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              Fitness

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

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              Is the optimisation mindset dangerous or a driving force?

              WellbeingJune 24, 2026
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              LifestyleJune 22, 2026
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              WellbeingMay 29, 2026
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              Why women are dominating endurance running – and beating men

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

              Best summer gym deals across the UAE

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

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              WellbeingFebruary 10, 2026
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              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.

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              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

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

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              WellbeingDecember 24, 2025
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