There’s a new fitness craze sweeping across the UAE. Allow me to introduce you to Yalla Jump, where the exhilaration of bouncing meets the power of a full-body workout.
Founded by Dubai-based personal trainer Olga Perovic in 2021, Yalla Jump takes your fitness journey to new heights by combining the fun and energy of the Rebound Shoes from Aerowear with the expertise of experienced instructors.
How does it all work? Residents looking to knock themselves into shape by defying the laws of gravity simply strap on the Rebound Shoes and head down to either a group or personal session with one of Yalla Jump’s licensed Kangoo Jumps instructors.
Classes and events are held in local fitness clubs and studios, gyms, and sports centres across Dubai and the UAE, but we’ll get onto that a bit later.
For now, join us as we leap into 5 reasons why you need to attend a Yalla Jump workout class.
1. Weight Loss
While Yalla Jump classes may just look like a bit of fun (which they are), you’d be a fool to underestimate them. The high-intensity nature of bouncing on the Rebound Shoes squashes calories and is a super-effective method for promoting fat loss.
It can also help increase metabolism, making it easier to maintain a healthy weight or support weight loss goals.
2. Increased Mental Well-Being
Like any form of exercise, Yalla Jump classes can have a transformative effect on your mental health. It’s a well-known fact that physical activity releases endorphins, or ‘feel good’ chemicals, which are natural mood enhancers.
These can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improving overall well-being and promoting a more positive mindset.
Given their unique nature, Yalla Jump classes provide that added element of fun and camaraderie that’s guaranteed to have the whole group smiling through the pain of a challenging workout.
3. Full-Body Workout
If you don’t get the chance to train often then Yalla Jump classes represent a great way to work your whole body in just one session.
Rebounding engages multiple muscle groups throughout the body, simultaneously working the legs, core, back, and arms. It can help improve strength, tone muscles, and enhance overall body coordination.
4. Joint protection
As we age, working out tends to take an increased toll on our joints. While you may not necessarily feel anything at the time, the impact of bounding up and down on hard surfaces can cause inflammation and leave you feeling stiff and uncomfortable in the days that follow.
The Rebound Shoes used in Yalla Jump workouts absorb the majority of the impact, reducing the risk of joint and bone injuries and allowing you to train more frequently.
5. They’re Enjoyable!
Sometimes we think of exercise as this gruelling form of self-punishment that’s nothing more than a necessary evil to get us from A to B – but it doesn’t have to be.
In fact, the best results will come when you start enjoying the process. Instead of dreading going to the gym, Yalla Jump classes give you something to look forward too.
They’re fun, energetic, and a great way to enjoy getting fit in the company of like-minded people.
Class Times and Locations
If you’re looking to catch a class then here are all the times and locations across the UAE.
Dubai
- Chase Fitness – Al Quoz 1 – Jump with Klara
- Tuesdays at 5.30 pm
- Pure Play DXB – Jebel Ali – Jump with Niki
- Wednesdays at 5.30 pm
- Pure Play DXB – Jump with Anel
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm
- Padel ART- Al Quoz – coming soon
- Pharao’s Club Wafi- Wafi City- Jump with Dia – coming soon
Abu Dhabi
- The Practice Room – Jump with Szilvi
- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am
For more, head to Yalla Jump’s website.
