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Fitness

Mar 09, 2016

Fitness First, on an expansion spree in Kuwait

Kuwait,Zawya.com, N.3179

Launches two new facilities spanning an impressive 1100 sq. meters each to provide superior fitness solutions among other membership privileges

Feb 28, 2016

Brothers bring 'smart gym' to West Bloomfield Township

International, Greatist, N.3179

Metro Detroiters will soon have a new, state-of-the-art fitness option that uses modern technology to maximize gain achieved during workouts.

Feb 14, 2016

The Only 7 Gym Machines Worth Using

International, Greatist, N.3178

Despite the fact that kettlebells and bodyweight workouts might win the gym popularity contest right now, fitness pros agree: Not only are exercise machines totally fine to use, they might be especially helpful if you’re new to working out.

Feb 05, 2016

5 things to do: register to take part in Rare Disease Day Cycle Ride or buy tickets for Disney Live!

UAE, The National Business, N.3002

Sign up to take part in the inaugural XYoga Dubai holistic lifestyle festival. It kicks off with the largest public yoga session of 2016, featuring Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty and yoga guru Suneel Singh, and includes classes and workshops for all ability levels.

Jan 29, 2016

Johnson Health Tech launches in the UAE

UAE, Hotelier Middle East, N. 2879

Fitness equipment manufacturers Johnson Health Tech has launched the company’s 24th subsidiary around the world.

Jan 21, 2016

Three of the best UAE gym deals for your New Year’s resolution "Fitness First"

UAE, The National Business, N. 3177

Fitness First

Benefits: The gym offers most of the classes found elsewhere, but is among a handful that has tennis facilities in select clubs. Members can get access to plus, platinum and community clubs, depending on the membership category. To get started, Fitness First offers a free workout to engage customers.

Jan 18, 2016

Gym points on UAE health insurance

UAE, 24/7 Emirates News, N. 2878

Health insurance to be linked to residents’ exercise plan: DHA

Jan 18, 2016

Former Twitter Chief Dick Costolo to Launch Fitness Startup

International, The Wall Street Journal, N. 2877

Dick Costolo, the former chief executive of Twitter Inc., on Tuesday unveiled plans to launch a new personal fitness platform and join a venture-capital firm.

Jan 14, 2016

Nominate your choice for the 2016 Teen Sports & Fitness Awards

UAE, 7 days, N. 2757

There are many great ways to get fit in Dubai, enjoy stunning scenery and the buzz of the city at the same time, as NutritionSouq explains.

Jan 11, 2016

#360fit: Getting fit in Dubai is easier than you think

UAE, SPORT 360, N. 2590

There are many great ways to get fit in Dubai, enjoy stunning scenery and the buzz of the city at the same time, as NutritionSouq explains.

Jan 06, 2016

Fitness Tech Steps Up Its Game at CES 2016

International, gadgets.ndtv.com, N. 2374

New technology on display at the Consumer Electronics Show gets deeper into your skin, heart and muscle to help boost performance and health for competitive athletes as well as weekend warriors.

Jan 05, 2016

Fitbit's new fitness watch looks slightly better in person

International, THE VERGE, N. 2373

Yesterday Fitbit announced Blaze, a new "smart" fitness watch that tracks a bunch of different activities. And the immediate reaction to the watch was mixed.

Jan 05, 2016

Making the first push in The National’s Fitness Challenge

GCC, The National Business, N. 2372

On a rainy morning this week, 20 staff members from The National shuffled into Haddins Fitness at Zayed Sports City to begin their eight-week Fitness Challenge.

Dec 25, 2015

Six things we learned about personal fitness in 2015

International, The Telegraph, N. 2340

If wearable technology was spoken about for years as the future of fitness, then 2015 was the moment the future became the present.

Dec 25, 2015

Ras Al Khaimah attracts visitors for bike festival

UAE, hoteliermiddleeast.com, N.2177

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority held the emirate’s third annual mountain bike race around Jebel Jais.

Dec 21, 2015

Score fitness freebies to jumpstart your 2016

UAE, lifestyle.inquirer.net, N.2001

Inquirer Lifestyle’s Fitness wants to help you jumpstart your way to a healthier 2016 with fitness freebies. We are giving out products from Move Fitness Lifestyle Store and Runnr Specialty Store every week to lucky readers!

Dec 20, 2015

The Fastest Way to Burn Fat at Every Gym

UAE, cosmopolitan.com, N.2000

If you feel like you can't burn fat fast enough, then a fitness class can put you through the paces for a more efficient workout than you'd manage on your own.

Dec 20, 2015

10 Fitness Trends For 2016; Predictions Point To Wearable Technology And High Intensity Interval Training

UAE, medicaldaily.com, N.1999

The year 2016 is fast approaching and so are New Year’s Eve resolutions and hopes for a fresh start. Every year for the last 10 years, the American College of Sports Medicine announces thefitness trend predictions for the upcoming year based on a national survey.

Dec 15, 2015

UFC Gym gets fighting fit for success in Dubai

UAE, thenational.ae, N.1998

The name may illicit images of bloody, brutal high-octane cage fighting, but no one can doubt the global success of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), now a commercial machine like no other in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). 

Dec 10, 2015

Best Fitness Trackers – Top 10

International, WT VOX, N.2371

It is amazing for us – here at WT VOX – being able to witness how far the wearables market has gone in just four years. From a nascent market in 2011 to a $20 billion market in 2015, a market expected to reach $80 billion by 2025

Dec 06, 2015

New 8.4km running and cycling track opens at Dubai’s MBR City-District One

UAE, Gulf Business, N.1766

The track runs through the entire periphery of the Dhs 35bn Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One development.

Dec 05, 2015

Dubai gets new 8.4km of cycle paths

UAE, Gulf News, N.1790

Dubai: The path to a healthier life in Dubai continues to widen with new cycling and pedestrian sport tracks at Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One.

Dec 05, 2015

10 Signs You Need a New Gym

International, Details, N.1879

So what if your gym membership is on auto draft? If you haven’t actually gone to the gym in months—or if you just hated your last 23 visits there—it’s time to move on. Here are 10 signs you need to cut ties with your gym. Trust us, there’s something better out there.

Nov 27, 2015

Fitness First and SMART Fitness among the winners at successful FIT Awards

Source: sport360.com N.1997

Fitness First continued to set the standard at the second annual UAE FIT Awards as the company again earned the honour of being named the Facility of the Year 3,000+ Members.

Nov 23, 2015

Top fitness trends for 2016: Goodbye bootcamp, hello wearable tech

Source: Lyfe&Style N.1599

Pack up your war paint and turn the volume down on your shouty​ exercise instructor, because the days of bootcamp are thankfully behind us.

In this year's Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, bootcamp – the high-intensity military-style training that has given fitness instructors a bad name – dropped out of the top 20 predictions for 2016.

Nov 23, 2015

Warning signs you are with the wrong fitness trainer

Source: The Times of India N.1598

Your desire for a great physique often makes you desperate enough to settle for a bad personal trainer. The results of this compromise can be not just unsatisfactory, but also dangerous.

Nov 22, 2015

Top Fitness Trends for 2016: Does Your Favorite Make the List?

Source: LOS Angeles N.1597

Is your favorite fitness routine falling flat or trending up? Based on a few surveys, I've got the "official" news on what's hot and what's not for 2016.

Nov 22, 2015

Fitbit fitness trackers are now smarter with latest update

Source: Tech Radar N.1596

Fitbit has a few announcements that should make Charge HR and Surge owners much happier.

Starting today, you can download free updates that will allow the two fitness trackers to automatically track your activities.

Nov 18, 2015

#360fit: Etisalat Fitness Fest lays foundation for more such events in UAE

Source: Sport 360 N. 1438

Having just orchestrated the inaugural Etisalat Fitness Fest, Chris Fountain believes the foundations are in place for an annual event that will cater to absolutely anyone in the UAE who wants to be more active.

Nov 18, 2015

Yoga may reduce side effects of cancer treatment

Source: WKND N. 1458

Practicing yoga can improve quality of life of men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy, says a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Sep 17, 2015

Why zealous exercise burns fewer calories than we think

Source: Gulf News. N. 952

A research study says that our evolved preference for expending as little energy as possible in movement plays a vital role in continuously shaping the ways in which we move

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Etisalat Fitness Fest partners with MefitPro summit

DOP: Sep 16, 2015 Source: TradeArabia N:929

The Etisalat Fitness Fest, a leading celebration of fitness, life and positive energy in the region. 

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Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge under way with Build-Up rides

DOP: Sep 06, 2015 Source: Emirates 24/7 N:912

The sixth Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge launched with the first of four Build-Up rides on Friday morning. 

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Many Saudi women keeping up with ‘gym trend’ – but skip healthy eating

DOP: August 31, 2015 Source: Al Arabiya News N:828

Many people in Saudi Arabia visit gyms for health reasons and to look good. However, there are some, especially Saudi women, who visit gyms because it is a trend and an “in thing.” 

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Fitness First’s 31st club comes up at Business Bay in Dubai

DOP: Jun 21,2015 Source: Retial me N:555

Fitness First Middle East, the health and fitness club chain whose franchise is owned and operated by the Landmark Group in the MENA region, has opened its 31st club in the UAE. 

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du launches Wellness Hub 

DOP: May 18,2015 Source: Retial me N:382

Telecom operator du has launched the UAE’s first no strings attached online portal, the Wellness Hub, to help the public live a healthier, more active life for less.

Visitors to www.du.ae/wellnesshub will find carefully selected offers on products and services from over 30 leading health and activity providers in the UAE.

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Fitness Time to come to the UAE

DOP: May 23,2015 Source: Retial me N:457

Saudi Arabia-based Leejam Sports Company dealing in lifestyle and fitness is all set to launch its flagship brand Fitness Time in the UAE next week. The company aims to set up 15 branches in the UAE. 

The fitness centre currently boasts 100 branches across the MENA region. 

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Fitness First is to get a new look  

DOP: Mar 24,2015 Source: 7 Days in Abu Dhabi N:131

Body beautiful firm Fitness First is shaping up for a new look.

 

Members at the global gym, the largest privately-owned health club in the world, will soon see a new colour code.

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