It established its position as the best city to live, work and visit
Half of Dubai residents participated in the fifth edition of the "Fitness Challenge"
Part of the Dubai Running Challenge, which witnessed record participation.
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The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism confirmed the positive and significant impact of the Dubai Fitness Challenge in promoting a healthy lifestyle in the emirate during the past five years, as nearly half of Dubai's population participated in the fifth edition of 2021, which achieved amazing numbers.
The department indicated in a press statement that “since its launch in 2017, the Dubai Fitness Challenge has contributed to;
The initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, greatly encourages Dubai residents to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle, and consolidates Dubai's position as the best city to live, work and visit.
This growing reputation of Dubai was recently reinforced by a new study presented by the British (Lnstore), which mentioned Dubai as one of the best cities in the world in the report of cities that follow a healthy lifestyle for the year 2022, a report that evaluates 48 cities to determine which are the best in terms of providing the requirements of life Health care based on 10 metrics, including outdoor physical activities and the monthly membership cost in gyms, which were among the top priorities in the Dubai Fitness Challenge calendar.
According to the department's data, the number of participants in the challenge doubled, from 786,000 participants in 2017 to 1.65 million participants in the 2021 session, which represents nearly half of the population of Dubai.
The main events also witnessed record participation, including 33,000 cyclists in the bicycle challenge, and 146,000 runners in the running challenge on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The 2021 cycle witnessed a significant increase in the number of participants who achieved the challenge goals, as 88% of them committed to at least 30 minutes of daily exercise for 30 days, compared to 85% in 2020, while 36% dedicated more than 60 minutes to health and fitness, and 12% managed Participants were required to engage in physical activity for more than 90 minutes per day.
Female participation was remarkable during the fifth edition;
They constituted 41% of the total number of participants, while the challenge attracted all age groups, and the report revealed that participation levels reached their peak within the age group from 18 to 39 years.
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, said: “We are proud to announce that the number of participants in the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2021 represents nearly half of Dubai’s population, with an 110% increase in the number of participants since the challenge began five years ago.
This amazing achievement illustrates the increase in societal awareness of the importance of physical health and its positive impact on mental and psychological health, as nine out of 10 participants achieved the goals of the 30 x 30 challenge and reaped many benefits that were positively reflected on their lifestyle and their physical and mental health.”
The report also indicated that the general satisfaction of the participants achieved high levels in the fifth edition;
Where 93% of the participants expressed their happiness with the experience, compared to 78% in 2020. The sixth edition will be held from October 29 to November 27, 2022.
• The challenge attracted all age groups, most of them between 18 and 39 years old.
• 1.65 million participants, up 110% since the first edition in 2017.
• 33 thousand cyclists participated in the "Cycling Challenge"... and 146 thousand in the "Running Challenge".
• 88% achieved at least 30 minutes of daily exercise.
• 41% of female participation in various events.
• 95% expressed their complete satisfaction and happiness with the experience, compared to 78% in the 2020 edition.
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