New Dubai fitness class Pound moves to a different beat

The Burj Club will introduce Pound cardio jams, which are based on drumming, from April 1. Courtesy The Burj Club

As competition becomes more fierce in the fitness sector, gyms and health clubs are increasingly looking for ways to be different. Gone are the days when fitness meant going for a run or pumping weights at the gym and we’ve moved past the notion that maintaining good health isn’t enjoyable. Workouts that are based around the concept of fun, such as trampolining and Zumba, have a steady following, not just in the UAE, but around the world.

A new fun fitness concept is about to hit the UAE’s shores. Pound cardio jams are based on playing the drums and classes will be offered at The Burj Club, Burj Khalifa, from April 1.

The classes are a full-body workout using lightly weighted drumsticks, called Ripstix, which are designed specifically for exercise. They combine light resistance with constant simulated drumming, fusing cardio, isometric movements, plyometrics and isometric poses, and are suitable for both men and women. Music is a key part of the class and participants will work out to everything from rock and rap to pop and old-school tunes.

Pound classes will be held every Saturday from 10am and are free for members and Dh110 for non-members.

To reserve a space, visit www.burjkhalifa.ae or call 04 888 3900.