It’s fast approaching competition season and Turf Games in Dubai is just around the corner, bringing an electric atmosphere of competition and teamwork to the city. This is an ideal competition to train for and compete in whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned pro, being ready for these competitions and the movements that they test is key. At Spirit Level Gym, we’re here to help you get there.

And do it anyway

This is something my dad used to say to me growing up and I say it often to myself now.

The sentiment being that we shouldn’t run away from the things that scare us - unless of course it could actually hurt of kill you (duh)

And it’s a very nice sentiment. But not always easy to execute.

HYROX Abu Dhabi – Heat, Humility & a Whole Lot of carbs

What a weekend! HYROX Abu Dhabi – the race, the chaos, the glory, the humidity... all wrapped into one big, slightly sweaty adventure.

About a week before the race, we got the news that HYROX Global had officially taken the reins. Cue sigh of relief – we knew we were in for a slick, well-run event. And that’s exactly what we got. Hats off. Smooth check-ins, tidy arena, and water stations at just the right moments (hydration was key – especially when the venue started feeling like a sauna by 8pm).

My HYROX Journey: From one home to another

Reflections on my perfectly imperfect race & finding an unexpected sense of belonging

Three years ago, if you had told me I’d enjoy fitness races or run 1km unbroken, I’d have laughed and bet a no.

I started training at SL around July 2023 and entered as part of a doubles team to the Hyrox race in Dubai, September 2023. Although I was humbled by this event, I couldn't help but want more of it.

Hyrox Sharjah, what a blast that was! Super impressive venue and the course was a good one too!

It was great to see the fitness community come together at the venue with so many familiar faces all getting after it on the course. Having a 2 lap course makes such a difference, even with the small turns the venue had i felt it was a nice one. This was my 15th Hyrox race and i would say one of the best flowing courses yet.

Recently i put out a poll on my instagram page asking my followers what mental state do they perform best under when racing Hyrox. The poll options where:

I perform when im racing angry

I perform when im racing for fun

I perform when im racing with pressure

The reason i did this poll was to try and figure out what makes people tick and what could be causing problems for people.

The Difference a Coach Who Cares Makes

Just over 15 years ago my wonderful grandmother passed away. We were so close and I absolutely adored her. I was fortunate enough to be with her in some of her last days and her final words to me in her sweet thick Yorkshire accent were, “Take Care of Everyone, won’t you?”