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Fitness

Latest workout trends, exercise routines, expert advice and tips on weight management and leading an active lifestyle

Hyrox in the Snow will test strength, stamina and teamwork. Photo: Ski Dubai

Test your fitness in freezing climes in Dubai snow park's Hyrox race

Things to doJune 02, 2026

With many of us already glued to our phones, the additional screens, now seemingly everywhere, are sensory extras. Antonie Robertson / The National

We're being advertised to every waking hour - there's nowhere left to switch off

WellbeingMay 29, 2026

Dubai resident Tania Carmona recently completed the Cocodona250, considered one of the most demanding ultra-marathons. Photo: Tania Carmona

Why women are dominating endurance running – and beating men

WellbeingMay 29, 2026

Gyms across the UAE are rolling out special deals for newcomers over the summer months. Photo: GraftDXB

Best summer gym deals across the UAE

WellbeingMay 10, 2026

Karkadeh, a sweet infusion made from hibiscus flower, is a popular chilled drink in Egypt. Getty Images

Before cola, there was sherbet: Drinks that taught us how to survive the heat

FoodMay 08, 2026

An exercise routine helps manage how we feel, not just how we look. Photo: Dylan Nolte / Unsplash

Beyond fitness: How UAE gyms are helping people cope with uncertainty

WellbeingApril 16, 2026

Binous Gym in Al Quoz, Dubai, was cordoned off after being gutted by fire. The National

'Kept us going through war': Wave of support for Dubai gym gutted by blaze

UAEApril 15, 2026

Farah Andrews and her friends after finishing the Burj2Burj Half Marathon. Farah Andrews / The National

I have never been a runner, so I challenged myself to complete a half-marathon

WellbeingFebruary 10, 2026

Sebastien Lagree hosts a workout session at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Darvin Morales

Sebastien Lagree: 'I love Pilates. I do it on the Megaformer myself'

WellbeingFebruary 08, 2026

Carlos Alcaraz was asked by an umpire to remove his Whoop fitness tracker during his fourth-round Australian Open singles match against Tommy Paul.

Whoop wearables founder defends Carlos Alcaraz amid device controversy at Australian Open

USJanuary 25, 2026

Findings from the UAE's first National Nutrition Survey have confirmed much of what we already know about nutrition and fitness. Getty

The battle for better health is won one bite at a time

EditorialJanuary 08, 2026

Pilates evokes the feeling of relaxed exhaustion that urges you to stretch and then take a nap. The National

How Reformer Pilates is testing my view of strength as a man

WellbeingJanuary 02, 2026

The writer at the Damascus Marathon in September 2025. Photo: Halil Taskin

What I've learnt from running the many marathons of the Middle East

WellbeingDecember 26, 2025

Fitness will be centred on the collective rather than the individual, meaning many people will exercise while also building communities. Getty Images

Fitness trends 2026: Community workouts, walking yoga and the rise of recovery

WellbeingDecember 24, 2025

Whoop's chief executive Will Ahmed said the future of his fitness tracker and health plan company is bright despite a crowded marketplace. Photo: Whoop

Whoop's Egyptian-American founder credits upbringing as secret to company's success

TechnologyDecember 04, 2025

Dubai Yoga took place at Zabeel Park on Sunday, marking the end of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025. Photo: Dubai Fitness Challenge

Sunset Yoga brings thousands together to wrap up Dubai Fitness Challenge

LifestyleDecember 01, 2025

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