Dubai Fitness Challenge set for Week 3 with plenty of events, activities

Staying motivated for the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2020 is simple: all you need to do is fit in 30 minutes of exercise every day until November 28.

To help everyone find plenty of inspiration to run, ride, stretch or lift, a packed calendar of free workouts, exciting fitness events and wellness-centric sessions continues across the city with something fun to do every day.

Dubai Ride

Calling all cyclists: fall in stride with the city’s love for the sport with Dubai Ride presented by DP World, a non-competitive, free-to-enter, community event. On 20 November, cyclists of all abilities and experiences can choose between two iconic routes in the heart of the city - a 4km family route for participants five years and older; or a 14km general route for cycling enthusiasts who are 13 years of age or older.

Registration is now open on www.DubaiRide.com.

Secure your spot on the historic #DubaiRide!
Take a 14km Ride that includes the Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Water Canal, & Sheikh Zayed Road or for a fun family, ride try 4km's around Downtown Boulevard!
Pick your route
Pick your timing
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— Dubai Fitness Challenge (@DXBFitChallenge) November 12, 2020

Dubai Run

Stretch your legs and get ready to break a sweat with the Dubai Run presented by Mai Dubai. The city’s biggest, free-to-enter, fun run welcomes one and all to celebrate your personal best - be it the first, fastest or farthest stretch. On 27 November, the entire city will become a personalised running track for all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

Run, jog or walk along any distance, any location, at any start time and with anyone. Need some extra motivation to keep moving? You can still sign up for DFC’s 28-day training programmes and virtually train with the region’s leading coaches and athletes. Get expert tips from Manal Rostom, Tania Lolla Kaddoura, Abdullah bin Hajjar, Luke Mathews, Lee Ryan and Luke Gaffney as they share their step-by-step guides for 2km, 5km and 10km distances.

Training programmes are free to access on www.DubaiRun.com. 

Under Armour Dubai Fitness Challenge

On 20 November, head down to the DP World Fitness Village Kite Beach to test your agility, speed, strength and mobility across exciting obstacles and training challenges around a specially designed course. A male and female winner will be crowned as the Under Armour Athletes of 2020.

The Challenge will take place from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Flagship Fitness Villages

If you can’t pick between spinning, yoga, Barre or boxing to add to your exercise regime, DFC’s flagship Fitness Villages are the perfect place to test them all out. Participants are required to book their spots at all physical locations prior to arrival on www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com. 

The Mai Dubai Fitness Village Festival City Mall is the newest adventure spot for the whole family. Gear up for adrenaline-pumping thrills on The Arch, including a 4m and 6m bag jump, two quick flights and the region’s largest mobile pump track. In addition, four activity zones throughout the Village offer a variety of exciting exercise routines. The IMAGINE Fitness Workout with Fitness First and a special Workout Stage are sure to get everyone moving, while sports lovers can play Urban Turf Football and Street Basketball in dedicated zones.

Mai Dubai Fitness Villages Festival City Mall welcomes visitors from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sundays to Wednesdays; 4:00 pm to midnight on Thursdays; and 4:00 pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Soak up the sun with family and friends at the DP World Fitness Village Kite Beach. Fifteen distinct zones promise incredible workout opportunities for every level, with a range of safety measures in place to keep the whole family safe. Try something new each day, from stretch, meditation and yoga, to body attack, strength conditioning, HIIT and so much more.

Amp up the fitness fun for the whole family with trampoline workouts at Fitbit Rebounder or head down to the Teen Fit area with your 13 to 18-year-olds for bootcamps, dance classes and functional training. The Kids Camp also has a Skill & Play area with monkey bars and climbing challenges to keep your little ones active. Women can also workout in complete privacy in the DP World women’s fitness pavilion.

DP World Fitness Village Kite Beach welcomes visitors from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm on weekdays; and from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.

Push your pedals and enjoy some family-focused fun at the Emirates NBD Fitness Village Al Khawaneej. Half-hour cycling slots are available throughout the day, while a packed daily schedule of events and activations on the Emirates Fitness Stage promises lots of motivational moments to keep everyone on their feet.

The Dubai Chamber Family Fitness Zone also brings group classes and open workouts for all. Brand new this year is the Kids Skill & Play Area, featuring junior bootcamps, functional training, low climbing walls and parkour obstacles – with dedicated onsite staff available to assist the little ones at all times. An upgraded Aster Ladies Pavilion also offers dedicated workout programmes for women in a completely enclosed facility.

Emirates NBD Fitness Village Al Khawaneej welcomes visitors from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday to Wednesday; and from 4:00 pm to midnight on Thursdays and Fridays.

Fitness Within Easy Reach

You don’t need an expensive gym membership to follow an exercise regime. Instead, take advantage of DFC 2020’s digital resources for free to facilitate your fitness journey.

A myriad of online classes and virtual sessions are on offer for free, throughout the month, to keep you active without spending a dirham. From free group sessions to bespoke classes at Dubai’s upscale studios and gyms, more than 200 daily, online live classes and virtual sessions are being hosted by Studios TV and Find Fit People on the DFC website to help you find the motivation anytime, anywhere.

Whether you're looking to start getting fit, building a workout routine or beating your personal best, “Find Your 30”, presented by Fitbit, brings workout videos, daily challenges, recipes and advice on fitness, mental health and wellness and much more. There’s plenty in store for the kids too, with custom workout content from PJ Masks, Motiongate™ Dubai, IMG Worlds of Adventures and EA Sports FIFA 21.

Love training outdoors? Use the “City is a Gym”, presented by Etisalat, as your personal training buddy to try out unique, new workouts at 30 exciting locations across the city with the neighbourhood’s buzz energising you.

Don’t forget to unlock free, 30-day access to leading global fitness apps - Fitbit Premium, NEOU, Steppi, Sweat, Sworkit, Daily Burn, FIIT and Les Mills on Demand.

Community Fitness Hubs

Communities across Dubai can also complete a daily 30-minute workout at dedicated Fitness Hubs across the city – located within multiple residential and commercial neighbourhoods.

Week 3 of the @DXBFitChallenge will keep the momentum going with free fitness activities, virtual classes, open running tracks and much more across #Dubai https://t.co/jAFtQP6RNM pic.twitter.com/kXrPtIxYau

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 12, 2020