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BAHRAIN AND SPORTS Influencing the GCC and the World Sports can be a powerful tool to promote the holistic growth and development of the youth of a nation. In Bahrain, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad, we are dedicated to provide all sorts of opportunities for our young people as far as sports is concerned. I strongly believe that an efficient physical education programme equips people with vital qualities, such as leadership, perseverance, social and moral character, self-esteem, commitment to teamwork, and problem-solving and organisational abilities.

In today’s most challenging environment, such skills can only help individuals to succeed in life, and that brings prosperity to the nation. We are always on the lookout for ways of improving facilities and practices for physical education. One example of this is that I feel we should develop a more holistic physical education policy to be implemented right from the early school stages.

Possibilities for implementing such a policy are being explored. Essential life skills are so often the outcome ofan effective physical education.

In fact, sports have been proven to actually raise IQ in addition to building confidence and teaching kids about managing emotions, such as self-control. Sports help children to learn hard work, patience, persistence, and how to respond positively to setbacks and failures.

Most importantly, sports helps a child to prepare to take on the many challenges that life has to offer and emerge victorious like a champion. Sports is an important part of the culture of the Gulf countries, especially endurance horse riding and show jumping, which have an immense traditional value, although we must not forget there are also other sports and sporting events that boast a rich history for us.

For the above reasons, I warmly welcome the arrival of PowerUp, the first sports dedicated magazine based in Bahrain. It will be a fantastic tool for the people of Bahrain to view sports clubs and fixtures that are available on our island. It will expose them to new sports from around the world and introduce them to exciting existing sports they may wish to try.

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There seems to be quite a lot of new sporting activities popping up all over the island. Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Bahrain Cycling Team is the latest endurance sports team that will be hitting to world by storm, so watch this space for more and more Bahraini flags crossing the line first. Another global sporting event, the XDubai Spartan Race will be coming to Bahrain for the first time on April 1st. This race is said to see about 5,000 participants and we’ll be there to cover everything!

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On a more local note, we’re also extremely excited to see the Bahrain Battle of Heroes in April, which is going to be the crossfit competition of the year! With the horde of sporting events coming up, Bahrainis are spoilt for choice about where and how to get fit, fun and adventure looks set to hit a new high. Make sure you are a part of it!

Not to be forgotten is the beloved sport of showjumping. The Bahrain Royal Endurance and Equestrian Federation (BREEF) showjumping competitions has seen some fantastic results and is also opening the season on a high note alongside HM the King’s Cup. Not only that, the KHK-MMA has seen awesome turnouts. James Gallagher is set to make his promotional debut at BAMMA (United Kingdom’s Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion), which just goes to show the top caliber of athletes in this team.

On the Bahrain Endurance 13 team side, James Cunnama landed a smashing debut at Xterra, which marks another season of lively and rousing performances from all its members. Sounds exciting? Well, open this magazine and we’ll give you more fun ideas on how to keep fit, smashing places to do it, and also tips on how to lose weight and stay healthy.

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Let’s Play Sports Ministry of Youth and Sports The Ministry of Sports organized an exciting day which called people of all ages to get fit and healthy in a fun way. See the pictures and read about what happened!

10 Sports News 12 Calendar of Events 20 The World’s Best Obstacle Race The XDubai Spartan Race which will happen for the first time ever in Bahrain is seriously the best thing to happen in obstacle racing. Read more to find out why!

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26 PowerUp Goes Boxing at Winner’s Football We tried boxing for the first time, and boy was it fun!

28 Thai Martial Arts The deadly yet dangerous sport is captured with accuracy at a gym in Bahrain

30 Trek Bikes Check out the number one performing bike brand in the world!

Cyclists and motorists can share the road safely. Here’s how. ‘

23 Million Dollar Hopefuls

Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf win the first race of the season and are now on their way to becoming 2016’s million-dollar athletes!

24 The Body Alchemist The XDubai Spartan Race which Linda Robertovich shares with us the secrets to a strong, sculpted body.

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32 That Crazy Old Sport British Parachute Association Instructor/ Examiner Andy Goodall walks us through the joys of skydiving.

33 Focus On Your Strengths Dr. Shaikh Saqer Al Khalifa tells us how to start and stay engaged in sports.

34 Towards an active lifestyle Skydiving skills can be applied to real life. Here’s how.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but theres no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

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SPORTS & FITNESS 38 RevUp Check out our latest section on car news!

45 The most awaited motorsport event of the year Fans are crazily waiting in line to buy tickets for F1!

40 Drag Races Heat Up The BIC! 42 BIC Dragster Adventure

HEALTH & WELLNESS 49 Eat Great And Lose Weight You might think this is not possible but Diet Delight might just change your mind.

59 Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes The Middle East has one of the highest cases of diabetes in the world. Alarming as it is, there are ways to prevent it. Go to the GGSD & BDS Diabetes Conference to find out.

50 The Beginner’s Guide To Intermittent Fasting Fasting is not deprivation and it is actually good for you.

52 F1 Drivers Fitness To Burn This is how these elite racers get fit.

61 Sports, Health, and Fitness Listings

54 You Don’t Have To Diet Forever!

Find a health club, gym, or clinic near you and get started on your fitness journey!

If you’ve been yo-yo dieting forever, stop it. Make these small tweaks to mark a lifelong change in your diet and eating habits.

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Is a fitness buff, a triathlete and adrenaline junkie, and a blogger.

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70 Gym Wear Selections 72 Under Armour Opens First Brand House 80 Gadgets You Have To Give Yourself

82 Apps for Real People

Wannunya Crellin shares with us her secrets to stay calm and get that mind-body balance everybody craves for.

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68 Sports Inspired Timepieces

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57 Mind-Body Balance

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Is a biokinetecist who works with people developmentally in order to improve and enhance their bodies.

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“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

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MANAMA CLAIMS ZAIN CUP TITLE Hassan Nowrooz scored 23 points as Manama downed Al Hala 98-60 in the finals to claim the Bahrain Zain Cup title for the 18th time last February 22 at the Bahrain Basketball Association Sports Hall in Um al Hassam.

The scores for each quarter were as follows: 14-11 (Manama), 24-14 (Manama), 24-19 (Manama), 36-16 (Manama). Manama’s most valuable players were Nowrooz, who finished with 23 points; Mohammed

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Hussain, with14 points; and Kadeem Kolby, 12 points.

It was Manama’s second title after reigning supreme in the Zain Super Cup at the beginning of the season by defeating Al Ahli.

KHK MMA WINS ASIAN WRESTLING GOLD MEDAL Adam Batirov clinched the 70kg weight category gold medal for Bahrain at the Asian Wrestling Championships, which concluded in Bangkok recently.

Batirov was crowned champion, the final day of the prestigious event after defeating Takhti Cup winner Muhammad Naderi of Iran in the semi-finals.

In the final clash, Batirov nearly let the gold medal slip away to India’s Kumar Vinod, who countered a takedown attempt for two points midway through the second period. However, Batirov came back late a takedown and ankle turn for a 5-2 triumph.

Batirov’s gold medal was the first for Bahrain in the Asian championships and the second overall, following a bronze

medal won by Mohamed Abdelfattah Mohammed in the 98kg in Greco-Roman category on the first day of the championships.

On return at Bahrain International Airport, Batirov and his fellow delegation members were welcomed by high-ranking sports officials, headed

by Bahrain Olympic Committee general secretary Abdulrahman Askar.

On his part, Batirov expressed gratitude to the Bahrain Olympic Committee for supporting him during the training programme and at the competition in Bangkok. He vowed to extend his hard working effort in bid to achieve another feat on the international level in future challenges.

BAHRAIN’S CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM WON 1ST PLACE Bahrain’s national crosscountry team was given a warm welcome on their return from Tunisia following their

impressive first place finish at the Arab championship held recently. Bahrain won 11 medals in total, including two golds, three bronzes, and three silvers each in both the singles and team categories.

Bahrain Athletics Association (BAA) vicepresident, Mohammed Jalal, pointed out that this win contributes in ensuring Bahrain’s position in the world map of athletics.

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NATIONAL ATHLETICS TEAM BAGS 9 MEDALS IN DOHA Bahrain’s National Athletics team returned home last February 21 to a special welcome after their impressive show at the recently concluded Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in Doha.

The National team took nine medals in total (three golds, five silvers, and one bronze) after a stiff competition from top athletes all around the continent.

Abdulrahman Askar, Bahrain Olympic Committee secretary general, noted the outstanding performance and results of the team at this major continental championship which reflects the advanced level of athletics in the kingdom through the continued support of Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, president of the Bahrain Athletics Association.

AL KHATERY TRIUMPHS IN THE AL AIN SHOWJUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP

The victories of the Bahrain showjumping team continued at the Al Ain Showjumping Championship in the United Arab Emirates.

Bahraini rider Khalid Al Khatery won first place in the differentiation and the 1.30 metre rounds of the championship on the steeds of Sierra and Bashayer.

CYCLING TEAM GIVEN SPECIAL AWARDS BY BAHRAIN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Members of the Bahrain National Cycling team were given special awards for their remarkable results at the GCC Championships held in Ras Al Khaimah, in the UAE recently.

The nationals clinched nine medals, including three gold,

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four silver and two bronze, placing second overall champions the UAE. Shaikh Khalid expressed pride for the remarkable results of the Bahraini athletes in the championship.

SPECIALIZED SPORTS MEDICINE AND INJURIES CLINIC OPENS The National Sports Medicine Centre’s first specialized sports medicine and injuries clinic is now open and fully functional, the centre announced yesterday.

This first-of-its-kind clinic of the centre, which is under the umbrella of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), provides additional services for the treatment of injured Bahraini and non-Bahraini athletes.

State-of-art technologies are being used at the clinic, providing modern techniques for treatment of different types of injuries with efficiency, including torn

muscle injuries.

“Our main goal here is to make the National Sports Medicine Centre as one of the best specialized facilities for sports injuries treatment and rehabilitation, thanks to the support from Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa,” said Chapman.

“The centre is not only focusing on injury analysis, treatment or rehabilitation, but it also seeks to spread awareness among the athletes to prevent sports injuries, especially in the lower part of the thigh muscle”. added Chapman.

BAHRAIN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (BOC) CELEBRATES NATIONAL ACTION CHARTER ANNIVERSARY BOC celebrated the 15th anniversary of its National Action Charter (NAC) last February 19. The event was organized in cooperation with Gulf University as part of the committee’s plan to promote community partnership with various national organizations and institutions. Shaikha Hayat bint Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, Bahrain Table Tennis

Association president said “Our charter is our future.”

The event was split into two sessions, kicking off the morning activities with an open walkathon at Isa Town Sports City in Riffa. Gulf University hosted the other events—football, athletics, badminton, table tennis, short distance running, and physical fitness.

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6 March DRAGON BOAT RACING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED IN QATAR!

Grand Hyatt Doha What is a dragon boat race: Imagine 20 paddlers in a 12m long boat, paddling furiously in synchronization to the rhythm of the drummer in front and under the direction of the steer person in the rear and racing towards the finish line! A must see!

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Bahrain International Circuit The fourth stage of the drag races saw Bahraini champions making their way to the spotlight. How will they fare now? Fans go back to watch this muchawaited sequel to the fourth round.

4 March SPARTAN RACE WORKOUT TOUR Al Najma Sports Club Juffair, Bahrain every Friday Prepare your self for the upcoming world’s best obstacle race in Bahrain on April 1st.

Led by Spartan coaches, and Fitness FIrst the Spartan Workout Tour Presented by XDubai will benefit both the fitness rookie and the seasoned veterans.

4 March BAHRAIN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 Bahrain International Circuit It is the start of the BSBK season at the Bahrain International Circuit. Spectators can come and meet the riders, and even World Superbike Champion Carlos Checa!

RED BULL AIR RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Abu Dhabi Breakwater Abu Dhabi will host the Red Bull Air Race for the ninth time in 2016, once again setting the scene as the action-packed opener for a brand new World Championship season.

25 March AL AREEN AQUATHLON (SWIM AND RUN)

Lost Paradise of Dilmun Waterpark and Al Areen Palace and Spa Starting from the Lost Paradise of Dilmun (Lazy River) with a 400m swim, finishing at Al Areen Palace and Spa with a 2.5 km run, participants will have the chance to win BD300, a one night stay at Al Areen Palace and a health club membership along with other exciting prizes!

26 March DUBAI WORLD CUP 2016

4-5 March ITU WORLD TRIATHLON ABU DHABI

Meydan Grandstand and Race course, Nad Al Sheba Once again, the world’s richest horse race is returning to bring together equestrians and spectators for a day of ultimate excitement.

Abu Dhabi Sailing and Yacht Club, Abu Dhabi The Series is the most exciting triathlon event in the world. Watch the 65 fastest male and female elite athletes’ race on a spectatorfriendly lap course with the stunning Abu Dhabi Corniche as the backdrop.

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H Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president, held a Sports Festival themed “Let’s Play Sports” last February 6, 2016 at the Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town.

His Excellency Hesham Bin Mohammed Al Jawdar, Youth and Sports Affairs minister, affirmed that holding the Open Sports Festival is within the ministry’s strategy to provide various youth and sports programmes for all age categories. The Minister stressed that the festival aims to strengthen harmony, closeness, and mutual understanding among all social segments, citizens and residents through providing entertaining sports activities which cater to all segments.

The event was open to everyone, including citizens, expatriate communities, as well as ministries, government departments, embassies, private sector companies, schools, sports clubs, and associations.

It featured programmes and competitions for men, women, children, and people with disabilities. The event also featured educational and awareness-raising programmes related to sports, health and nutrition, as well as entertainment, folk and mental games and competitions.

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KHK-MMA Bahrain’s Number One MMA Team staged a fight session for their fans with amateurs given 2 minutes on the ring to prove their prowess. It was easily one of the most-watched shows in the event. Another highlight of the afternoon was the fan space created for the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov, a Russian elite fighter, now a member of the KHK-MMA team, with 22 wins and 0 losses. He made a lot of people’s day by handing out the MMA gear and posing with his fans.

DID YOU KNOW? Khabib Nurmagomedov holds one of the longest undefeated streaks in MMA with 22 straight wins.

Khabib is probably the only MMA fighter who had 3 wins on the same night.

He got a call from the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) because he had a perfect 16-0 record in the regional circuits of Russia and Ukraine.

PARKOUR AND CALISTHENICS Parkour and Calisthenics, also known as “street workout”, is a sport that has developed on the streets.

Do you want to get fit in a modern and urban way?

Would you like healthy competition and self-growth without paying for a gym membership? If so, then street workout is what you’re looking for. The awesome folks gave the public not only calisthenics and parkour performances but also, free workshops. Now you can backflip to your heart’s content.

DID YOU KNOW? Bahrain Parkour is the first and only registered parkour and free-running association in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Since 2010, the team has been recognized as a stunt performance team specializing in customized martial arts, stunts, and parkour and breakdance performances. They have performed inside and outside the kingdom for several local and international agencies.

How cool is that?

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BASKETBALL No other sport has the appeal of basketball.

The Open Sports Festival featured an exciting three-on-three open championship with an open registration for amateurs. This three-onthree (three players on each team, with one substitute allowed for each) is also known as streetball or street basketball. It is the largest urban team sport in the world and is gaining in popularity as fans organize their own open championship three-onthree games.

STREET FOOTBALL Street football is obviously Bahrain’s national pastime. If the elite athletes are playing it big in the soccer schools and in national

DID YOU KNOW? The Bahraini Premiere League of Basketball also known as the Zain Basketball League consists of 12 teams that have dominated basketball games across the country.

Currently, the Al-Manama team is the three-time defending champion. It’s anyone’s bet if they will keep the title this year!

CROSSFIT Crossfit is easily the newest workout trend in the island, with many boxes being opened up and people starting to really get into this trend. The popularity is due in part to Bahrain’s Battle of Heroes that has partnered up with The XDubai Spartan Race, a global sporting event that will be happening for the first time in Bahrain this April 1st! Described as a strength and conditioning program aimed at improving muscular strength alongside cardio-respiratory endurance and flexibility.

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stadiums, dozens and dozens of soccer superstar hopefuls make their way to abandoned parking lots after school or work, and on weekends, you’ll see them batting strike after strike.

DID YOU KNOW? The informal street football games do not necessarily follow the formal rules of association football such as a large field with markings, goal apparatus and corner flags, and eleven players per team or match officials (referees). Often, all it takes is a ball with a wall or fence used as a goal. The ease of playing ensures street football’s rising popularity.

And in fact, it now even has its own world championship which was started in Berlin in 2006, exactly 10 years ago!

DID YOU KNOW? This workout approach which uses an everchanging mix of aerobic and body-weight exercises is combined with Olympic weight-lifting! But while many people are put off by this idea, Crossfit is suitable for anyone, and I mean literally everyone. The momentum and intensity of the workout is tailored to the fitness level of each individual. The fitter you become, the more Crossfit you can take on!

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DID YOU KNOW? The Japan Karate Association teaches an anti-bullying class to help kids stand up for themselves and teach them that bullying is wrong.

Parents can also help their kids respond properly to such situations.

SELF- DEFENSE Taekwondo, karate, jiujitsu, and judo all form the umbrella of self-defense that many people are eager to know about. More than knowing the moves for getting out of sticky situations, self-defense actually teaches people to be more tolerant, more self-disciplined, and more respectful of others.

Ironically, self-defense practitioners rarely use their knowledge to engage in a fight unless provoked.

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CRICKET India’s national sport is right up there with street football as one of Bahrain’s national pastimes. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players each on a field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. Each team takes its turn to bat, attempting to score runs while the other team fields. Each term is known as innings. The game is played by 120 players in many countries.

DID YOU KNOW? Abdulredha Abdullah Yusuf took a gold medal in the 2010 GCC Championships in Bahrain while Ali Hassan finished third. Weightlifting in Bahrain is governed by the Bahrain Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation under the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

Weightlifting is obviously a kick-ass sport and one that is actually creating waves in Bahrain. You may not know it but there are men and women who are serious weightlifters in the island.

The women in particular have struggled against cultural barriers to establish and set new standards in weightlifting.

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THE WORLD’S BEST OBSTACLE RACE Under the patronage of HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the XDubai Spartan Race is heading to Bahrain on April 1st, 2016.

The World’s Best Obstacle Race proved a big hit in its 2015 Dubai debut. In February 2016 in Dubai, it attracted over 5,000 participants from around the world who came to test their endurance against a range of obstacles including the famous Rolling Mud, Rope Climb, Slip Wall, Spear Throw, Fire Jump, Tire Flip and many more!

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ith 130 events in 21 countries and six continents, Spartan is the pioneer of modern obstacle races and has become the fastest growing participant sport in the world. The Spartan mission is to make obstacle course racing a global lifestyle and an Olympic Sport.

The Bahrain event will feature the Spartan Sprint (5+ kilometers / 15+

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obstacles) as well as the Junior Spartan (for ages 4 to 14).

While it does offer competitive elite heats, Spartan Races are for athletes of all levels and abilities and the goal is to rip people away from their couches into the great outdoors and inspire them to lead a fitter, healthier life. Participants can enter individually or as a team.

One of the main benefits is working together to

overcome the various challenges and help each other excel.

Rayyan Yacob Agha, MENA managing director of Spartan Race said, ‘’We have seen firsthand how Spartan can change lives and give people the motivation they need to achieve a new level of fitness and wellbeing.

Taking part is an incredible experience and the majority of people catch the ‘Spartan Bug’ after experiencing the race only once and come

back time and time again determined to improve.” ‘’Bahrain’s desert terrain offers a particularly exciting opportunity for athletes to test their skills in a unique environment and last year’s race in Dubai attracted a number of elite competitors from Europe and the US’’ added Rayyan.

The Spartan team is running free weekly Workout Tours every Friday at Al Najma Club (Juffair) from 9-10am to help people

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‘’WE HAVE SEEN FIRSTHAND HOW SPARTAN CAN CHANGE LIVES AND GIVE PEOPLE THE MOTIVATION THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE A NEW LEVEL OF FITNESS AND WELLBEING. “

prepare for the race and have a chance of winning a portion of this year’s total US$4,500 prize.

The XDubai Spartan Race takes place on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, starting with the Elite heat at 7:15AM, with up to 250 racers going off the line every 15 minutes until 1PM. The Junior Race will be held from 10AM to 12PM, which covers 1 kilometer of obstacles that kids have

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always dreamed of and will constantly challenge them... breeding the Spartan within from an early age.

Add to this, a Festival Area filled with Spartan challenges for the whole family, including food, beverage and music, and you’re guaranteed a day to remember at the World’s Best Obstacle Race.

Log onto www.spartanarabia.com, for more information and to register for a race.

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CYCLING

CYCLE

SAFE BAHRAIN

All around the world cycle safety is becoming a great concern. Cyclists are very vulnerable in road accidents as compared to motor vehicles.

We don’t want you to be part of road casualties. Cycling is great fun and an excellent way to get around.

Here are a few simple tips to stay safe when sharing the road.

BE SEEN

Wear high visibility or brightly coloured clothing and use lights.

BE AWARE

Watch for car doors opening, potholes, rubbish, grates, and pedestrians.

Always check for turning vehicles.

BE PREDICTABLE

Make eye contact with other road users. Maintain a straight line and a predictable manner.

BE CONFIDENT

Use hand signals. Ride at least one meter away from parked cars to avoid people opening their doors on you.

Make use of the shoulder lane and avoid riding on the road with cars.

BE SAFE

Follow the road rules and choose the safest route.

BE PATIENT

Slow down near parked or lined up vehicles. Pass slowly and only when safe.

BE PREPARED

Wear an approved helmet and check your bike regularly - brakes, tires, chains, lights, and reflectors.

TO MAKE ROADS AS SAFE AS THEY CAN BE, MOTORISTS NEED TO BE AWARE OF CYCLISTS TOO: One thing that is very important to remember is that most cyclists are motorists too. And the same thing applies to the reverse. A great deal of motorist are also cyclists so mutual understanding is very important when sharing the road.

It wouldn’t take too much out of your day to be a little more patient with cyclists, and if you are the cyclist, try and predict the drivers’ next move. A little give and take goes a long way on today’s roads.

When turning watch for cyclists coming up on your inside lane and don’t cut them off.

Give cyclists a wide space when overtaking.

At night, dip your headlights when approaching cyclists.

In wet weather, allow cyclists extra room as surfaces may be slippery.

Remember, cyclists and motorists are equally entitled to use and share the same road space.

Respecting all road users helps everyone benefit from travelling by road.

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ronman 70.3 Dubai offered 35 qualifying slots for the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. Though there were many wonderful athletes who made it through the IRONMAN experience, and cut some world-record times, there are two in particular who capture our imagination for their intense hard work, grit, and determination. They are also on their way to winning one million US dollars as part of the Nasser bin Hamad Triple Crown Challenge, which asks athletes to win the top prize in the IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai, Austria, and Bahrain in one single year to qualify for the Triple Crown. At the moment, only two athletes are viable to win this award: Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf. Daniela took home the prize last year for winning all three races.

Jan Frodeno is a German triathlete who is the gold medal winner in men’s triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the 2015 IRONMAN World Championship, and the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

Jan has his eyes set on Challenge Roth to see if he can beat his fellow countryman Andreas Raelert’s 2011 iron distance world record of 7:41: 33.

Racing in Challenge Roth is a highlight in every athlete’s career, it is almost a legend. Jan says, “I’m so excited that I can finally take my place on the Roth start line. I’ll do everything to ensure my dream of a world record becomes a reality.”

Born in Cologne, Germany, Jan started out as a swimmer in South

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At the head of their class, Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf once again smash expectations in IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai, their first race towards the million dollars.

Africa at the age of 15. He entered triathlon in the year 2000 and then went to Germany to compete in the Triathlon-Bundesliga and qualified for the national team in 2002. He won the German Championship in 2007 and a gold medal as part of the German team in the mixed relay triathlon world championship in Hamburg. He won his first IRONMAN 70.3 win at the 2014 Asia-Pacific Championship in Auckland.

Daniela Ryf is a Swiss pro-triathlete who is the 2015 IRONMAN World Champion as well as the 2014 and 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion.

Daniela is the 2015 Swiss sportswoman of the year.

Daniela kicked off her 2016 season with the same momentum that carried her through undefeated in 2015. This kick-ass lady is famous for being a Redbull athlete, and a strong believer in the discipline of pain.

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PROFILE

THE BODY ALCHEMIST Linda Robertovich molds, shapes, cajoles, and pounds bodies into shape.

She is one of those personal trainers who have the magic to transform themselves and in so doing have transformed countless others.

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inda is a Bulgarian who has come to live and work in Bahrain. She used to be in the marketing field but her love of body athletics has inspired her to work as a personal trainer and nutritionist. She started sports gymnastics at the age

when she was 16! But it was here at the gym that she discovered her big passion. She started to read a lot and to experiment with herself and to try all the gym equipment and groundbreaking techniques.

When she decided to change her life six years ago, she took an ISSA

“...know your body and how the muscles work.

Challenge yourself daily, and keep track of the food and supplements you’re taking”. of six then continued with acrobatics and swimming.

She was also deeply involved in long distance running and endurance and strength training. This kind of discipline helped in molding her own career and setting her apart in her chosen niche: that of personal fitness and nutrition.

Her love of sports was apparent at a very young age; however, health problems made her limit her involvement in outdoor sports. This was the time she discovered the gym.

Living almost at the gym nowadays, it’s actually a surprise that she only first stepped foot on one

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stratification, which is one of the best worldwide stratification for Health and Fitness; which means that this lady really knows what she’s talking about and it shows. Her next challenge was to go on the stage to solidify her achievements and so more people will get to know her. She competed at the WBFF World Competition and took 2nd place at the Diva Fitness Category; a very sophisticated bodybuilding competition that has the “Divas” dressing up like Victoria Secret’s Angels complete with wings.

Asked if she wants to join in on more competitions, she says that her goal now

is to train people and to help them change their lives, bodies, and habits.

She says that the best way to achieve one’s goals in this sport is “to know your body and how the muscles work.

Challenge yourself daily, and keep track of the food and supplements you’re taking”.

She worked as a personal and fitness trainer in her own country before she was recruited to work for Blacksmith’s Gym, the

newest luxury fitness center in Bahrain. Now she does personal training, online consultation, with fitness and meal plans, specifically written for individuals.

This is what makes her feel passionate and makes her life interesting. The body that she has now could be yours! Think about it.

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AT WINNER’S FOOTBALL!

We were excited to try out boxing – but after a grueling experience which consists of almost a week of huffing and puffing as we climbed over stairs, lifting ourselves from the chair, and out of the car, the question is: do we want to do this to ourselves again? The answer is yes!

BOXING IS A MARTIAL ART AND COMBAT SPORT IN WHICH TWO PEOPLE THROW PUNCHES AT EACH OTHER, USUALLY WITH GLOVED HANDS. THE GOAL IS TO WEAKEN AND KNOCK DOWN THE OPPONENT. BOXING IS AN EXPLOSIVE, ANAEROBIC SPORT. THE ACT OF THROWING PUNCHES ROUND AFTER ROUND, WHILE CONTENDING WITH AN ATTACKING OPPONENT IS A DAUNTING TASK. IT IS PERHAPS THE MOST PHYSICALLY DEMANDING SPORT OF ALL, AND BOY, WERE WE TIRED! IN FACT, IT HAS BEEN CONSIDERED AS ONE OF THE MOST SPARTAN FORMS OF TRAINING. 26 | PowerUp | March 2016

FUN FACTS The Spartans were from a city-state of Ancient Greece, considered to be unique because their society completely focused on military training and excellence.

EQUIPMENT

Every person who goes to the ring must wear gloves. This will enable fighters to spar, work on the heavy bag, and work on the proper blow techniques with the trainer. There is also a protective headgear to protect you from blows to the face.

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BEGINNERS TRAINING WARM UP

The warm-up almost killed us! I guess for people who are not used to having strength or resistance training, the warm up for boxing would seem like a shock. We did sets of fitness moves like stretching, jumping jacks, push-ups in very fast intervals that were designed to ignite our bodies for the hard training to follow.

BASIC PUNCHES The proper boxing stance is left leg forward with gloves to the face. This stance allows you to strike a blow with your left or right hand while protecting your face from your opponent.

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SHADOWBOXING

JAB The jab is the most important punch in boxing. It can attack, defend, counter, score points, make space, and among other things. It’s your longest, fastest punch, uses the least energy, and leaves you the least vulnerable.

2 Left Foot Forward,

3 Left Foot Forward, jab with the left arm

4 Left foot forward, jab with the right arm (extend right leg)

5 Left foot forward,

uppercut with the left arm

HOOK OR CROSS The hook or cross will naturally be your strongest punch because it comes from your dominant hand and gets leverage easily from the back. When combined, the jab and right cross become known as the basic but incredibly useful 1-2 combination.

6 Left foot forward,

uppercut with the right arm (extend right leg)

BOXING IS A COMBINATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE PUNCHES PLUS SIDETO-SIDE MOVEMENT WHICH ENABLES ONE TO DEFLECT THE OPPONENT’S BLOWS AND THROW SOME PUNCHES OF HIS OWN.

UPPERCUT The uppercut is a great punch to use on the inside or even mid-range. It’s more powerful than the jab, comes fast, and can be quite unexpected. The only risk is that you have to be closer to your opponent and your left shoulder is not up to defend against your opponent’s rights.

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SPARRING

Coach Mike used the flat mitts to practice us one by one on the combination moves. He was always getting us excited, perfecting our form and stance, and allowing us to see our mistakes.

HEAVY BAG

Left Foot Forward, Punch with the left fist Punch with the right fist (extend right leg)

Shadowboxing is boxing in front of a mirror to see and perfect the moves you were taught. It also allows you to deflect blows from your opponent because you can see how the punches will be thrown.

Coach Mike told us to use shadowboxing to get ready for the sparring.

Punching the heavy bag seems easy in the movies but in real life, it is extreme.

Coach Mike asked us to duplicate the punches that we did when training with him in the flat mitts and while shadowboxing.

POWERUP VERDICT

Boxing is a win for us!

Though tiring, we wanted to do some boxing again. We find boxing as the best way to release those tensions after a hard day’s work.

We’re too tired to go to the gym at the end of each day but it seems boxing is fun and a good stress-reliever.

We’re seriously thinking of going back for some group sessions. This is one of the most exciting things we’ve ever done! Thank you Winner’s Football and Coach Mike!

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The indomitable sport that started as a first line of defense for the farmers of Thailand is now worldfamous in its ability to bring down an opponent.

Thai Martial Arts Bahrain has allowed us to witness an incredible training session for their fighters.

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uay Thai is the combat sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is both a physical and mental discipline and is known as “the art of eight limbs� because it is characterized by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees, and shins. The professional league is governed by the World Muay Thai council.

What makes a professional fighter different from a beginner is practice.

Omran of Thai Martial Arts let us watch a workout session of his fighters.

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MUAY THAI

PART I WARM-UP

Road Work Getting some running into your daily workout is a big part of Muay Thai training.

This will help increase conditioning and build strong shins for kicking.

Mobility and stretching (10 minutes) 1 Circle your arms

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backwards and forwards (10 times each) Rotate your neck up and down, side to side, left to right Truck rotations (10 times) Leg rotations (10 times each) Jump rope (2 rounds, 6 minutes total) Shadow box (3 rounds, 9 minutes total)

PART II

Heavy Bag Work 1 50 push kicks

(alternate right and left kicks) 2 50 roundhouse kicks per leg (Complete all kicks to one side before stretching to another leg.)

3 5 rounds of freestyle (Use all the tricks that you know.)

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Sparring These sparring sessions are controlled and focus on correct technique, with each student wearing protective equipment and being supervised by the trainer.

SHADOWBOXING Imagine you have an opponent right in front of you, how will you react?

What punches and kicks will you use? Where will you attack? Work at 70% speed for the entire three rounds of your shadow boxing. Use proper head and body movement, stay on the balls of your feet, focus on your footwork, work your defense, and always come back to a good, strong stance after your strikes.

PART III

Sparring Sessions 1 Sparring with

trainer 2 Sparring with partners

PART IV

Road Work Light Running (10 minutes)

KICKS The most devastating kick in Muay Thai the roundhouse kick. While Muay Thai allows for elbows, knees, and spinning back kicks, the foundation of the art is the roundhouse kick.

This is the best kick to deliver since the goal in fighting is to inflict maximum damage.

For more information: Thai Martial Arts Tel. no. +973 3999 9469

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CYCLING

TREK BIKES

Whether it is Triathlon, Road Race, Endurance, Mountain, Recreation or Kids’ bikes – Trek produces the world’s best bikes in every category.

CUSTOM PROJECT ONE

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rek is the number one performance bike brand in the world. Their R&D department packs more engineering horsepower than any other bike company – and they’re committed to making every Trek road bike, from handbuilt carbon race machines to refined aluminum models, the absolute best in its class. You will feel the difference, from the first ride all the way to the podium.

But it’s not just road bikes that Trek manufactures. Trek is also the world leader in mountain bike technology.

No surprise that their

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mountain bikes are the most technologically advanced on the market. Here, innovations are not limited to only the highest-end bikes. Every model is loaded with features and details that will make any ride, on any trail, better.

Trek does not just stop with the manufacture of the world’s best bikes, they also offer a unique customization product in the form of Project One.

You can create your very own bike with Project One, Trek’s custom bike program, which allows you to personalize or sensationalize – the choice is yours. Just select the model, the fit, the paint, and the parts you desire, and Trek will build your dream bike. You can even have your name painted on the bike to make it truly unique.

Just visit www.Trekbikes. com and begin the build.

Alternatively, visit Skate Shack in Bahrain or Qatar where their experienced staff can guide you through the options.

WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TREK BIKES

All Trek models are available at Skate Shack and Euro Cycle branches in Bahrain, Qatar, and at Oman Bicycle in Muscat, Oman.

Skate Shack not only stocks a comprehensive range of Trek bikes and Bontrager accessories but also has a well-qualified and experienced workshop team to service and repair your bike. In addition, they offer a ‘whilst-you-wait service’ for less-involved repairs.

Bike fitting, cycle and bike case hire are among the other services offered by Skate Shack.

Trek Speed Concept 9 Series

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SKYDIVING ANDY GOODALL

THAT CRAZY OLD SPORT

British Parachute Association Instructor Examiner

Despite the fact that many people think skydiving is a crazy sport—done by crazy people, you will find it is amazingly normal. See, the only thing you have to be good at in skydiving is the coordinated movement of your arms and legs, and a lot of people can do that for sure.

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arachutes were first used effectively in World War I in fighter aircrafts.

However this practice was discouraged since pilots might want to jump rather than fight. During the Second World War, it became de rigeur military training for airborne operations.

After World War II, there was a surplus of parachutes which could be bought on the civilian open market.

Ex-military personnel managed to procure the surplus parachutes and with the help of a friend who may own an airplane managed to start jumping. Pretty soon, the sport of skydiving was born. Throughout the years, it became regulated – safety measures were put in place and rules for skydiving began to be enforced.

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STARTING OUT

For people starting out in this hobby, tandem skydiving is the norm. There is a half-hour instruction after which the student is ready to make his first parachute jump attached to a qualified instructor. The only thing that the student has to worry about is the jump itself.

To those who wish to pursue skydiving as a sport, AFF, the next level, is a worldwide qualification.

The Accelerated Freefall (AFF), which is a structured syllabus to qualify you as a skydiver as per the British Parachute Association Rules requires a minimum of six hours ground training before you can jump from an airplane with two instructors. The AFF student is responsible for opening his own parachute.

The course consists of a minimum of eight jumps; you jump with 2 qualified instructors who will hold on to you as you leave the aircraft for the first three jumps. During the AFF training, they will provide safety and coaching. Once AFF has been completed and you are a qualified skydiver, there is then a system of licenses to go through which may lead on to various disciplines in the sport such as freeflying, belly flying, or even wingsuiting. You might even consider entering skydiving competitions.

WHY SKYDIVE?

For many people, skydiving is part of their bucket list. Floating weightless through space and seeing spectacular sights like the gigantic statue of Jesus Christ in Rio

de Janeiro or the immensity of the New York City skyline makes people want to try this sport at least once in their lifetime. Also, it’s a very easy sport to get good at, the only skill you have to master being air deflection – raising your arms to the left or the right to deflect air doesn’t seem like a very complicated thing to do.

Finally, it is a genderless sport with both men and women entering freefall at any given moment. Why don’t you put it on your bucket list? The nearest jump site is half an hour by plane at Al Ain Dubai in the desert.

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British Parachute Association AFF Instructor

STRENGTHS

How many times have you heard this at a meet? “What the heck happened to our 21s? They used to be so good.” BY AARON FAITH

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n a two-car race, with both cars being equal, which car will win? – The car driven by the driver with the most skill. It’s our strengths that place us in pole position. We win the race because we are better than the rest of the competition.

What about this mindset?

– The driver who made the most mistakes lost the race.

That can also be true but there’s something I really hate about this approach and the whole thinking behind it. I’m not trying to sell you some sort of theory on sport psychology and promote a positive mental attitude.

I’m simply questioning the physical time and effort we put into a skill we are not good at. Why do we do that?

Why did I use to do that?

I will speak for myself here but I am far from alone. As the competition draws near and the time, money and jumps left are slowly being reduced, we start to naturally apply our critical eye on our performance – areas like weak exits, blocks and random builds. I can even remember feeling like I have spent almost a whole training camp

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on these areas. We didn’t get enough jumps in due to bad weather so we prioritized certain aspects. We made quick fixes but it lacked the repetition needed to lock these skills in. I remember feeling so frustrated at the end of the camp.

This doesn’t only happen in training camps, I’ve watched teams do exactly this with just 10 jumps to prepare right before a meet. They spend several jumps working on that block move they are not happy with. They train with a feeling of mediocrity, poor closes, rushing, and of the team being out of synch.

A NOVEL IDEA

But what if the team instead spent that time doing dives with some of their best blocks? They would then build a team pace of calm and confidence, of being in tune.

By training their strengths, they would rehearse great

skydiving and carry this assurance into the meet, which is a big morale-booster.

Obviously, we need to work on areas that need improvement, but you don’t have to be the best at every block in the dive pool to win the Nationals and you could win if you were better at just 55 percent of them!

To stay better at any skill, you have to practice it.

Know why they are your best blocks and invest in them.

Don’t allow yourself to get distracted for too long in one area, especially if it’s negative.

Every team has their best blocks and their worse blocks, accept that.

PERFORM AT YOUR PEAK CAPACITY

Training in your strengths trains the team to perform at a higher level – this spills over into the weaker blocks, so they improve naturally, without

undue frustration. Rehearsing your best exits builds the team’s ability to fly on the hill, a vital third of the competition skydive. Your weaker exits will benefit from the flyers knowing what a great exit feels like and how to fly together in close communication from the door.

How you divide your time between the good and the bad depends on how good and how bad, but at the end of the day, the most consistent team will win – so try to have some sort of equilibrium with the time and effort you put into your areas.

Think in terms of military tactics on the battlefield. A British tactic taken from the Romans and still used in large scale battle: if you are facing the enemy across several areas and say the left flank is losing but the right flank is winning, you have a choice to make. Invest your reserve troops in which area, left or right flank? The teaching is to invest in what is working!

Focus on your strengths!

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SPORTS & BEYOND

DR. SAQER AL KHALIFA President, Bahrain Triathlon Association

TOWARDS AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE It is a proven fact that sports makes people stronger, more mentally active, and happier. Even the people who are disinclined to engage in sports know that there are in fact many health and mental benefits to engaging in it. In fact, there are no side effects to an active lifestyle, so why are people not investing more time, money, and effort into it?

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here is no doubt that becoming active and healthy has excellent spillovers to our professional careers and personal relationships, but what are we actually doing about it?

We are living in a time that is full of interesting and attractive means that would allow us to become better individuals. The easiest step is to get those fitness gadgets and participate in what they offer.

Recently, the number of “smart” and “activity tracker” watches has exponentially increased, they are everywhere! For example, I now have a fancy Garmin Fenix 3 wristwatch which almost has my complete life in it. I am also pretty sure that other smart and fitness tracker watches are as important to their owners as the Fenix 3 is to me.

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Because of this watch, my life is definitely much better, it knows everything I do whether I sit, stand, walk, run, swim, bike, sleep, and much more.

These smart gadgets know how to make us hate being couch potatoes. All of a sudden, sports is like a video game, because smart gadgets interact with each other in some intelligent way and they push you to compete with yourself

and others as well through an electronic social platform like the Garmin Connect, Strava, etc. They also tell us complete inside out information about how our running is going, when was the last time we went out cycling, and how many more steps to take in order to reach the daily goal.

Here’s the thing, while today smart phones are improving productivity and communications in the “work” space, smart fitness gadgets are also improving physical productivity. Not only is my Fenix 3 much cheaper than someone else’s Rolex, it can also do tricks like tell me how cool I am because I am taking positive steps towards a more active lifestyle.

Why don’t you step up and take charge of your life too? I challenge you!

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KITE SURFING

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KITE BEYOND

Fearless, graceful, and buoyant, Anke Brandt is a vision to see when she steps into that kite. But more than her worldrecord, it is her cause that truly brings her into a well-deserved spotlight.

. “This mission too will take place over a day, but will span over 16 to 18 hours.

We’ll be going with the wind and the main challenge will be kiting at night over unfamiliar waters.”

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itesurfing is a surface water sport combining aspects of wakeboarding, snowboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, skateboarding and gymnastics into one extreme sport. A kiteboarder harnesses the power of the wind with a large, controllable power kite which she propels across the water on a kiteboard. It is one of the many watersports

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that are slowly gaining a foothold in Bahrain.

One of the biggest names in kitesurfing is Anke Brandt.

She hopes to smash her first world record, and is all set to kite an adrenaline pumping 600 kms from Bahrain to the UAE this March!

Having started kite-surfing in 2009, Anke currently holds the world-record for the longest distance kite-surfed by a female. “In March of 2014, I had broken the world record by kiting all the way

around Bahrain, covering a distance of 250 kms,” she said.

All eyes are trained on Anke Brandt and the reason is not only this groundbreaking attempt but also the fact that she is trying to raise funds for Wings for Life, a foundation dedicated to helping people with spinal cord injury with the mission to find the cure. The charity funds world class scientific research around the globe aimed at healing people with damaged spinal cords.

Check out www.justgiving/ Kitebeyond.

THE PASSIONATE ATHLETE

Based in Bahrain, Anke envisioned going international with her latest feat “I plan to cover more than twice the distance that I did before”. This is a

whopping 550 km. from Bahrain to Dubai!

Fueled by her passion for wind and water, Anke has trained tirelessly since early last year for her next feat. “Given the challenging nature of my mission, I have increased my training session to 6 times a week, sometimes even training twice a day”. News is spreading around the world about her groundbreaking attempt!

This March, Anke will begin her one-day mission from Art Rotana, Amwaj, who have offered their support to the athlete leading up to the recordbreaking attempt. “I have been training at Art Rotana with a trainer and kiting every chance I get”, she explained. Sometimes she works out for up to 15 hours a day.

For more information: www.ankebrandt.com

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MARTIAL ARTS

WORLD CLASS MARTIAL ARTS

Reza’s Martial Art Center aims to influence people on the values of martial arts: humility, compassion, and discipline.

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any people who have studied at the Centre all agree that it has been a life-altering experience. Martial artists slowly begin to believe in choice and the ability to choose one’s destiny. More than a martial arts centre, it is a place to come home to.

It offers several worldrespected martial arts such as Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Thai Boxing, Boxing, and Mixed Martial Arts and strength and conditioning.

BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU

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number of schools (or Ryu) of Japanese jiujutsu in the 19th century.

It promotes the principle that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend himself against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and proper techniques—most notably, by applying joint locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.

THAI BOXING

Muay Thai is a hard martial art from Thailand. It is similar to other Indochinese styles of kickboxing, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar, and Muay Lao from Laos. Descended from muay boran, Muay Thai is Thailand’s national sport.

BOXING

Boxing is a martial art and a combat sport where

people throw punches at each other, usually with gloved hands. The goal is to weaken and knock down the opponent.

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA)

Mixed Martial Arts is a full-contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, derived from a variety of other combat sports and martial arts. The first regulated MMA league in the United States was called The Tough Guy Contest and later renamed as The Battle of the Superfighters. In 1993, Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s leading family, the Gracies founded the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which is currently the biggest MMA fight show in the world.

For those who want to improve their fitness level for their specific training or those who have no interest in martial arts, the centre offers stength and conditioning classes. All the programs are taught by highly-professional trainers and are affiliated with wellknown organizations around the world two best schools in the world Aliance juijitso.

Reza’s Martial Art Center has a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu training ground, a Thai boxing training ground, and a fitness gym to accommodate all members.

The center is affiliated with Kings MMA and Alliance Jiu-jitsu, the leading jiu-jitsu academy in the world.

For more information: Reza’s Martial Art Center +973 1769 4646

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REV UP LAST OF THE LAND ROVER DEFENDERS BUILT IN SOLIHULL

THE NEW 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT SHOWCASES AFFORDABLE INNOVATION

Get the latest scoop on all things motors.

Land Rover celebrated 68 years of history as the last of the current Defenders was produced at its famous Solihull production facility in the presence of 700 current and former employees. During the event, it was also announced that the Heritage Restoration programme will be mounted to breathe new life into classic Series vehicles and Defenders Land Rover. The ‘Defender Journeys’ platform was also revealed, where owners can upload details of their most memorable journeys in a Series Land Rover or Defender, allowing the legendary model to live-on online.

The new Volkswagen model, the 2016 Passat, is now available in Bahrain in four stylish configurations – S, SE, SEL and Sport. The new Passat has an exterior that offers slimmer headlights, a more substantial fourbar grille, and a muscular, domed hood. Inside, the saloon showcases an extensively upgraded interior for a more sophisticated look and feel.

The new Passat boasts of the secondgeneration in-car infotainment system having three major smartphone integration platforms—Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™ and MirrorLink®.

Standard price starts at BD 8,800/-.

Ending the wait for customers in Bahrain, Toyota recently revealed the highlyanticipated Toyota Prius. The Prius can be driven completely on electrical power with zero fuel consumption and zero tailpipe emissions, or with a combination of the electric motor and gasoline. It comes with an 8-year/160,000km battery warranty and a 1-year/20,000km service package.

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Almoayyed Motors Trucks, showroom has recently been opened in Manama to offer a world-class vehicle ownership experience. This coincides with the launch of the new Ford trucks showroom and

FIRST MOTORS INTRODUCES THE 2016 GRAND I10

The Grand i10 recently unveiled

by First Motors is simple yet very sporty and functional. This model placed major emphasis on the driver and the drive experience with its ergonomically-designed front seats and adjustable headrests. Additional interior features include map pockets, floor and center console storage ideal for storing utility items, tilt steering, cooled glove box, electronically-adjustable rearview mirrors, rear-view mirror equipped with day/night modes and a convenient smart key with push buttons.

FORD TRUCKS NEW SHOWROOM range which includes the 1843T tractor, 3535M construction truck, and 1832 road truck model.

Take advantage of the “Hot Climate Package” developed by Ford for Bahrain and other GCC countries!

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A TRIUMPH OF JAPANESE DESIGN

The Subaru BRZ is a sports car designed to provide you comfort and practicality.

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othing drives like a Subaru, because nothing is built like one. Made in Japan, each Subaru model is engineered to instil confidence in the driver’s mind while giving the power to deeply engage with life.

The Subaru BRZ marks a return to the fundamentals of sports car design, emphasizing low vehicle weight, an ultra-low centre of gravity and precision steering. Powered by Subaru’s FA-Series with a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre and a 200-horsepower BOXER engine, the BRZ is a sports car that does not sacrifice everyday comfort and practicality, while delivering an estimated 14.45km per litre in highway fuel economy (with available 6-speed automatic

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transmission).

Motorcity, the sole distributor of Subaru cars in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a limited special offer on the BRZ. Priced at BD11,200 and now only BD 9,995, the offer includes free satellite navigation, free reverse parking camera, 5 year free roadside assistance as well as a 5 year warranty.

SPORTS CAR BASICS The low-slung BRZ delivers pinpoint handling precision and an unmatched driving experience for sports car enthusiasts of all skill levels. Using a large proportion of high-tensile steel, with aluminium for the hood, the Subaru BRZ weighs 1254kg which is critical to its agile handling.

The Subaru BOXER engine, with its inherently

low height and its mass, concentrated low in the body, contributes to a low centre of gravity in all Subaru models. For the BRZ, Subaru took maximum advantage of this characteristic. A rear-wheel drive configuration allows placement of the engine lower and farther back in the BRZ than in any other Subaru model in order to attain the best possible centre of gravity and polar moment of inertia. The Subaru BRZ has its centre of gravity at just 18.1 inches – among the lowest of any factory-produced car in the world.

For more information and available offers on Subaru and/or to book your test drive please contact: Subaru Showroom , Sitra Tel: 17736222 www.motorcity.com.bh

200-HORSEPOWER BOXER ENGINE Fundamental to true sports car character, the 2.0-litre BOXER engine combines low weight with high compression and high-revving responsiveness. The engine delivers 200 horsepower at 6,400 rpm, with a high specific output of 100 HP/litre.

The Subaru Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS) is instrumental in helping the engine produce a broad torque curve to help make the BRZ feel responsive in daily driving. The fuel injection system uniquely combines direct injection and port injection technology.

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DRAG RACES HEAT UP THE BIC!

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even of Bahrain’s top drag racers triumphed during the fourth and penultimate round of the 2015/2016 Bahrain Drag Racing Championship, held last February 26 at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir.

Salah Salahuddin, Adel Hassan, Mohamed Mubarak, Hammad Al Murbati, Mohammed Shakeeb, Raed Hussain, and Fahim Zahran were all victorious in their respective competition categories, making for a superb showing from the

Kingdom.

Action was held in a total of 14 classes, including 10 for cars and 4 for motorbikes.

The meeting was organised by the Bahrain Drag Racing Club (BDRC) in cooperation with BIC and the Bahrain Motor Federation.

It set the stage for an exciting climax to the season, which was scheduled for a fifth and final round from March 1 to 4.

Bahraini drag racers revel in the spotlight at the fourth Ebrahim K. Kanoo drag racing round at the BIC!

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CAR CATEGORY

Salahuddin clinched first place in the highly competitive Street V8 category. He battled Mohamed Sulyman in the finals and won with a blistering run of 8.091 seconds. Sulyman clocked a time of 8.263s in defeat.

Hussain Mohammed finished third.

Salahuddin commented, “It was a tough round for us.

We had some issues with the car but the guys at SMS Racing were able to get everything under control in time.

“The others also reacted quickly; my reaction was not at 100 per cent. I had a red light previously and it cost me a win, so I kind of had that at the back of my mind and was a little more cautious at the lights.”

It was the third victory from four tries this season for Salahuddin, who is one

Front-Wheel-Drive class with a run of 9.871s against Mahmood Mohamed. The losing time of 12.609s left Mohamed with the runnerup spot. Zakreya Abdulla took the final podium.

Hammad Al Murbati continued the Bahraini contingent’s success in the Super Street 6-Cylinder category. He won with a time of 7.308s, beating

Drag and Drift Night invited drag racing and drifting enthusiasts to take their very own cars or motorbikes and push them to their limit in a safe and controlled environment at BIC. of Bahrain’s more renowned all-round racers. He now heads to the championship finale as the crowd-favorite to claim his class title.

“Of course, we want to finish the season strong,” Salahuddin said. “We always come with the intention to win, and that will be no different next week.”

Adel Hassan won the Street 4 and 6 categories.

He clocked a mark of 9.521s in the finals to beat Jamil Ebrahim Hilal, who clocked in at 10.759s. Abdulaziz Faisal was ranked third.

Mohamed Mubarak triumphed in the Outlaw

Mohamed Shakeeb’s 7.761s in the finals.

Shakeeb bounced back to claim the winner’s podium in the Outlaw 6-Cylinder class.

He had a mark of 6.669s.

Mohammed Zainalabdin was second in 8.721s, whereas American, Gary White finished third.

Raed Hussain won in the Index 10.5 class with a time of 10.501s in the final against Ebrahim Khalil, who narrowly lost with a 10.530s mark. Wael Al Kafi finished third.

Fahim Zahran rounded out the Bahraini winners for the round after beating

Ahmed Al Haddad with a run of 9.564s in the finals.

Al Haddad had to settle for second place with a mark of 9.906s. Abdulla Munif was classified third.

Elsewhere in the round amongst the cars, Abdulla Kudada won the Super Street V8, Jaber Almagrbi won in the Competition 4.5, Yousif Mohammed triumphed in the Outlaw 10.5, and Mustafa Al Atat in the Pro Mod.

BIKE CATEGORY

In the bikes categories, Masfer Al Masfer won in the Street Bike, Ahmed Bin Bilal claimed first in the Super Street Bike, and Jasim Al Sadi in the Pro Bike.

At the end of all the action, the winners were handed their respective trophies in a lively podium ceremony. BDRC president Fahad Taqi was present to give away the awards.

Meanwhile, prior to the start of the final round on March 1, BIC hosted the E K Kanoo Drag and Drift Night on February 29.

Sponsored by Ebrahim K. Kanoo and powered by Motor City, Drag and Drift Night invited drag racing and drifting enthusiasts to take their very own cars or

motorbikes and push them to their limit in a safe and controlled environment at BIC. Fans can also find BIC on Facebook (facebook.com/

FACTS AND FIGURES BIC Drag strip length: quarter-mile (approximately 402 metres) Top Fuel dragster accelerates from 0 to 100 mph in less than .8-second, almost 11 seconds quicker than it takes a production Porsche 911 Turbo to reach the same speed.

Drifting as a sport began on the mountain roads of Japan.

Japanese Motorcycling legend turned driver, Kunimitsu Takahashi, was the foremost creator of drifting techniques in the 1970s.

The BIC Drag and Drift Night is sponsored by Ebrahim K Kanoo and powered by Motor City. It is open to the public.

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THIS DRAGSTER IS AN 800-HORSEPOWER MEAN MACHINE GUARANTEED TO GIVE YOU THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE.

An unbelievable adrenaline rush in eight point one seconds. Whether riding or driving, this is the ultimate racing experience.

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t the back of a dragster, I found myself the passenger of the awardwinning race car driver, Mohammed Kanoo. My heart was beating as fast as a butterfly’s wing.

The dragster literature promised an unbelievable adrenaline rush, allowing you to race down the strip at approximately 130 mph in a 10 second ¼ mile drive! This dragster is an 800-horsepower mean machine guaranteed to give you the ride of your life.

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people kept asking me if I was sure I wanted to do this. However, I basically had no choice as they got me strapped in and in half a second, Mr. Kanoo was flying off the air. I thought: This is it, and gritted my teeth.

But that was actually a false start as the dragster backed up to the starting line. He told me to take a look at the time written on the giant scoreboard on the track. I barely had time to see that somebody was waving or dropping his hand and we were off, in a speed approaching that of light. There was an electrifying burnout and a heart-pounding launch off the starting line that had me biting my lips. Many people talk about life and death moments, and how you see things and people in a blurry flashback in front of your eyes. What I saw

this time were lights racing by, as if in a blur, mainly because we were going so fast. It was as if the ride was one of the longest rides of my life and yet it only lasted 4 minutes. We covered the full ¼ mile in eight point one seconds! When we landed to a full stop, I was grinning from ear to ear thinking: That, my dear friends, was an adventure!

On another note, Mr. Kanoo was unhappy, he felt that we went too slow! I already felt that my heart expanded and contracted a million times, but this racer sees things differently. I would definitely repeat this BIC adventure and perhaps next time, be in the driver’s seat.

For more information: Bahrain International Circuit Tel. No. +973 1745 1785

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MOTORBIKE

BSBK RACE FOR GLORY!

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he excitement continues as the Bahrain Superbike Championship (BSBK) holds its second round at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).

After the success of the 1st round, BSBK Round 2 offers more excitement as riders had already tested their own skills and had gained confidence in riding the 899 Panigale on track.

Similar to the first round, riders will compete with the best of their racing skills and ability using the one-make bike which they will be using for the rest of the season.

ROUND 2 RACE REPORT Qataris dominated the podium in round 2 with Mashel Alnaimi taking both

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MAKE WAY FOR THE START OF THE MOTORCYCLE ERA! wins while maintaining his unbeaten record. Fahad Alsuwaidi (Qat) took both second places while Ali Alshammari (Qat) was third in race one and Wesley Pearce (UK) took third place in race two.

AlNeaimi topped the practice timesheet and then followed it up by claiming pole position for race one and went on to win a massive gap of 30.311 seconds ahead of his closest rival Fahad AlSuwaidi.

Ali AlShammari (+32.184 seconds) finished third to form an all-Qatari podium.

Wesley Pearce (+38.122) was fourth, Ibrahim Al Sharidah (+40.066) fifth and Rayad Alemadi (+59.361), Ian Charles (+1:04.701) and Mohammed Al Obaidly (1:05.692) rounded out the top eight of the 15 riders who started the race.

AlNeaimi maintained his high level on race two, winning despite starting from the middle of the grid.

He completed the 11- lap sprint 12.405 seconds ahead

of Alsuwaidi with Pearce (+17.582) claiming the final podium spot. Ali Adiby (+18.017) was fourth, Suriya Raja (+23.166) fifth with Ali AlShammari (+23.304) sixth, Al Sharidah (+30.071) seventh and Rayad Alemadi (+40.267) eight.

BAHRAIN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP The event’s season consists of 12 races over the period of six months, which involves 15 racers competing for the Bahrain Superbike Champion title.

“BSBK is a competition where riders show their racing skills. The 15 participants will all use identical bikes which is a great chance for every aspiring rider to test their individual racing skills and compete for a title,” Al Kooheji said. “There are important rules in racing which all riders have to carefully follow to avoid disqualification and as a safety measure.”

The race is set up in an “arrive and ride” racing format as the racers will ride a 4-stroke Ducati 899 Panigale bike for the whole season which allows them to focus on improving their racing skills.

“This is what all motorcycle riders here in Bahrain and even other GCC countries have been waiting for. This is the start of the motorcycle era in Bahrain and in the region. We have the best track venue in the Middle East to launch and experience superbike championship racing and fulfil every rider’s dream,” Almoayed said.

The event is also supported and sponsored

by SevenFriday, Wheels of Arabia, Bahrain Motorcycle Club (BMC), Pro Fiber, Pirelli, R&G and The Westin Bahrain City Centre Hotel.

For more information: info@bahrainsuperbike.com Social Media @bahrainsuperbike

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THE MOST AWAITED MOTORSPORT EVENT OF THE YEAR! After a great 2015 race, the world is now looking forward to the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix!

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he Bahrain Grand Prix is a Formula One Championship race held in Bahrain sponsored by Gulf Air. The first Bahrain GP took place at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in April 2004. It made history as the first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East and was given the award for the “Best Organized Grand Prix” by the FIA. The 2016 Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix will take place from April 1 to 3 with 11 teams battling for a place in the podium. Bahrain’s Sakhir track will host its third night race and uphold its status as the only desert Formula One track amongst the 21 races worldwide.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is usually

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DID YOU KNOW? The building of the BIC in Sakhir was started in 2002 with high domestic interest about the project as it gave a future to the next generation of Bahraini racers. By the completion of the project, the circuit became the center for motorsports in the Arabian Gulf, and has held many other races such as drag races, GT races, Formula 3 Races, and the Australian V8 Supercar series.

the third race of the Formula One calendar. Since 2014, the race was held as a night race under floodlights.

Off the tarmac, you can enjoy the warm, familyfriendly atmosphere and a wide variety of fun, engaging entertainment activities. There will be colorful stage performances, roaming acts, carnival rides and games, children’s activities, and so much more.

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FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX

LIST OF CHAMPIONS 2015 & 2014

Lewis Hamilton Mercedes

2013 & 2012

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault

2011

Cancelled

2010

Fernando Alonso Ferrari

2009

Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes

2008 & 2007

Felipe Massa Ferrari

2006 & 2005

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2006

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WELLNESS

DINING

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

A BREAKFAST TRADITION For many people, breakfast is a humdrum affair eaten on auto-pilot while walking out the door; at Petalo Café, it is transformed into a charming meal that is bound to wake up your senses.

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good breakfast has often been spoken of by health experts as one of the best ways to start the day.

Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast—that’s where its name originates, breaking the fast! Without breakfast, you are actually running on empty—like trying to start a car without petrol.

Breakfast in the Middle East isn’t something to be rushed. In Arabic culture, it is a little feast with long talks over the table and a spread of dips like hummus, foul, baba ganoush, and of course, the ubiquitous

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Khubush (Arabic bread), which completes any meal.

Unlike Western culture, coffee is not traditionally drunk at breakfast as it is used as an aperitif, a digestive, and in the afternoon shisha breaks. So instead, there is tea or juice.

Many restaurants do have a breakfast menu, but nowhere is breakfast as celebrated as at Petalo’s.

Le Petit Djeumar Oriental, or the Bahraini traditional breakfast, is re-imagined by the awesome chefs of this boutique café’ as a mezze (small share plates) of shakshouka (eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers and onions, and spiced with cumin); labneh

with zaatar, foul medames (fava beans in oil) with lemon; warm pita bread; saffron vermicelli; potato harra (potatoes, red pepper, coriander, chili and garlic fried together in olive oil); and Karak tea. The variety of tastes and textures is an inspiring way to start the day.

Essential to any cooking in the Arabian peninsula is the concept of hospitality and generosity. Meals are generally large family affairs with much sharing and a great deal of warmth over the dinner table. Petalo continues this tradition by making meals for sharing between family and friends.

The act of lacing the table

with little dishes creates a sense of ceremony and community, one that Petalo is in the habit of doing; not only with food presentation, but also with personalized and efficient service.

Middle Eastern food—or the so-called Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, hummus, dates, and seeds has long been popular for its many health benefits including reduced risks of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. What are you waiting for? Book your table at Petalo’s now!

For information: Petalo Cafe Boutique Tel. no. +973 1366 6631

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DINING

CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH WOLFGANG PUCK The Four Seasons hosted a traditional Chinese New Year celebration with one of its most celebrated chefs.

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he Chinese New Year is an important festival commonly celebrated in China, and now, all over the world. It is also known as the Spring Festival, a joyous celebration of the end of winter and the beginning of another year.

The Four Seasons decided to ring in the New Year with a very festive luncheon in honor of the Year of the Monkey. This event was curated by Executive Chef Brian Becher, who created a three-course menu that began with a whole jumbo head of prawn representing family togetherness along with smoked Chinese bacon and garlic scallion sauce.

The second course which represents the five blessings of the New Year including longevity, riches, peace,

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wisdom and virtue, includes cumin-soy marinated lamb chops with a five-vegetable stir-fry. The final course includes monkey-bread sticky cake with tangerine ice cream which was chosen because the pronunciation for the word “tangerine” sounds like the pronunciation of the word “money” in Mandarin.

This portends years of good blessings to come.

From the 50th floor of the hotel, the exclusive Re Asian Cuisine dazzles with innovative Asian dishes, elegant art-deco inspired design, and stunning views of the city skyline. The menu features Wolfgang Puck’s signature modern take on traditional Asian cuisine and provides a “re”- evolution of what the master chef has been passionate about for the majority of his career.

Reviewers have called

CHINESE NEW YEAR TRIVIA The date for Chinese New Year changes every year. It always falls between January 21 and February 20 as determined by the lunar calendar.

Billions worth of red envelopes are exchanged. These red envelopes with cash are given out from older to younger, from bosses to employees, and from superiors to underlings.

“Xinnian Kuaile” means “Happy New Year!”

Re “the best nouvelle Chinese cuisine” in town. This is Asian cooking at its finest with hints of Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese influences. Definitely, a must-try.

Greg Pirkle, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, says, “It’s a real coup for the Bahraini dining scene for someone of Wolfgang Puck’s caliber and reputation to enter the city with such a strong presence.

That he is seriously eyeing the Middle East diner says something about the growing maturity and sophistication of the dining landscape in Bahrain and we are sure his presence will pave the way for many more international dining concepts to enter Manama.”

For more information: Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Tel. no. +973 1711 5000

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DIET

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

EAT GREAT AND LOSE WEIGHT! You might think that this is next to impossible, but Diet Delight has a legion of satisfied customers to attest to this fact.

Diet Delight is the brainchild of Hala Al Khaldi, managing director of Diet Delight and professional clinical nutritionist, who has been recognized as one of the Top 12 Bahrain Women Entrepreneurs by Business Magazine this year.

Diet Delight believes that food is health care while medicine is sick care. That is why they make food as

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delicious, organic, and healthy as possible. Think about it, how many times do you feel bloated, unhealthy, or just not in the mood?

This is because of what you put in your body. All those junk, processed, and fast food will eventually take its toll on your overall health.

If food is medicine, it makes sense to have more good food instead of drinking

medicines when you’re already sick.

The Diet Delight program aims to help you and your family keep to a nutritional diet plan and achieve an ideal body weight. It is currently playing a big

role in revolutionizing the diet experience through personalized consultation and custom catered meals delivered right to your doorstep!

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THE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO

Can fasting help you lose weight, improve your overall health , and power up your energy levels? Let’s find out.

WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.

Most people already “fast” every day while they sleep.

Intermittent fasting can be as simple as extending that fast a little longer.

Contrary to what we may think, intermittent fasting is actually quite easy to do.

Reportedly, many people felt better and gain more energy during a fast.

Intermittent fasting is not recommended for those with health conditions of any kind. It is safest to consult a doctor before changing your usual routine.

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WHY FAST? Fasting for thousands of years. Many religions have made fasting obligatory.

There is also nothing unusual about fasting since our bodies are used to some form of fasting during sleep. Modern research also mentions that it does provide the benefit of weight loss and metabolic health.

BENEFITS OF INTERMITTENT FASTING:

Apart from helping in reducing calories and weight reduction, it makes healthy eating simpler and easier.

Short-term fasting leads

to several changes in the body that makes fat burning easier.

This includes reduced insulin, increased growth hormones, enhanced epinephrine signaling and a small boost in metabolism.

It can be beneficial for holding on to muscle while losing body fat, unlike other calorie restricted diets where you lose muscle along with fat loss.

HOW BODY STORES FAT Fat is stored as adipose fat tissues in almost every region of the body.

A small amount of fat,

about 300-400 grams, is stored in our muscles. This is called intramuscular fat and it is stored in skeletal muscles, organ muscles and other involuntary muscles.

However, the majority of fat is stored around the organs and beneath the skin.

The amount stored in different parts of the body depends on genetic makeup and individual hormonal balance.

Unfortunately, there is not much we can do to change the way our body distributes fat. But, you can definitely change the amount of fat that is stored.

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WHAT YOU EAT IN PRIVATE, YOU WEAR IN PUBLIC

TYPES OF INTERMITTENT FASTING

This method involves fasting everyday for 14 to 16 hours and reducing your daily food intake to 8 to 9 hours. This method of fasting is actually as simple as not eating anything after dinner, and skipping breakfast.

You can drink water, coffee and other noncaloric liquids during the fasting period to help you stay hydrated.

This method involves fasting for 24 hours i.e. from dinner one day to dinner the next day ,from lunch to lunch or breakfast to breakfast, they all work the same.

Water, coffee and other non-caloric drinks are allowed during the fast, but no solid food. It is very important to eat normally during the eating periods. This fasting technique can be done once or twice a week.

This fasting involves fasting every other day.

Alternate day fasting means fasting every other day, either by not eating anything or only eating 500 to only a few hundred calories.

Intermittent Fasting (Lean Gain Method)

Diet Followed:

1.8 grams of protein & 1.5 grams carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight

Fueling my body with required supplementation for Strength & Conditioning Training

Diet Followed: After personally trying most of the fat loss techniques, I came up with a 21-day challenge and it turned out to be a success. Whether you are trying to drop a few pounds, lower your stress levels or simply looking for new ways to eat healthy, this 21-day challenge may help you by boosting your mood and even metabolism.

Female hormones tend to favor fat storage around the hips & thigh area, while male hormones encourage fat storage around the middle.

HOW THE BODY STORES PROTEIN Protein is not stored the same way as carbohydrates & fat. It forms muscles & organ tissue, so it is mainly used as a building material rather than an energy store.

However, proteins can be broken down to release energy if needed.

Therefore, muscles & organs represent a large source of potential energy.

Protein is not usually a

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major source of energy, but it may play a more important role during the latter stages of very strenuous or prolonged exercises as glycogen stores become depleted.

Extra protein is needed to compensate for the increased muscle breakdown which occurs during and after intense exercise, and to build new muscle cells.

HOW BODY STORES AND USES CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates are an important fuel for exercise. Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in your muscles, and must

1.8 grams of protein & 2 grams carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight

Ketogenic Diet and Aerobic Exercises (Cardiovascular Training)

Diet Followed:

High Protein & Good Fats (2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight )

be re-stocked every day.

The purpose of liver glycogen is to maintain steady blood sugar levels.

The purpose of muscle glycogen is to fuel physical activity.

The longer & the more intense the workout gets or the more competitive the event is, the greater your carbohydrate needs.

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F1 DRIVERS – FITNESS BURN

TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE FITNESS HABITS OF SOME OF THE WORLD’S TOP FORMULA ONE DRIVERS. BY JOHAN ESTERHUIZEN, BIOKINETICIST

T

o most observers, Formula One drivers may not seem very athletic.

I mean, sitting in a car for 70 laps can’t be that strenous? That’s exactly what I thought, but after attending and conducting some of their fitness sessions, I can boldly say that these drivers possess some of the most finelytuned bodies on earth.

As the technology of racing cars has changed, so have the physical demands on a driver’s body. Advances in aerodynamic grip have created considerable g-forces during a car’s highspeed cornering, as has its braking with the carbon

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brakes. Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, and other drivers can burn around 1400 calories and lose up to 3kgs of body weight in sweat during a race. Just like endurance athletes, drinking enough water and having a super clean diet is of utmost importance for their health and success.

Fitness fanatics Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg have completed triathlons in competitive times, and Fernando Alonso has cycled with Tour de France winners.

But just what are the particular fitness challenges unique to driving cars at over 300km/h?

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM F1 DRIVERS KEEP IT FRESH

Doing a variety of fitness activities and sports that you enjoy, will keep you motivated longer to stay active.

KEEP THE HEART HAPPY Adding High Interval Intensity Training will not just assist in lowering your body fat, but also prepare your body and mind to handle the stresses of everyday life.

EAT CLEAN, GET LEAN

Focusing on eating smaller portions more often

and eating the right types of food – fruits, vegetables, lean meat and good fats – combined with drinking enough water, especially in hotter climates, will keep you healthy and stronger for a longer period.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

Prevent injuries by correcting bad posture and muscle imbalances, and use supplements when needed, to help with the body’s immunity.

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HEART POUNDING

The average human being has a resting heart rate of about 70 beats per minute while the average Formula One driver’s resting heart rate is 45 beats per minute (some even lower). It is vital for them to have a highly efficient cardiovascular system to avoid fatigue at any point in the race.

Fatigue leads to mistakes, which can be deadly in the racing business. During the race, the heart rate can be an average of 170 beats per minute, the same as a marathon runner, and can go as high as 200beats per minute in certain situations.

The intense concentration, huge amount of adrenaline and physical strain can cause this high heart rate.

THE TRAINING: A mixture of endurance and high intensity interval workouts with varying heart rate zones.

Endurance activities include rowing, cycling, running, kayaking, cross-country skiing and swimming.

In season, with less training time available, interval training is more commonly used when the training zone is from 120200 bpm.

The Interval Training will also help reduce their body fat percentage to around 7-10%.

POWER BASE

The drivers’ bodies have to adapt to the unique stresses on the track. A head and helmet together can weigh about 7kg. Add about 4 g-force usually experienced when cornering and the neck has to support 28kg of weight. The twists and turns

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of the tracks demand the core, arms and legs to be strong when controlling the vehicle. The driver’s legs are set for heavy braking, which demands a sudden full leg force of up to 80kg, with as many as 200 full brake applications in a race.

THE TRAINING: Light weights, higher reps, focus on lean muscle. Bulking up is counterproductive for race drivers.

Neck strength, where manual resistance, elastic bands, as well as speciallydesigned machines and helmets are used by some teams.

Basic exercises like squats, pull-ups, pushups and shoulder presses.

The core training incorporates rotation exercises with weights, combined with postural exercises.

Stability ball training to stabilize the shoulders, hips, spine and neck.

COORDINATION AND REACTION The drivers have to be alert for different situations in the race, which makes the training of hand-eye coordination and reactions crucial. A slow reaction time can be the difference between winning and losing.

THE TRAINING: To improve hand-eye coordination, concentration and reaction time, drivers will often incorporate other

fun activities into their physical training regimes.

A popular training aid is the batak reaction board, where the aim is to hit as many randomly-lit lights on a specially-designed board within 60 seconds.

Catching a tennis ball from a wall.

Catching a tennis ball/ medicine ball whilst doing sit-ups or other fitness activity.

Badminton and other fast reactive sports.

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WEIGHT LOSS

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CLEAN OUT YOUR CUPBOARD

Of fattening food that is! If you have chips in the pantry and ice cream in the freezer, you’re making weight loss harder than it has to be. Reduce temptation by purging the cupboard of fattening food so that if you want ice cream, you’ll have to walk out of the house to get it!

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GET ENOUGH ZZZ’S

Getting enough sleep makes you feel rested and full, and will keep you from unnecessary snacking. Plus, when you’re tired and hungry, that’s a double whammy and will just make you reach for a lot of carbs. Sleep early to avoid undue snacking.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO DIET FOREVER! Many people go through a back and forth process of gaining and losing weight… but you don’t have to be stuck in that plateau. These weight loss tips will keep you healthy and fit while losing weight in the long term.

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EAT YOUR FAVORITE FOOD BUT ONLY IN SMALL PORTIONS

Yes, you heard us. You can eat your favorite food but keep it to a minimum. The key is moderation. Rather than starve yourself, you can trick your brain into thinking that you’re still eating chocolates, but keep it to one small piece instead of the whole bag.

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ADD SPICE!

Adding spices or chillis to your food for a flavor boost can help you feel satisfied for longer.

“Food that is loaded with flavor will stimulate your taste buds and can be more satisfying so you don’t eat as much,” according to the American Dietetic Association.

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CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS

But not with doughnuts or pizza. Instead, why don’t you buy yourself fresh flowers or a pair of shoes for losing five pounds?

Treat yourself to a massage or get a trendy new haircut in the salon. It doesn’t have to be expensive, it can also be as simple as subscribing to Netflix!

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DON’T SKIP MEALS

When you get too hungry, you just crave starch and carbohydrates. As a result, you just demolish anything that comes your way. To remedy this, have some nuts, hard-boiled eggs, and crackers or yoghurt on hand for when you feel peckish.

SWAP IT OUT!

Simply by eating less pasta or bread and more veggies, you could lose a dress or pant size in a year. You can save 100200 calories if you reduce the portion of starch on your plate and increase the amount of vegetables. Hooray for broccoli!

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Make your breakfast a delightful tradition Le Ptit Dejeumer Oriental

Bahraini traditional breakfast of shakshouka, labneh with zaatar, foul medames with lemon, warm feta bread, saffron vermicelli, potato harra and served with traditional Karak tea.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

MIND-BODY BALANCE

YOGA IS A SPORT THAT STRENGTHENS NOT ONLY THE BODY, BUT ALSO THE MIND. WANUNYA CRELLIN DEMONSTRATES THE MIND-CLEARING SERENITY OF YOGA.

HIGH LUNGE

Name in Sanskrit UTTITA ASHWA SANCHALANASANA This pose counteracts the effects of sitting all day by lengthening your hip flexors. It also aids in indigestion, constipation, and sciatica. It stretches the groin as well as the legs and arms. It also stretches the knees, ankles, and waist.

LORD OF THE DANCE POSE

TREE POSE

The name of this beautiful pose comes from the Sanskrit words “nata” meaning “dancer” and “raja” meaning “king”.

It is one of the many names given to the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer. Natarasjana is usually performed as the final pose in a series of challenging backbends. It stretches the shoulders and chest, thighs, groin, and abdomen; and strengthens the legs and ankles. It also improves your balance.

This comes from the Sanskrit words “vriksa” meaning “tree” and “asana” meaning “posture”.

The pose emphasizes alignment of the head, spine, and hips.

It improves balance, poise, posture, concentration, and the range of motion in the hips.

It also deepens the thorax, strengthens the ankles, and tones the muscles of the legs, back and chest.

Name in Sanskrit NATARAJASANA

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Name in Sanskrit VRIKSASANA

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YOGA

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EXTENDED HAND TO TOE POSE Name in Sanskrit UTTITA HASTA PADANGUSTHASANA

This asana strengthens the legs and ankles, stretches the backs of the legs, and improves the sense of balance. Let the ebb and flow of your breath help you find your way into this challenging forward bend.

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YOGA INSTRUCTOR AT ART ROTANA INSTAGRAM

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HANDS AND KNEES BALANCE POSE

SEATED BIRD OF PARADISE VARIATION Name in Sanskrit ARDHA SVARGA DVIDASANA

This pose improves balance and core strength. It’s low to the ground and easy to release quickly if you feel like you’re going to fall, which takes care of a lot of the uneasiness people feel around balance challenges.

The aim of this asana is to experience the depth of paradise and renewal within the body by emulating the shape of a tropical flower, the bird of paradise. Few asanas recreate such a beautiful, natural image.

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WEIGHT LIFTING

Sometimes all it takes to change your perspective, develop discipline, and have a laser-like focus is lifting weights. Check out some of the interesting side-benefits of weightlifting.

YOU’LL TRAIN YOUR FOCUS BECAUSE YOU’RE ALWAYS TRACKING YOUR PROGRESS

When it comes to transforming yourself physically, progress comes in small steps that its impact can only be felt after a long time. Because you’re tracking your baby steps, you become more focused on the big goal—the ultimate transformation.

YOU’LL BE OPTIMISTIC BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOU GET WHAT YOU TRAIN FOR

A consistent weight lifting routine improves one’s ability to solve problems and challenges in any area of life—physically, financially, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. Plus, you’ll feel better because you’re detoxifying, shaping, and strengthening your body.

IT INCREASES YOUR CONFIDENCE AND CHARISMA

How can you not be more confident when you are increasingly pumping more and more challenging weights?

Not only are you pushing your body, you are also becoming mentally stronger which leads you to be more charismatic.

IT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER

When you’re strong, fit, and in shape, every physical activity in life becomes easier. Climbing stairs is simple, carrying heavy objects a breeze. By the time you get home at night, you don’t feel so exhausted that you have to waste yourself in front of the TV, because you’re too tired to move.

YOU WILL PUSH THROUGH YOUR FEAR It takes courage, commitment, and dedication to continue your training and take it to the next level. And the next, and the next, and the next. By doing so, you’re teaching yourself a very valuable lesson: fear is not in control,

you are in control.

REDUCE YOUR RISK OF EVERY MAJOR LIFESTYLE DISEASE

Cut the risk of diabetes, stroke, heart attack and just about every other major disease. This is one of the most positive effects of having a healthy life in general and weightlifting in particular.

IT CAN CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH EXERCISE

For many people who don’t enjoy organized sports or typical “exercise” like walking, running, or aerobics, weight lifting is a type of fitness that they might engage in, and in fact even enjoy.

YOU’LL BE A BETTER PROBLEM-SOLVER

Because weightlifting makes you focus and push through fear, you will find that you will march up to each and every problem and face it and try to figure out the best possible way to deal with it.

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ABOUT DIABETES WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes is a disease of the immune system that prevents the body from using glucose (sugar) for energy. In Type 1 diabetes (from childhood), the pancreas do not produce the insulin necessary to metabolize or burn the sugar for fuel. These people need daily insulin shots to survive.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE DIABETES?

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The Middle East has one of the highest cases of diabetes in the world. To help spread awareness about diabetes, the Bahrain Diabetic Society will hold a Diabetes Conference at the Gulf Hotel.

Some common symptoms of the disease are fatigue, frequent urination, especially at night, and excessive thirst. When there is extra sugar in the blood, one way the body gets rid of it is through frequent urination.

obesity is a major factor leading to Type 2 Diabetes.

Some major factors in Type 2 Diabetes are a sedentary lifestyle, processed/ junk food, and stress.

WHAT CAUSES TYPE 2 DIABETES?

Type 1 Diabetes can be controlled with insulin shots, meal planning, and exercise.

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by diet and exercise, oral medicine, and insulin shots. Furthermore,

Scientists have long noticed a correlation to diabetes and weight gain and they believe that

people who lose just 5 pounds after being diagnosed, immediately feel better and more hopeful.

HOW CAN DIABETES BE MANAGED?

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A UNIQUE SPA EXPERIENCE How do you fight the mid-day slump and get yourself going throughout the day? Put down that cola and boost your mood naturally.

Located in the heart of Budaiya, Nine Senses Spa is a secluded place that is surprisingly good.

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As the name suggests, 9 Senses aims to assist women reconnect with their senses and enjoy their senseability. The founders of 9nine Senses believe that when women reconnect with themselves, their connections with others becomes more enjoyable, fruitful, and meaningful.

9 Senses provides a truly relaxing and revitalizing experience, through many forms of sense-friendly treatments and care taking to balance women’s senses.

Its unrivalled range of signature treatments focuses on manicure, pedicure, hair, health, beauty, pampering, stress

reduction, and recuperation using pure, natural, and environmentally sense friendly products.

Examples of these signature treatments are the hot chocolate massages that is an exceptional, tranquil relaxing experience meant to enhance your health and comfort.

The chocolate massage has a dazzling, calming effect that penetrates the skin and will then be followed by a hot chocolate drink. This treatment is exquisite after a week of hard work.

There is also a full body massage that gets rid of chronic muscle tension with deep tissue massage therapy that focuses on the deepest layers of muscle tissue, tendons, and fascia which will definitely release your tensions.

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If we don’t take care of our bodies, where will we live? Our body is our temple, and the place where our spirits are nurtured. Take care of it by making an effort to include fitness in your daily regime. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Horse Riding Try out the sport of kings in the many different stables located around the island.

Al Salam Horse Riding School Location: Maqaba, Manama Tel: +973 3968 7755 Awali Riding Club Location: Bapco Club, Awali Tel: +973 17756525

SPORTS LISTINGS Badminton A round or two of shuttlecock is sure to make the stress go away, and is a great way to reunite with friends. Try it here.

Bapco Badminton Club Location: Awali Tel: +973 17753666 The Indian Club Location: Zubara Avenue, Manama Tel: +973 17253157

Board Games Who says board games are not sports? Scrabble, chess, and monopoly are pretty awesome games.

Bahrain Board Game Club Location: Bapco Club, Awali Tel: +973 39461889

Bowling Another popular sport in this island, a game of nine or ten-pins is a perfect way to punctuate a great weekend.

Awali Bowling Center Location: Bapco Club, Awali Tel: +973 17753666 Bahrain Bowling Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17822077 Busheri Bowling Center Location: Diplomatic Area Tel: +973 17292313 Dana Bowling Centre Location: Jidhafs Tel: +973 1755 8500 Funland Bowling Centre Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17292313 Magic Planet Location: Bahrain City Centre, Seef District Tel: +973 1774 9499

Bahrain Riding Club Location: Barbar Village Tel: +973 17690448 Ozone Entertainment Centre Location: Sitra Mall Tel: +973 1774 9499

Basketball Football isn’t the only sport islanders and expats are crazy about in Bahrain. Basketball too, has legions of fans.

Dilmun Club Stables Location: Saar Tel: +973 17693766 Shakhoora Riding Center Location: Manama Tel: +973 17591103 Twin Palms Riding Centre Location: Maqaba, Manama Tel: +973 3968 7755

Bahrain Basketball Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17741010 EZ Fit Sports Complex Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17692378 FCBG SBP Bahrain Pinoy Basketball Sports League www.facebook.com/ FcbgSbpBahrainPinoyBasketball Muharraq Club Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 1767 0133

G R AV I T Y I N D O O R S K Y D I V I N G Experience the feeling of weightlessness and practice your skydiving moves at the country’s first 50 foot windtunnel!

Find out more on www.gravitybah.com | Tel. No. 13 10 00 00

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LISTINGS

Sports, Health and Fitness Ice Skating Funland – Relive your childhood days and dreams of being an ice skater in the only ice skating rink in Bahrain.

Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17292313

Martial Arts There are many schools of martial arts in the world, and you can try Brazilian jiu-jitsu, karate, muay thai, boxing, and other kinds of self-defense.

Bahrain Aikido Academy Location: Somerset Hotel, Juffair Tel: +973 36413111

Cricket

Though most of Bahrain’s cricketeers use the island’s vast, abandoned parking lots, you can also do some cricket here.

Awali Cricket Club Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17756959 Awan Cricket Club Location: Rasha Plaza Blg., Manama Tel: +973 3358 4869

TriLife Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 77333777

Tekkers Football Academy Location: RCSI, Busaiteen Tel: +973 37709010

Football

Winners Football Center Location: Isa Town Tel: +973 17442434

Football has many permutations and rugby football is one of them. Learn how to be the next David Beckham in these schools.

Arabian Celts GAA Location: Rugby Club, Janabiyah Website: www.arabiancelts.com

SLC Grounds Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17276134

Arsenal Soccer Shool Bahrain Location: Almoayyed Tower, Seef Tel: +973 17561615

Cycling

Bahrain Rugby Football Club Location: Janabiyah Tel: +973 17695809

Cycling is an awesome way to tone your glutes and get fit. Start your routine in any of these clubs.

Muharraq Club Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17750777

Bahrain Triathlon Club Location: Rugby Club Tel: +973 39943539

Riffa Sports Club Location: Riffa Website: http://riffa-club.com

Awali Golf Club Location: Awali Tel: +973 17756770 The Royal Golf Club Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17750777

Goju Karate Club Location: Um Al Hassam Tel: +973 39659510 Japan Karate Association Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 38449994 Reza’s Martial Art Center Location: Road 2848, Block 528, Building 1588 Al Alawi Palms, Barbar Tel: +973 17694646

Super Soccer Academy Location: Isa Town & Amwaj Tel: +973 39833933

Pinoy Mountain Bikers Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 17660956

Sparta Sports Academy of St Christopher Location: Rugby Club, Janabiyah Website: www.arabiancelts.com

Skate Shack Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17697176

The Football Academy Bahrain Location: Al-Mazrowiah, Riffa Tel: +973 77300000

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Golfers are said to live long, healthy lives. Pick up that club and get your way to the grounds.

Bahrain MMA Location: Tubli Tel: +973 17611909

Isa Town Football Club Location: Isa Town Tel: +973 17442434

Awali Wheelers Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 17660956

Bahrain Cycling Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17660956

Golf

Bahrain Karate Center Location: Saar Tel: +973 38449994

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Running If you jog for even 10 minutes a day, you’ll be less stressed, have higher metabolism, and start to lose weight. But don’t jog alone!

Join these people for heartpumping fun!

Bahrain Road Runners Location: Manama Tel: +973 33095515 Website: ems.bahrainroadrunners.com Bahrain Triathlon Club Location: Rugby Club Tel: +973 39943539 Bahrain Hash House Harriers Tel: +973 17862620 Website: http://bahrainhash. com/ Bahrain Round Table Location: Um Al Hassam Website: http://brt1.net/ Saar Social Runners Location: Saar Tel: +973 39542723

Snookers Bring your entourage and get ready for a night of entertainment! Snookers and billiards are a lot of fun in Bahrain.

Bahrain Billiards and Snooker Federation Location: Mahooz, Manama

Motor Sports The Bahrain International Circuit is world-famous for F1 races, but its not the only place to try motor sports. Check out these other places.

Bahran International Circuit Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17450000 Bahran International Karting Circuit Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17451745 Bahrain Motorcycle Club Location: Manama Tel: +973 17542004 Bahrain Motor Federation Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17452000 Circuit Racing Club Location: Sakhir Tel: +973 17452000 EK Kanoo Racing Location: Manama Website: www.ekanooracing. com Motorsport Marshals Club (MMC) Website: www.mmcbh.com

Watersports

Tel: +973 17714737

Since Bahrain is an island destination, watersports abound here.

Jimmy’s Snookers & Billiard Club Location: Mahooz, Manama Tel: +973 17716147

Al Bander Resort Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17701201

Tennis

Amwaj Marina Location: Amwaj, Muharraq Tel: +973 16011160

This club partners with the GOYS to discover raw diamonds in the tennis field and train them to become elite players.

Bahrain Yacht Club Location: Sitra Tel: +973 17700677

Bahrain Tennis Association Location: Mahooz, Manama Tel: +973 17687236

Bahrain Sailing Club Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 1783 6078 Coral Bay Bahrain Location: Al Fateh, Manama Tel: +973 17312700 Durrat Marina Yacht Club Location: Durrat Al Bahrain Tel: +973 77700777

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LISTINGS

Sports, Health and Fitness Shousha Gym Location: Hidd Tel: +973 7710 7706 Tribal Fitness Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 39473710 Olympia Gym Location: Zayed Town Tel: +973 17782782 Oxygen Gym Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17616165 Profiles Fitness Center Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17727766

Hawar Island Location: Rugby Club Tel: +973 17312700

Zallaq Sailing Club Location: Manama Tel: +973 17632102

Paddle Sports Location: Manama Tel: +973 34195125 Scuba Master Location: Um Al Hassam Tel: +973 17292154 Skate Shack Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17697176 The Yacht Club Location: Rugby Club Tel: +973 17312700

FITNESS LISTINGS Gyms & Fitness Centres Start the new year right with a gym membership! Sign up to any of these fitness studios.

Al Ghossaibi & Ghassan Gym Location: Manama Tel: 17695911 Ahmed’s Predator Studio Location: Jannusan Tel: +973 33042202 Fitness First Manama Tel: +973 17695911 Juffair Tel: +973

Riffa Tel: +973 Blacksmith Gym Location: Tubli Tel: +973 17695911 Crossfit BlackSmith Location: Hamala Tel: +973 6663 2222 CrossFit Delmon Location: Al Nakheel Tel: +973 39533130 / 36755499 Curves Location: Saar Tel: +973 17691496

SwissBell Hotel Location: Seef District Tel: +973 17211133 Profiles Fitness Center Location: Adliya Tel: 17727766 World Beat Fitness Center & Café Location: Saar Tel: +973 17612576

Spa & Health Clubs

Step into any of these spas for a rejuvenating experience.

Dream Body Centre Location: Sanabis Tel: +973 17582982

Bodyline Sports and Spa Location: Saar Tel: 17793932

Equilibre Gym, Spa & Salon Location: Manama Tel: +973 77066033

Coral Spa Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17313131

Fitness Tower Location: Al Safir, Juffair Tel: +973 17813815

Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Location: Manama Tel: +973 1711 5000

FIT Gym & Spa Location: Sehla Tel: +973 77017711

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1758 0000

JFC Fitness Center Location: Manama Tel: +973 77072220

Reborn Spa at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1711 1999

My Gym Location: Seef Tel: +973 1756566 Reps Fitness Studio Location: Sehla Tel: +973 77377348

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So Fit Gym Location: Sofitel, Zallaq Tel: +973 17636394

Sparadise Spa & Salon Location: Shaikh Hamad Causeway Tel: +973 17313131

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LISTINGS Le Mirage Health Club at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence & Spa Location: Diplomatic Area Tel: +973 17531666 Vie Spa at The Domain Bahrain Hotel Location: Diplomatic Area Tel: +973 17313131 Hani Suites & Spa Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1758 1100 Al Areen Palace Hotel & Spa Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 1784 5000 Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa Hotel Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 1763 6363 Heavenly Spa at The Westin Bahrain City Centre Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1717 1000 British Club Bahrain Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17728245 Mövenpick Hotel Bahrain Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 1746 0000 Dessange Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17713999 La Fontaine Centre for Contemporary Art & Spa Location: Manama Tel: +973 1723 0123

Sports, Health and Fitness Pineapple Spa Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17712000

HEALTH & WELLNESS Hospitals We often show our car more love and respect than we do ourselves. Do yourself and your loved ones a favor, make an appointment with your dentist and doctor today. Here are a few places to check out Aster Medical Centre Bahrain Location: Gudaibiyah Tel: 973 1771 1811 Al Hilal Hospital Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17344199 Al Kindi Specialised Hospital Location: Tel: +973 17240444 American Mission Hospital Location: Manama Tel: +973 17177711 Awali Hospital Location: Awali Tel: +973 753333

Bahrain Specialist Hospital Location: Juffair Tel: +973 17812000 German Orthopedic Hospital Location: Salmaniya Tel: +973 17239988 Salmaniya Medical Hospital Location: Salmaniya, Manama Tel: +973 17288888 Ibn Al Nafees hospital Location: Mahooz Tel: +97317828282 International Hospital of Bahrain Location: Jidhafs Tel: +973 17598222 International Medical City Hospital Location: Riffa Tel: +973 490006 Kims Bahrain Medical Center Location: Umm Al Hassam Tel: +973 17822123 King Hamad University Hospital Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17444444 Middle East Medical Centre (MEM) Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 17239329 Royal Bahrain Hospital Location: Salmaniya Tel: +973 17246800

Ceram Dental Center Location: Maqsha Tel: +973 17131123 Dr Haifa Eye Hospital Location: Bu ghazal Tel: +973 17252574 Dr Tariq Hospital Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17822822 German Skin Care Centre Location: Zinj Tel: +973 17722696 Gulf Dental Speciality Hospital Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17741444 Gulf Diabetes Specialist Centre Location: Salmaniya Tel: +973 17239329 Haffadh Specialised Dental Hospital Location: Suwayfiyah Tel: +973 17722696 Lad Hair Restoration Location: Mahooz Tel: +973 17820920 Marafie Skin Care & Laser Clinic Location: Sanabis & Busaiteen Tel: +973 17585373 Noor Specialist Hospital Location: Manama Tel: +973 17260001

Bahrain Defence Force Hospital Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17766666

Clinics & Spelialised Centers

Seef Dental Clinic Location: Seef District Tel: +973 17587991

Bahrain International Hospital Location: Tel: +973 17598222

Dental health is linked to heart health. Take care of your heart and teeth by visiting a dentist.

Smile Dental Clinic Location: Zinj Tel: +973 17400899

InterContinental Regency Bahrain Location: Manama Tel: +973 1722 7777 Dessange Location: Adliya Tel: +973 1722 7777 Curves Novotel Al Dana Resort Location: Muharraq Tel:17298430 Gulf Hotel’s Health and Recreation Club Location: Adliya Tel: 17726184 Lei Garden Skin Care Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17290008

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SPORTS INSPIRED

TIMEPIECES A name that speaks of luxury, elegance, and yes, sports; Hublot has become the watchmaking partner of Ferrari and the World Cup, a feat unrivalled by any watchmaking company in the world. See the highlights of the new Hublot 2016 collection that was unveiled in Bahrain on February 3 at the Ritz Carlton.

MP05 La Ferrari Sapphire MP05 La Ferrari Sapphire has a sapphire setting for record breaking movement. Its case is carved out of sapphire to show off the beauty of its movement. All the details can be admired from all angles, while literally suspended in mid-air.

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WATCHES

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Big Bang Broderie The Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull and the Big Bang Broderie blend confident femininity with innovation at its peak and, for the second year running, consecrates Saint Gallen embroidery on organza silk. A new icon is born. Accompanying women for whom independence is a question of style and a state of mind.

Classic Fusion “Racing Grey The Classic Fusion “Racing Grey”: Hublot further expands the Classic Fusion line with a modern, stylish look.

Less harsh than black, more timeless than blue, this grey -inherently neutral and universalreinforces the model’s versatile elegance.

The Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph The Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph UEFA Euro 2016 and the Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph UEFA Champions League are both official watches of EURO, the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Europa League, where Hublot stands on the touchline of the most prestigious competitions and championships.

For more information: Bahrain Jewellery Centre Tel. No. +973 17520052

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GYM WEAR SELECTIONS DECIDING WHAT CLOTHES TO WEAR TO THE GYM CAN TAKE ITS TOLL ON THE FITNESS BUFF. ON THE ONE HAND IT HAS TO BE LOOSE ENOUGH SO THAT YOU CAN MOVE FREELY; ON THE OTHER HAND IT HAS TO BE STYLISH ENOUGH SO YOU CAN WEAR IT AFTER THE GYM. IF THIS IS WHAT YOU’RE AFTER, THEN LACOSTE HAS GOT YOU COVERED.

Gymnasium separates are a key style for spring. Think sweaters that are slightly oversized with polo shirts that are perfectly fitted. Stand out this season with bold, color-blocked stripes and gingham prints for retro-inspired looks that you can wear to the gym and outside.

A polo shirt with the national colors of Zimbabwe. For when you feel like a rasta!

Featuring the iconic crocodile of Lacoste.

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Isn’t this lovely? An assymetric striped dress, layered with a blue pullover, a white hoodie, and blue cap. For when you feel like layering.

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A short gray romper and yellow handbag is the perfect play outfit.

1. A graphic sando and blue shorts with white framed sunglasses are awesome.

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2. A long sleeved sweater with graphic design matches perfectly with an assymetrical skirt.

3. Denim on denim is perfect with white canvas sneakers and a coral handbag.

4 A purple and red striped dress and a long gray overcoat provides a cheery contrast.

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A striped shirt dress, blue graphic Lacoste bag and blue cap is the perfect summer weekend outfit.

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SPORTY CASUALS

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A darling polo with yellow and blue stripes. Perfect when you’re feeling preppy.

A gingham polo and bikini set. Perfect for the poolside.

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Another polo that can be dressed up or down. Dare we say this is the new dress shirt?

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Shop at: Lacoste Boutique – Bahrain City Center Lacoste Boutique – Fanar Lacoste Corner – Duty Free Lacoste Boutique – Seef Mall Lacoste Corner at Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Bahrain City Center

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A deep V and contrasting white armbands elevates this sweater to an extraordinary affair to be worn when you want to be seen.

The most winning basketball outfit.

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CASUAL WEAR

UNDER ARMOUR OPENS FIRST “BRAND HOUSE” SPECIALTY RETAIL STORE IN DUBAI

Available at: Sun and Sand Sports Seef Mall and Bahrain City Centre

Under Armour’s exciting new venture in the Middle East is filled with fashionably sporty finds.

Under Armour (NYSE:UA) has officially opened the doors to its first-ever specialty retail store in Dubai at the City Centre Mirdif shopping mall.

With a focus on cutting-edge products and design, the global performance brand’s latest expansion into the Middle East region defines its vision of empowering athletes everywhere.

Featuring men’s, women’s and youth apparel, footwear and equipment, Under Armour’s newest store will offer the brand’s latest innovations across various product categories, including 72 | PowerUp March 2016

training, running, basketball, golf, studio and youth, all designed to make athletes look, feel and perform at their best.

Juraj Stiksa, CEO of Athlocity, Under Armour Middle East, said: “As the brand continues its global expansion, we are excited to open Dubai’s first Under Armour Brand House and offer a unique shopping experience that resonates with consumers in the Middle East. Under Armour is just getting started in the Middle East, and we look forward to empowering the

UAE’s athletes with the most innovative apparel, footwear and equipment.”

Elite athletes competing on the world’s biggest stages perform in Under Armour footwear and apparel,

including world number one golfer Jordan Spieth, world champion swimmer Michael Phelps, NBA All-Star Stephen Curry and two-time tennis Grand Slam champion Andy Murray.

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SCUBA GEAR WATERSPORT SEASON IS UPON US AGAIN! BRING OUT THOSE REGULATORS AND LET’S DIVE!

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SCUBA DIVING

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ScubaPro Crystal Vu Plus Purge This cool mask offers a panoramic field of view—plus a purge! It has all the cool features of the Crystal Vu Plus, and just a little bit more.

As its name implies, the Crystal Vu Plus Purge is the selfsame mask as its Crystal Vu Plus cousin with the addition of a convenient purge valve. This valve is located at the bottom of the nose pocket and quickly dispels any water that might seep in.

The Crystal Vu Plus Purge’s large, patented single lens design plus seamless side windows equals an expansive view underwater, and the no-tint glass makes that view crystal clear.

ScubaPro Seawing Nova Gorilla The Seawing Gorilla is the fin of choice when the diving is demanding. This award winning fin delivers power, acceleration, and maneuverability with a slightly stiffer blade for divers who prefer more feedback in their kicks.

The Nova Gorilla uses a special additive in its compound to provide more stiffness and snap to the blade. This results in more power and control for divers.

The stiffer blade also allows for more effective sculling, frog kicking, and back kicking, which makes it a good choice for tech divers.

ScubaPro Dry Bag This is a full gear setup not just for watersports but for any heavy-duty activity you have in mind. It is a waterproof and durable duffel bag in a heavy-duty PVC fabric with YKK salt-water resistant sliders, padded carry and side handles in a removable back pack system. It has a large compartment with taped seams and a waterproof zipper.

ScubaPro Spectra Dry Snorkel This is the perfect way to enjoy effortless breathing when snorkeling on the surface. This snorkel is always within easy reach and ready to supply some air when it’s time to do some surface swimming. When not needed, it simply stays out of the way.

ScubaPro Mantis The ScubaPro Mantis is a totally customized dive computing system.

This computer is all about you.

With easy-to-use features, it’s the world’s first wristwatch style personal dive computer with Human Factor DivingTM. A precision blend of sophisticated ccomputer and beautiful timepiece, the Mantis 1 is the wristwatch-style dive computer for divers who want smart technology underwater.

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GROOMING

CLINIQUE FOR MEN FACE SCRUB

MEN’S

To de-gunk those forehead creases, you’re going to need grit. This scrub digs into pores without taking off too many layers of skin. It contains rounded granules that won’t scratch skin. Plus, it clears the way for closest shaves. It’s fine, non-abrasive grains deflake, lift beard hair and help reduce ingrown hairs. Finally, it revives and smooths skin.

Apply all over face (including entire shaving area but avoiding immediate eye area) before using face soap and before shaving.

GROOMING WASH AND WEAR IS A THING OF THE PAST. KEEP YOUR FACE MOISTURIZED, YOUR TEETH SPARKLING, AND YOUR HAIR STYLED WITH THESE PRODUCTS.

BEDHEAD FOR MEN TIGI MATTE SEPARATION

DOVE MEN + CARE CLEAN COMFORT SOAP

DOLCE & GABBANA VELVET EXOTIC LEATHER

This lightweight matte wax gives you a laid-back look rather than looking too finished, shiny, or greasy. It has a great hold and makes hair easy to style. Your hair remains touchable all day.

A little goes a long way so its value for money too! It also texturizes, enhances definition, and resists humidity. Wow! Matte Separation by Tigi is made of pliable wax like beeswax, cera caranauba, and a blend of polymers that provide separation.

Dry skin? This hits that elusive bar soap ideal: a not-too fragrant full lather that gives a deep clean without sucking up all your skin’s moisture. Like other Dove products, this one has ¼ moisturizing cream that thoroughly cleanses for healthier, stronger skin vs. regular soap. It rinses off easily with a refreshing scent to deliver a clean, total skin comfort. Dove feels better than regular soap.

This fragrance is simultaneously soft and masculine like a motorcycle jacket. It is inspired by male skin, its sensuality and elegance, enriched with the sophisticated touch of leather. Velvet exotic leather has a complex heart of black leather accord and rich and warm Cistus Labdanum.

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PANASONIC LT7N ELECTRIC RAZOR This agile, electric razor is your running-late, speedshaving savior. This electric shaver has an electric trimmer. It has a floating, precision 3-blade system for quicker, smoother shaving as well as an advanced 3D Multi-Flex Pivoting Head that conforms closely to facial contours. Its high speed linear motor and shave sensor ensures an even, consistent shave. Enjoy wet/ dry shaving convenience, a sure grip ergonomic design, and easy maintenance with an included clean and charge station.

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CASUAL WEAR

YOUR FOOT IN THE CLOUDS Geox Nebula ensures exceptional breathability for the entire foot, in every direction.

Nebula was created to walk the world.

Like the clouds, it knows no seasons or boundaries – wear it every day, everywhere.

Nebula features technology that ensures lightness and breathability, offering superior body temperature regulation.

It’s like walking on a cloud.

FOR THE LITTLE ONES

FOR HIM

Available at: Geox Boutique - Bahrain City Center Geox Corner - Bahrain Duty Free

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GADGETS YOU HAVE TO GET YOURSELF Adventure seekers, fitness enthusiasts and weight watchers! These are the perfect gadgets for you!

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GOPRO HERO 4 SESSION CAMERA GoPro’s newest addition is so small and easy to use, it’s the best way to capture whatever adventures life brings your way. You can take more risks than you would with a smartphone or a serious camera—wear it while jetskiing, drag racing, or kitesurfing! The size of an ice cube, it’s waterproof without need of an extra casing. A fish-eye lens won’t let you miss any action, and you start or stop recording with one button.

The Hero 4 session packs the power of GoPro into the smallest, lightest, most convenient camera ever. It is 50% smaller and 40% lighter than other Hero4 cameras making it the most wearable and mountable GoPro ever!

The Hero 4 features a rugged and waterproof design, easy one-button control, revolutionary battery efficiency, 1080 p60 video, and 8MP photos. The sleek versatile design makes it at home anywhere—from the surf, to the road, to hanging out with friends.

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While the scale isn’t anyone’s favorite household accessory, you might actually be excited to step into this one. The grand thing about this scale is that it detects body fat percentage—an important stat to know, since our body composition of muscle to fat is indicative of our health. A lower body fat percentage (21 to 24 percent for fit women) leads to a higher metabolic rate and more muscle tone. This smarter scale definitely provides better results.

APPLE WATCH SPORT For those interested in getting quick-glance Smartphone notifications and tracking workouts and everyday activity, this is worth a look. It now has a new rose-gold Sport option (which would look good with the Lacoste Showcourt lace trainers, please see p. 80), plus an anodized aluminum case with a custom alloy that is 60 percent stronger than standard aluminum, but just as light. Just remember, you’ll need an iphone for it to work.

SCHWINN CYCLE NAV A GPS for bikes, the CycleNav mounts to the handlebars and relays turnby-turn directions (both audibly and by lighting up as a turn signal) from Schwinn’s phone app via Bluetooth. It even doubles as a headlight.

This smartphone powered GPS navigator works with any Buetooth 4.0/Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth Smart Ready Phone. It will provide you with visual and audio cues that will get you wherever you want to go.

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NAVIGATING

Garmin continues to make cutting-edge technology that will take us to the future of marine sports.

GPS Map 64s

GPS 73

THE FUTURE

This is a rugged, full-featured handheld map with GPS, Glonass, and wireless connectivity! It has a 2.6” sunlight-readable color screen with a high-sensitivity receiver from the quad helix antenna. You get a 1 year Bird’s Eye Satellite imagery subscription and a 3-axis compass with barometric altimeter.

It also features wireless connectivity via Bluetooth technology or ANT+.

GPS Map 78s

For boaters and water sports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78s features crisp colour mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new-moulded rubber side grips, plus a micro-SD card slot for loading additional maps! And it floats!

The GPS MAP 78’s comes with a built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. It also offers wireless route and waypoint sharing with other compatible units.

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This is an easy to use handheld navigator. The high-sensitivity GPS marks and stores 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks. It marks your favorite locations to easily navigate back to them. The Garmin SailAssist for GPS73 includes a virtual starting line, heading line, countdown timers and track assist. Plus it gives you sunrise/sunset, estimated time of arrival, other calculations, as well as marine data.

It also has a built-in backlight!

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APPS

APPS FOR REAL PEOPLE In the health and fitness craze, you’ve probably downloaded dozens of apps with the intent of becoming a marathoner or even to race in Ironman. Once the excitement wears away, you are left with the feeling of just wanting to be able to touch your toes. Here are some apps that will help you keep fit, stay calm, and get energized in a smart and sustainable way.

PEDOMETER++ It has been suggested by fitness professionals that you should walk at least 10,000 steps a day in order to maintain a relatively healthy lifestyle.

Pedometer++ is an iOS app that basically uses your iphone to count how many steps you have taken in a day. It sounds pretty basic, but the upside is that there is a Pedometer++ widget for iOS meaning that at a glance, you can see how many steps you’ve taken and it will be color-coded to indicate how close you are to reaching your goals.

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CALM As an app, this one is fairly straightforward. It is a selection of soothing natural sounds like mountain lakes, babbling brooks, and crashing waves. There’s also guided meditation, if you want to be more uplifted. The next time you need a mental and aural break from your office table, punch up Calm. com—research says that even a 40-second nature break can improve your focus and accuracy during tedious, repetitive work.

SPRING MOVES FITOCRACY Fitocracy is for the competitive. The personal trainer lets you track workouts and encourages you to work toward real-life goals through a leveling system and in-game achievements you can share among your friends and the Fitocracy community.

Billed as a “rhythm-fueled music service and exercise tracker”, Spring Moves creates a library of playlists designed to match the music you love with your workout.

By tracking your performance via GPS, it then keeps tracks of the songs that put a little extra pep in your step, and personalizes a playlist from your greatest hits.

Now you can run and walk easier by matching your movement to the rhythm of the music. You can definitely increase your performance: run/ walk faster and farther with less effort. An added bonus, there are 50+ playlists and stations sorted by genre, artists and BPM with new music added weekly! www.powerup-mag.com