Discover the city while on a workout with Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020

For those looking to trade the treadmill for the trails, swap fluorescents for the sun, and add the sounds of nature to their workout playlist, Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2020 marks the return of “City is a Gym”. The digital platform, presented by Etisalat, manifests as a virtual map of the city to identify 30 unique venues that can be transformed into your personal outdoor gyms.

From some of Dubai’s most beautiful stretches of sand to picturesque outdoor lakes and even the city’s most popular neighbourhoods, these iconic spots are ideal to get active, safely socialise with like-minded fitness enthusiasts, and enjoy breathtaking views.

Each location features exciting workouts that have been curated in partnership with leading fitness instructors, allowing individuals and groups to work out for free without any equipment - be it calisthenics, combat HIIT or dance routines. Users simply need to scan a special QR code with their mobile device upon arrival at each location to access an easy-to-follow, 30-minute workout video.

So, take a break from the ordinary, add some invigorating movement to your day and take your treadmill run onto nature's tread with these unique, free outdoor workouts across the city.

Here are some of the top ten picks - access the full list on www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com.

LOCATION	WORKOUT
Palm Jumeirah	Build Muscle and Lose Weight with Ali Omar: Join Ali Omar @aeebeh on the spectacular Palm Jumeirah for a mass-building, weight-loss workout that will challenge your core – with some long sprints to get your heart pumping.
Al Khawaneej	Abs and Upper Body with Ismaeel Al Hammadi: Join Ismaeel Al Hammadi @isma3elo at Al Khawaneej - an inspired location set within a picturesque outdoor lake - for some callisthenics movements that will shape up your body and strengthen your core.
Jumeirah Lakes Towers Park	Stairs Workout with Jessell Bossman: Learn your first parkour moves with Jessell Bossman @justssell in one of Dubai's most popular neighbourhoods. Try to do all three sets and keep moving – no special equipment is required.
Al Seef	Combat HIIT with Daria Tsinaridze: Know your jab from your cross? Mix in some martial arts with your daily exercises and punch and your way to a healthier lifestyle. Join personal trainer and former professional taekwondo athlete, Daria Tsinaridze @daria.dxb for a dynamic Combat HIIT session at Al Seef.
Al Jadaf	Handstand Conditioning with Lama Al Ghabra: Want to see the world from a different perspective? Yoga teacher Lama Al Ghabra @lamaandtheworld will help strengthen your shoulders and improve your technique to get you on the way to learning a new skill that's perfect for playing outdoors.
The Lakes	Full Body Workout with Jennifer Chalouhi: Get jumping, tucking, planking and more with this high-energy routine from Jennifer Chalouhi @jennifercfit.
Al Khail Gate Park	HIIT with Halah Nasser: Always wanted to try a Barry's Bootcamp? Halah Nasser @haloslibraryoflife brings the bootcamp to you, with a heart-pumping HIIT workout at the beautiful and modern Al Khalil Gate Park. There's plenty of burn for your legs and abs, if you can complete all three sets.
Jumeirah Beach	Dance Workout with Gbemi Giwa: Join Gbemi Giwa @gbemigiwa as she guides you through a HIIT dance workout, focusing on total body burn to get your heart rate pumping.
Dubai Water Canal	Running Workout with Abeer Al Khaja: Join fitness trainer Abeer Al Khaja @abeermk along the scenic Dubai Water Canal as she guides you through a refreshing running session. Focus on your legs and abs in this exercise in order to develop your endurance and core.
Arabian Ranches	Leg and Lungs with Jonny Young: Push and kick your way to fitness with martial arts and strength coach, Jonny Young @jonnyyoungfitness.