Thousands Sheds Weight And Worries With The Weight Loss Show

DSF 2013 takes care of the community’s health with event that educates people about health, fitness and a better lifestyle

Thousands of residents and visitors in Dubai got started on healthier lifestyles and eating habits at the Weight Loss Show, which was held as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2013 at the Dubai International Marine Club in Mina Seyahi on the last weekend of the festival.

After 32 days of savouring the best international cuisines that the city has to offer, the health and fitness event held on the last two days of the DSF gave many an opportunity to focus on healthy lifestyles and eating habits, with a weekend packed with education, entertainment and free professional advice to shed the excesses of the season.

From 10am to 7pm on both February 1 and 2, the show was packed with people looking to lose weight, improve their fitness levels, or simply arm themselves with the knowledge and motivation they need to take control of their health. Replete with the resources, experts, cutting edge innovations and weight loss solutions needed to fight the flab in today’s world of increasingly lifestyle and stress inflicted diseases, the show gave its patrons an in-depth look at the ways and means to achieve holistic fitness. From the latest workout demos and fitness equipment to expert lectures and advice on nutrition, supplements and weight management, visitors to the show got a look at the best, most modern and scientific ways to go from fat to fit and fit tot fittest . Athletes and trainers were also able to put their fitness to the test by taking part in the fun fitness challenge and win fantastic prizes.

There was something for everyone. Visitors enjoy motivational seminars, educational workshops and demonstrations, as well as the chance to try out the latest workout sessions being held every hour. The event was divided into five sections: The Exhibition Zone featuring 50 exhibitors covering every possible weight loss angle; the Good Eats Zone which was all about foods that are nutritious yet delicious, with live cooking by professional chefs as well as cooking competitions; the Info Zone with a fantastic schedule of talks by health, nutrition and fitness experts of Dubai; and the Fitness Zone that had live work out sessions, fitness and yoga classes conducted by experts in the field. Moreover, there were also dedicated kids’ activities, including a presentation of aerobics by a children’s team, to help children get a head start towards lifelong fitness.

The only show of its kind in the UAE, The Weight Loss Show reinforced the DSF’s practice of bringing the best all-round informative, useful and healthy entertainment, this time centered around the premise that after all the deals, promotions, winnings and raffle bonanzas during DSF 2013, the greatest wealth remains your health!

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Feb 3, 2013

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