Health&fitness
HEALTH & fitness
STAY FIT AND PICTURE
PERFECT THIS HOLIDAY.
Picture it; a holiday with the family, fun
time with friends and eating out daily at
exquisite restaurants - the holiday season
is upon us. But as well as all the fun,
there is also the looming fear of gaining
holiday weight. Fitness First strives to
keep you fit and healthy all year round
and this season is no different. So here
are a few tips and suggestions to keep
trim while you’re away.
Always try to indulge in some cardio or
outdoor activity. Running, jogging, hiking,
mountain biking, long walks to take in the
scenic views, cycling to explore the town or
simply doing push-ups in a green or airy space.
If you are at the beach or have access to a
pool then swimming is a refreshing way to
combine exercise with fun.
Swimming has the triple
benefits of helping you get
toned, lose weight, and stay
fit, a great cardio exercise that
engrosses the largest muscle
groups in the body and helps
reduce stress by regulating your
breathing to create a calm and
soothing effect. Swimming can
also be accessed at the Fitness
First Swim Academy too.
If you are not an aqua fan
then try activities like dancing
or core and high intensity
exercises. You can improve
46 | JULY Discover Dubai
your balance and flexibility without any
equipment doing exercises such as burpees, situps, push-ups, squats, wall sits, lunges, kicks,
crunches and yoga. A fantastic travel tip for
fitness enthusiasts is to take along your TRX
strap and attach it to your hotel rooms’ door
for some great conditioning workouts. Music
can help you muster up the motivation to push
yourself harder and enjoy the workout at the
same time. Crank up the volume, get moving
and get fit while on holiday.
Fitness First endorses balanced and wellrounded physical wellness all year round. No
matter where you are, with the right attitude
and exercises, working out can be a pleasure.
Members can also avail of the Fitness First
International Passport that enables members
to access the clubs around the globe when they
travel, details of which can be acquired from
their clubs. This holiday, have fun, indulge
moderately and commit to staying active Picture Perfect.
For more information, call 800 FITNESS
(348 6377), visit www.fitnessfirst-me.com or
log on to www.facebook.com/fitnessfirstme.