Dubai is a city known for both its luxurious lifestyle and its focus on fitness, but with so many gyms and classes to choose from, how do you know how to pick the best ones? The ones that’ll get you the best results? The ones that line up with your goals?
The only way to really know is to head to a few different classes and try them out. A lot of places will let you go to your first class for free to see if it’s the right fit for you so you’ve not lost anything if it turns out to not be quite right.
You can also ask around your friends for recommendations of the classes they enjoy and check out reviews on the gyms’ websites.
For our money though, these are the top 5 fitness classes you can go to in Dubai right now:
1. Jumple Evolution
Oh this one is fun! If you loved jumping on trampolines and bounce houses when you were a kid then you will have such a good time at a Jumple Evolution class.
They’re intense but super fun cardio classes that use Kangoo Jump rebound shoes to give you an incredible feeling of lightness, making these classes unlike anything you’ve been to before.
Yalla Jump classes get you burning up to 25% more calories than other aerobic activities, and they create 80% less impact on the joints. They also work to increase lean muscle mass, strengthen your core, improve your balance, and generally leave you feeling amazing.
You can find the classes at Chase Fitness and Pure Play DXB, and they’re also coming soon at Padel ART and Pharao’s club Wafi.
2. The Red Room at Barry’s
Described as ‘the best workout in the world’ Barry’s has been a hit with fitness fanatics since it launched in West Hollywood in 1998.
Barry’s have gyms in DIFC and Dubai Marina which both host the classic ‘red room’ workouts that are right up there as one of the best classes to head to, whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro.
The hiit workout is a 50/50 split between the treadmill and the floor that perfectly combines cardio and strength training. But there’s also a double floor alternative for those who don’t want the cardio element and want to really focus on building muscle.
Classes focus on different muscle groups on different days of the week so you can hit a few classes a week and not worry about overtraining any particular muscle group, or just head to the classes that focus on the areas you really want to work on.
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3. Reformer Pilates at 51 Gym
If you prefer your workouts to have a slightly slower pace, but still help you get in amazing shape, then you need to check out the reformer pilates classes at 51 Gym.
They use the Allegro 2 reformer which has been carefully designed to give you an amazing pilates experience, with smooth transitions, seamless flow, and easy adjustments.
These classes at 51 Gym will boost your overall strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance, and will have a knock-on effect into your everyday life by improving your posture.
And if you’re not a huge reformer fan then you can try out 51 Gym’s mat pilates instead which focuses on strengthening your core and elongating your body. This class will help increase muscle strength and tone, and improve your flexibility.
Visit the 51 Gym website to get started.
4. Blitz at Gymnation
Ready to really feel the burn? Then head to a Blitz class at Gymnation in one of their 9 locations across Dubai.
The one-hour long group training session will get you burning over 1000 calories with its mix of cardio and resistance training.
You’ll spend time on Gymnation’s top of the line treadmills, working in your peak performance zones to rev up your metabolism and keep you burning calories even after the class is over. Then you’ll move to the benches and workout with their fully-integrated dumbbells in the most dynamic part of the class, before heading to the floor to get your heart racing with kettlebell, slam ball, and power bag exercises.
Blitz isn’t for the faint-hearted, but if you’re up for the challenge you’ll walk away feeling incredible!
Visit the Gymnation website here to get started.
5. Calisthenics at Gravity
Finally, try something a bit different with a Calisthenic class at Gravity gym.
Calisthenics is a form of strength training that mainly uses your own body weight to build strength, endurance, and flexibility.
There’s a Foundation class which is perfect if you’ve never done calisthenics before and is open to all fitness levels, where you’ll learn all the ins and outs of working out this way.
Once you’ve mastered the basic skills you can move on to the Graduate class which is higher-paced and takes everything to the next level with increased mobility, flexibility, and technique.
Gravity Calisthenics gym was founded in 2015 and since then it’s grown to be one of the top calisthenic facilities in the world, so when you head to a class there you know you’re getting the absolute best experience.
And if calisthenics really isn’t your thing then they also offer classes in parkour, inversions, and tumbling.
Visit the Gravity Gym website to get started.
How to Find Your Perfect Class
So those are our top picks for the best fitness classes you can go to in Dubai; hopefully you’ll find at least one in there that’s perfect for your interests and fitness goals.
But if you still need some help finding your perfect class, then here are a few extra tips:
Think about your fitness goals
Take a bit of time to think about what you’re hoping to achieve with your fitness routine. Once you know what you want to accomplish and what goals you want to reach you can start to narrow down your fitness class options.
Think about your budget
Fitness classes in Dubai can range in price from very affordable to quite expensive. Decide how much you are willing to spend and then look for classes that fit your budget.
Consider your schedule
Take a look at your weekly schedule and work out how much time you have to commit to fitness classes. Some classes are shorter and more intense than others, so be sure you pick out a class that fits your schedule and fitness level.
Read reviews
Once you have found a few classes that you are interested in, read reviews to see what other people have to say about them. This can help you to decide which class is right for you.
Conclusion
With so many great fitness options available in Dubai, the right class for you is absolutely out there, so get looking, get booking, and have fun!
