Field notes from the RPM Gym coaching team.
Practical, no-fluff writing on training in Abu Dhabi — strength programming, Pilates, recovery, boxing and what we are seeing on the floor at Al Manhal.
Ladies Gym in Abu Dhabi: What to Expect at a Women-Only Club
A complete guide to what a premium ladies gym in Abu Dhabi includes — private entrances, full equipment, female coaches and recovery — and the questions to ask before you join.
Reformer Pilates in Abu Dhabi: A Complete Beginner's Guide
What reformer Pilates is, what your first class in Abu Dhabi feels like, and how to choose a studio worth committing to — a full beginner's guide.
Personal TrainingBMI Calculator for Women: A Complete Guide (Plus Men & Kids)
How to use a BMI calculator for women, men, kids and teens — the formula, categories, the impact of age and ethnicity, BMI's limits, and how to improve your number.
Personal TrainingHow to Maximize Your Gym Workouts: 9 Essential Tips
Boost your gym results with essential tips on setting goals, building a balanced routine, mastering form, and recovering well — make every session count.
Fitness CalculatorsRamadan & UAE-Season Fitness: Training, Calories & Hydration
How to train, eat and hydrate during Ramadan and the UAE summer heat, plus event-prep timelines. A practical regional fitness guide with calculators.
Fitness CalculatorsChoosing the Right Gym Plan: ROI, Sessions & Programmes (UAE Guide)
Is your gym membership worth it? How many PT sessions do you need? Which plan and programme suit your goal? A practical UAE guide with decision calculators.
Fitness CalculatorsCardio Pace & Fitness Levels: Running, Cycling, Rowing (UAE Guide)
Find your pace for running, cycling and rowing, train in the fat-burning zone, and gauge your cardio fitness level. A complete UAE guide with calculators.
Fitness CalculatorsSupplement Dosing & Cost: Whey, Caffeine, Electrolytes (UAE Guide)
How much whey, caffeine, creatine and electrolytes to take, when, and what it costs. An evidence-based UAE supplement guide with dosing calculators.
Fitness CalculatorsCalories in Everyday UAE Foods: Rice, Chicken, Coffee & More
How many calories are in rice, chicken, eggs, coffee, smoothies and restaurant meals? A practical UAE guide to everyday food calories with calculators.
BoxingWomen's Boxing Classes in Abu Dhabi: What to Expect
Why women's boxing is one of the fastest-growing classes at premium Abu Dhabi gyms — what a women-only class looks like, and how to start.
Fitness CalculatorsMacros & Daily Nutrition: Carbs, Fats, Fibre and Sugar (UAE Guide)
How much carbohydrate, fat, fibre and sugar should you eat, and how to plan meals around your macros. A complete UAE nutrition guide with calculators.