Atlantis, The Palm have completely refurbished and relaunched their fitness centre. Unveiled last month, it is as flawless and futuristic as we anticipated it would be, making it a no-brainer choice for our Gym We Love series.
Designed by Tao, the new and improved award-winning ShuiQi Spa & Fitness Centre features exceptional design that focuses on form and practicality, combined with minimalism and functionality to create a seamless, open, yet personal space, with tremendous natural light to motivate and inspire.
In fact, the centre, open from as early as 5am each day, offers stunning 360-degree views of the beach and pools, bringing the outdoors in while you work out.
What’s to love about the circular space in particular is that the fitness equipment – all the very latest from Technogym, of course – doesn’t overpower you or leave you feeling intimidated like some bulky stations do in your average gym.
The machinery seamlessly blends into the stylish space, and even looks inviting, somewhat, thanks to all the technology and talent they are packing.
In particular, we are referring to the UNITY (android) platform available on all flat screens of the cardio machinery. This platform comes with everything from customized internet use, visual aids for training, a training plan creator and even access to Skype!
You’ll never come off! In fact ShuiQi Spa & Fitness is the only place in town you can experience and really appreciate Technogym’s exclusive ARTIS range in its entirety, the first integrated collection of cardio, strength and functional equipment in the region.
It comprises a complete cardio line (Treadmill, Elliptical, Vario, Bike and Recline), strength pieces and functional stations that are all incredibly responsive, pushing your body in a whole new range of ways you never thought imaginable with gym units.
Of course, the trendy way to train now is based on functional training though, and we anticipate personal trainers and fitness fanat-ics everywhere are going to love “messing around” with the brilliant ‘OMNIA’ by Technogym the most.
A fitness playground with end-less possibilities, we had a blast sampling its range of exercise possibilities, guided by one of the gym’s well versed trainers, who also hinted at a OMNIA circuit class coming very soon to the club’s group fitness timetable. We can’t wait!
The gym also offers a ‘Kinesis’ zone, which incorporates functional equipment that activates the complete kinetic chains, rather than individual muscles, while remaining zones also cover flexibility and stretching, and free weights.
Created by experts in the field, including a collaboration with Loughborough University, the ARTIS range is light years ahead of contemporary products, in design, biomechanical engineering and particularly interactive technology, with a service called “Wellness on the Go” which connects guests with their gym and their personal performance anywhere in the world via the mywellness key, mobile phones, tablets, smart TV, or PCs.
And what would you most love to do after a challenging training session? Get your reward, of course. Just downstairs at the ShuiQi spa are many types to choose from – from pampering rituals for face and hair, to deeply restorative massages that will help increase circulation and alleviate aching muscles, so you can much quicker recover for tomorrow’s “beasting” (we highly recommend their top-notch, not-so-classic sports massage); and perhaps even the perfect solution for a couples experience this Valentine’s Day that would be both romantic and relaxing.
Set over two floors within the Royal Towers of Atlantis, with opulent cave-like water pathways leading you to one of 27 gorgeous treatment rooms where one can enjoy a sublime range of treatments, bathing options, traditional and water therapies, with his and her separate areas and sessions, it’s easy to imagine losing a whole day at ShuiQi…in a good way.
“We decided to renovate ShuiQi Spa & Fitness Centre with the intention of developing an experience that would exceed the high expectations of our guests. In order to do this, we ensured we went straight to the top for design and equipment fit out.” said Neil.
Hewerdine, Vice President of Spa Services at Atlantis, The Palm, Serge Zaalof, President and Managing Director of Atlantis, The Palm, added: “At Atlantis, our aim is to blow away our customers. In an effort to ensure we continually strive for perfection and remain at the forefront of technology and trends in the fitness world, we incorporated the boutique feeling of wellness at ShuiQi Spa & Fitness Centre, moving away from the intimidating environment that can be associated with a gym facility.
“The state of the art new Technogym ARTIS line certainly compliments the new design, ensuring that our guests have a truly luxurious experience that creates results.”
The cost of the ShuiQi ‘Life and Style Membership’ will set you back Dh40,000 for singles over a 14-month period, and Dh55,000 for couples, which includes three complimentary personal training sessions (including a health assessment) and 3 hours’ worth of complimentary massage, plus a further 30 percent discount on future treatments, as well as unlimited access to the spa wet services, the hotel’s luxurious pools and beach, the tennis court, while kids can also benefit from some fun at the Kids Club.
Take advantage of bringing friends to Atlantis too with a couple of complimentary visitor passes, as well as either four couple tickets to the Aquaventure water-park or 8 single tickets, and you can go the extra mile in entertaining them thanks to a 30 percent discount at all 23 restaurants, lounges and bars on the premises.
Got that cash? Then flash it here!
Info: 04 4261020; www.atlantisthepalm.com
