Courtesy of our friends at NutritionSouq.com, Sport360 is bringing you the ultimate guide to Dubai’s best group fitness gyms, clubs and studios. First under the microscope is Gold’s Gym, which has 12 locations in Dubai, plus three in Abu Dhabi, one in Fujairah and one in Ras Al Khaimah.

What are the benefits of Fitness Classes?

A fitness class exposes a person to a social and fun environment. The safe and effectively designed workout sessions not only help one stay fit and in good health, but classes are a great boost to one’s self-esteem and confidence.

Who are fitness classes for?

Fitness classes are for anyone and everyone, regardless of age. However, these classes are usually categorized under adult and kids sessions, simply because the session is customized for that particular body type and fitness levels.

What would you tell someone that has never attended a class?

With the growing stress levels in everyone’s life, people often push themselves to match all expectations, but forget the fact that their body might require the same amount of physical fitness. Fitness classes are for all age groups and for people with all kinds of fitness levels. Everything depends on people’s capabilities and once they delve into it, fitness will become part of a healthier lifestyle.

What is the current trend in fitness classes in the UAE?

Currently, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Body weight training and functional classes are trending in this region. Many are also keenly interested in strength and weight loss classes. Freestyle dance and pre-choreographed classes are gaining in popularity in the UAE.

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What makes your GYM/studio special?

We customize and adapt our schedules and training sessions as per what fitness enthusiasts want. We are open to experimentation and catering to our members needs is what has made us a leading name to reckon with in this region.

What fitness classes do you offer?

We offer a wide array of classes, including the mind and body workout, strength and flexibility workout, and also the highly popular cardio and endurance workout

How many classes do you hold a week?

On an average, some of our clubs host 50 classes per week, in entirety however, overall we offer 75-95 classes per week. This might of course vary at some clubs, depending on the members’ demands.

What is/are your most popular class/classes?

Our most popular classes are the dance classes. Tailor made for our specific member bases, we have classes like Bollywood, zumba, bodypump and freestyle weight training such as TBC and TOD.

WEBSITE: http://www.goldsgym.ae/
FACEBOOK: https://web.facebook.com/Goldsgym.uae
PHONE: 800 GOLDS (46537)
LOCATION MAP: http://goldsgym.ae/contact-us/
CLASS TIMETABLE: http://goldsgym.ae/group-exercise/