Try the new 6D training programme at Fitness First clubs across the UAE. Courtesy Fitness First
Try the new 6D training programme at Fitness First clubs across the UAE. Courtesy Fitness First
Try the new 6D training programme at Fitness First clubs across the UAE. Courtesy Fitness First
Try the new 6D training programme at Fitness First clubs across the UAE. Courtesy Fitness First

Wellbeing

5 healthy things to do this weekend: try 6D training, detox at Raffles, join the 100th BodyPump

Ellen Fortini

January 12, 2017

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Try a new fitness concept at Fitness First. 6D training is a results-driven, 30-minute HIIT programme based on six dimensions of fitness: move, lift, core, burn, function and recover and features six stations, each focusing on particular movements that target specific muscle groups and drive up the heart rate for 45 seconds, with a 15 second rest. Members rotate from station to station throughout the 30-minute class and can burn up to 600 calories. There will be a new programme every two weeks to keep the classes varied and target the whole body. Available at all Fitness First clubs in the UAE, find venues, membership pricing and class timetable at uae.fitnessfirstme.com

Book your spot at a guilt-free detox brunch at Raffles Dubai that starts with a beginner bootcamp session from Universal Fitness and features exercise demonstrations by fitness trainers throughout the afternoon. Tuck into healthy food options, including a dedicated Paleo station, as well as special detox beverages. Try fresh smoothies and juices packed with superfoods and antioxidants, seafood from the raw bar, vegetable skewers, avocado-zucchini mini-burgers, and the Ultimate Wellbeing Salad Bar with more than 60 ingredients. Friday, 1pm to 4.30pm, from Dh235, Raffles Garden, Raffles Dubai, 04 324 8888, dining.dubai@raffles.com

Get your ticket now to be a part of 100 Strong: The 100th release of BodyPump. The global re-launch for the programme will be on January 14.  BodyPump is a barbell-based strength training workout that uses high repetitions at low weights and focuses on specific muscle groups in the body. Hosted by Primal Gym, the event will also include the re-launches for other Les Mills programmes including BodyAttack and Grit. Tickets are free. Saturday, 3pm to 7.30pm Dh50, Al Forsan Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/Primal.ae

Register now to take part in the Daman ActiveLife Electric Run Recharged on February 24. The updated race format includes the new Power Hour, which gives exclusive access to the 5km neon course to runners from 6.30pm, plus an upgraded course experience, interactive technology and the post-run concert experience. Register before January 14 and you'll be entered into a draw to win a round-trip flight to Abu Dhabi for a friend or loved one to join you at the Electric Run. February 24, from 6.30pm, from Dh165, Yas Gateway Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.electricrun.ae

Sign up to take part in Survivor 17.1 at Vogue Fitness, a month-long, gruelling exercise and nutrition programme that features biometric and fitness testing, a specific nutrition progamme and a month of fitness sessions with some of Abu Dhabi's top fitness coaches. Starts Sunday, classes at 6.30am, 8.45am, 4.30pm, 5.45pm or 7pm, Dh1,200 with cash back for each session you attend, up to Dh500, Vogue Fitness, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, book at www.vduae.com/survivor

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Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

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