• ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - April 2, 2013 --- Samantha Ruppert, 7 months old, gets a kick out of swinging with a little help from owner Bianca Belghith (left) and Samantha's mom, Stephanie Kinnick, at the new children's gym, My First Gym, which just opened in Abu Dhabi and is the only one of its kind in Abu Dhabi, which emphasis the mind, body and soul of the kids. Classes at the gym are for kids from 6 weeks to the teen years. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National )
    ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - April 2, 2013 --- Samantha Ruppert, 7 months old, gets a kick out of swinging with a little help from owner Bianca Belghith (left) and Samantha's mom, Stephanie Kinnick, at the new children's gym, My First Gym, which just opened in Abu Dhabi and is the only one of its kind in Abu Dhabi, which emphasis the mind, body and soul of the kids. Classes at the gym are for kids from 6 weeks to the teen years. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National )
  • My First Gym, has just opened in Abu Dhabi and is the only one of its kind in Abu Dhabi, which emphasis the mind, body and soul of the kids. Classes at the gym are for kids from 6 weeks to the teen years. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    My First Gym, has just opened in Abu Dhabi and is the only one of its kind in Abu Dhabi, which emphasis the mind, body and soul of the kids. Classes at the gym are for kids from 6 weeks to the teen years. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
  • Tayma Samaha, 23 months-old, gets a lift from her mom, under the direction and instruction of Bianca Belghith. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    Tayma Samaha, 23 months-old, gets a lift from her mom, under the direction and instruction of Bianca Belghith. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
  • M'Bazaa Sabri with the new children's gym, My First Gym, helps Sam Boucher motor along during a morning class at the gym. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    M'Bazaa Sabri with the new children's gym, My First Gym, helps Sam Boucher motor along during a morning class at the gym. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
  • Morning class at the gym in Abu Dhabi, which emphasis the mind, body and soul of the kids. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    Morning class at the gym in Abu Dhabi, which emphasis the mind, body and soul of the kids. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
  • 7 months-old baby, finds comfort and peace with some of the play toys. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    7 months-old baby, finds comfort and peace with some of the play toys. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
  • My First Gym, has just opened in Abu Dhabi and is the only one of its kind in Abu Dhabi. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    My First Gym, has just opened in Abu Dhabi and is the only one of its kind in Abu Dhabi. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
  • Sam Boucher, 2 years-old, and Tayma Samaha, 23 months-old, discover the kid-sized gym at the new children's gym. DELORES JOHNSON / The National
    Sam Boucher, 2 years-old, and Tayma Samaha, 23 months-old, discover the kid-sized gym at the new children's gym. DELORES JOHNSON / The National

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