Training sessions, sports and community events

"Yoga" and "Zumba" .. attract visitors to the "Dubai Expo"

  • Active participation in training sessions.

    Photography: Ashok Verma

  • Sports exercises held daily in the "fitness center and playgrounds" promote healthy lifestyles.

  • British tourist Grechel.

  • Celta J presenting a fitness training session.

  • Mohamed Ibrahim.. participated in yoga.

  • Gabriella is a Zumba sports coach.

    Photography: Patrick Castillo

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Participants in the sports events and training sessions organized by "Expo 2020 Dubai" in the "Fitness Center and Playgrounds" in the Mobility Zone confirmed that "Expo Dubai" presented a unique concept in the history of the World Expos, in terms of encouraging people of all ages and groups to choose a style healthy life.

They noted the community’s quest to follow lifestyles that keep them away from exhaustion, by participating in a variety of activities and sports activities that are held daily, most notably “yoga” and “fitness” in addition to “Zumba” and “salsa” dances, which are held under the supervision of a selection of trainers. globals.

They told "Emirates Today" that "Expo 2020 Dubai" provided the opportunity for everyone to engage in training sessions and sports and community events hosted by the stadiums area and the fitness center in the "mobility" area, most notably "yoga", "fitness" and "Zumba" and "salsa" dances. » and other activities.

positive energy

Fitness trainer (British), Celta J, confirmed that the "fitness" classes organized at "Expo 2020 Dubai" encourage the public to be part of the trends of the global event, and liberate positive energy for themselves.

"I am happy with the great interaction with the shares, whether the participants are citizens and residents of the UAE or tourists from abroad," she said, pointing out that they belong to different nationalities and social spectrum.

Unique experience

Mohamed Ibrahim (Egyptian) confirmed that "curiosity was behind the discovery of a fruitful experience," referring to his participation in fitness training.

He said that despite the simplicity of the exercises, they need a high level of fitness to perform them correctly, which contributes to burning a large amount of calories.

Diversity of events

The Zumba coach, Gabriela Fornari, (Uruguay), expressed her happiness with the interaction and the great participation of the Expo audience.

She said that the participation exceeded expectations, noting the high professionalism of the Expo officials.

She believed that the diversity of sporting events, dance styles and training sessions enhanced the success of the events.

Unprecedented ideas

British tourist, Gretchel Silk, confirmed that the creative ideas presented by "Expo 2020 Dubai" are unprecedented, noting the allocation of sports centers and stadiums to practice yoga in professional ways.

She said that this particular idea was behind her enthusiasm to come from Liverpool to Dubai, and participate in the activities included in the exhibition.

She also noted the great interaction of international media and social media with the news of the exhibition, which enhanced its ability to attract tourism.

She explained, "The surprise was great when a friend told me that there is a huge sports center inside (Expo), where I can practice my favorite sport (yoga)."