The fourth session focused on improving the standard of health

1.5 million participants in the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020

• During the Dubai Cycling Challenge, Sheikh Zayed Road was transformed for the first time into an open cycling path.

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With the participation of more than 1.5 million people, the activities of the fourth session of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 were concluded with great success, as the 2020 edition recorded remarkable success, and its program of virtual events and unique sporting activities witnessed a great turnout from everyone.

For a whole month, from October 30 to November 28, the participants were encouraged to devote 30 minutes a day of their time to exercise for 30 days, and to motivate residents and visitors of Dubai to embark on a journey to enhance their physical fitness.

This year's session focused on improving the standard of health in general, and raising awareness about the importance of the elements that underlie sound health, such as proper nutrition and physical fitness.

This year, the challenge allowed everyone to participate in various activities and benefit from health checks and fitness assessments in various gyms and basic facilities.

The Dubai Fitness Challenge initiative is held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. His Highness launched it in 2017 to make Dubai the most active city in the world, and to encourage society in all its groups to take an interest in health by making exercise part of the style. Their daily life.

A double challenge

On the success of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020, the Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, said: “The Dubai Fitness Challenge 30 by 30 this year has achieved great success more than any year ago, because the initiative this year represented a double challenge, as the first was The challenge of attracting all members of society to exercise daily for a period of 30 minutes for a whole month, and to emphasize its importance for health, happiness, activity, vitality and harmony among the components of society. And the precise protocols that were put in place so that the event achieved the desired success, and we noticed the participation of amateurs from different components of society and from different groups, ages and nationalities, who expressed their great happiness while practicing sports in all areas of Dubai.

Hareb added: “We thank all participants in the month-long events for their positive interaction, participation and enthusiasm, and their eagerness to benefit from this initiative and make it a way of life, as well as for their commitment to the precautionary measures and preventive instructions, and this has led to remarkable success and to ensure the safety and happiness of all participants. Of community members ».

Life Style

For his part, Executive Director of the Dubai Festivals and Retail Corporation, Ahmed Al Khaja, said: “The Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 has achieved great success thanks to the people who supported the initiative and the participants who committed to exercising for 30 days in a row.”

He added, “Through this year's program, which is rich in virtual events and sports activities, we have sought to encourage and facilitate comprehensive participation, as every individual was allowed to stay in touch and maintain his activity throughout the month, wherever he was and at any time he chose, whether at home or in an external place where the procedures for spacing were followed. Social ».

Al-Khaja continued: “The positive results of the fourth round of the challenge are a testament to the dedication of all stakeholders and the best evidence of the tireless efforts of the sponsors and partners who have contributed to their support in the success of the event, but the matter does not stop at the 30-day limit but rather extends to 2021 and beyond, and I am optimistic that everyone will continue. In adopting a healthy lifestyle, as this is the real challenge to make a long-term impact and to encourage a comprehensive change in the lifestyle of community members.

Those interested in making a permanent change in their lifestyle and continuing to exercise will still be able to access at any time and from anywhere the virtual activities and classes offered online through the virtual content center "Your Guide to the Challenge", and the "Dubai Fitness City" map on the Dubai Fitness Challenge website.

It is noteworthy that the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020 was organized in cooperation between the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing in Dubai, Dubai Tourism, and the Dubai Sports Council, and the fourth session was sponsored by a large number of partners.

Notable stations

The 2020 Challenge also recorded active participation from government agencies, partners, companies and the fitness sector, and witnessed prominent milestones over a month.

During the Dubai Cycling Challenge, Sheikh Zayed Road was transformed for the first time into an open cycling path within the framework of the challenge sponsored by DP World, and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, presented more than 20 thousand cyclists who participated in the session. First of the hits.

More than 100 thousand runners sponsored by "Mai Dubai" participated in the Dubai Running Challenge, and it was the largest running event in the city. Everyone of all age groups and various levels of fitness enabled them to run, jog or walk to the distance they chose through distinct sites around the city, They presented a striking picture of cooperation to achieve a common goal.

More than 200 virtual activities during this year's Dubai Fitness Challenge session included free resources available to participants that allowed them to practice sports wherever they are, and prepare sports classes directly via the Internet, the most prominent coaches and fitness centers, in addition to the virtual content center «Your Guide to the Challenge», and a map « Dubai Fitness City »via the Dubai Fitness Challenge website.

World-famous trainers and fitness experts joined the challenge, such as: Luis Figo, Carls Puyol, Eric Abidal, Michael Salgado, Brahim Ba, Michael Silvestre, Solly Muntari, Baguette Saad, Mohsen Musiba, Kayla Etsens and Kelsey Wells, who all worked to inspire and motivate the participants. To adhere to a healthier and more active lifestyle.

Partnerships with more than 20 leading brands helped create a diverse program of activities suitable for all family members in this year's edition of the challenge, and offer them innovative fitness experiences.

Opportunities for everyone

More than 620,000 students from 600 schools have committed to participate in the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020, a clear indication of the initiative's keenness to provide opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to discover the value of caring for health and fitness.

Various free activities

Global partners have provided content, virtual exercises, and workout sessions with music, in addition to free and varied activities from "PJ Masks", "IMG Worlds of Adventure", exercises with music from Les Mills Born To Move, and EA Sports exercises. FIFA 21, and special songs rehearsals in "Motiongate" Dubai.

• 100,000 runners participated in the Dubai Running Challenge, which was the largest running event in the city.

• 20,000 cyclists participated in the first round of the Dubai Cycling Challenge, which took place on Sheikh Zayed Road.

• 200 virtual events during this year's Dubai Fitness Challenge, which provided participants with free resources and classes.

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