Dubai Fitness Challenge 2023: Get Fit and Have Fun!

Are you ready to get fit and have fun? The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is back, and it’s bigger than ever! This year, the DFC is offering a wide range of free sporting events, 30-day fitness villages, community hubs, and classes. Whether you’re a busy resident or a visitor, the DFC is here to help you incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

We all know how challenging it can be to find time for a workout, especially with a busy schedule. That’s why the DFC focuses on the attainable goal of 30 minutes of exercise per day for 30 days. It’s all about reframing the idea of having to carve out large blocks of time for exercise and making it a part of your everyday life.

So, how can you make time for exercise amidst the chaos of working life? Here are some tips to help you successfully incorporate the Dubai Fitness Challenge into your routine:

1. Plan your month and block your calendar: Start by visiting the DFC website, where you’ll find a wealth of information on how to sign up for flagship events like Dubai Ride and Dubai Run. You can also find inspiring tips on simple exercises that can be squeezed into a lunch break. Block time in your diary at the beginning of the month and treat it like a meeting. Commit to your fitness goals from the start.

2. Choose movement that makes you happy: Exercise should be enjoyable, so choose activities that bring you joy. The DFC offers a wide variety of activities, ensuring that everyone can find something they love. Whether it’s trying something new or revisiting a sport you enjoyed as a child, find activities that make you excited to move.

3. Choose must-do activities: Set milestones for yourself throughout the month. Look forward to after-work workouts at the brand-new Run and Ride Central or sunrise Pilates and yoga sessions at the DP World Kite Beach Fitness Village. The DFC offers a range of fitness activities for every age and ability, from traditional sports like football and padel to emerging trends like aerial yoga and Padbol.

4. Enlist office workout buddies: Team up with colleagues and make a list of free classes near your workplace. Not only will this help you stay accountable, but it can also add a healthy dose of competition. Promise to leave work on time and head to one of the many Padel courts across Dubai or join the Les Mills / adidas largest HIIT workout. Encourage your office to get involved with the DFC Low Intensity Workout Series, a collection of online videos for all fitness levels.

5. Keep the weekends fun: Make the weekends a time for family-friendly activities. Visit venues like Roll DXB, Dubai Ice Rink, or Bounce. Take your little ones to the DP World Kite Beach Fitness Village or the RTA Mushrif Park Cycle Centre. Not only will you be spending quality time with your family, but you’ll also be promoting a healthy lifestyle.

With the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2023 promising to be the biggest and best yet, there’s no better time to join in. Sign up now and be a part of one of the world’s biggest fitness events. Let’s get fit and have fun together!

Organisers and partners:
– Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Dubai Sports Council
– Presenting Partners: DP World, Dubai South, Mai Dubai, and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)
– Association Partners: Sun and Sand Sports, Blue, Dubai Chambers, Emirates Airline, Emirates NBD, Etisalat by E&, La Roche Posay, MIRA Developments, Mubadala Health, Optimum Nutrition, talabat, Shamal – Kite Beach, and Emaar
– Official Partners: Aster Hospitals, Clinics and Pharmacy, Arabian Automobiles Co, Cigna, Emarat, Lipton, SIRO, and TechnoGym
– Media Partner: Arabian Radio Network (ARN)
– Government Partners: Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Event Security Committee, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police, and Emirates Schools Establishment.

About Dubai Fitness Challenge:
The Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) is an initiative of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. Its aim is to make Dubai one of the most active cities in the world. The DFC brings friends, families, visitors, colleagues, and communities together as they commit to 30 minutes of exercise for 30 consecutive days. This year’s Challenge features flagship events like Dubai Run and Dubai Ride, along with the addition of Dubai Stand Up Paddle. Join the DFC from October 28 to November 26, 2023, and let’s get moving!