training. The most suitable training for you is determined in line with your physical capacity, condition, goals, and development potential, under the guidance of our professional sports coaches; thus, everyone develops safely at their own level.
  16. 20.30
    Evening snack tailored to your needs Nutritional balance and digestive comfort In our optional evening nutritional support, offered according to individual needs; we offer 4 different product alternatives, including HK's special crispbread, seasonal fruit, and special snacks selected to support stomach comfort. This meal is not a standard nutritional requirement for everyone; it is a complementary option evaluated in line with personal needs, hunger status, and the nutrition programme.
  17. 21.00
    Recreation Life energy and social bonds We complete the day's physical and mental activities with entertainment, social sharing, motivation, and positive interaction. We strengthen social bonds with enjoyable times spent together, transforming healthy living not just into a discipline, but into a lifestyle that can be sustained with pleasure.
  18. 23.00
    Rest Sleep and biological renewal Rest time for regular sleep habits, physical recovery, and healthy biological rhythms.

The programme flow, nutritional support, and session options can be arranged according to our guests' health status, physical capacity, individual needs, and expert evaluations.

Evolving change

HK philosophy

Evolving change

For us, losing weight is not just about losing pounds: it's about strengthening the body with movement, freeing the mind with mindfulness, consciously transforming eating habits, and enabling individuals to rediscover their own potential.

At the heart of our understanding of longevity is not just living longer; it's about being stronger, healthier, more independent, and remaining engaged with life as we age.

At HK, everyone's body, capacity, needs, and transformation journey are different. Therefore, instead of one-size-fits-all programmes, we adopt a development approach that focuses on individual potential, guided by our professional health and sports team.

Real change begins not only in the body but also in the mind. At HK, every day is the beginning of a healthier body, a freer mind, and a new life.

  • Strengthening the body with movement
  • Freeing the mind with mindfulness
  • Consciously transforming eating habits
  • Rediscovering your own potential
The healing power of nature, to all corners of the world

Health tourism

The healing power of nature, to all corners of the world

Approximately 2.3 billion people worldwide struggle with weight psychology and obesity. As Europe's largest weight loss camp, we hold a pioneering position in this field.

A large portion of our guests come from abroad: Gulf countries, especially Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, as well as many cities in Europe. Our institution, which provides residential services for an average of 3.5 months per person, has contributed to the promotion of both Turkey and Kocaeli by hosting guests from 48 different countries to date.

  • Services in Turkish, English, and Arabic
  • Airport transfer and travel planning support
  • Programme design suitable for long-term stays
  • HK Global program for international guests

Accommodation

The rooms where you will stay throughout the camp

The programme, meals, and activities are included in the price for all rooms; the difference is only in the accommodation itself. Optional services (massage, beauty treatments, hairdresser, personal trainer, etc.) are offered at an extra charge.

Those Who Lost Weight

Those who transformed with us

Hakan — before and after

100 lost weight

Hakan Balikesir

Osman — before and after

80 lost weight

Osman Hatay

Sedef — before and after

62 lost weight

Sedef Kocaeli

Ceyda — before and after

59 lost weight

Ceyda Switzerland

Nazlıcan — before and after

58 lost weight

Nazlıcan Maraş

Burak — before and after

58 lost weight

Burak Switzerland

Results vary from person to person; they depend on the program duration, starting weight, and your adherence to the program.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about HK

Where is HK?

We are located in Kocaeli's Başiskele district, in the Hamzadağ area, 550 metres above sea level, within the forest. We are approximately one hour away by car from Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Is HK a hotel or a camp?

Both: we are a wellness centre licensed by the T.R. Ministry of Health, offering accommodation with four-star comfort. Accommodation, program, meals, and activities are presented as a single package.

Who can participate?

Anyone who wants to lose weight healthily and permanently or change their lifestyle habits can join, regardless of their sports background. The program is planned according to your health status and physical capacity.

How long does the program last?

It can be planned from daily stays to 30 days and longer. The most frequently preferred duration is 30 days; our average length of stay per person is 3.5 months.

Do you host international guests?

Yes. We have hosted guests from 48 different countries to date; approximately 90% of our guests come from abroad. We provide services in Turkish, English, and Arabic.

How does the daily program progress?

The day starts at 07:30 and ends at 23:00. It continues with a morning circle and nature walk, medical sessions, personalised sports sessions in the afternoon, and group classes and recreational activities in the evening. You can see the entire flow in the HK Daily Life & Longevity Program section on this page.

HK Nature Sports & Health Hotel

Let us get to know you, let's plan your program together

Fill out the form; our team will call you to provide information about the program duration, accommodation, and start date.

Address
Doğantepe / Hamzadağ Sk. No:79, 41090 Başiskele / Kocaeli
E-mail
info@hk.com.tr
Instagram
@hkperformans · @hkresort
Web
www.hk.com.tr · www.geliserekzayiflama.com

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