Welcome to the Fitness & Nutrition Page
London 2012 Olympic Games
We've launched a special section for London 2012 Olympic Games coverage for you. We will also take a look at all the local Olympic teams and what they will be competing in, as well as following all the excitement in the build up to the games. We find out more about the history of the games, the timeline of the games this year and highlight all the exciting news stories for you. You never know it might inspire you to get off the sofa and start exercising or take up a new sport in Dubai. Read More>>
Cycling In Dubai
In an effort to keep fit, active and get outdoors loads more people around the world and in Dubai are taking up cycling. Pedal power is a great way to get around and has many health benefits. The Dubai government are currently installing a lot of cycle paths- with a great one being built from Arabian Ranches to Bab Al Shams- looks amazing! Also coming soon is the Meydan Cycle Park- which is going to be totally amazing!! Until then here are some other great and safer places to be cycling as well as cycling clubs you can join. Read More>>
The Benefits of Exercise for Your Child Begin in the Womb
The latest feature from Symmetry Gym: "You will spend the first 15 years of your child’s life on earth – at least – pursuing the optimal state of his or her health. You will try your very best to make absolutely sure they get the best food possible and, if you are one of the wiser parents, you will also ensure that they receive adequate physical exercise. Physical exercise is so critically important for optimal mental function that I will write a full article on the issue sometime in the near future. What if I told you that if you begin to take your child’s health seriously at birth that you are already late? Your child’s health begins in your womb..." Read More>>
Beware Of Slimming Pills & Weight Loss Coffee
The Ministry of Health (MoH) in Dubai has warned about using Miztang (also spelt mitsang, metzang and meitizang) Slimming Capsules and Weight Loss Coffee that are available in the market.
These products contain the banned sibutramine, which causes uncontrolled hypertension for those patients diagnosed with coronary diseases. The FDA has also issued a similar warning about the products. Read More>>
Kiwifruit reveals its hidden health secrets
The kiwifruit actually originated in China and was known initially as the Chinese gooseberry when seeds were first transported to New Zealand. However, New Zealand growers became the world’s largest source for the fruit, which became known globally as the kiwifruit. Read more>>
Eating your Way to Lean
The truth is that it doesn’t actually matter what you eat, as much as I don't like to admit it, as long as your calories are controlled. By controlling calories alone, you WILL lose fat.
Kansas State University professor Mark Haub's Twinkie diet experiment proved this when he ate only junk food (mostly Twinkies and cookies) and dropped a substantial amount of fat and IMPROVED his blood profile. The key is figuring out the right caloric requirement for you, for your body and for your level of activity. Read more>>
Best places to run in Dubai
Jogging or running has a lot of positive effects on your body and mind: is easy way to shed extra pounds, stay fit and feel energetic. Dubai might be not the best city for joggers already from the weather perspective. If you are not ready to wake up at 4am and go for run before the fist sun rays come up, better use the treadmill during the hot season. Here are some great routes worth to try in Dubai during the winter time. Read more>>
Feed your face: best foods for amazing skin
Smooth, supple skin without wrinkles and a glowing complexion – who would not wish for that? It is easier than you think – a key to healthy skin is a better diet. A dull, dry complexion is a blinking neon sign that you’re not eating right.
We introduce you to beauty-enhancing foods here that will make your skin look better and stop the visible hands of time. Read more>>
Pilates - a way to the perfect body
Pilates is a form of exercise, developed by Joseph Pilatesduring the first half of the 20th century and now very popular around the world.Pilates is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise, that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture.
Pilates is suitable for people of all ages and all levels of fitness. Read more>>
Vitamins for healthy living!
Did you realize that in modern busy life we don’t always have time to find the real solution of a problem? We take a painkiller by a headache, use nose spray after catching a cold, go for expensive hair repair treatments when we find our hair is brittle…Ideal in such case would be a holistic approach: not only to take pills or supplements, but also to find out the causes of symptoms occurred. Read more>>
The 8 Best Foods For Your Waistline!
A flat stomach is not just about looking great in your favourite body-hugging outfit. Having a smaller waistline cuts your risks of heart disease, diabetes type 2, and other health problems. If you’d like to whittle your waist, add these eight products to your daily nutrition and define your middle. When it comes to weight loss, garlic appears to be a miracle food. It contains the compound allicin, which has anti-bacterial effects and helps reduce unhealthy fats and cholesterol. Read more>>
Safa Park Rubber Track Review
We take a closer look at jogging around Safa Park- it's many a Dubaian's favourite place to jog or walk and we tried out the rubberized track. It's great for jogging or walking- some people even do Nordic walking or Scout's pace- that's 30 steps running and 30 steps walking- whatever people are doing there it is great to see so many people trying to stay healthy and fit in Dubai. Whether you are trying to the Couch to 5k, have a personal trainer or are just looking to get active Safa Park could be the place for you. Read More>>
