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Aya Fisher isn't a newbie to Dubai by any means (5 years and counting), so she thoroughly enjoys exploring the latest and greatest Dubai has to offer to keep things fresh. This includes everything from restaurants- eating is one of her favorite pastimes- to workouts. After tearing her ACL in a soccer-related accident, she had to turn to different forms of exercise for her fitness fix. And she decided to share her experiences in all their glory: the good, the bad and the awesome.

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Fitness Review: Round 10 Boxing Club in Dubai

Aya Fisher
It’s a Monday, like any other Monday, and I’m looking for a workout. I’m feeling a bit bored with my typical classes and don’t feel like working out alone, so I’m on the hunt for a new class to try. That’s when it hit me: A friend had recommended a boxing class she had been attending pretty regularly before Ramadan (side reflection - funny…
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Adventures in Sri Lanka: Yoga, Sun and Surf

Aya Fisher
They say there is a first time for everything. I guess the real question is whether or not when it’s your turn, you jump at the chance to experience a new first. Or, as that which tends to be much more comfortable, you shrink back into your comfort zone- never knowing what exists out there in this vast, beautiful world in…
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New Year, New You

Aya Fisher
With 2014 now gone, it’s important to take just a couple of minutes to reflect on the past year. Take some stock as to how far you have come, what goals you have achieved and what areas of life you still may need to devote some time and energy to moving forward. We can all do with a little self-awareness and development - it goes a long way to…
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Out on the Open Desert Road in Dubai

Aya Fisher
The weather in Dubai has just become amazing. It’s officially the drive-around-with-the-windows-down time of year, and after being cooped up indoors in AC for so many months, I’m looking for any excuse to be outdoors. So, when someone reminded me of the Al Qudra outdoor bike track, I decided to seriously book it as a weekend morning workout.…
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