Powerup October 2016

THE BAHRAIN

U-19 FOOTBALL TEAM

Bahrain’s Preparation for The AFC U-19 Championship

BRAVE

DO IT OVER One-on-one With World

THE BEGINNING A Recap of Brave’s Premiere Event

Record Breaking Masters Swimming Champion Karlyn Pipes

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The science behind training recovery, speed your healing and enhance your results

MANSCAPING

Tools and tips in maintaining body hairs

NUTRITION: THE FOURTH LEG Tips from IRONMAN champ Caroline Steffen

FASTER ON THE BIKE

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FOREWORD

BAHRAIN AND SPORTS

Influencing the GCC and the World teaching kids about managing emotions, such as self-control.

Sports can be a powerful tool to promote the holistic growth and development of the youth of a nation. In Bahrain, under Sports help children to learn hard work, patience, persistence, and how to respond positively to setbacks and failures. Most the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad, we are dedicated to provide all sorts of opportunities for our young people as far as importantly, sports helps a child to prepare to take on the many challenges that life has to offer and emerge victorious sports is concerned. I strongly believe that an efficient physical like a champion. Sports is an important part of the culture education programme equips people with vital qualities, such as leadership, perseverance, social of the Gulf countries, especially endurance horse riding and show and moral character, self-esteem, “ Health is a lifestyle and I chose it.” commitment to teamwork, and jumping, which have an immense -HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa traditional value, although we must problem-solving and organisational not forget there are also other sports abilities. and sporting events that boast a rich In today’s most challenging environment, such skills can only history for us. 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

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.

HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth & Sports, President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee

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F R O M T H E PA S T

September saw a month full of achievements and firsts in sports placing Bahrain on the sporting map, starting with HH Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa winning bronze at the Longines FEI World Endurance Championships 2016 in Šamorín, Slovakia.

Bahrain also made history at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil bagging its first ever gold in the Paralympic Games with Fatima Abdulrazzaq winning first place in the shot put competition (F-53) with a recorded length of 4.76 metres and Ruba Al Omari’s bagged the seventh place. Fatima is a great example to the Bahraini youth and every one of us that disability is not a hindrance to success.

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3 STEPS TO GETTING LEAN

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BEACH WEAR

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MMA’s most decorated amateur slays his first pro competition!

PUSH YOUR LIMITS

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TRAVEL GEAR

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The do’s and don’ts of Ramadan nutrition

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TRAVEL GEAR

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THROW THE DARTS

JOSE “SHORTY” TORRES

MMA’s most decorated amateur slays his first pro competition!

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SWEAT

X Dubai Spartan Race, the world’s best obstacle race comes to Bahrain on April 1st 2016. Get ready to join the weekly Spartan workout tour.

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JUST IN TIME FOR FOOTBALL SEASON

Meet the drivers and teams racing for glory in the Bahrain Grand Prix

GUIDE TO INTERMITTENT

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Meet the local legend of Brazilian jiu-jitsu

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On the other side, PowerUp and Elements Cine Production team have been busy having fun and adventure filming PowerUp TV. We went to unchartered locations in Bahrain and covered several sporting events. We hope that through these videos people would be able to see the growing sporting community in the country; and showcase to the world that although Bahrain is small, it has a lot of things to offer in sports, health and fitness. Subscribe to our YouTube channel – PowerUp Magazine to stay tuned of what is

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October will see the AFC U-19 Championships with 16 teams from 16 Asian countries playing football at the country’s National Stadium and at Khalifa Sports City. The first time in Bahrain’s football that such big event is being hosted in the country. The Bahrain Football Association has put years of work to bring this sporting championship to Bahrain.

ATHLETE PROFILES

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a gold medal in the IMMAF World Championships!

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We still can’t get over the amazing production and action at Brave’s premiere event “The Beginning.” KHK MMA’s effort in training local MMA fighters pays off as their fighters win one by one. Brave is the culmination of HH Shaikh Khalid’s and Mohammed Shahid’s dream of creating such promotion that in Bahrain. Seeing one of HH Shaikh Khalid’s creations come to life was the best gift he could receive as he celebrated his birthday during the premiere of Brave.

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MARTIAL ARTS

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FASTING

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THE BAHRAIN

U-19 FOOTBALL TEAM

Bahrain’s Preparation for The AFC U-19 Championship

BRAVE

DO IT OVER One-on-one With World

THE BEGINNING

A Recap of Brave’s Premiere Event

Record Breaking Masters Swimming Champion Karlyn Pipes

Bahrain BD2

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Oman RO2

Qatar QR20

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BRACE UP TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER!

ICONS FOR ALL

SPORTS RECOVERY TECHNIQUES

An exclusive interview with two sports icons in hockey, Jamie Dwyer and Mark Knowles

The science behind training recovery, speed your healing and enhance your results

MANSCAPING

Tools and tips in maintaining body hairs

NUTRITION: THE FOURTH LEG Tips from IRONMAN champ Caroline Steffen

THE BAHRAIN U-19 FOOTBALL TEAM Find out the preparation of the Bahrain Team for the AFC.

FASTER ON THE BIKE

Cycling techniques from TriLife

SPORTS & FITNESS 10 Events Calendar Get updated on the latest sports

happenings, news, and events.

12 Sports News Get updated on the latest sports

happenings, news, and events.

18 The Bahrain U-19 Football Team Find out the preparation of the

Bahrain Team for the AFC.

22 AFC U-19 Championship Schedule Of Events Check out the AFC schedule to

follow your favourite teams.

28 Icons For All An exclusive interview with the two

sports icons in hockey, Jamie Dwyer and Mark Knowles.

when finding a workout buddy and the benefits of having one.

30 Do It Over Masters Swimming Champion Karlyn

42 Hoi Jeon Moo Sool

32 Being Fit Is Awesome Who says no pain no gain? Sara

44 Stars In The Making Two rising athletes from St

34 Brave “The Beginning” A recap of the event and highlights

46 Sports In Schools Check out some schools in Bahrain

Pipes shares with us how she change her life after 30.

Gross Shares some secrets in fitness.

of the fights.

23 Time For Change Dr Saqer shares his point of view

on Bahrain Road Runners.

24 New Paradigm In Fitness Workout A new age mind-body elevated

fitness workout is taking the world by storm.

SPORTS & FITNESS

40 8 Reasons To Get A Workout Buddy Elouise explains what to look for

HEALTH & WELLNESS

FASHION & STYLE

A traditional Korean martial art is being taught right here in Bahrain!

Christopher’s School.

where your little ones can get the support necessary to build their dreams.

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Remember that guy that gave up? Neither does anybody else.”

- Anonymous

SPORTS & FITNESS 42 REV UP

revealing its Formula E team’s official name, vision, title sponsor, driver line-up and electric racing livery.

Follow this page for the latest car news, deals, and technology.

49 Jaguar Racing Jaguar today takes the wraps off its new electric motorsport future,

50 Ultimate Track Experience New attraction is set to enthrall race

fans at Bahrain International Circuit.

POWERUP TRAVEL AND EVENTS 53 Sports Destinations

68 Football Gears This football season, Shoot Sports

It’s time to try some new sports.

Check out all the things you can do here and in the GCC.

opens up a new shop for football enthusiasts.

HEALTH & WELLNESS 55 An Escape In The City Take time to pamper yourself, pause

70 Wearable Tech In Sports

63 Sports Recovery Techniques In Touch Clinic shares some of the current science behind training recovery, to speed your healing and enhance your results.

and escape to another world even just for a few hours from your busy work schedule.

58 Brace Up To Fight Breast Cancer

64 Perfect Posture

October once again will pupt the spotlight on women and raise breast cancer awareness.

Poor posture can lead to a multitude of health complaints and Charlotte Anderson explains how to address the problem.

60 Nutrition The Fourth Leg Caroline Steffen talks to PowerUp

Meet the Experts U19 Team Manager at Bahrain Football Association and Head of Learning and Development Section

What you wear can also contribute greatly in improving and tracking your sporting performance.

72 5 Quick Techniques To Make You Faster On The Bike

Ways to improve your performance

which will immediately help you increase your speed on your next ride.

74 Manscaping Tools And Tips

With the right tools and strategy maintaining your body hairs will be an easy task.

82 Food And Nutrition Apps

about how nutrition boosts her performance.

Shaikh Khaled Bin Salman Al Khalifa

FASHION & GEARS

Sara Gross

Wefound some apps that will help you keep track of your calorie and nutrition intake to meet your fitness and weight loss goals.

Charlotte Anderson PhD, 2x Ironman Champion, Owner/ Coach Mercury Rising Triathlon. Producer/ Presenter WiSP Sports, President TriEqual

Health & Wellness Practitioner at HV Holistic Health & Corrective Training

SPORTS & FITNESS

EVENTS

CALENDAR OF

EVENTS

14 October

GCC JETSKI ENDURANCE RACE Qalat Al Bahrain Site And Museum, Bahrain Bahrain’s first Jetski Offshore and Endurance Racing event that will have international competitors pitting their skills and endurance in the race around the island’s coast.

15 October

2ND OPEN WATER SWIM SERIES (1.5K / 400M)

Ironman 70.3

2 October

DUCATI REGIONAL TRACK EXPERIENCE (DRTE) 2016 Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain The yearly anticipated gathering of the Ducati owners, riders, and dealers in the Middle east region is now taking it’s 3rd leap on October 1, 2016 at Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. Wheels of Arabia collaborated by 2 of the most promising Ducati dealers in the Middle East – Tristar Motorcycle in Kuwait and Al Fardan Motorcycles in Qatar.

The 39th Edition of AFC U-19 Championship 2016 will be held in Bahrain this October. It is a biennial international youth football championship organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) for the men’s under-19 national teams of Asia. A total of 16 teams from 16 countries will play in the tournament.

You can purchase your tickets at Bahrain Football Association (BFA) booths located in Seef Mall and City Centre Bahrain.

07, 21 October

13, 30 October

AFC U-19 CHAMPIONSHIP

Bahrain National Stadium, and Khalifa Sports City, Isa Town, Bahrain

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Registration fees is BD7BD for one race.

20, 22 October

ICONS FOR ALL

Abdul RahmanKanoo International School, Bahrain Jones the Grocer, Amwaj Islands, Bahrain For the first time in Bahrain, two iconic hockey icons who are also Olympic gold medalists, Jaime Dwyer and Mark Knowles will be coming to Bahrain to conduct Hockey clinics and workshops.

For more information visit www.clockworking.net

29 October

BAHRAIN SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 2016-2017

Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain Official test: October 7, Round 1: October 21 Bahrain Superbike Championship (BSBK), was organised by Moto Gulf Events, A unique motorcycle championship in the Kingdom of Bahrain consisting of 15 qualified riders on an “Arrive and Ride” set-up.

Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Al Zallaq‎, Bahrain The Boost open water swim series is a race series that includes three different beaches races across Bahrain. The purpose of the series is to get swimmers to improve their open water skills and gain more experience in open water racing.

REDBULL, BAR BAHR Bahrain Bay

The first of its kind race in Bahrain with two disciplines, a race between sea and land; a jetski and a quad bike in Bahrain Bay showcasing Bahrain’s iconic buildings and skyline.

14 October

COSTUMES RUN (3 KM RUN) Hamala Beach Resort, Bahrain A fun run organized by the Bahrain Road Runners.

For more information visit http://ems. bahrainroadrunners.com

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SPORTS & FITNESS

SPORTS

NEWS

“If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?”

-Joe Namath, Hall of Fame football quarterback

MASCOT BEGINS CAMPAIGN FOR U19 ASIAN FOOTBALL EVENT

(BFA) board member and championship’s marketing committee chairman Aref Al Mannai and communication and marketing director Mohammed Al Quti, made his first visit to the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC).

Askar welcomed the BFA representatives and commended the organizing committee efforts in promoting this major international football event, and wished them success.

FENCING TEAM RETURNS WITH 16 MEDALS

in the fray.

On arrival at Bahrain International Airport, the teams were welcomed by high-ranking sports officials, headed by Bahrain Olympic Committee general secretary Abdulrahman Askar.

Also present at the reception ceremony were Bahrain Fencing Association president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, as well as other association board members and BOC sports federations affairs director Hisham Al Balooshi.

Qanas - mascot of the U-19 AFC Football Championship - started his visits as part of a massive campaign to promote for the event, which will run from October 13 to 30.The falcon-dressed character, joined by Bahrain Football Association

BAHRAIN WON ASIAN BEACH GAMES HANDBALL OPENER Bahrain started their campaign on a high note at this year’s Asian Beach Games in Da Nang, Vietnam.A tough 2-1 victory over Thailand gave Bahrain a flying start in the handball championship at My Khe Beach.SayedShehab Ahmed led Bahrain to this well-deserved win, scoring eight goals from eight 12 | PowerUp | October 2016

successful attempts.

Fahad Jassim, Jaffer Abbas, Mahmood Ali, Mohammed Jawad, Adam Al Nasheet, BelalBahsam, Tamim Al Mawlani, Abdulla Al Zaymoor and Hussain Al Qaydoom also spearheaded the Bahrain team during the match.

The handball championship put Bahrain in a relatively tough Group ‘A’ along with Qatar, Pakistan, India and Thailand. Group ‘B’ features Vietnam, Qatar, Japan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.

Bahrain’s national fencing teams made a remarkable achievement at the Arab Championship in Amman, in Jordan. The nationals, represented in the under-14 and under1-18 age categories clinched 16 medals in total including four gold, four silver and eight bronze - amidst stiff challenge with some of the region’s best fencing players

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SPORTS NEWS

BRAVE OPENS TALKS TO HOST EVENTS IN THREE EUROPEAN COUNTRIES After a very successful inaugural fight night, held last 23rd of September in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Brave Combat Federation is already moving forward, towards its extensive 2017 schedule. With events planned for Europe, the promotion opened talks to negotiate at least three shows for the next year in the continent.

“As a result of a productive meeting with events coordinator Tomasz Pindralwe, we

DATES CONFIRMED FOR 9TH KING HAMAD TROPHY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Royal Golf Club announced that it will once again host the prestigious King Hamad Trophy golf tournament, organized by the Bahrain Golf Association, from 16th to 19th November 2016.

The stroke play event has been approved by the

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are planning to start our Brave journey next year with a first European event in the Netherlands,with a following show in Ireland, and finally landing in Poland” said Cesar Silva, official Brave representative in Europe.

Earlier this month, even before its first event, Brave held a press conference in Ireland to kick-off the promotion European expansion. At the press conference, President Mohammed Shahid reinforced the key role that Europe plays in Brave plans, and also announced a partnership with the European-based company IS 360 to organize the Brave events in Europe.

R&A as counting towards the R&A’s amateur world rankings and is expected to attract top amateur golfers from around the region wishing to compete in order to gain amateur world ranking points. The 54-hole tournament is also open to golf professionals and carries a generous prize fund with US$8,000 being allocated to the overall winner. British born professional Jamie Elson won last year’s tournament with a six under par 210.

A HERO’S WELCOME FOR PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST FATIMA ABDULRAZZAQ The Bahrain Olympic Committee hosted a special celebration in appreciation to the achievement of Fatima Abdulrazzaq Safar who gave Bahrain the shot put (F-53) gold medal at the recently-concluded 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Shaikha Hayat congratulated both athletes on their marks and conveyed the greetings of His Majesty the King

WEIGHTLIFTING TEAMS BAGGED 31 MEDALS Bahrain’s national weightlifting teams claimed a whopping 31 medals at the recently-concluded Afro-Asia Weightlifting Championships held in Amman, in Jordan.

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representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Chairman, and BOC President HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and his best wishes for them in future challenges.

Shaikha Hayat admired the performance and high spirit of Fatima during the competition, resulting in this first-ever gold medal for Bahrain in the history of the Paralympic Games. She also noted the significant efforts and contributions of Bahrain Sports for Disabilities Federation Shaikh Mohammed bin Daij Al Khalifa in the massive progress accomplished

by Bahrain athletes with disabilities at regional and international competitions.

by high-ranking sports officials, headed by Bahrain Olympic Committee general secretary Abdulrahman Askar and Bahrain Weightlifting Association president Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al Khalifa.

Askar congratulated members of the team and commended the performance of the athletes in this major regional championship. He also praised the efforts of the delegation members who played a key part in the achievement.

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hat began as one student’s research paper has grown into a community project to promote healthy lifestyle among the women in Bahrain. Back in 2014, Noora Al Muhanna set out to interview ladies from all walks of life across the island,

to find out how chronic stress affected their wellbeing. It turned out many of them lacked quality time for themselves, missing out on a balanced diet and regular exercise.

As a result, the project Grace 6/10 was born to teach them how to use fun workouts as a healthy stress reliever.

A CHAT WITH NOORA AL MUHANNA, THE BRAINS BEHIND GRACE 6/10 WHAT LIES BEHIND THE NAME ‘GRACE 6/10’?

Grace is the elegance of movement, and this is how we want all women to look when they move around. The ‘6/10’ is for 6th of October, which was the day when I first had an idea for my research.

WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON LIFESTYLERELATED HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING WOMEN IN BAHRAIN?

Stress, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and insomnia, besides the physical complications: obesity, low energy, aches, and pains,due to neglecting overall wellbeing.

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THEY HAVE ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS?

Many women think that eating less will make them fit, but the calorie intake should be adjusted individually, according to what the body requires. Also, they believe they need to stick to the same workout routine, which can become boring; however, there are many fun fitness trends. We are working hard on busting these myths!

WHY DO WOMEN IN BAHRAIN HAVE SO LITTLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HOW TO TAKE CARE OF OWN HEALTH?

The awareness programmes don’t focus on schools, universities, and even workplaces. Plus, there are plenty of fitness centres for men, but women have fewer options, with small sections dedicated for them.

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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE! Fitness tips for late-starters from Elisabetta Massey Elisabetta has been involved with Grace 6/10 as a mentor, and is a certified selfdefence, fitness, and Zumba coach.

Your chronological age may be 50, but your biological age could be 35, if you took care of your body. But, even if you weren’t physically active before 50, it’s never too late to start!

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

BEFORE YOU BEGIN. Especially, if you have any risk factors. Increase your activity slowly.

BE CONSISTENT AND PERSEVERANT It will take time. Exercise daily. Find a programme that you enjoy – you will most likely stick with it.

CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE Read the food packaging labels. Reduce processed foods and sugar. Sleep seven to eight hours each night.

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HERE ARE SOME FUN ACTIVITIES TO TRY: Walk briskly, walk the dog (if you have one).

Park far from your destination and walk.

Don’t use the lift – take the stairs.

Do house chores and gardening.

Exercisethroughout the day – while driving or just standing in a queue.

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FOOTBALL TEAM Bahrain’s favorite sport is going to be tested this October at the AFC U-19 Championship.

PowerUp sat down with the U-19 Team Manager, Shaikh Khaled Bin Salman Al Khalifa to discuss the team’s preparation for this significant event.

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or the first time in Bahrain football history, the country will be hosting the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-19 Championship 2016 this month. It took a lot of work from the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) to get the permission of hosting such international event in Bahrain.

BFA General Secretary Hasan Ismail said during our previous interview, “It is a great honor for Bahrain to be chosen as the host of the AFC tournament. There was a lot of effort and work on the part of the government, the Ministries, and the BFA for two years to get this approval.

We hope to exceed the expectations and make the event a success”.

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Shaikh Khaled Bin Salman Al Khalifa is the Team Manager of the Bahrain U-19 team. He is in charge of the whole operation and acts as the link between the team and the federation.

His responsibility involves arranging camps with various schools and universities to train the players including all the preparation with the coaches. The Bahrain U-19 team consists of a coach, an assistant coach, 23 players, fitness coach, nutritionist, goal keeper, technical staff, 12 staff members, and admin. Each of them has their own key role in the team’s development.

Shaikh Khaled said proudly, “Our team is 90% Bahraini.”

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HOW THE BAHRAIN U-19 PLAYERS ARE SELECTED

According to Shaikh Khaled, “Any Bahraini that was born from 1997 to 1999 or younger, is eligible to play in the under 19 tournament. The coach is the one responsible in choosing the players for the team from the 19 football clubs in Bahrain.

He goes on a regular visit to each clubs, monitors each athlete’s performance and then selects the best players for the team.”

BAHRAIN TEAM’S PREPARATION

The Bahrain U-19 team have been preparing for the tournament for a year and a half since AFC gave the approval to Bahrain to host the championship.

The team spent countless hours of training, playing friendly games against other countries to enhance the athlete’s skills in preparation for the championship.

According to Shaikh Khaled, “The team first went on a training camp to Turkey.

We joined the GCC U-19 competition held in Doha and secured only a silver medal due to penalties.

We also participated at the Second GCC Games held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia last October 2015.

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the U-23 competition and bagged the gold medal.” He added, “The players at the U-23 category were bigger than them but it has been a great experience for the team.” Right after he said, “The team then went for an external camp to Turkey and played against 5 teams of U-21. The team also played in Bahrain international U-19 tournament which includes Mali, Japan and Mexico. This was the first international tournament held in Bahrain as a preparation for the Asian Cup. We went to Cotif tournament in Valencia, Spain; then to Singapore to play three friendly matches.

This month, the team played two friendly games with Iraq as a final preparation for the AFC.”

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BAHRAIN U-19 TEAM

When asked about the unique abilities of the team Shaikh Khaled explained, “The coach has been focusing on building a team that doesn’t depend on one player but on creating a group that plays and work together as a team. We have a number of special players that has high potential to develop as Bahrain’s key players in future and represent the country. We are very optimistic and we hope that during this tournament we can justify what we think of our team. We want them to shine among other nation.”

AFC U-19 CHAMPIONSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL

Shaikh Khaleed invites all the people in Bahrain and said, “I would like to encourage everyone, especially expatriates living in Bahrain. I do not consider them as foreigners as most of them have been living here for several years. The AFC is such a big event and countries from a huge

A SOURCE OF MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION

Representing the host country puts a lot of pressure on the Bahrain football U-19 team to deliver a spectacular game. A source of motivation and inspiration boosts the morale of the team and Shaikh Khaled shares with us the experience, “Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa has been the most supportive person for this team. He has been following our progress and training on a 20 | PowerUp | October 2016

“The coach has been focusing on building a team that doesn’t depend on one player but plays and work together as a team.

continent (Asia) will be coming to Bahrain, a small island in the Middle East.

So it is really exciting for us.

It’s as big as it gets in terms of football and for football lovers; it is a time to enjoy the game. We are looking forward to welcoming other countries to Bahrain.

Aside from sports, we will be exposing ourselves to different cultures and introducing our visitors to the Bahraini community.

In addition, for Bahrain to host such an event is very beneficial to our economy.

We hope to host more international events in future.”

“Bahrain’s strongest asset is human resources, and we have an exceptional

experience in organizing eventslike the Formula One. We are confident that the AFC will go smoothly as Bahrainis are known for organizing and hosting such international events,” he added.

daily basis. He surprised the team with an informal visit that lifted the pressure off the team. Being an athlete himself, Shaikh Nasser told the team that he gets more pressure than anyone else, as there’s an expectation on him to perform well in anything he does. During the visit, he talked to the team as an athlete himself - showing that he is one of them.” He quoted Shaikh Nasser’s advice to the team, “Whatever you have in your legs is what you have. When I raced in IRONMAN, people

tell me to do better but I knew I can only do what I am capable of - which is what I am trained for.” He concludes, “So basically he lifted the morale of the team and the visit was very positive. Also, H.E. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, BFA’s President has been very supportive including Bahrain Olympics Committee Secretary General, Mr Abdulrahaman Askar who helped us immensely during this journey. Everybody from the top of the federation is closely following our trainings as we have a huge

responsibility to perform well.

We hope that we can deliver and show Bahrain that the efforts we put in are going to pay off at the tournament.”

The Bahrain U-19 team is ready for the competition.

Show your support to the team by watching the event which will run from 13th of October to 30th of October 2016 at the Bahrain National Stadium and at Khalifa Sports City. Tickets are available to be purchased from AFC’s website or at the BFA’s booths in City Centre Bahrain and Seef Mall.

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A TIME FOR CHANGE

SPORTS & FITNESS DR. SAQER AL KHALIFA President, Bahrain Triathlon Association and Assistant Undersecretary for Youth Authorities and Centres Of Ministr of Youth and Sports Affairs

Sometimes you have to dig really deep in order to see the light at the end of the tunnel

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needed greatly.

TriLife, and Hisham Shihabi, joined the Bahrain There is a political and a Bahraini Olympian. With Road Runners (BRR) as scientifically proven benefit a strong team by my side, a committee member in legalizing institutions. Law we worked hard and spent when I attended my and order in sports is there to countless hours to get the first General Assembly guarantee safety and fairness.

BRR out there but there was back in 2009. This wasn’t Today, three years since something missing. the first time I worked as a I left the BRR, I can see that My last recommendation volunteer in sports; with a things are now moving background in the right direction. in football, “From what I know, there is always a The BRR are growing in I briefly became the shortage of funds in Bahrain for sports thus popularity and are being recognized on a wider first team I immediately knew that to be successful we scale.

Football When we see Director at have to build a solid relationship between something wrong, it Isa Town is our duty to Club and our events and our partnerships. ” inform or was then find a elected as solution to the BRR before becoming Assistant Director of Sports in to fix the President of Bahrain East Riffa Club. it.

Triathlon Association was “From experience, there is for the new board to start always a shortage of funds the process of becoming in Bahrain for sports thus I an official entity. BRR is not immediately knew that to be yet an official entity. I knew successful, we have to build back then that it needed a solid relationship with our a directive by Bahrain events and our partnerships.”

Athletics Association’s I felt the need to give more, (BAA) board for its so I ran to be the Chairman establishment naming all of the BRR. During my first board members for it to two years as a Chairman, I be official. A committee was lucky enough to have a cannot have a general very strong team comprising assembly or its own set of my childhood friend Tariq of rules, which the BRR Al Gosaibi, now co-owner of

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My time with the BRR, and with so many other challenges that I’ve encountered in life have taught me to always continue doing the right thing. Having fought hard for the development of sports in Bahrain, with great support from HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, I will always move forward without looking back. By walking the right way, I will never walk alone.

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JONATHAN “JOHNNY G” GOLDBERG Johnny G the creator of Spinning, Kranking and In-Trinity was a former endurance cyclist and trainer to the stars, South African born living in the United States.

During the last four decades, Johnny G’s passion for selfdiscovery has led to the creation of a legacy in the fitness industry. His innovation, passion and ability to inspire others have elevated both human expression and ability. His experiences on the road as a professional cyclist led to the transformation of the stationary bike into the global phenomenon that we know as Spinning. Johnny’s contribution to the indoor cycling industry established him as a thought leader in the world of health and fitness.

NEW PARADIGM IN FITNESS WORKOUT A new age mind-body elevated fitness workout is taking the world by storm. PowerUp had a chat with three In-trinity Master Class instructors Fatima Batook, Natashia Iacovelli, and Tami Reilly to talk about the new fitness regime.

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them to do something involving fter a lifetime of coordination, finding rhythm being an innovator and movement becomes within the fitness challenging. It is eye opening industry, Johnny to see how each of us train G observed that very one dimensional. If we for years, mainstream fitness are flexible we do yoga or if had focused on the extremes we are strong we love the gym of exercise and was ready we do more strength-based for something different. He activities because we are good developed a new fitness at it, instead we should work on regime called In-Trinity. a the things that aren’t easy for uniquely balanced exercise our body. In-Trinity is a way to system that focuses on building balance out somebody’s fitness balance, strength and stamina regime.” by introducing integrated, She adds, “We’re looking at universal movement into the idea of flexible strength people’s lives. The In-Trinity and balance, and incorporating Training System is accessible agility and coordination to all ages and ability levels. with it. You could be the Launched in California in 2015 strongest person in the world and now the first generation of but if you are not balanced instructors are being trained or coordinated particularly here in Bahrain and Saudi this as you age, month by these “You wouldn’t think movement can Master Instructors. be challenging.

In-Trinity that this is something In-Trinity will redefines improve this on the training for men; however all levels for all environment by taking the workout exercises and classes bodies.”

Fatima is the off the floor, In-Trinity Master providing access can be tailored for Instructor in to movements never possible both men and women the Middle East who is also the before. In-Trinity depending on their representative breathes new life of the into traditional strength, goals and programme and practices like has brought it yoga, Pilates and what they want. first to Bahrain, martial arts. It is a refreshing This unique elevated “Bahrain seemed like compliment to existing exercise training incorporates the most logical place protocols and to launch as it presents the not only flexibility is very open opportunity to to new fitness reimagine a but also strength, innovations. variety of training coordination, agility I introduced regimens or it to Weam independent and balance.”

Zabar who exercises. This owns Namaste energy-in practice Bahrain that promotes physical specialises in Yoga classes. and mental wellbeing for all She came to my home one fitness levels. day, tried the board and really Tami shares her personal enjoyed the difference from experience conducting the training on the floor. The programme, “As an instructor elevation gave her space under when you look at somebody the board which she could use training on the board you say to reach beyond the limits of a wow they look incredible! But floor based practice.” often when you put sticks in that According to Fatima, “It is not same person’s hands and ask

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BENEFITS OF TRAINING Improved ability to perform everyday activities Enhanced athletic performance Improved balance and stability Reduced risk of injury Improved posture Stronger bones Increased metabolism Stress reduction Increased energy Improved focus and concentration Increased creativity Improved mood Enhanced ability to learn Deep relaxation Improved immune function just exercise on the board, it is an experience beyond that and how you want people to feel and that is what speaks to the three of us. It’s far deeper than just the physical aspect of working out.”

Natasha added, “The main goal and the intention is not only to work out and get the experience of physical fitness but it is the idea of rejuvenation; the energy it’s bringing in and the nourishment it brings to our body. Life, work, family, exercise is what we call ‘energy-out’ In-Trinity was created with the pure intention of replacing energy-in and nurturing. The programme is a complete workout for the body, mind and spirit. However a class can also be made more intense by the instructor depending on your needs.”

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want try or are curious about yoga, Pilates or even a type of martial arts but may be intimated, In-Trinity brings all these different movements into one space and makes it more mainstream and accessible. This is the advantage for fitness club owners, managers and instructors as it opens to a whole new population of participants who may not be currently interested in exercise.”

Despite what some people may think In-trinity is not just for women according to Natashia, “You wouldn’t think that this is something for men, however exercises and classes can be tailored to be more appealing for both women and men depending on their strength, goals and what they want. This unique elevated training incorporates not only flexibility but also strength, coordination, agility and balance.”

The board is designed make movements either more accessible or more challenging by using the incline and decline of the board. This allows a unique ability where all sessions are inclusive for all levels and abilities. Exercises can be progressed for those who want extra or can be made easier for those who could have limited range of movements.

In-Trinity Master Classes and Instructor Certifications will be conducted in Bahrain over the month with regular classes soon to be available.

In-trinity is a refreshing complement to any existing exercise protocols which represents an opportunity to restore and rejuvenate all bodies leaving you energized and nourished every time.

For more information: Fatima Batook In-Trinity Representative GCC fatima@johnnygmethod.com Tel. No. +973 34184280 www.in-trinity.com

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This month, PowerUp had an exclusive interview with the two sports icons in hockey, Jamie Dwyer and Mark Knowles who will be imparting their experience and knowledge to the youth in Bahrain this October.

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YOU’RE NOW AN INTERNATIONAL ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE GETTING IN TO SPORT, WHO WERE YOUR ROLE MODELS WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER THAT INSPIRED YOU INTO THE SPORTING WORLD?

I grew up loving sport and I had lots of role models that I looked up to. Steve Waugh (cricket), John Eales (Rugby), Jay Stacy (Hockey). I tried to copy everything these guys

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did but it was my parents who guided me onto the right track and made me who I am today.

HOW DID IT FEEL WINNING ‘WORLD HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR’ SO MANY TIMES OVER? WHAT HAS IT PUSHED YOU TO DO IN YOUR CAREER? Winning hockey player of the year five times was a huge honour. After winning the title once I really wanted to improve my game to be the

ports have gained a reputation for a certain bit of elitism that makes it not easy to access. Clockwork, a Bahraini company is trying to change all that with in a unique initiative called ICONS FOR ALL. It is an event that brings together, for the first time in Bahrain, two iconic hockey players who are also Olympic gold medalists.

Jamie Dwyer and Mark Knowles both came from

the Olympic award winning hockey team ‘Kookaburras’.

Jaime has been voted World Hockey Player of the Year five times (2004, 2007,2009, 2010 and 2011) and Player of the World Cup 2006. Mark has been voted World U-23 Hockey Player of the Year in 2007. They now coach and train people about the sport of hockey, collaboration, leadership, and teamwork through 1 and 9 coaching.

best player I could become.

It gave me great confidence and it allowed me to push myself to a level I didn’t know was possible.

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WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING PART OF YOUR DAY TO DAY? To keep pushing myself on the field was what I loved doing on a day to day basis. I set goals and I tried to reach them as soon as possible.

HOW DO YOU THINK INCLUSION IN SPORTS IS HELPING YOUNG

Playing a sport is not only great fun, it also enables you to live a healthy lifestyle and feel good about yourself. In a team sport like hockey, you get to meet a lot of people with the same passion and you can have friendships that can last a lifetime.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU AFTER YOUR VISIT TO BAHRAIN?

I’m going to concentrate on building my business (JDH).

It’s what I do pretty much full time now and I really enjoy it.

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WHO HELPED TO GET YOU INTO THE SPORTING WORLD? WERE YOUR PARENTS ALWAYS SUPPORTIVE?

MARK KNOWLES

My parents were my biggest influence. They both played hockey and still do in their mid 60s. It was the support they gave me growing up to be able to dream big which also pushed me to reach my dreams that made my journey so special.

Every time I play for Australia, it feels like I am playing for more than just myself.

WHAT INITIALLY DREW YOU TO THE ICONS FOR ALL PROGRAMME? WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING FROM BEING A PART OF IT?

It’s a fantastic program that allows athletes and role models to be able to give back some of our experiences and love of what we do to the next generation. For me this is what I love to do, promote

One of the best things about the ICONS for ALL event that Clockwork is planning is how it will enable students to carry on their lives with sports. This three

ICONS for ALL is probably the first sports event in Bahrain that brings in parents, coaches, and sports personalities together. This ground up plan ensures that students are permeated by the ability to live sports. It also answers the question

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day event brings kids from all walks of life into contact with two inspirational icons.

This kind of thing does not happen every day, and it will bring an energy and

of why it is critical for parents to send their children to sports. Kids can have all the motivation and all the opportunities for sports, but without the critical push and environment (from parents), it will not mean anything.The Sports for All event is

healthy and active lifestyle through my experience and lifestyle choices.

WHICH PART OF YOUR CAREER DO YOU FIND MOST CHALLENGING? Being away from my family is the hardest part for me. I have three children under 5 years old and my time with them is so valuable. I’m lucky to have such a supportive wife who has to spend four months of the year on her own raising the kids.

HAVE YOU VISITED BAHRAIN IN THE PAST? IS THERE ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR YOU’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HERE? I haven’t visited Bahrain before but I’m really looking forward to meeting new people, visiting a new place and being able to try and influence young people’s lives. I can’t wait for this opportunity and I

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am planning a really fun and informative few days.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR CAREER HEADING IN THE FUTURE? DO YOU WANT TO DO MORE COMMUNITY WORK SUCH AS ICONS FOR ALL OR CONCENTRATE MORE ON YOUR COMPETITIONS AND OWN ACHIEVEMENTS? I really love coaching and have a passion for hockey that I believe can hold me in good stead in future. I also feel my responsibility as a role model will allow me more opportunities to travel to Australia or the world with messages of leadership, high performance, healthy lifestyle and work ethic. These are a few of the things I feel have made me the person I am today, and allowed me to achieve all I have in Hockey.

inspiration to young people.

As the Managing Partner of Clockwork Jude D’Souza says, “ wish an event such as this happened when Iwas younger, then I could

have pursued sports more vigorously.”

planned as a three day affair with a full day clinic for both kids as well as their parents and coaches.

What is interesting is that the kids pay for absolutely nothing for this event. This is part of Clockwork’s advocacy to create spaces for sports

in our lives. As Jude says, “It’s seldom that kids (and parents and coaches), will get the same kind of elite hockey coachingand training with Olympic gold medalists in anatmosphere that is non-competitive and just purely geared towards collaboration.”

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KARLYN ON STARTING OUT: OWN YOUR SPORT. “IT’S YOU; IT’S YOU TRAINING, IT’S YOU WAKING UP, IT’S YOU WORKING HARD, IT’S YOU REACHING AND FOLLOWING GOALS.”

RELAX AND HAVE FUN “IF YOU RELAX AND HAVE FUN YOU’RE GOING TO ENJOY YOUR SPORT FOR YOU’RE A LIFE TIME. IF YOU PUT TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON YOURSELF AND JUDGE EVERYTHING YOU’LL BE BURNED OUT BY THE TIME YOU’RE TWENTY.

DO IT OVER

ENJOY THE FRIENDSHIP “ENJOY THE COMMUNITY WE’RE INVOLVED IN AND SET THE PRESSURE ASIDE”

A SWIMMING CHAMP AGAINST ALL THE ODDS This month Boost Bahrain held its first ever open race on the island; a thriving event topped off by a swimming clinic with World Record breaking Masters Swimming Champion Karlyn Pipes. PowerUp met with her for an exclusive interview arranged by Olga Pereira

INSPIRING PAST

The first thing that hits you when faced with the effervescent energy of a smiling Karlyn Pipes is her apparent joy for life and sunny outlook, things haven’t always been so bright for the swimming star though; “Everybody knew the athlete that I was, the records and how fast I could swim, but they didn’t know that underneath the surface my story was very sad. I grew up in a very uncomfortable home, my father was an alcoholic. But when I got in

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the water I found appreciation and acceptance.” However, the strain of home life soon took its toll on a young Karlyn

successful female swimmers with over 200 master’s world records under her belt and visited Bahrain for a series of

“If you’re sitting on the couch and reading this, you can do this race!”

“Through my middle years I got lost and I nearly drowned in alcohol. “No matter how far down in life you go you can turn your life around… you can do it over, you can have a brand new life.”

Now with her troubled years behind her Karlyn is one of the world’s most

Faster Freestyle and Open Water Workshops for local swimmers and triathletes.

SWIMMING IN BAHRAIN

Looking fit healthy and happy fresh from the water, Pipes has enthusiasm by

the bucket loads, “I’m very excited to come back to Bahrain, this is my second time. And already in one year I’ve seen so much progress in sport here. In particular the opportunities for women to participate in swimming, running, triathlon and combinations of everything.

I think Boost expected thirty people and they have 180 almost 200 people so it’s a fantastic event for beginners, elite athletes and for everybody”. Brimming with delight she adds, “Bahrain has a big future in events like this

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“SPORT CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY; SPORT CAN ALSO TURN YOU INSIDE OUT AND MAKE YOU VERY SAD”

A MOTIVATING MESSAGE “I love to compete for fun,” explains Pipes. “I’m not training right now I just did this for fun, but I like to empower other to reach their goals, to enjoy their sport and to have fun.”

As the current Masters Swimming World Record holder, Pipes is an ideal role model for those looking to make their name in the sport, whether just beginning or breaking into the professional leagues, she is sure to act as an inspiration for all.

“Whether you win or you come last, you participated, we’re all winners because we showed up and we tried. So I would suggest that people try and do their best but don’t try and be perfect because nobody is perfect, nobody has the perfect race. Have fun!”

Pipes now dedicates her career to bring her message to others within the sport and those that are thinking

of taking part. Her infectious spirit and excitement are helping her along the way.

“If you don’t like what you’re doing you can change it and you can do it over. I’m a perfect example of that; I didn’t start swimming again until I was thirty one, I broke my first world record within six months, now I have broken over 200 masters world records.” Pipes is encouraging everyone to get involved and take an interest in sport, “it doesn’t matter if you’re overweight or you’ve never exercised, you can do it over, you can have a brand new life, you can swim. You could be doing this when you’re one hundred years old so it’s never too late for a do-over.

One must look back first and see where you made your mistakes and give yourself permission to forgive you for your choices you made and let go. When you let go, you will have a beautiful life.

If you’re sitting on the couch and reading this, you can do this race!”

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1 EXERCISE

FEELS GOOD

Our bodies are designed to move and when you do, you are rewarded with endorphins. It’s your body’s way of thanking you. You are rewarded with endorphins.

And, invariably you will feel better after your workout than you did before and possibly even for the rest of the day.

2 BEING FIT IS

GOOD FOR MENTAL HEALTH No one ever feels worse after a workout. Fitness makes us feel more confident, less body-conscious and more self-aware. From running, to lifting to standup paddleboarding, fitness can help those who suffer from any mental or emotional challenge, such as depression, eating disorders and addictions.

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increased energy and better sleep. And who doesn’t feel good with more energy and rest?

4 FIT PEOPLE

ARE LESS LIKELY TO CARRY EXTRA WEIGHT You like the way look, you are more mobile and agile and you feel better in your own skin.

5 FITNESS WARDS

OFF HEALTH PROBLEMS

From Type 2 diabetes to heart disease to chronic fatigue, being fit makes us less likely to be chronically ill and ultimately, we will live longer.

So the next time you find yourself in a conversation about your fitness goals and someone tells you how difficult or painful or just down right tough it’s going to be, politely disagree and then say, “Actually, it’s going to be AWESOME.” www.powerup-mag.com

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A HISTORY IN THE MAKING… Brave’s premiere event, “The Beginning” was a spectacular hit from viewers and MMA enthusiasts in Bahrain. A full house and action-packed night with crowds cheering loudly for their favourites filled the stadium of Khalifa Sports City in Isa Town, Bahrain.

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t was a significant day in the history of Mixed Martial Arts as Brave Combat Federation began a new era, bringing the world and its finest fighters to the kingdom of Bahrain.

Fighters from India, Philippines, Iraq, Ireland, Argentina, Mexico, America, Egypt, Jordan, Brazil, Dagestan, Lebanon and of course, Bahrain joined to create an incredible MMA showcase at Khalifa Sports City.

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Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and his brother H.H Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa who closely followed the show. Brave 1 was a magnificent event, which delivered excitement and drama in abundance; blows were certainly thrown, including some devastating shots which changed the lives of some of the fighters that night.

As far as fight promotion goes, the night couldn’t have gone much better. All the fighters in each of the ten fights got away with minimal injuries and delivered maximum excitement to the crowd.

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FIGHT RESULTS The event was indeed a huge success with a full house of fans and it garnered great reviews from the international community. All the MMA fans and non MMA fans who watched the show definitely had amazing time.

There were great fights and some disappointments with Ahmed Amir beating the “Boogie Man” which was the main upset of the night and with the world champion Frans Mlambo losing against Filipino fighter Stephan

Loman. Also, Brazilian sensation Thiago was TKO’d

by Gazhimusa after he took the fight on a five days’ notice.

Brave 1 was a night full of thrills which witnessed, KHK MMA’s young hero Mohammed Atif dominates, and outclassed his Indian opponent Sunny Khatri in the first fight. However, disappointment for India did not last long, Mohammed Farhad recovered the loss by landing a left hook at his

opponent, which thrilled everyone watching and made people jump out of their seats.

Bahrain’s favourite Hamza Kooheji was focused on winning his fight against Egyptian veteran Mashaly, which he did in style, winning via north/south choke 3 minutes into the 2nd round.

He executed a perfect game-plan, avoiding the big blows of Mashaly, taking him down and then putting him in submission in a masterful,

dominant display to the delight of his home fans.

“It was like I was fighting at home, these were not just my fans; all of them were my friends and family. Fighting in Bahrain was everything for me. Thanks to HH Shaikh Khalid and HH Shaikh Nasser, who showed constant support and gave me strength throughout. For this fight, I worked a lot on my striking skills as I wanted to give a strike, but I thought about it. I lost my last fight, so I wanted

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to play safe” he said. “I did what I am good at, so I took no damage and made sure I can fight again!”

Mexico’s Ivan Lopez, showed his class and secured submission of Filipino fighter, Jessie Rafols in an equally dominant displayofrear naked choke.

One of the highlights of the night was amateur World Champion, KHK MMA’s own FransMlambolanding some devastating shots which broke the nose of Stephen Loman. However, the Filipino fighter was able to use his superior grappling skills to land explosive takedowns and vicious ground and pound,

showing he is a force to be reckoned with in the division.

Loman won a unanimous decision and his large Filipino fans went crazy in the stands – they had been given a fight that they came for.

Loman’s wrestling skills was impressive, but KHK MMA’s EldarEldarov’s was just relentless. Once again no matter what his opponent Kevin Koldobsky had, Eldar imposed his game-plan and picked up another win, his seventh in a row proving that Dagestani fighters are born winners. Following two decision wins, the crowd wasclamouring for a strike and boy did they get it, three

first round TKO’s in a row!

First,the predicted brawl between KHK MMA’s Abdul Muneer and Mexico’s former UFC fighter MassioFullen went the way of the Mexican in an exhilarating war, which ended when Fullen landed a nasty knee in the clinch, dropping Muneer.

The crowd could barely catch their breath when Ahmed Amir shocked the world defeating Richie “Boogeyman” Martinez within the first three minutes.

Surviving the JiuJitsu wizard’s heel hook and mounting him, he landed elbow after elbow until the referee had seen enough.

The co-main event was another surprising fight.

Thiago “Monstro” Vieira, who arrived undefeated and feared in his country, was knocked out cold by another Dagestani beast, “Dead Shot” Gaziev, whose huge right hand could be felt and heard in the stands.

The main event saw a 21-year-old man from Jordan, Abdul Kareem Al-Selwady, with the world at his feet,he dismantled the defenses of Rami Aziz. Al Selwady showed his brilliance on the ground, making transitions patiently before choking Aziz in the first round.

“Yes, I have just been

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hearing straight trash talk for the past twoyears but I had decided to deal with it in the cage. After all it’s at the end of the day it’s all a job that had to be done. Thank you to my opponent Rami Aziz who showed up and made this fight finally happen. All my hard work truly paid off and it’s a priceless feeling,” said Abdul Kareem Al-Selwady.

After such a momentous event, everyone is asking when is the next Brave going to be? Brave Combat Federation President, Mohammed Shahid promised more global fights right here in Bahrain, before the end of the year.

A lot of work and effortwas put in by KHK MMA and the Brave Combat Federation team worldwide in organizingthis event and the result was spectacular.

Brave will be announcing its second event in December soon. Brave 2 promises more exciting fights and entertainment. For the global MMA fans Barve 2 will have bigger names and the promotion might even think of dropping in their first title fight. Brave will surely close the year in great fashion with Brave 2 and as for 2017; it will be a great year with Brave event going global.

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The Filipinos would like to thank HH Shaik Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa for inviting Filipino fighters,especially Team Lakay. We will continue to support and promote Brave Combat Federation. It was such an honour to watch Team Lakay fighters here in Bahrain.

RenoShania Real LBuquing Damn awesome!

Shaikh Sultan Shahid Great event and I’m fortunate to see it live. Hope to see more such events in future.

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AFTER THE VICTOR MASIOFULLEN L! A WILD BRAW

AHMED

AMIR SUPRE REIGNS ME!

Truly Filipino spirit was shown in this fight. That’s why this event is called BRAVE!!! Kudos to all organizers who made this event happen.

Levi Dimaano The best fight of the day is definitely Hamza Kooheji. He is a local Bahraini hero. An event like this is booming in Bahrain and HH Shaikh Khalid and team did an amazing job in bringing it here.

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REASONS TO GET A WORKOUT BUDDY

ELOUISE KELLERMAN Manages Impulse Fitness Studio with Oswin Voget.

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f you’re struggling with your motivation, or you simply want to squeeze more out of your everyday workout, then a workout buddy might just be for you. In fact, having the right workout buddy can often be the difference between failure and success, mediocre results and incredible results. Even if you find you work better on your own, the right workout your

buddy can force you to tap into those extra reserves of strength and energy so that you push through a few extra reps and give it everything you’ve got: you get out, what you put in.

But before you rush out and snag yourself a workout buddy, there are a few things you need to know. You see, not all workout buddies are equal, so you’ve got to be picky.

8 BENEFITS OF HAVING A GOOD WORKOUT BUDDY WORKING OUT BECOMES FUN You can get a serious workout, without being serious – it’s okay to have fun. In fact, the more fun your workouts are, the more

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you’re going to look forward to and be committed to them over the long-term. Working out alone can be lonely, so just having that social contact – being able to laugh, encourage and motivate – will make them much more

enjoyable.

EASIER TO TRY NEW WORKOUTS Like they say: there’s power in numbers. When you’ve got someone else with you it’s much less intimidating to start using the gym, going to new classes, hitting the free weights or just trying out new exercise equipment (e.g. kettlebells). So if you’ve always fancied doing a boxing class, or trying out yoga or strength training, get a buddy on board.

AVOID INJURY In a perfect world, your workout buddy would be a

personal trainer with years of experience, who could show you the perfect form for your exercises. However, if your workout buddy has even a little experience, he should be able to help correct any obvious form mistakes.

Remember, it’s still important to get a trainer to make sure that you have good form, especially when you start doing new exercises.

COMPETITION MAKES YOU PERFORM BETTER Most of us have at least a little competitive streak, and healthy competition is a good thing because it makes you perform better. When you

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pair up with a partner who is fitter than you, it produces an effect known as the Köhler Effect simply put: not wanting to be the weakest link.

MOTIVATES AND SUPPORT For most people, having someone in your corner makes a huge difference to how motivated you are.

Having a good workout buddy, who motivates and supports you will boost your commitment to your fitness goals and your confidence that you can achieve them.

BRINGS VARIETY TO

YOUR WORKOUTS Your workout buddy has a different set of skills and knowledge from you – you can benefit from this by the different exercises they introduce you to, the correct form, new workouts and different ways of being active.

Variety is one of the key components of fun, so you’re much more likely to stick to your workouts when you can do new things.

ACCOUNTABILITY You’re far more likely to actually cancel your workout when (1) you’re forced to

schedule it ahead of time and (2) cancelling means inconveniencing a friend.

Making concrete plans with another person means you’ll be far less likely to cancel in favor of the couch.

AFFORDABLE PERSONAL TRAINING Maybe you’ve been thinking about hiring a personal trainer but just don’t have room in your budget for a series of solo sessions; a friend might be able to help. Hiring a personal trainer for the both of you will lighten your individual cost and

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as long as you and your friend are at similar fitness levels with related goals, the session should be just as beneficial as a one-on-one appointment.

Those are a few simple benefits of getting yourself a workout partner, and if you took a moment, you could probably come up with a handful more. The point is: having a good workout buddy is going to propel you much farther towards your fitness goals, faster than if you go it alone. But there’s the rub: what exactly qualifies as a good workout buddy?

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WORKOUT BUDDY FITNESS ROLE MODEL

Ideally, you want your workout buddy to be about 40% fitter than you are – aim to get a person who is a fitness role model, yet at the same time their level of fitness seems achievable to you if you really worked for it.

GOOD ATTITUDE

Positive and friendly, solution-focused and they keep working for better results. They also need to respect your time, be dependable, and if they’re spotting you, you need to be able to trust that they’ve got your back.

COMPATIBLE STYLES OF MOTIVATION

If you need a cheerleader to get motivated and they need a drill-sergeant, then it’s probably not going to work out. Make sure you share the same motivational style.

to share similar goals to really gel. It’s also critical that your workout buddy is as committed, and ideally, more committed to the goal than you are. They also need to be someone who won’t cave in on those days when you don’t want to work out.

If I was looking for a workout buddy that’s the mental checklist I’d be checking off… And remember, they should be checking the same checklist off about you, so you also need to rise to the occasion – it takes two to tango. It’s quite a laundry list of things to look for, but you’ve got to be picky, after all, a great workout buddy is worth their weight in gold.

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MARTIAL ARTS

THE FOUNDATIONS OF HOI JEON MOO SOOL ARE THE FOLLOWING:

HOI JEON

MOO SOOL

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kicking, hand attack, and blocking.

A traditional Korean martial art is being taught right here in Bahrain!

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oi Jeon (revolving) Moo Sool (martial art) is a form of self-defense for both men and women regardless of age.

This is a type of martial arts which is focused on using the opponent’s power against him by using turning techniques. It’s gentle, and almost effortless which makes it suitable for even those who are not very strong.

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throws to neutralize and control aggressors without the need to cause serious injury to the attacker.

This makes Hoi Jeon Moo Sool a highly refined and specialized self defense system that not only enables one to defeat the enemy but also to control him.

The director of this esteemed school: Faisal M. Taqi is a 6-dan black belt with 30 years of experience.

He is certified as a Hoi Jeon Moo Sool instructor, an International Hoi Jeon Moo Sool Referee, a Certified National Coach, and a Sports Psychology graduate. He has been a World Champion in Mexico (2004) winning 4 golds and 1 silver; a World

TUKI Champion in the USA (2000), winning 2 golds, 1 silver, and 3 bronzes; and a World Champion in Brazil (1998), winning 1 gold, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes. He has also led a Kum Sool Do (sword course) to Interior Special forces.

HJMS offers classes to children from four years old and above, to adults in all categories. A registration fee of 10BD (including 1 textbook and a T-shirt). The uniform costs BD 30 and after that each class costs BD 5, while a membership of one month is BD 35.

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throwing, choking, locking, and grappling.

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sword and staff.

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healing techniques.

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meditation, breathing techniques, and developing the inner strength.

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STARS IN THE MAKING

We’d better keep an eye out for these two!

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e’re always pumped up to see our local athletes making their mark across the globe!

Last summer, two of Bahrain’s St. Christopher’s School students did exceptionally well and qualified for national swimming championships in their home countries.

Senior School student Roma Rosita Vrijhofparticipated in the Dutch National Youth Swimming Championships, where she was pitted against competitors aged 11 to 17, over four days of competition, and came

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through with three personal bests and eighth in the 100metre backstroke.

Year 6 student Matthew James Portelli qualified for the Malta National Swimming Championship in July, which is a remarkable accomplishment that saw him compete as the youngest swimmer in his events, and beat his personal bests in all four categories. Matthew placed seventh on day one in the 200 metre freestyle, and the 200 metre backstroke, and fifth on day two in the 100 metre backstroke and the 200 metre individual medley.

ROMA ROSITA VRIJHOF NATIONALITY DUTCH AGE 14 CLUB

St Chris Sharks (Bahrain), De Lansingh (Netherlands)

COACH

YavorZahariev, Laura Whitehall, Hussain Ali (Bahrain), Martijn van den Berge (Netherlands)

STROKES

Backstroke and freestyle

YEARS OF COMPETITION SWIMMING

7 Years

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14.25 hours per week, including 3 morning trainings, land training, and yoga

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BEST RESULT

Number 8 Dutch Nationals backstroke (time 1:10:66 100m, long course)

MEDALS

More than 300

MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Qualifying for the Dutch Nationals, as the qualifying times are very tough, and the chances of getting in are so minor due to the largenumber of excellent swimmers in the Netherlands.

FAVOURITE EVENT TO SWIM

50 or 100 metre backstroke, because they are my best races and they give me a real boost when I finish.

FUTURE GOALS

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MATTHEW JAMES PORTELLI AGE 10 YEARS CLUB St. Chris Sharks

COACH

Coach YavorZahariev, Jemma Norman, Laura Whitehall, HussainAli and Vicky Price.

NUMBER OF YEARS SWIMMING 6 years.

STROKES

Swimming the IM (Individual Medley) requires that I swim all 4 strokes but my favourite strokes to swim are the freestyle and the butterfly.

200 metre backstroke by 18 seconds. New personal record in the 200 metre IM (Individual Medley) and finishing in 5th place in my age group.

MEDALS

25 metre backstroke at 6 years old and silver medal in Qatar (200 metres backstroke)

MOST MEMORABLE ACHIEVEMENT Qualifying and swimming in the Maltese National Swimming Championship last July. The 4 events I qualified for were 200 metres backstroke, 200 metres freestyle, 200 metre IM and 100 metre backstroke. Being the youngest swimmer in the 200 metre events.

TRAINING ROUTINE

FAVOURITE EVENT TO SWIM

BEST RESULTS

FUTURE GOALS

Twice a week, I swim in the morning. During our training sessions we also have dry land training to help us become stronger swimmers. We also have special training camps during the holidays.

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200 metre freestyle. It is the easiest stroke to swim but it is also challenging because I have to swim as fast as I can while at the same time I have to make sure that I have enough energy to swim to the end.

For now I would like to keep improve my personal best times.

My long term goalis to become an Olympic swimmer!

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SCHOOLS Most athletes have started building their careers at the very foundational level—in schools. Check out some schools in Bahrain where your little ones can get the support necessary to build their dreams.

BRITISH SCHOOL BAHRAIN Sports Offered: Football/ Basketball/ Gymnastics/ Tennis/ Tae kwondo/ Swimming Location: Hamala Contact: +973 1761 0943 Under the umbrella of the British School of Bahrain (BSB), the Sports Academy founded on January 1, 2012 at the BSB is open to all children living in Bahrain.

The academies offer a range of sporting, musical, dance, drama, and creative classes for both children and adults. The academies were founded to develop children’s sporting potential and selfconfidence through wellorganized sports teams in a supportive, community-driven environment.

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NASEEM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Sports Offered: Soccer/ Basketball/ Track and Field/ Volleyball/ Cross-country

THE INDIAN SCHOOL

Location: Riffa

Sports Offered: Athletics/ Basketball/ Football/ Tennis/

Contact: +973 1778 2000 Naseem International School has a well-organized and experienced group of staff in charge of administering the sporting programme.

The after-school sports programme is part of the overall curriculum and helps

Volleyball/ Swimming/ Cricket prepare students to be successful in life. NIS teams stress hard work, leadership, camaraderie, sportsmanship, and fair play, while promoting and fostering a desire to learn about, and learn from, sports.

Location: Isa Town/ Riffa Contact: +973 1768 4166 The school has some of the best facilities for sports and boasts of a magnificent track for athletics, a basketball ground, a football ground, tennis court, volleyball court, and a wellmaintained swimming pool.

RIFFA VIEWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Sports Offered: Soccer/ Basketball/ Volleyball/ Track and Field/ Cross Country/ Tennis/ Badminton/ Swimming Location: Riffa Contact: +973 1656 5000

ST.CHRISTOPHER’S SCHOOL Sports Offered: Football/ Basketball/ Athletics/ Netball/ Hockey Location: Hamala Contact: +973 1760 5050 The Riffa Views International School Athletics Program has gone from strength to strength with increasing numbers of students choosing to represent the school in competitive leagues.

There are age group teams starting in elementary school, @powerupmag

as well as under 13, Junior Varsity (under 16) and Varsity teams. The school competes in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, tennis, badminton, and swimming.

St. Christopher’s School has long recognized the contribution of PE and competitive sports to the health and well-being of its pupils. All children in Years 5 and 6, irrespective of their particular sporting talents are encouraged to represent the school in friendly

competitions and fixtures on a regular basis. Every term, there are approximately 12 regular school teams and pupils can try out a number of different activities through the extensive ECAS programme.

St. Chris has an unrivalled record in local sports competitions.

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REV UP EBRAHIM K. KANOO& MICHELIN INAUGURATE A NEW TYREPLUS POINT OF SERVICE

Ebrahim K. Kanoo, the exclusive distributor in the Kingdom of Bahrain of leading tyre manufacturer Michelin, inaugurated its new TYREPLUS point of service, located within the Al Shrooq Fuel Station in Nuwaidrat. The new branch

RENAULT LAUNCHES ALL-NEW TALISMAN Y.K. Almoayyed& Sons, the exclusive dealer for Renault vehicles in the Kingdom held a launch for the allnew Renault Talisman. The Renault TALISMAN delivers an immersive driving pleasure with the MULTISENSE technology which matches the drivers mood of the moment.

The TALISMAN features electronic damper control for outstanding on- road dynamics that combine manoeuvrability, performance and

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offers customers in the Southern Governorate a wide range of quality tyre brands, lubricants, batteries, suspensions, and other car services.

Moench added: “We are very pleased to be able to bring our services closer to our customers in the Sitra, Ma’ameer and Nuwaidrat areas. Our plan is to have 10 TYREPLUS branches throughout the Kingdom before the end of 2018, in order to provide the best and most convenient service to our customers.”

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The best engine performance of its category with a class leading Energy TCe 190 turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine, which ensures driving enjoyment and efficiency, with 190hp on tap, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of as low as 17km/ litre and 139g/km respectively. Generous front seats with meticulously-finished upholstery and the class’s most comprehensive list of functions (air conditioned, massaging, heated, ventilated),

LAND ROVER REVEALS ALL-NEW DISCOVERY

The All-New Land Rover Discovery is a full-sized, three-row, seven-seat SUV with unbeatable capability and versatility. It is a car for the digital age.

Ingenious technology keeps your family safe, connected and confident on all surfaces, all terrains and in all weathers to ensure your destination is reached.

Land Rover’s design and engineering integrity ensures All-New Discovery is able to accommodate seven full-sized adults in an SUV body measuring less than five metres in length (4,970mm).

FIRST MOTORS REVEALS THE EXCLUSIVE GENESIS BRAND AND ITS FLAGSHIP MODEL - THE ALL-NEW GENESIS G90

The All-New Genesis G90 was launched during a private evening dynamic reveal, offering guests a closer look at the outstanding features and elements of the Genesis G90.

The distinctive appearance of the Genesis G90 exudes both confidence and originality, embodying the Genesis brand design identity of ‘Athletic Elegance’. The G90 silhouette is both powerful and refined, from its prominent hood, generous wheelbase, minimized overhangs and sophisticated rear deck surfacing. www.powerup-mag.com

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JAGUAR RETURNS TO RACING WITH I-TYPE ADAM CARROLL, MITCH EVANS, HO-PIN TUNG AND PANASONIC

THE JAGUAR RACING I-TYPE Jaguar today takes the wraps off its new electric motorsport future, revealing its Formula E team’s official name, vision, title sponsor, driver line-up and electric racing livery.

Panasonic Jaguar Racing will compete in the third FIA Formula E season with the first all-electric Jaguar racing car in history: the I-TYPE 1 from October this year.

At the launch event at the Jaguar Collections Centre, the new I-TYPE 1 made a dramatic debut driven by the team’s official reserve driver Ho-Pin Tung and outlining the brands commitment to ‘Race To Innovate’ – a mission to change the perception of electric vehicles, to develop new electric technology and to inspire future generations.

Jaguar also revealed an exciting race driver line-up with Adam Carroll and Mitch Evans confirmed to drive the I-TYPE 1 in the team’s inaugural season. This driver line up will spearhead Jaguar’s return to toplevel racing. GerdMäuser, Chairman of Panasonic

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Jaguar Racing said, “Today marks a new chapter in the history of Jaguar Racing.

As the first premium car manufacturer in Formula E we are proud to be back in top-level motorsport. The future is changing and we’re part of that change. We can’t wait to begin racing competitively in inner city

Panasonic Jaguar Racing will compete in the third FIA Formula E season with the first all-electric Jaguar racing car in history: the I-TYPE 1 from October this year. locations inspiring a whole new generation of @JaguarRacing fans to join us on this exciting journey.

Formula E is the perfect platform to inspire the next generation.”

The Panasonic Jaguar Racing team has successfully completed 21 days of testing, up to and including the last Formula E public

test, which finished at Donington Park Circuit yesterday.

James Barclay, Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team Director said, “Today is a proud moment for myself and the entire Panasonic Jaguar Racing team at our official launch. Everyone has worked very hard over the last nine months to prepare for our debut in the Championship. I am delighted to welcome Adam, Mitch and Ho-Pin, Panasonic, Lear and all of our new fans into the Jaguar family.

We want to be successful on and off the track. We know that the challenge will be strong – our competitors have a two-year head start.

We will be keeping our expectations in check in our first season. Ultimately we’re here to win but we’re here to innovate too. I would like to thank Jean Todt and his team at the FIA and Alejandro Agag and his team at Formula E for their vision in building this innovative series and for their help and support over the last 12 months with Jaguar’s entry.”

First all-electric Jaguar Racing car, the I-TYPE 1, unveiled in full race livery and set to inspire a new generation of fans Panasonic announced as title partner for Jaguar’s return to global motorsport in the FIA Formula E Championship Driver line-up mixes youth and experience of Adam Carroll, Mitch Evans and reserve driver Ho-Pin Tung to spearhead Jaguar’s Formula E campaign Jaguar Land Rover, Britain’s largest R&D investor, underscores its commitment to ‘Race To Innovate’ using the championship as a platform to develop the next generation of electric powered road cars Panasonic Jaguar Racing set to make its debut in Hong Kong in the opening race of the third FIA Formula E season on Sunday 9 October 2016 following a successful test program

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“BIC is inviting motorsport lovers and thrill-seekers from Bahrain, the GCC and all over the world to come and enjoy this all-new activity” CLIO CUP CAR

The Clio Cup Car Driving Experiences are sure to give motorsport fans an exciting look into the racing capabilities of one of the world’s most popular sports cars. This Renault-manufactured mean machine features a 1.6-litre Turbocharged engine. It can generate up to 220bhp and 6,000rpm. It has a paddle shift racing gearbox and an FIAspecification roll cage and seats.

The passenger ride lasts around 40 minutes for BD25 and the driving experience is BD120 for two and a half hours.

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RADICAL SR1 AND SR3 PROTOTYPES

The SR1 features an RPE-Suzuki 1,340cc engine which can generate 185bhp. It has a six-speed sequential transverse gearbox, it can go a maximum speed of 138mph and it launches from zero to 100kmh in 3.6 seconds. The Radical SR3 passenger ride will be conducted alongside one of BIC’s expert driving instructors. A Radical SR3 boasts an RPE-Suzuki Generation 1,340 DOHC engine. It can go from zero to 100kmh

in 3.4 seconds, and also has a six-speed sequential gearbox and paddle gearshift system.

The SR1 experience is B140 for two and a half hours and the SR3 passenger ride costs BD35 for a three-lap session of around 40 minutes.

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CLIMB MACHAERUS IN JORDAN It’s time to try some new sports.

Check out all the things you can do here and in the GCC.

Machaerus is a fortified hilltop palace located in Jordan 25km southeast of the mouth of the Jordan river on the eastern side of the Dead Sea. This fortress is the site of the infamous Biblical execution of John the Baptist, which was originally built by Alexander Janneus, a Hasmonean king. It’s high, rocky, vantage point was difficult to access and invasions from the East could easily be spotted there. Soak up the history and culture of this place!

HORSEBACK RIDING IN OMAN When you come to Arabia, you can’t miss the allure of the Arabian riding stallion. And if you like riding, Oman has trails and the horses to take you there.

You’ll find the Royal Stables in Seeb a good spot to observe equestrian events staged for public and private gatherings.

And if you go to the Al Kamil/ Al Wafi region of the country, you can find the best breeders/ trainers the country has to offer.

For more information: Destination Oman +968 24810 204

INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING AT THE WALL, OMAN The Wall is the Sultanate’s only indoor rock gym. This is the place to size up the climbing scene, snag topos for the local routes around Muscat, score some climbing gear, hire a local guide, or meet up with other climbing enthusiasts.

The place has a great indoor setup with knowledgeable staff and good equipment. There’s also a bouldering room where you could climb over the walls and ceilings to test your ability and strength.

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Muscat Diving and Adventure Centre +24 484 559 Al Kuwair

Situated on the tip of the Red Sea on the Gulf of Aqaba, the laid back resort of Aqaba is Jordan’s only gateway to the sea. Renowned for its pristine sandy beaches, clear waters and colorful reefs studded with marine life, Aqaba is just the ticket for fun, diving, snorkeling, and swimming. It is also a great place for watersports like waterskiing, parasailing, jet-skiing, and fishing. Plus, you can visit the world’s (arguably) oldest church, the medieval walled city of Ayla, and a Mamluk fort. @powerupmag

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AN ESCAPE IN THE CITY TAKE TIME TO PAMPER YOURSELF It is necessary to pause and escape to another world even just for a few hours from our busy work schedule.

The times we live in though makes it harder for us to do so especially if you are living in the middle of a buzzing urban setting.

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e have to remind ourselves that there are lots of health benefits to de-stress and relax. It will make us more productive at work, on how we deal with issues and in our relationships with people.

So what do you do if you live in the city? For us busy cosmopolitan workers, we can choose a city day spa. This is where the new Gulf Spa can be a blessing. You can easily escape to a place that helps you indulge in some much-needed ‘me’ time, to switch off and relax, recharge, reflect, detox and beautify.

As you enter the new Gulf spa, you will be welcomed with a vast 3,100 square meter spa facility which features two separate welcome reception for

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men and ladies, individual treatment rooms, hammams, hydro and relaxation pools, experience showers, ice fountains and relaxation rooms.

In addition to a ladies fitness centre and a couple VIP treatment rooms, The Gulf Spa also features a roof top relaxation terrace, complete with a juice bar, and a ladies hair & beauty salon.

Newly appointed spa manager, Ms. Lisa Mascoll said “The concept behind the Gulf Spa lies in combining tradition with modernity”, she adds that, “The Gulf Spa offers everything from cutting edge skincare technology, to ancient Arabic healing therapies, to luxury organic treatments that pamper from head to toe. The perfect blend of science, nature, and luxury.”

Gulf Hotel Bahrain General Manager Rahim Abu Omar said, “This is an exciting time for the hotel! The Gulf Spa is another great addition to the Gulf Hotel’s leisure facilities.

The Gulf Hotel is dedicated to consistently providing better value for our guests, which now includes a unique luxury wellness concept exclusively for Bahrain. “ The Gulf Spa is inspired by the rich wellness heritage of the Middle East, incorporating the interior designs and artistic materials inspired by the region. Local ingredients such as pearls, palm water, herbs and gold are also included in several treatments.

A short drive within the city, you can find a place to relax and be pampered at the Gulf Hotel Spa.

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"The Gulf Spa offers everything from cutting edge skincare technology, to ancient Arabic healing therapies, to luxury organic treatments that pamper from head to toe. The perfect blend of science, nature, and luxury."

For more information: The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa Tel +973 1771 3000

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NUTRITION

Fill your plate with these healthy foods that are highly nutritious. Add them to your meals to get a super-healthy body.

Here are our few picks this month.

SALMON

CHICKEN BREASTS

Chicken breast is low in fat and calories, but extremely high in protein. It is a great source of many nutrients. Feel free to eat fattier cuts of chicken if you’re not eating that many carbs.

Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to a reduced risk of depression, heart disease, and cancer. A three ounce serving contains almost 50 percent of your daily dose of niacin, which may protect against Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.

EDAMAME AND TOFU

LEMON

This citrus fruit may be too acidic to eat as you would a milder orange, but it’s similarly high in vitamin C, which helps protect cells from damage and is needed by the body to make collagen, which is important for wound healing. Adding a little lemon zest to any meal adds a flavor kick.

Soy’s days as a cure-all may be over, but edamame still has an important place on your plate. Foods such as tofu, soy milk, and edamame help fight heart disease when they replace fatty meats and cheeses, slashing saturated fat intake. Soy also contains heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats, a good amount of fiber, and some important vitamins. Soy’s isoflavones, or plant estrogens, may also help prevent breast cancer.

QUINOA

Quinoa has become incredibly popular among health conscious individuals in recent years. It is a tasty grain that is high in nutrients like fiber and magnesium. It is also an excellent source of plant-based protein.Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.

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BRACE UP TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER! OCTOBER ONCE AGAIN WILL PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN AND RAISE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS.

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reast cancer cases have been on the rise and our lifestyle choices can affect our risks of contracting the disease. If you are wondering if there are steps you can take towards breast cancer prevention, then you are right. While there are some risk factors such as yourgenes and

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family history that cannot be reduced, simple lifestyle choices such as a nutritious diet and a sustainable fitness regime are definite ways to develop a good immune system and lower your risks.

Take a look at these simple but effective diet and fitness tips, from fitness experts at Fitness First.

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LOWER YOUR RISK WITH CANCER-FIGHTING FOODS ADD GREENS TO YOUR PLATE Dark green leafy vegetables such askale andspinach are packed full of wholesome goodness. They have the right nutrients that your body needs.

In addition to leafy veggies; broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and sprouts are also known to provide anti-cancer properties.

WHOLE GRAINS We recommendwhole grain counterparts as replacements for the white and refined grains that we consume every day. Pick the healthier options when you are stacking up your grocery cart. Brown rice, whole meal bread, quinoa, barley and oats are some excellent meal options that can be wholesome meals from breakfast to dinner.

GARLIC AND ONIONS Garlic is rich in cancer fighting compounds, garlic is known to have properties that reduce the risk of cancer. Onions also are super foods and can be eaten in a variety of cuisines such as Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian and Spanish among others.

FRUITY DELIGHTS Apples and pomegranates help keep breast cancer away.

However with apples, if you are stripping off the peel then you are probably tossing away a rich source of antioxidants and fibre. For anti-cancer nutrition, eat the apple whole.

Pomegranates also make for a delicious addition to both abreast cancer management plan anda breast cancer prevention plan.

BERRIES Not only are they rich sources of antioxidants, but they actually fight cancer cell formation in the body. Berries make for quite a nutritious supplement to snacks, desserts and meals. You can include them in your daily diet by adding some blueberries to your morning cereal, putting a few raspberries in plain yogurt for a snack, or enjoying strawberries with a piece of dark chocolate for an evening snack.

STAY ACTIVE TO REDUCE YOUR RISK BE ON THE MOVE

Be it walking, jogging or running, it is essential that your body gets some kind of exercise every day. It is advisable that you work out for at least 30 minutes daily to keep yourself active, agile and disease-free. If you enjoy walking, try and increase the number of times and amount of time you walk daily. A combination of walk, brisk walk and jog, works well as you can adjust your pace depending on energyrecovery.

CYCLING

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energy-spend and calorieburn, faster than you think. It also affords you the choice of doing it indoors or outdoors.

Apart from torching calories, cycling also increases muscle and bone strength to improve overall fitness.

ZUMBA (AEROBICS)

Regular workouts such as Zumba and Aerobics help burn fat and lower your cancer risks. A 30 minutes schedule, three times a week will do wonders to your immunity, strength and overall fitness.

WATER AEROBICS (SWIMMING) Not everybody is

comfortable sweating it out, but diving into a pool can do just as much good as a regular workout. An expert led water aerobics class or swimming will help you reap immense benefits to fight and prevent breast cancer. With no pressure on the joints and exercise for the whole body, water exercises also help you drop some pounds.

BODY WEIGHT TRAINING

Zero equipment and maximum benefit, if you are really keen on giving your body some real exercise then your own body weight will do it. There are a variety of push-ups, squats, lunges and jumps; that can be explored depending on your agility

and ability. But to know what suits best, you should definitely seek the advice of a fitness expert.

There aren’t any foolproof formulas to remain cancer-free. But, many of the known causes of cancer are avoidable and are related to lifestyle. With these simple fitness and diet tips, your risks of contracting breast cancer can be reduced even further.

Try it!

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NUTRITION THE FOURTH LEG Caroline Steffen talks to PowerUp about how nutrition boosts her performance.

CAROLINE STEFFEN OR “XENA THE WARRIOR PRINCESS” AS SHE IS KNOWN ON THE RACETRACKS IS A PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETE FROM SWITZERLAND. ALWAYS READY TO GO TO “WAR” ON A TRIATHLON COURSE, SHE’S AMASSED A LIST OF ACHIEVEMENTS THAT IS SIMPLY PHENOMENAL. 2X ITU LONG COURSE WORLD CHAMPION 2010/2012

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eing a professional triathlete doesn’t mean you only have to be a strong swim-bike-runner. I always call nutrition the fourth leg.

I always compare my body to a car, if you put in the wrong fuel you’re not going to go anywhere. The right fuel isn’t just important to get your sessions done, nutrition is also a big factor for recovery.

It doesn’t come down to race day either. Your nutrition starts in the lead up to each race. It’s about how and what you fuel your body with on a regular basis.

It took me nearly four years to figure out what I need for Ironman racing. I used to struggle to get enough calories on the bike which meant I was always short on energy on the run. However, since I started working with dietician Darryl Griffiths

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from Shotz Sports Nutrition Australia, I know exactly what I need to consume and how often throughout each race.

I try to keep my daily diet very clean. It usually involves fresh fruit and vegetables that I get from the markets each week and a mix of proteins such as steak and chicken from the local butcher. Some of my friends call my cooking boring but that’s how I like it simple, plain and quick.

For those looking to improve their performance during racing, I’d recommend the following tips for a base line day to day.

Stay clear of low fat products, as these are generally really rich in sugar content.

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Always read your labels. If there are more than three ingredients, or loads of numbers or words you can’t understand, that’s usually a good indication to leave it on the shelf.

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Avoid fast food/ microwaveable meals or any other processed nutrition.

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3 HEALTHY REASONS TO DRINK

Hot Chocolate Cold season is here and in the midst of cold weather, hot chocolate is a satisfying and soothing beverage to drink.

GENERAL RULES WHEN LOOKING FOR COCOA POWDER IN GENERAL, THE LESS PROCESSED THE COCOA IS, THE MORE NUTRIENTS IT CONTAINS. The darker the chocolate, the more antioxidants it contains.

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f you’re conscious about your health don’t be afraid to drink a cup of hot choco. Contrary to what we think, it also has full of amazing health benefits.

BOOSTS BRAIN POWER

The study shows that drinking hot chocolate can help boost your brain power and improve your overall brain health. The flavonoids in hot chocolate increase the blood flow and oxygen to your brain, helping you think better. Drinking two cups of hot chocolate a day is recommended to help boosts your memory and improve your mood.

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Just remember chocolate in general contains saturated fat and sugar. The key to enjoying this drink is moderation.

Look for hot cocoas that are lower in fat and sugar and use low-fat or nonfat milk to mix it with.

The higher cocoa content, the more antioxidants it contains.

The less sugar, the better it is for your overall health.

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According to a research conducted

by Cornell University, hot chocolate contains more antioxidants than green tea and wine. Moreover, drinking hot chocolate is one of the most delicious ways to get chocolate’s powerful antioxidants.

Hot chocolate contains a little bit more antioxidants than a bar of chocolate, which are released when the drink is heated up.

HELPS RECOVERY

Chocolate milk is a popular drink for athletes as it contains carbohydrates and sugar that helps in replenishing glycogen and the protein to repair muscle tears and wears. If you’re an athlete, hot cocoa could be a perfect recovery beverage after a long or hard workout: the carbohydrates and sugars help replenish glycogen stores, the protein in milk helps repair muscle damage, and the cocoa flavanols might offer additional benefits.

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Anke Van der Merwe shares with us her journey to fitness.

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s a mother of two it was important for me to regain self confidence in my body. My journey to fitness began by sampling a variety of disciplines and fitness activities ranging from Muay Thai, boxing, crossfit to joining the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) and International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) competitions. I have recently competed in South Africa where I won my line up and have qualified for one of the biggest competitions next year, the Arnold Classic 2017.

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back, and help them achieve their fitness goals through training and coaching. In order to achieve my goal, I have to get myself qualified as a trainer. For six years, I attended several courses and gained qualifications in personal training, primary group exercise, crossfit trainer, crossfit weight lifting, kettlebell, Training for Warriors and rehab essentials.

It is my goal to help women get back on track and get into their favourite jeans again. Also, nutrition is a very significant factor in fitness and it comprises 80% to your success in getting in shape.

This led me to pursue a study in nutrition.

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TRAIN FOR STRENGTH AND BUILDING MUSCLE

Heavier weight offers women a higher metabolic rate. Since you work against a high degree of resistance with heavy weights, you create tiny muscular tears throughout the body. You will expend a greater number of calories post-workout to repair those tiny tears, thus increasing your overall calorie requirements.

Most women want to get lean and shed body fat.

Building muscle will help you meet that goalas more muscle will increase your metabolism.

NUTRITION IS KEY

Following a well-balanced diet is 80% of what you need to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. One of the single, most imperative principles is to eat the right amounts of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates and fats).

CHEAT MEALS

Following a good balanced diet throughout the week will call for a cheatmealon the weekend. This is important especially if your goal is to lose weight and if your carb intake and calories are low.

Re-feeds are particularly important to low-calorie and low-carb dieters who need to replenish muscle glycogen

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and spike the metabolism (by kicking up leptin levels). Key word here is cheat meal and not cheat day.

As long as you are following 90 percent of your diet plan, you can include one to two days cheat meals per week to stay sane.

GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Insufficient sleep impacts your hunger and fullness hormones, including two called ghrelin and leptin.

Ghrelin signals your brain that it’s time to eat. When you’re sleep-deprived, your body makes more ghrelin.

Leptin, on the other hand, tells your brain to put the fork down. When you’re not getting enough sleep, leptin levels plummet, signaling your brain to eat more food.

Put the two together according to study, sleep deprivation leads to overeating and extra pounds which is why you need at least six to eight hours of sleep.

BUDDY UP OR GET A PERSONAL TRAINER

Training with a friend or personal trainer will keep you accountable to stick to a diet or show up for sessions.

Train with someone that understands your goals and will help you to achieve them, and even more important help you to enjoy your workouts. Love yourself enough to change

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SPORTS RECOVERY

HEALTH & WELLNESS

DR DILLON CUPPUSAMY InTouch Integrated Chiropractic Spine Centre

SPORTS RECOVERY TECHNIQUES With the increase in the number of professional athletes worldwide, the importance of integrating recovery techniques into training programs has become greater and has led to better research. We wanted to share some of the current science behind training recovery, to speed your healing and enhance your results.

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he 2016 Summer Olympics games just ended, and many of us spent evenings glued to the screen to cheer on the success of our respective country or enjoy a favorite sport. As children many of us imagined being a gold medal gymnast, or fastest man on earth. As adults we train and practice to compete in triathlons with personal goals in mind.

And as athletes – whether professional or not – recovery from training is a high priority.

Understanding the dynamics of training and competition has resulted in a significant increase in research, examining both the effects of recovery on performance and fatigue, and the potential mechanisms affecting athletic performance. The lack of appropriate recovery may result in the athlete being unable to compete at the required level, or complete the required load at the next training session.

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Short-term athletic impairment results from metabolic disturbances following high-intensity exercise. Recovery depends on the restoration of glycogen stores, which naturally occurs within 24 hours following

the athletes’ next training session/competitive event.

A 2011 study recommended 14-15 minutes cold water immersion (CWI), contrast water therapy at a ratio of 1:1 and compression garment therapy in

As recovery is a relatively new area of scientific research, athletes are encouraged to experiment with various recovery techniques to identify useful individualized recovery strategies. exhaustive exercise and rehydration. Longer-lasting impairment may be related to exercise-induced muscle injury and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

TECNIQUES

Some of the most popular recovery techniques for athletes include; stretching, hydrotherapy, active recovery, compression garments, massage, sleep and nutrition.

Many of these techniques depend on the type of activity performed, and the time until

endurance-trained athletes.

Though active recovery is considered to be one of the most commonly used recovery techniques, only a moderate level of evidence is available to support its use.

The evidence behind using stretching as a recovery technique offers mixed results. A 1998 study reported its ability to improve range of motion and reduce soreness; while a study conducted in 2009 reported it to be less effective than CWI.

A 2005 study looked at the effects of massage on recovery, with negligible effects to support its claims.

On the other hand, a 2015 study found that foam rolling, which is considered a deep tissue release, effectively reduced DOMS and improved dynamic performance.

As recovery is a relatively new area of scientific research, athletes are encouraged to experiment with various recovery techniques to identify useful individualized recovery strategies. The efficacy of these strategies is also dependent on appropriate utilization of these modalities.

Significance should also be placed on optimal post-exercise nutrition and adequate sleep to maximize recovery and reduce fatigue from exercise.

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MIND AND BODY

PERFECT POSTURE

CHARLOTTE ANDERSON Health & Wellness Practitioner at HV Holistic Health & Corrective Training

Poor posture can lead to a multitude of health complaints, especially neck or back pain. Charlotte Anderson explains how to address the problem.

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s you’re reading this feature, take a moment to consider your posture. Is your chin tucked into your chest, is the magazine at eye height or resting in your lap, and are your legs crossed?

The chances are, you’ve answered yes to at least one point. It’s not uncommon

for people to spend in excess of 8-10 hours a day in compromised postural positions leading to recurring aches and pains, and potentially serious spinal problems. The good news is that there’s simply no need to tolerate neck or back pain that is caused by habitual, postural imperfections

POSTURE PROBLEMS

flat wall. Your heels, pelvis, shoulders and the back of your head should all be in contact with the wall when you’re in a relaxed, but upright, position.

Avoid tipping your head back to force it, and don’t arch your back to drive your shoulders to the wall.

Assess whether you can feel the wall equally on the left and right side of your body.

If you notice any imbalance in step 1, or you’re not touching the wall in step 2, seek professional advice. They will be able to accurately measure the curve of your spine, position of your head and angulation of your pelvis.

Conducting a basic posture check will tell you if there’s anything very noticeable about your stance that might be causing you pain.

STEP 1

Stand straight in front of a mirror, wearing no more than your underwear, and assess yourself from head to toe. Check that your ears, shoulders, ribcage, hips, knees and ankles are the same height on the right and left side of your body.

Check for rotation in your hips, ankles, wrists, elbows, feet and shoulders.

STEP 2

Initially, you need to mobilise your back and encourage it to return to a neutral position. Poor postural habits for an extended period of time causes muscles to become short and tight or long and weak. The prime function of the abdominal muscles is to

stabilise and protect your spine, therefore a strong core will prevent spine damage and take pressure off your lower back, so core exercises should be encouraged daily. Try the following mobilisations to loosen through your spine, but remember to breathe while you transition through each position.

CAT STRETCH INTO COW STRETCH

Roll through the stretch and hold each pose for no longer than two seconds.

FLOOR BRIDGE

Concentrate on picking each vertebrae off the ground, one by one. Pull your abdomen down, and squeeze your glutes.

COBRA

Focus on separating your shoulder blades, and then contracting them.

Stand with your back to a

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Always have chronic or severe pain checked by a physician before embarking on an exercise or mobility program.

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Cycling gears Essential gears to keep you safe and hydrated while cycling.

BONTRAGER ION 120 / FLARE 3 LIGHT SET

Ride safely into the night or pedal with confidence through the day with the Ion 120/Flare 3 light set, featuring over 270 degrees of visibility and steady and flash light modes. Bontrager light sets easily attach to your bike with simple, versatile mounts that will have you lighting up the night in no time.

BONTRAGER ION 350 R BICYCLE LIGHT

Blazing light from a compact design, the Ion 350 R comfortably mounts to helmet or bars and provides 350 Lumens to light the path or trail.

ELITE BOTTLE 750ML

BONTRAGER LITHOS MOUNTAIN HELMET

You can’t shred what you can’t see. Bontrager’s highperformance Lithos helmet is equipped with NoSweat channeled pads to keep your eyes clearly focused on your line.

Comfortable coverage in all the right places delivers confidence on the trail, whether you’re flowing single track or dominating the downhills.

Elite combines form with function.

The standard diameter of 74mm allows to be used with all conventional bottle cages. The design of the bottle makes it easier to fill and easier to grip whilst on the move.

TEAM SKY 550ML

The perfect bottle for any fan of Team Sky. 50ml bottle for use on or off the bike - As used

by Team Sky.

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Everything needed to fix a flat and get back on the bike quickly. Additional pockets for money and identification are soft and padded to ensure you won’t be bothered by the poke of a tool while it’s stashed in your back pocket.

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FOOTBALL GEARS FOOTBALL ENTHUSIASTS HAVE A NEW PLACE TO SHOP THIS OCTOBER AS DIADORA OPENS ITS NEW BRANCH AT SEEF MALL, MUHARRAQ. CHECK OUT THESE PICKS FOR THE FOOTBALL SEASON.

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The Diadora Brasil soccer shoes are a great option for soccer players of any age and level. These indoor shoes work as well on the futsal court as they do on synthetic turf surfaces.

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STADIO BALL SIZE 5

This soccer ball has 32 panel panels of hand-stitched micro fiber cover with high tenacity polyester filament stitching that provides excellent durability. The closed cell air mattress ensures soft touch under all temperature conditions.

It has seamless latex bladder with self-lubricating butyl valve which offers superior air and shape retention.

This product embodies the perfect blend of stylistic creativity and performance. The use of microfiber and of the Touch Control ensures optimum performances for players looking for lightness and enhanced ball control.

Diadora’slightweight synthetic cleat the technology and innovation keeps players cooler, drier and better supported when they take to the pitch.

It has GEOxx Net Breathing System designed to keep your feet dry whilst keeping water from the pitch out using Diadora’s unique three-layer construction.

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DIADORA SPORTS BAG

Your perfect bag with huge compartment that holds all of your football equipment including shoulder pads, helmet, thigh pads, etc.

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TECH

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dvanced technology nowadays has played a significant role in the gadgets used in sports and fitness. There are a number of wearable-sports technology ranging from athletic footwear, sports

HALO SPORT HEAD PHONES

This headset boosts your workout by stimulating your brain rather than focusing only on your muscles.

The Halo Sport uses a brain stimulation technique called “neuropriming,” that uses a small level of electric current sent to the user’s brain via two Primers (electrodes) that sit inside the headband of the headphones making your training more effective.

The device sends targeted signals to the brain to boosts motor unit recruitment which helps the brain activate more muscle fibers. Increased muscle fiber activation shows in increased muscle performance.

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What you wear can also contribute greatly in improving and tracking your sporting performance.

clothing and swimwear; mechanical enhancements to equipment; and wearable smart technology such as speed-and-distance monitors to enhance training and performance. Choose which gadgets suit your training requirements.

ADIDAS MICOACH SPEED CELL

The device tracks sports through your feet. It is capable of measuring the performance of the player and tracks their motion in every direction. The wearable is adjusted on the bottom side of the shoes and can be used for seven hours straight.

It works seamlessly with the athlete’s equipment.

Adidas miCoach Speed Cell is capable of recording the maximum and the average speed of the player, distance covered, the number of sprints, steps, strides and intensity levels etc. The best stats of the player will be transferred wirelessly to the tablet, PC or the Smartphone of the player.

GARMIN FORERUNNER 735XT

The Forerunner 735XT, an all-star sports watch for triathlon and ironman fanatics.This watch aims to take the software of the larger FR920XT triathlon watch and compress it down into a smaller package. All while also adding in optical heart rate sensor and other new software features. The 735XT offers in-depth run analytics including VO2 max, cadence and race predictors, advanced swimming stats including stroke detection for pool and open water.

It’s compatible with the company’s Vector cycling sensors for added data.

VIPER POD

The Viper pod is a performance monitoring tool that is used by some of the best teams in the world across multiple sports in the top competitions including the Premier League, NFL, NBA and La Liga. The metrics tracked by this device include distance, speed, acceleration, load distance and heart rate.

The device streams this data in real-time through the Viper Live Streaming software. It also has real-time analytic capability to see player position and motion from a bird eye view on a screen.

Viper Live Streaming allows coaches to monitor athletes in real-time and adjust training as it happens to meet the objectives of each individual session.

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ycling is an amazing sport with so many different kinds of people with a passion for it. It is a great way to keep fit, stay healthy and enjoy a whole new side of life. For those of us out there that are on the hunt for ways to improve our performance, here are five quick tips that will immediately help you increase your speed on your next ride.

BIKE HANDLING SKILLS

It is extremely important for a cyclist to have an arsenal of basic bike handling skills that they can call upon in case of emergency or when a quick decision needs to be made.

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that will result in a puncture when hitting them.

Knowing how to take a corner at high speed will allow you to carry your speed into the next straight, ultimately allowing you to maintain a higher average speed.

Training how to brake effectively will allow you to brake later into a corner or even micro adjust your speed in the group that will allow you to maintain an efficient drafting distance. All of which will enables you to become a smoother cyclist and therefore a faster one too.

GEAR SELECTION

Don’t be scared to shift, shift and shift again. Using your gears is one of the most important skills to master when riding a bike. One of the most common mistakes a

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Profile Design 2438 wh eelset new cyclists makes is pushing too heavy on the gear. It’s very similar to driving a car. Your speed and gradient is directly related to your gear choice. In the same way that a car won’t be able to accelerate in 4th gear, you are going to find it very difficult to cycle at low speeds in a heavy gear. So spin it out. Always remember to change your gears according to your speed and gradient of the road. Try using your gears to maintain an 85 cadence (RPM) no matter what the terrain or speed is.

KIT SELECTION

Using aerodynamics to your advantage while cycling is a very simple thing to understand. The less wind resistance you have, the greater your output will be. So for the same effort, you can actually increase your output simply by choosing the right gear. Things to avoid are loose fitting clothing, a very upright position on the bike and unnecessary mounted accessories. All of which adds drag, and therefore slow you down. The fewer things you have flapping around or sticking out, the faster you will be. You can also make use of a more aerodynamic helmet like the Kask Infinity or Protone, more aerodynamic wheels with a deeper profile and even more aerodynamic bicycles like the Scott Foil or Cervelo S series. All of these

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things will result in a higher average speed for your ride.

USE THE TERRAIN

Often, we automatically see a downhill or smooth bit of road as an opportunity to relax and recover. What if we look at these pieces of road as an opportunity to gain some advantage? Using your momentum from the downhill to make it up the next one is a great way to carry your speed through your ride. Hit the bottom of the hill fast, and as you approach the top, and your speed slows, shift your gears accordingly. This momentum will allow you to cover the base of the hill without even noticing it.

Another great way to gain speed is by making use of the smoothest part of the road.

The smoother the road, the lower your rolling resistance is. In dry conditions, you can even make use of the painted lines on the road to give you a smoother and faster ride.

Don’t be afraid to use obstacles along the road to hide from the wind or reduce your drag. Cycling close to a wall or trees along the road can help you hide from the wind and ultimately make your ride faster and easier.

SLIP STEAMING

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There are many ways to draft, from bunch riding, to motor-pacing. Drafting in a group is actually a duel benefit affair. The rider in front will cut through and break the turbulent air which will create a pocket of stable air for the cyclist behind to cycle in. Riding in this pocket of stable air actually causes a vortex directly behind the rider in front and propels them forward too, making it a mutually beneficial thing.

This collaborative effort will decrease your efforts by up to 35% which means you would be able to go faster for a longer time. The same principle will apply for head winds and cross winds. You just need to adjust your position relative to the leader accordingly. The closer you ride together the greater the drafting effect will be.

Always remember that practice really does make perfect. Don’t get frustrated if you can’t master these skills on your first ride. Over time as your skills improve, so will your times. Be sure to make use of these 5 top tips and we guarantee that you will become a faster cyclist.

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MANSCAPING TOOLS AND TIPS Cutting, shaving and waxing body hairs are seen as effeminate but in this age, men spend time maintaining and grooming their body too. With the right tools and strategy maintaining your body hairs will be an easy task.

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f you’re an athlete and you swim, run or bike there are actual performance benefits that come with playing it clean.

Shave with a purpose.

According to Livestrong. com, “There are different motives for removing body hair, depending on the sport. Athletic performance benefits may result. Ease of treating injury is another possibility.

Aesthetic motive can also play a role. Every sport has a different reason.

Swimmers, cyclists and runners provide good examples.”

Here are some tools and tips for you to start with.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOLS

A disposable razor and some shaving cream won’t cut it. The truth is, if you’re fully covered with hair, you need high quality tools. Choose an electric trimmer with a guard that has adjustable settings for length. The big brands have gadgets specifically for manscaping activities, but make sure you choose the right product for each areas of your body. When it comes to removing body hair it is best to use the right gadgets as taking matters into your own hands without the proper tools will likely end in blood, sweat and a nasty rash.

CLEAN-SHAVING CHEST, ARMS OR LEGS

“Removing (your entire chest) hair makes sense if you are a swimmer, bicyclist or sportsman but in general (hair in this area) should be trimmed, not completely removed,” says men’s grooming expert Diana Schmidtke, who’s worked with the likes of Chris Hemsworth, George Clooney and Jon Hamm.

Find a good pair of clippers. Use an electric trimmer to thin things down to a fairly uniform density. How short you want it shaved is a personal preference.

CLEANING YOUR UNDERARMS

Some men prefer to have bushy underarms some men like it clean and shaved although most keeps it short, not completely shaved. But be honest, who doesn’t want to stink less? If you’re shaving your armpit - first, trim the hair down to a short length. Shave with the grain first and go against the grave for a complete shave with running water using shaving gel or body wash and then go for a closer shave. Always moisturize the skin after shaving.

WAX YOUR BACK AND SHOULDERS

There are places that should glide like a Slip ‘n Slide – like your back and shoulders. Get them waxed by a professional every six weeks or so. For most women, men with back hair are never sexy. “The back is the easiest and least painful area to wax, and by far the most common service for men,” says Kenny Milstead. After waxing, don’t put any product on the area for 24 hours to reduce the risk of irritation.

NIVEA FOR MEN SENSITIVE MOISTURISER

NIVEA Men Sensitive Moisturiser features an active comfort system that soothes and moisturises skin with vitamin E and chamomile.

PHILIPS NORELCO BODY GROOM 7100

This shaver can be used easily on your entire body and can be used for both wet and dry shaving to allow you the convenience of selecting your own comfort. Its cordless structure further makes it easier to use while the sleek charging stand saves you from the hassle of plugging and unplugging cords time and again. This shaver can be used easily on your entire body and can be used for both wet and dry shaving to allow you the convenience of selecting your own comfort.

GILLETTE BODY TM RAZOR

This body razor is built for male terrain with rounded head which contours to your body giving you comfort while shaving those hard-toreach areas of your body. @powerupmag

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SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS LISTINGS

SPORTS, HEALTH AND FITNESS

LISTINGS

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.

At the Bahrain Riding School Saar

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.

Bahrain Basketball Association Location: Manama Tel: +973 17741010

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 Muharraq Horse Riding School Location: Muharraq Tel: +973 39858770

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

At the Lets Play Sports event organized by The Ministry of Sports

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

A ride with David Plese -- Zallaq

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: Awali 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

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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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

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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

Your one stop shop for all sporting events

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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: www.bahrainhash.com Bahrain Round Table Location: Um Al Hassam Website: http://brt1.net/ Tel: +973 17728245 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 Tel: +973 17714737 Jimmy’s Snookers & Billiard Club Location: Mahooz, Manama Tel: +973 17716147

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

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

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 Tel: +973 17450000

Watersports Since Bahrain is an island destination, watersports abound here.

Al Bander Resort Location: Riffa Tel: +973 17701201 Amwaj Marina Location: Amwaj, Muharraq Tel: +973 16011160 Bahrain Yacht Club Location: Sitra Tel: +973 17700677 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 Tel: +973 17727766 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

Jetovator - at Lagoona Beach Hawar Island Location: Hawar Island Tel: +973 17312700

Zallaq Sailing Club Location: Manama Tel: +973 17632102

Paddle Sports Location: Manama Tel: +973 34195125

FITNESS LISTINGS

Scuba Master Location: Um Al Hassam Tel: +973 17292154 Skate Shack Location: Budaiya Tel: +973 17697176 The Yacht Club Location: Sitra Tel: +973 17312700 Art Rotana Location: Amwaj Island Tel: +973 16000111 Sofitel Location: Zallaq Tel: +973 17636363

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 17467044

Riffa Tel: +973 17620005

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

Blacksmith Gym Location: Tubli Tel: +973 17695911

SwissBell Hotel Location: Seef District Tel: +973 17211133

Crossfit BlackSmith Location: Hamala Tel: +973 6663 2222

Profiles Fitness Center Location: Adliya Tel: 17727766

CrossFit Delmon Location: Al Nakheel Tel: +973 39533130 / 36755499

World Beat Fitness Center & Café Location: Saar Tel: +973 17612576

Curves Location: Saar Tel: +973 17691496 Dream Body Centre Location: Sanabis Tel: +973 17582982 Equilibre Gym, Spa & Salon Location: Manama Tel: +973 77066033 Fitness Tower Location: Al Safir, Juffair Tel: +973 17813815 FIT Gym & Spa Location: Sehla Tel: +973 77017711 JFC Fitness Center Location: Manama Tel: +973 77072220 My Gym Location: Seef Tel: +973 1756566 Reps Fitness Studio Location: Sehla Tel: +973 77377348

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Spa & Health Clubs

Step into any of these spas for a rejuvenating experience.

Bodyline Sports and Spa Location: Saar Tel: 17793932 Coral Spa Location: Al Fateh Highway Tel: +973 17313131 Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay Location: Manama Tel: +973 1711 5000 The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1758 0000 Reborn Spa at Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa Location: Seef District Tel: +973 1711 1999 Sparadise Spa & Salon Location: Shaikh Hamad Causeway Tel: +973 17313131

Profiles Fitness Centre Location: Mahooz, Adliya

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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 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 17311180 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 17208355 Dessange Location: Adliya Tel: +973 17713999 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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FOOD AND NUTRITION APPS If you’ve been working out a lot lately and the scale lightly budged, it’s because getting fit and healthy is not just about the amount of time you spend on the gym. It also involves eating a healthy balanced diet.

We found some apps that will help you keep track of your calorie and nutrition intake to meet your fitness and weight loss goals.

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MYFITNESSPAL’S CALORIE COUNTER & DIET TRACKER

The app has over 5 million foods on its database; you can find the nutritional content of whatever you eat.

You can also scan barcodes to get information on what you’re buying and to easily log the food, and upload your favorite recipes, nutritional information is easy to access.

It not only tracks your diet, it also tracks your exercise as it has a built-in steps counter and syncs with most popular fitness apps.

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An app that will help you shop and eat healthy by allowing you to quickly pull up nutritional information about food products from barcodes, as well as by helping you make sense of nutritional labels. The app displays a letter grade from A to D, along with a quick summary of nutrition information, as well as healthy alternative suggestions. You can also manually enter a meal’s nutritional information if you are cooking or eating out. The app also doubles as an intake, calorie and exercise tracker.

Lose It helps in achieving sustainable healthy weight loss. You can create a personalized weight loss plan with goals that include a goal weight as well as total wellness and fitness within the app.

The app includes access to a verified food database and can track your calories easily, add custom foods and share recipes with others. You can also connect the app with other apps like RunKeeper, Nike+ and a variety of devices and scales to track all of your fitness data easily and intelligently.You can create goals with a group of friends, challenge friends or yourself and get support from the group to stay on track.

MYSUGR DIABETES LOG BOOK

Diabetics don’t have the luxury of not paying attention to their food and how it affects their blood glucose levels. They have to track their food intake carefully and it’s very tricky to keep mental notes which this app’s tracking capabilities can take care of.The app can be your diabetes detective to determine the foods you need to cut back on. Using your inputs throughout the month, the app will estimate your next HbA1c reading. www.powerup-mag.com

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