HOW TO STAY FIT WHEN CONFINED AT HOME

As our gyms, parks and pools clear out for a while, we need to embrace the new movement of training and keeping fit at home.

In the UAE we love to keep fit, the busy gyms and opulent sports ground are testament to this. So, what do we do when the music stops and the weights are locked away? Right now, with so many families staying safely at home, it’s never been more important to keep the body active and the mind calm.

Dubai Sports Council have called for residents to ‘be fit, be safe’ to encourage us all to keep exercising at home. So, try out our top three tips and share your home workout videos online.

Stick to a routine

Get workout ready first thing. While mornings remain cool, drag your yoga mat into the garden/living room and do some stretching. It’s worth noting that there are lots of different types of yoga to appeal to everyone, from those who want to get hot hot hot, to the gentler Vinyasa flows for the quieter moments.

Try the following online classes while at home:

YogaOne (Abu Dhabi)

Instagram: @yogaoneuae
YouTube Channel

They currently have a couple of online courses (and more to come) to enjoy from the comfort on your home, ranging from Restorative yoga to Gentle Heart Opener, Twisted Balanced Flow or Build Your Crow (30-40 minutes in average).

 

Sevenwellness (Abu Dhabi)
Instagram @sevenwellnessuae

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As a hub that promotes wellness & community wellbeing we feel it is only ethical for us to do what we can to stop the further spread of the virus. Therefore group classes will remain cancelled for the time being. However we encourage you to stay active, to keep your body moving and your mind positive! 💫 We will be doing our most, from this side of the internet, to help you do this from the comfort of your own home! 🏡 We will be launching virtual classes from Sunday 22nd March, 7pm – 8pm. Stay updated in the stories! 🤗🤗

A post shared by Seven Wellness Centre (@sevenwellnessuae) on Mar 20, 2020 at 1:09am PDT

Classes and schedule available on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/sevenwellnessuae/

Sarah Jane Horn
Instagram @sarahjanehorn
Sarah Jane Horn, teacher at Bodyism Abu Dhabi will be doing workouts or yoga video live on her Instagram everyday at 4 pm. We joined the first live session and it felt really good !

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Loved connecting we you so much yesterday, thank you for joining me! . I am teaching again, this time a fun body weight workout live at 12GMT details below. I hope you guys can make it. 💃🏻🕺🏻 . Teaching bodyweight workout on insta live today 12pm GMT, So for friends in -Abu Dhabi 4pm, -Toronto 8am, -Cape Town 2pm, -Uk 12pm, -France 1pm Can’t wait to connect with you! All levels welcome. ❤️ . If you miss the live, it will be on my story for 24 hours so join in when you can. Also let’s see if I can get @craigjamesfletcher to join me!

A post shared by Sarah Jane (@sarahjanehorn) on Mar 23, 2020 at 10:10pm PDT

 

Inspire Me Yoga (Dubai)
Instagram @inspireyogadxb
Youtube Inspire Yoga Pilates Fitness

 

Dina, yoga teacher and founder of founder of yApparel (Dubai)
Instagram @jivamuktiwithdina

Live classes available on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/253499209002705/

 

Core 8 (Dubai)
Instagram @wearecore8

Create your own home gym

Stick the TV to Youtube and search up a myriad of online workouts and classes. There’s no need to worry about booking a spot or finding a parking place, you can take control now and set the tone. From the ever-popular Body Pump classes by Les Mills to the cheerful and fast paced Body Coach, you can find the perfect routine for different ages and fitness levels. Our own homegrown talent is also giving back at this time with live classes running on many Instagram pages.

The Body Coach (UK)
Instagram @thebodycoach
Youtube The Body Coach TV

 

Underdog Boxn (Dubai)
Instagram @underdogboxn

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This 45 minute full body burner has everything you need in one workout! You'll need a heavy dumbbell: 5-10kg for ladies and 10-15kg for men (or a backpack filled with books) and a chair or bench. So grab your gear and lets #HUSTLEATHOME

A post shared by UNDERDOGBOXN (@underdogboxn) on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:05pm PDT

Crank (Dubai)
Instagram @crank.dubai

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FULL BODY WORKOUT COMING YOUR WAY CRANK FAM👇⁣⁣ Fill up a backpack if you want to add a bit of weight or just use your body weight. ⁣⁣ No equipment needed, so let’s go CRANKSTERS 💪💦⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Round 1 (repeat each exercise for 1 minute x4 rounds)⁣⁣ – Squat into reverse lunge (alternating sides)⁣⁣ – High knees⁣⁣ – Squat with 1 pulse⁣⁣ – Russian twists⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Rest 2 minutes ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Round 2 (repeat each exercise for 1 minute x4 rounds)⁣⁣ – Push-ups (optional on the knees)⁣⁣ – Plank (high or low)⁣⁣ – Crunches⁣⁣ – Tricep dips (use a chair or sofa for this one)⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Rest 2 minutes⁣ ⁣⁣ Finisher ⁣⁣ AMRAP 4 minutes⁣⁣ -10 alternating forward lunges or dynamic lunges (10 each leg – 20 in total)⁣⁣ -10 Hand release push-ups ⁣⁣ -20 Mountain climbers⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Stay hydrated and healthy crew, see you tomorrow 💪

A post shared by CRANK كرانك (@crank.dubai) on Mar 17, 2020 at 6:28am PDT

Hobbies that keep you moving

All those sewers, knitters and creative folks amongst us, it doesn’t have to stop here. Continue to nurture your creativity and feed your feeling of usefulness as you chase away any negative thoughts. Dust off the knitting needles and dig out the origami. You might end up with a crafty home business or a family scrap book to record your journey.
Raid the kids craft boxes and see what you can find.

Check out www.almasam.ae for a sizzling selection of supplies.

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