Studies have shown that engaging in physical activity with family, loved ones and friends on a regular basis increases overall health and well-being, make exercise more fun and strengthen bonds. Taking its cue from research results all over the world, Zayed Sports City steps up once again to give Abu Dhabi residents a great opportunity to start getting fit through Get Fit, a program designed to promote a healthier way of life in the spirit of family well-being, community health and camaraderie.

Slated on Friday, 18 November, from 3pm to 9pm at Zayed Sports City, the event encourages people to embrace a more physically active lifestyle or to take up sports for a better quality of life. To make it more fun and exciting, Get Fit urges everyone to bring the people they love to the event to spread the benefit of exercise, healthy eating and overall fitness awareness to as many as possible.

“Shared activities and shared goals are always healthy. This is what we want to promote. If parents will enjoy simple physical activities with kids by playing or getting into sports, they are teaching them the value of healthy habits at a very young age. Couples who share the same fitness goal have more chances of success through a stronger support system and positive reinforcement,” said Maria Gerdeon, Director of Marketing, Zayed Sports City.

She added: “Get Fit is a timely event since Abu Dhabi has one of the highest rates of sedentary lifestyle-related diseases in the whole world such as obesity, diabetes and heart ailments. A very high percentage of people suffer from diseases that are otherwise preventable through exercise, sports and healthier eating. Through Get Fit, we are calling on parents to bring their entire family, and encourage the young and old alike to bring friends and loved ones to the event.”

Training, coaching, seminars, and demonstrations by top Abu Dhabi sporting federations, associations and clubs will be offered to the public free of charge. All facilities in the sports complex will also be free. Little ones can enjoy bouncy castles, Zorb balls, cartoon character appearances, face painting, balloon-making clowns, and cooking classes, among others.

The one-day event is packed full of activities for all ages, abilities and personalities. Raffle draws for Enchanted Forest ON ICE tickets, iPods, vouchers, AED 4,000 voucher to travel anywhere, courtesy of Al Jaber Travel, and a lot more will be part of the event highlights.

Get Fit is supported by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s 40 and is part of the fun and exciting activities leading to the 40th National Day celebrations. Zayed Sports City partners with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, PSS-Emirates, Haddins Fitness, Wilson, Wow Events and Exhibitions, and Al Jaber Travel and Park Rotana for the event. Visit www.facebook.com/ZayedSportsCity for the list of activities and schedule.
 

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