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Community FitnessBarry’s Bootcamp is for beginners, too

September 22, 20228 min

As someone who loves nothing more than a super sweaty gym class, it’s almost shameful to say that, before this week, I had never experienced the fitness phenomenon that is Barry’s Bootcamp. Calling it a phenomenon is by no means an exaggeration. Founded in Hollywood in 1998, Barry’s boasts over 77 branches across 15 different countries, including seven in just London alone. Abu Dhabi’s fitness enthusiasts have looked on enviously since Barry’s made its UAE debut at DIFC, Dubai...

by Asha Sherwood

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Community FitnessBecoming a sand and sea warrior with Pirates Surf Rescue

September 21, 20229 min

One of the UAE’s most popular children’s programs – Pirates Surf Rescue – has expanded to Abu Dhabi. The weekly watersports and lifestyle sessions, which have 900 children signed up and another 8,000 on the waiting list, teach active skills such as paddle boarding, surfing and rescue. They’re building a community of young warriors, having fun and learning how to look after the planet and each other. So, what exactly makes Pirates Surf Rescue such a draw?...

by Harriet Shephard

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Community Fitness HealthYour guide to healthy Al Ain

September 20, 202217 min

Known for its luscious green oasis and towering Jebel Hafeet mountain, the garden city in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has long been a tantalizing natural playground for runners, cyclists and outdoor fitness enthusiasts. Not only that, but it’s recently welcomed an influx of flashy gyms and boutique studios, and offers an increasing selection of healthy eateries. Quiet and peaceful compared to the bustling cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, residents and visitors are invited...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessIs the ‘super club’ the UAE’s new fitness frontier?

September 15, 202219 min

For almost a decade, boutique gyms have reigned supreme as the fitness industry moved away from multinational, traditional facilities towards a more bespoke approach. Customers have since been spoiled for choice in terms of exercise options, with classes becoming increasingly creative. Trampoline HIIT on Monday? Sure. Puppy Pilates on Wednesday? Why not. Flexibility and diversity have become central principles of the industry and apps like ClassPass have flourished, offering people a multitude of experiences and...

by Hayley Alexander

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Community Mental Health Sustainable UncategorizedShhh! UAE libraries we love

September 13, 202212 min

There are more than 200 UAE libraries across the country that range from academic to innovative, each and every one of them is bursting with books to read and borrow. Not only do they offer endless reading opportunities, but many other purposes, too: serving as co-working spaces for entrepreneurs, learning spaces, and centers providing activations and activities for children and adults. Dubai Culture is keen on helping people make reading a daily habit in line...

by Mark Lomas

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Community FitnessEverything you need to know about LIV Golf

September 12, 202217 min

It’s been labelled a “revolution” and a “controversial threat” to golf, while some of its players have even received death threats for their involvement. The Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf tour has certainly shaken up one of the world’s oldest and most traditional sports. So what is all the fuss is about? The background Professional golf is split into two flagship competitions. The first and oldest is the PGA Tour, which was founded in 1929 and...

by Asha Sherwood

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Community HealthMiracles Abu Dhabi — the capital’s newest wellness oasis

September 9, 20227 min

Feeling down or simply not yourself lately? Are you in need of some positive energy in your life? Head over to Miracles Abu Dhabi, which has just opened its second branch in the UAE. Miracles Abu Dhabi is a hub for wellness and self-development that offers unique healing treatments focusing on balancing the mind, body, and spirit. It also encourages health and self-development through a variety of alternative therapy techniques. Therapies such as energy healing,...

by Tamara Clarke

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Community SustainableE-waste (including vapes): How to get rid of it in the UAE

September 8, 202215 min

Valued at $724.48 billion in 2021, the global consumer electronics market is growing rapidly and shows no signs of slowing: and one thing that generates in addition to profits is a mind-boggling amount of e-waste. According to Precedence Research, the market size is expected to surpass $1.13 trillion by 2030. The surging demand for electronic devices is likely in part due to shifts in work culture post-Covid. Companies such as Google have adopted flexible working hours, whereby people work...

by Dr Upsana Gala

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Community Mental HealthA guide to adult ADHD

September 7, 202214 min

Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly associated with children — but adults get it too. A 2021 review of evidence-based studies on ADHD, published in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, indicates that ADHD has a prevalence rate of 5.9 percent among the youth. The same article found ADHD occurs in 2.5 percent of adults. ADHD is a chronic and debilitating condition. Without appropriate management, it can have an adverse impact...

by Mark Lomas

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Community Fitness Mental HealthTaking the plunge with freediving

September 6, 202218 min

The idea of sinking down to the depths of the ocean with no access to oxygen tanks and a single rope for company probably sounds like the stuff of nightmares to many people. But for freedivers, this type of descent represents an intoxicating blend of physical endurance and mental tranquillity. Also known by its scientific name ‘apnea’, freediving has been a pastime of humans for as long as there has been an interest in what...

by Jonathan Gornall

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Community HealthPrivate subscription-based care for UAE diabetics is here

September 1, 202211 min

The company behind a new unique subscription service claims it will revolutionize treatment and outcomes for UAE diabetics who are currently being failed by the country’s insurance-based healthcare system. Known as the “silent pandemic”, Type 2 diabetes is a condition related to lifestyle that often develops hand-in-hand with obesity. The body either becomes resistant to, or doesn’t make enough of, the hormone insulin, which is produced in the pancreas and helps the body to take...

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