Take part in the vertical training at TrainZSC presented by Daman Activelife and run the 884 stairs of the National Stadium for a fun cardio workout. Or take advantage of the flat areas around the pitch for a run or walk. Kids will enjoy the play area and there are health checks available from Daman. Thursday, 6pm to 9pm, free with registration, National Stadium, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, register at www.trainzsc.com
Experience water sports with a variety of off-shore and on-shore activities at Splash @ Yas Marina, a water-themed festival featuring mangrove cruises, paddleboarding, waterslides, a floating obstacle course, sailing, wakeboarding and slacklining, plus a Wet'N'Wild Zone for kids ages 5 and above. Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm, various prices including Dh40 for kayaking; Dh60 for sailing; Dh90 for the Extreme Zone; Dh30 for kids' Wet'N'Wild Zone access, Yas Marina, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 406 2000, www.yasmarina.ae
Try the new Pound Cardio Jam workout at The Burj Club. The invigorating full-body workout uses Ripstix, lightly weighted drumsticks designed for exercising, for ultimate body sculpting and slimming. The classes are open to men and women and feature a soundtrack of rock, rap, pop and old-school hits. Saturday, 10am, free for The Burj Club members, from Dh110 for non-members, The Burj Club, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai, book at 04 888 3900, reception@theburjclub.com
Register your children ages 7-11 for the new Junior Pilates programme at Real Pilates, a 10-week course led by Malicah Eissa, a Stott Pilates-certified instructor. The programme encourages a lifetime of good health and promotes correct alignment and healthy joints while building core muscle strength, stability and coordination. Starts April 11 and April 15, 4pm to 5pm on Tuesdays; 10am to 11am on Saturdays, Dh850, Real Pilates, JLT, Dubai, 04 458 5399, www.real-pilates.com
Sign up to take part in the final night run of the Puma #IgniteDXB series, which offers both 5K and 10K distances, with participants running across the illuminated Meydan bridge with the downtown Dubai skyline in view. The race is suited for social and experienced runners with a challenging course of hills, followed by a post-race meal. April 12, 7.30pm, Dh175, Meydan, Dubai, register by April 11 at www.premieronline.com
