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BOUNCE FIT Puts the Fun Back in Fitness
Abu Dhabi’s spin on the increasingly popular Bounce trampoline park in Dubai finally hit us in September and we – and our kids – have been hooked ever since. It’s not just a great escape for trampolining and other bounce-related sports including dodgeball and basketball; as well as being equipped with epic slides, slacklines, and adrenaline-pumping ziplining and freefall equipment. It’s now also your newest group fitness destination since the introduction of BOUNCE FIT.
Imagine doing a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) circuit workout (which is already heart-burstingly tough), but doing it on a springy surface that literally won’t let you stop moving, and is maybe even trying a little bit to throw you off-balance. That’s what makes BOUNCE FIT one of the toughest workouts around right now.
The idea is you are forced to engage the core and muscles more during the exercises just to stay up right. And you’ve got to last through several short, intense rounds of things like jogging on the spot, jumping lunges and squats, donkey kicks, running intervals and gymnastics-inspired moves like tucks and pike jumps.
What you’ll get each class varies – the coaches like to keep you on your toes – but you’re guaranteed a calorie-torching, full body toning experience every single time (up to 1,000 calories per session, apparently!)
Fun fact: NASA has actually been using trampolining (or rebound exercise) as a training method for their space cadets for years. According to their study, ten minutes on the trampoline is a better cardiovascular workout than 33 minutes of running, so with consistent classes you can expect your endurance and cardiovascular levels to go through the roof.
Furthermore, anyone can do this workout, even those with joint/knee problems as the trampoline bed absorbs the majority of the impact.
Our verdict: This is fierce, fun fitness (the soundtrack helps), and a smart move if you have kids in tow – there’s plenty of entertainment at the park to keep them busy while you sweat.
WHERE: BOUNCE Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall
WHEN: Classes run daily at various times, consult the website
HOW MUCH: 80 AED
INFO: www.bounce.ae/bounce-fit
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