Four tips to mix up your training routine this month

David Cooper - Writer 13:04 24/02/2018
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  • Dubai has been experiencing a rise in temperature this month but in spite of the heat, we should try to take advantage of the weather before the scorching summer months.

    Changing up your gym programme or exercising outdoors can boost morale and sharpness your fitness.

    People spend enough time going through the same, boring routines in indoor gyms, so why not change up your programme and try a fun and varied activity outdoors.

    There are endless options, but here are my top four.

    Yoga

    Yoga is one of the most popular activities in the UAE, as seen by the thousands of people who turned up to take part in the Yoga Fest at Burj Park in 2016.

    Many will argue that circuit training and short stretching is best to achieve fitness goals, but slowing down your focus and turning your attention to mobility and your mental health is just as important.

    Park run

    If you are aiming to work on your fitness then you have plenty of running routes to take advantage of around the UAE.

    Whether you live near the Marina, JLT, Kite Beach, Sports City or Al Barsha Park, there are many options available so people should have no excuse to get out and run a few kilometres.

    The treadmill will be the easiest option for some, as there is a gym in most apartment buildings across the city, but try to get out of the house to run or walk and take in the local atmosphere.

    Group workouts

    If you struggle to train on your own then there are some excellent group-based sessions around the city – most notably on Kite Beach, Zabeel Park and Skydive Dubai.

    It may take time to find a class that suits you but if your friends are going along then this will make the trip and training session more enjoyable.

    The major positive from training in a group is being around people with similar interests.

    Change up the gym programme

    One of the main reasons for changing your gym programme is to avoid being a creature of habit.

    It’s easy to slip into a routine and not change, but if you continue to follow the same structure then your training will become stale and boring.

    A tweak of your programme will, not only allow you to experience a change of scenery in the gym, but also help to work your body in a different way and achieve different results.

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