Staying Active Over the Summer

We know it’s not easy keeping the kids entertained all summer long, especially finding activities that will keep them active and healthy. To help, we’ve put together three ways for children to beat the heat and have hours of fun- and exercise at the same time without even realising it!

According to health and fitness experts Advantage Sports UAE, one of the easiest ways to keep the kids active over the summer months is to get them in the pool. Swimming is an amazing exercise, has endless health & fitness benefits, and safety in the water is an important life skill. Here’s three reasons why swimming is such a great way to stay active over the summer:

1. Movement through the water is slower than out of the water so uses more muscle movement than other exercises
2. Swimming uses every muscle in the body, building strength and cardiovascular fitness
3. By incorporating games, races, and challenges, swimming is so fun that children won’t even realise that they are exercising

Most hotels in Abu Dhabi offer day passes to use their pool and beach, so if you don’t have easy access to a pool then you can find our favourites here.

Summer camps are a great way for children to stay entertained and active all summer. With lots of different camps available, your children will have a blast, whether they are sporty, creative, or anything in between! Plus, this will also give you some well deserved “me” time.

We’ve put together a list of the best summer camps in Abu Dhabi in our handy online directory.

Cyacle is Abu Dhabi’s Bikeshare System, a fully automated cycle hiring scheme and the first of its kind in the region. Faster than walking, cheaper than a taxi, and perfect for leisure and fitness, Cyacle offers an exciting new way to explore the Capital.

So, why not grab your helmets and take a cycle along the Corniche one evening to watch the sunset over the water? There are 50 stations dotted around Abu Dhabi so there’s plenty of locations to explore, and you can hire bikes for just AED20 per day, which includes an unlimited number of 60-minute trips.

Whilst you’re at it, take a snap of you and your family staying active together and share it with us @yallaabudhabi on Facebook or Instagram for your chance to win a 4-class pass with Guava Pass! Find out more here.