I had the pleasure of working with personal trainer and all-round fitness guru Farley Letigio.

After a thorough assessment before the session, I discussed the areas of my body I wanted to focus the workout around and started off with a series of core drills, such as traditional planks, side planks, squats and crunches.

I completed three sets of these, partaking in each of the exercises for one to two minute bursts at a time with rest periods in-between.

I then moved to the chin/dip push-up machine – which is a valuable bit of kit for any gym.

Here, I rested my forearms on the two padded areas and pushed my back into the cushioning – supporting me while off the ground.

I went through a series of knee and leg raises, as well as side bends, to engage and test the strength of my abdominal muscles.

The exercises were also great for the gluteals, ensuring they were worked, as often they are a key muscle group that runners neglect.

Farley, who I would highly recommend given his vast experience, knowledge and fine-tuned technique, was fantastic throughout the session. He took me through numerous upper-body drills before ending the workout with a rigorous stretching regime.

PERSONAL TRAINING

BENEFITS OF PERSONAL TRAINING AT SOMA FITNESS AND SPA, PULLMAN DUBAI CREEK CITY CENTRE

Whether you’re a visitor to Dubai or resident of the city, try out Pullman’s fitness facility.

Working out with a professional coach and gearing the sessions to your own personal needs can help you achieve the best results for YOU.

Make your training personal

• AED 100 per session (minimum 10 sessions, to be used within one month).
• Available from 3pm to 10pm, Monday to Saturday.
• The Fitness Centre is located on the 7th floor and is open daily for 24 hours.

From toning muscles to trimming your waistline – there are many benefits to be had.

Hotel residents and walk-in guests can train with a fitness guru, like Farley, who knows that reaching goals is a very personal matter.