Do you think we need more gyms and health centers in Kuwait? I say yes gyms can help us greatly to get in shape bearing in mind the zillion calories we consume especially that we have numerous restaurants and tempations are infinitely many, also more gyms will help improve prices and services for the exisitng gyms, but I noticed most of the new gyms are men-only, also women health clubs are more expensive. So let’s see what are the gyms:
Fitness First: Its the world’s largest and most popular with over 540 branches, they said they have plans to further expand in Middle East and Kuwait is included, though they were supposed to open in first quarter of 2012 but nothing so far, I really wish they open soon.
Gold’s Gym: I spotted it in Salmiya beside electrozan, Gold’s Gym is American health club and also considered one of the best with over 650 branches worldwide, I expect it will open by end of this year.
Oxygen Gym – Jabriya: I’m sure you are all familiar with this one since its one of the most popular ones in Kuwait, they are opening another one in Jabriya on August beside Champions. I personally like it becauase they have good prices, the other locations are Adeileya, Fahaheel, and Al Riggae.
Platinum Gym – Sabah Al Salem: Its also one of my favorite gyms in Kuwait, nice facilities and offers, they will soon open Platinum at Sabah Al Salem area. The other locations are Kaifan, Salmiya, Fahaheel, and Corniche.
Power Gym: It was recently opened at Jahra, they say its amazing with great facilities and charges 40 KD/Month, sadly its way too far from my home but its a great option for those who live in surrounding areas.
We have lucky winners with us today who will enjoy watching Real Madrid vs. Kuwait National Team historical football match today. So the winners are commenters 53 (@Jad3310) and 30 (@Adarshbk98), congratulations. Tough luck for the others and we promise to bring you more hot competitions shortly, stay tuned fellas.
Note: We have used random.org for the draw, only comments with twitter names (53 comments) were included in the draw.
A friend of mine emailed me a video for Real Madrid football team arriving at Kuwait airport today at 5:00 pm with strict security measures, I overheard they will stay at Regency Hotel and the match tomorrow will start at 8:00 pm exact. What saddens me is that the Real Madrid management requested that no one is allowed to take personal photos with any of the players or even get an autograph.
Below is the team formation for the match tomorrow.
We have a surprise for you! Two lucky guys will win with us tickets (Worth KD25 each) for Real Madrid vs. Kuwait National Team historical game on Wednesday at 8:00pm in Kaifan.
Rules:
1. Follow us on twitter (@BananaQ8) and show us your twitter name as a comment.
2. After following us; Tweet this post.
3. Enter the draw.
Note: Deadline is on Tuesday 15th 12:00 AM, only those who follow us on twitter and tweet or re-tweet this post will enter the draw. Good Luck!
Today I had a quick tour at the recently opened health and fitness club named Inspire Pure Fitness at Bida’a, I’ve been numerous times to Bida’a but never noticed it because there were no signs, its located nearby Melenzane restaurant. They welcomed to give me a brief tour along with their manager.
My first question to them “What is different about your gym since we already have many in Kuwait?”, their answer was the trainers and fitness experience they have, I liked how the gym was spacious and neat.
The gym is mixed, some of the facilities included group fitness studio, free weights area, treadmills, punch bags, kick bags, kettle bells, different fitness equipment, private lockers, changing rooms, and nice reception area spread on two levels. I liked how the training machines were located next to windows with nice landscapes, this helps with exercise.
They provide personal training sessions and advice on how to achieve the required fitness level.
Shortcomings: There was no swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room or cafeteria and their reasoning is that they want to focus on fitness rather than SPA experience. Also I wish they lower their prices so more people can afford it.
As we promised, the seats reservation for Real Madrid upcoming historical friendly match in Kuwait has started. Now you can get your tickets 24/7 and they’ll deliver them to you wherever you are. Ticket prices start at KD25 and climbs up to KD150 (I wish they were lower) depending on the location of the seats.
I saw on the news that Qadisiya football club player Bader Al Mutawa was awarded at Barcelona city for the title world goals scorer 2010, congrats to Bader for this great achievement. In the same event, Lionel Messi was also awarded for breaking the world record in scoring goals. On a side note, its funny when the presenter said to Bader “You’re very young, 17 years old”!
I remember former Kuwaiti football player Jasem Al Huwaidi also received this title back in 1998.
I was passing Bida’a today for lunch with friends and saw that Nike has just opened their biggest sport store in Kuwait beside T.G.I Friday’s, I thought it was a cafe, but anyhow that’s good since I was looking for comfy shoes for jogging and gym.
Inside I saw good stuff and there was a 1st floor, their shoes were good but somehow felt tight. The other branches are located at Sharq Market, 360 Mall, and the Airport.
Today morning I went to get some supplements such as omega 3-5-9 fish oils, multi-vitamins, low-calorie chocolates and shakes, and boosters to help me with my training but I was blown away by the prices, they were sky high!
I usually order my supplements online and my invoice never exceeded 40-80 KD for 3 months supply and today when I did my quick calculation I found that that same supplements would cost me as high as 200+ KD in Kuwait, that’s just absurd. Problem is that even online ordering has become a major headache since the Ministry of Health is now sending every package we order to the drug monitoring department in Shuwaikh and customs are charging higher.
Today I bring you more details for the awaited Real Madrid football team visit to Kuwait as some have claimed that this was only a rumor. Yesterday a press conference was organized by Midenz group (The sponsors for the event) in the presence of Spanish ambassador at Regency Hotel and they have confirmed that Real Madrid is coming to Kuwait on the 15th or 16th of May and that the event is sponsored by H.H Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah – The Emir of Kuwait.
They also said that all the stars (including Cristiano Ronaldo) will be playing and that they will avoid what happened when FC Barcelona came to Kuwait. The ticket prices will be KD25 to KD150 and the friendly match with Kuwait National Football team will be in Kuwait Club at Kaifan area since Jaber stadium isn’t in good condition (too bad).
Note: I will confirm the locations for buying the tickets.
Yesterday I did my perdiodical medical tests that includes tests for blood, diabetes, cholestrol, urin, eye sight, hearing, and weight. Hamdullah everything turned out fine except for one thing that shocked me, did you guess it yet? Yes its my weight, I gained over 10 KG’s in 2011 and now I’m at 95 KG! Honestly I didn’t see it coming.
I guess it all has to do with lacking of exercise, restaurants, changing my work from field to office, and sitting in front of computers for too long.
I had this instantaneous moment yesterday that I needed to go healthy again and lose those extra 10 KG’s so before I lose my enthusiasm I went back to the gym which I stopped for almost a year now, I’m also considering new quick gyms like Core Fitness, Club Fit, or Rush Gym, but not yet sure which one is better?
The gym was almost full, though it upsets me that many young guys were obviously using steroids for getting huge muscles unaware of the dangers. I read its healthy to lose around 1 KG a week (That’s 4 KG/Month) but my plan is to try my best lose around 2.5 KG per week and to achieve that I’ll do the following:
So do you guys have any suggestions? Do you think my goal is realistic?
Note: Deadline is on Tuesday 15th 12:00 AM, only those who follow us on twitter and tweet or re-tweet this post will enter the draw. Good Luck!
My first question to them “What is different about your gym since we already have many in Kuwait?”, their answer was the trainers and fitness experience they have, I liked how the gym was spacious and neat.
The gym is mixed, some of the facilities included group fitness studio, free weights area, treadmills, punch bags, kick bags, kettle bells, different fitness equipment, private lockers, changing rooms, and nice reception area spread on two levels. I liked how the training machines were located next to windows with nice landscapes, this helps with exercise.
They provide personal training sessions and advice on how to achieve the required fitness level.
Shortcomings: There was no swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room or cafeteria and their reasoning is that they want to focus on fitness rather than SPA experience. Also I wish they lower their prices so more people can afford it.
Inside I saw good stuff and there was a 1st floor, their shoes were good but somehow felt tight. The other branches are located at Sharq Market, 360 Mall, and the Airport.
