Hundreds of free fitness classes to be held in Abu Dhabi’s public parks

Looking to stay (or get more) active in 2022? There are tonnes of free fitness classes coming to Abu Dhabi’s public parks.

Active Parks is a new initiative to create a healthier lifestyle in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The four-week programme will offer 380 free-to-attend training sessions in 12 public parks across Abu Dhabi. It was developed by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in collaboration with the Department of Community Development (DCD).

Looking to get fit this winter? Active Parks is designed to promote sports and physical activity across the community and will run from Thursday December 30 to Wednesday January 26 with more than 380 free sessions for anyone aged 15 and older.

There will be loads of fun and healthy activities including DanceFit, RunFit, Bootcamps, CrossFit and yoga, with special classes for people of determination, too. There is a full schedule of classes available on the Active Parks website. Participants can share progress with the community across social media.

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There are a dozen parks and urban spaces participating, including Madinat Zayed, Al Ruwais Park 2 and Al Mirfa National Park in Al Dhafra Region; Al Jahili and Al Towayya Parks in Al Ain city; and Khalifa City Park three, Sheikha Fatima Park, Dolphin Park, MBZ Park, Al Khaleej Al Arabi park, Electra Park and Al Shamkha Park four in Abu Dhabi city and the surrounding areas.

The World Health Organisation encourages a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity every week to improve mental and physical wellbeing, and these classes are just one way to get fit in the capital.

Free. Locations vary. Thu Dec 30- Wed Jan 26, 2022. addcd.gov.ae.