Get up off your couch and join the movement says Red Bull's Mohammed Al Balooshi

Sport360 staff 09:32 01/11/2018
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  • Energy supply: Get involved in the 30x30

    Last week saw the launch of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge – thirty days of getting active for thirty minutes. Throughout the event Sport360 is talking to Red Bull athletes who are getting involved in the initiative, this week is motocross rider Mohammed Al Balooshi.

    I get involved in the Dubai Fitness Challenge every year. I’ve filmed some footage which will be put out on social media to encourage people to join in. I’ve picked out some of my favourite exercises that anyone can do – rowing, running and gym work are what I’m encouraging people to get involved in. They’re fun activities that you can either do on your own on or with a group. Plus, you can really burn some calories with these workouts in only 30 minutes.

    I’ve seen the 30×30 grow over the years and it’s a trend I think everyone should follow. If I wasn’t an athlete I would still be doing something active because when I’m injured I gain a lot of weight, we’re talking up to 10kgs so I need to keep busy to stay in shape. It also gives you confidence; if you go to the gym often you feel like you’re standing out and you’re in control. I think motivation is the wrong word, some people find an excuse to work out and others find and excuse not to. That might sound harsh but it’s simple, you can get off the couch and do some exercise. I’m lucky that for me it’s part of the job to stay fit but even if it wasn’t I would be in the gym working out. I’m not saying it’s easy, but thirty minutes is not a lot.

    When I go cycling there are a lot of times I don’t want to do it, staying home and eating was a better idea in my mind but I knew I would feel good once I do it. If I miss a workout I get filled with negative energy and I don’t like that. Drinking Red Bull gives me energy to get active if I need a boost.

    I would say to anyone just try and start somewhere and the 30×30 is a great way to get involved and there’s no doubt you will feel better once you’ve done it. Personally I prefer to exercise in the morning and I think it’s better for your body and mind if you start early – it sets up your day. You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing, set yourself a goal and try and reach it, then increase it and beat that. The goals don’t need to be big either, hitting small targets constantly will show improvements and give you more confidence to keep going.

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