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ACTIVE: Ready to tri

ACTIVE: Ready to tri

With not long to go until TriYAS 2016, a pro gives first-timers some last minute advice, plus we hear from a racer with a heart UAE-based pro triathlete Olivier Godart trains up to 30 hours a week, competes against the …

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VIDEO: Training for TriYAS? Get some last minute advice and training tips from a pro

With TriYAS 2016 just around the corner, our deputy editor Rachael Perrett trained with UAE-based pro triathlete Olivier Godart to get some last-minute training tips From strength training exercises and swimming techniques to running form and race-day advice, Olivier shares his tips …

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NEWS: Kids make a racquet at annual junior squash tournament

NEWS: Kids make a racquet at annual junior squash tournament

The recent AECOM Junior Squash Championship 2016 saw a plethora of players come out for a fun competition. Hosted at The Club, the tournament featured over 50 players from 11 countries play in 94 matches over just three days. Players …

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ACTIVE: Abu Dhabi Week Tries… A new surf class that’s firmly on dry land

ACTIVE: Abu Dhabi Week Tries… A new surf class that’s firmly on dry land

Surf’s up, Abu Dhabi! Our writer Camille Hogg tries out a new sports class that is making waves in the capital What is it? Designed around a surfboard concept, Surfset is far from an easy ride. However, instead of getting …

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TRI UPDATE: Getting in the swim of things with top expert tips

TRI UPDATE: Getting in the swim of things with top expert tips

As the Abu Dhabi Week team puts in the last few weeks of prep before TriYAS an expert gives us his tips for a top swim When I began training for TriYAS 2016, swimming was the least of my concerns. …

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NEWS: Mark your calendars – the date for the Nation’s Race has been announced.

NEWS: Mark your calendars – the date for the Nation’s Race has been announced.

The annual Zayed Marathon – organised in honour of the father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed – will take place at Yas Marina Circuit on 19th March. Open to competitors of all abilities, the race is one of the biggest …

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VIDEO: Surf’s up! We put the capital’s new surfboard exercise class to the test

Our writer Camille Hogg tests out the new Surfset class at Adrenagy Training Club. This new fitness phenomenon is designed to replicate the real feel of surfing while keeping your feet on solid ground… Or not so solid ground as …

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NEWS: Golf fans raise over AED 600,000 for charity at invitational

NEWS: Golf fans raise over AED 600,000 for charity at invitational

Abu Dhabi’s latest golfing event helped raise over AED 600,000 for charity. The Abu Dhabi Invitational, hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council at Yas Links, saw guests and golfers raise funds for Emirates Red Crescent through various activities including a …

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NEWS: On your marks, get set, go! Cancer research run on course to the capital

NEWS: On your marks, get set, go! Cancer research run on course to the capital

It’s time to limber up and get on the track as the annual Terry Fox Run is returning to the capital to raise awareness and funds. Taking place on 9th December the event will be raising funds for local cancer …

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ACTIVE: Challenge yourself with these upcoming fitness events

ACTIVE: Challenge yourself with these upcoming fitness events

Save the date for some races and challenges that will keep you focused on achieving your 2016 fitness goals Motivation can come in all shapes and sizes but many people find that signing up for an event, marking it on …

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