Parents perceive boxing as an adult sport. This is mainly due to the risks associated with boxing classes for adults. However, the broader picture of boxing for kids is much more than that. The fun fact is that boxing is one of the coolest martial arts you can enroll your kids in. Sadly, parents don’t look at it as a kids’ sport or consider it a martial art such as taekwondo or karate. Actually, boxing has myriad benefits, which your child is missing out on. Boxing isn’t as dangerous as people make it look. It’s important to find the best boxing classes in Dubai before you enroll your kid. Tha ..read more

Do you ever wonder why a plain white bagel with 1.5 grams of fat and 250 calories is not considered to be a healthy snack alternative over 36 grams of almonds with 18 grams of fat and 210 calories? This is where the concept of nutritious food comes in. Here is a clear breakdown of what exactly is nutritious food according to experienced personal trainers.    The Context  Nutritious food is defined as food varieties that provide beneficial nutrients in the form of vitamins, major and trace minerals, essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, and dietary fibre and at the same t ..read more

After a spinal cord injury it’s common to feel out of sync or disconnected from the body, as it  restricts the body from performing certain movements to avoid straining the injury. This makes it rather difficult and imposes several barriers to those affected to lead an active lifestyle.    In fact, the loss of mobility associated with SCI is a major contributing factor influencing inactivity in people with spinal cord injury. This is why SCIs calls for a carefully curated exercise routine by a professional personal trainer who thoroughly understands the condition of your injury ..read more

Recent research has revealed that group training can repeat more benefits than solo workouts , especially for older adults and seniors. Group fitness is expected to be one of the top three fitness industry trends in the next decades to come. According to professional personal trainers, as long as the fitness goal is common and not centered on athletic objectives, group training has many unseen perks of which some are as follows.    Positive Influence  It’s reported that on average 50% of people will drop out from their exercise programs within the first 6 months of starting. One ..read more

Joseph Pilates, after whom Pilates was named, called it a method of Contrology that was centred on six principles of movement which establishes and improves the quality of each exercise. These movements focus on one concept of Pilates at a time until it is habitual, and then move to the next until you’re able to perform all the movements simultaneously.  Although it’s quite common to see many confused pilates movements with Yoga poses, there is one important difference between the two of them. In a yoga class, you typically adopt a position and hold to it or convert it into different posi ..read more

Sometimes no matter how much of a good sleep you assume you get, there is just no energy to start off the day like you’d expect to. Although many of us assume that good sleep directly encourages higher energy levels, there are many other reasons that affect it. According to some professional trainers in Dubai, here is a list of 8 such reasons why you may have no energy.    High On Sugar  Anything from candies to refined carbs like white bread, rice, and chips are a major source of sugar that is quickly digested  by the body, lowering your blood sugar levels, and thereby lea ..read more

It’s very rare to see seniors being actively engaged in a workout routine or even exercise of some kind. Usually this is due to lack of awareness on how or where to start, challenges from different health conditions, and fear of the unknown.  Thankfully the increasing global awareness of health and fitness, and the rising supply of specialized and experienced fitness trainers has made it easy for seniors and elderly people to engage in low-impact workouts that complement their age and body structures. According to some specialized elderly personal trainers in Dubai, here are some of the m ..read more

Ever since yoga gained mainstream popularity it has been renowned for numerous health benefits ranging from physical flexibilities and improved mental health. However, recently Yoga has taken the spotlight for a low-impact workout that actually helps with weight loss by focusing on using bodyweight resistance. According to some renowned personal trainers in Dubai here are three surprising ways how yoga can help you lose weight.    Manages Stress That Affects Weight Loss  The practice of yoga is derived from a sanskrit word called “Yuj”, which in translation means uniting the bod ..read more

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) which was once considered only as a popular form of self-defense has now removed its no-holds-barred image and has emerged as one of the world’s fastest growing sports.This hybrid combat sport incorporates a wide range of  techniques taken from boxing, wrestling, judo, jujitsu, karate, Muay Thai, and other similar sports-  each with its own set of unique characteristics.    MMA has now been renowned among personal trainers and fitness experts as one of the perfect sports and here is why.    It Is Effective And Realistic Although most marti ..read more

According to IBIS the martial arts sport (MAS) is expected to reach atleast $9.0bn in 2022. Specifically in the western, european, and middle-easterns countries martial arts sports have become more popular than ever. If you’re considering this sport, then it’s surely a great choice for both your physical and mental health. According to some professional personal trainers in Dubai, here is a round up of 6 solid reasons why you need to start taking martial arts classes.    Increases Confidence  The step-by-step process of practicing, learning through mistakes, improving, and final ..read more