Workout Does Not Have to Be Boring, Especially in the UAE

Many people believe workout or sport is a boring, repetitive activity. What people don't realize however, is that "your fitness workout is what you are".

There are infinite ways and fitness exercises that I'm sure you will find something which suits your personality. Take me for instance, I like to socialize, work in a team, and stay fit that's why boot camps are a perfect fit for me, especially that in the UAE, and Dubai in particular, the venues are simply breathtaking like Safa Park, Jumeirah Beach or JBR.

But if you are a person who is motivated and driven by targets, then perhaps a personal trainer, with a well crafted workout / fitness exercise plan and a thorough follow-up is what suits your personality.

If your work environment is very stressful and you need fitness exercises or workouts that let you "get it all out", then you may want to consider Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) workouts or boxing / kickboxing workouts.

In brief, fitness exercises are boring when you are doing what you don't like, so think of your personality, what drives you and energizes you, and select the program that best matches you, especially that you have the option of working out outdoors in the UAE (at least for about 6-8 months per year!).

Instead of pouring energy into your training program, you'll end up energized! That's why our motto is "Making Fitness Fun"!

March Newsletter is Out: Fitness Keeps Evolving, Benefits of Nuts and More

Our March newsletter is out, with an editorial on the ever evolving world of fitness, just like hair styles, fitness also changes, who would've thought, right?

The dates for the launch of our April bootcamps are all there with some special promotions as always, make sure you have a look and see how you can benefit from a discount.

The newsletter has some interesting motivational tips on why you should start working out, we hope you will enjoy it, you can read it here.

UFC 112 Abu Dhabi

Its on...UFC 112 INVINCIBLE is on! So you get your fight on with Fitness 02 MMA Fit.

Next week we will have 2 UFC fighters coming down to train! So get on down, go to www.fitness02.com to register.

Bootcamp Blog - Andrea's Wedding Day Approaches

Andrea joined our new Palm Jumierah Bootcamp at the end of February, with the goal of fitting into her gorgeous wedding dress.

Read all about the sessions, her progress and what she thinks of our Fitness O2 Renegade Bootcamp.

Click on the link below to follow her progress.

Andrea's Bootcamp Blog

Job Post: Trainers Needed

Fitness O2 is expanding. If you are a qualified fitness trainer with minimum 2 years experience and would like to join a young, dynamic and creative team changing the face of fitness in the UAE, call us on +971 4 347 3440 or email us.

Fitness O2 specializes in alternate fitness, focusing on outdoor boot camps (including Mixed Martial Arts / MMA), personal training, corporate fitness, and more.

Picture courtesy of iStockPhoto.com.

New Fitness02 Bootcamps start on the 7th of March 2010!

The New Fitness 02 Bootcamps start Sunday the 7th of March 2010.
We have Military Renegade Bootcamps 6am & 730pm, Booty Bootcamp for the ladies! 830am, MMA Fit bootcamp 730pm!
Dont forget we have Dubai's best Personal trainers....so get fit with a company that is down to earth and has heaps of fun getting you fit!
80% of our clients have been with us since we started 3 years ago.....not bad ha! We must be doing something right.

email maegan@fitness02.com

How Not To: Essential Tips & Techniques - Squats

This is the second part of Fitness O2's "How Not To" series (you can read the first article about the plank here) posted by our loyal bootcamper, Hadi Hmayssi. Our focus in today's post is on the notorious, squat, an exercise many of us don't like, but a very important exercise in strengthening part of our core muscles as well as our legs, here is how not to do a squat:

1. Your legs should not be very wide apart nor very close, the right distance is shoulder width
2. Your hands should not be on your waist but rather crossed on your chest or extended straight in front of you to help you balance yourself
3. During movement up and down, your knees should not cross your toe line meaning you go down with and not by leaning forward. The motion should be a straight up-and-down motion.
4. Do not arch your back to the inside, look straight ahead with your chest up, shoulders to the back, stomach to the outside and your bottom pushing outside as you go down.
   
5. Do not go all the way down; your bottom should not go lower then your knees or you will put unnecessary pressure on the knees.You should make a 90 degree angle with your legs.
6. Inhale going down and exhale going up
7. Do not do it fast, the slower you go, the more resistance you create on the muscle this means better results. When going down, do it in 4 stages (4 seconds) and when going up do it in one stage.

What do you think of the squat? is it worth spending time making sure the technique is right?

Picture courtesy of iStockPhoto.