JD Sports Gyms, part of the FTSE 100 giant JD Sports, buys UAE-founded GymNation
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Video: How the pandemic changed fitness forever
The physical activity market is worth more than $800 billion worldwide, but it has had to pivot fast as countries around the world impose strict lockdown measures. Fitness experts expect future workouts to be a mixture of in-person and online classes, while studio apps are hoping for more corporate sign-ups.
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Get lean at home: best fitness apps for workouts
It’s only a matter of time before the waists start expanding and the bellies start popping, so put your junk food aside and get moving with these easy home fitness programmes.
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In pictures: Thousands of participants attend Joe Wicks HIIT class in Dubai
International fitness coach and Instagram star Joe Wicks leads the region’s largest HIIT workout session as part of Dubai Fitness Challenge at Skydive Dubai.
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New dates revealed for Dubai Fitness Challenge 2018
Dubai Fitness Challenge will now return on October 26 and run for 30 days through to November 24, a week later than the initial announcement
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Video: Will gym memberships soon be a thing of the past?
Gym memberships in Dubai are the second most expensive in the world – behind Tokyo. But there are other app-based options that offer discounts on classes around the city. These new offerings allow greater flexibility for users who want a wider variety of classes.
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Entrepreneur of the Week: Fritz Lanman of ClassPass
US-based fitness experience app ClassPass is set to launch in Dubai in October as part of its global expansion plan