Technogym, The City Hospital, Welcare Clinic Mirdif and Welcare Clinic Ibn Battuta to mark World Heart Day by providing complimentary cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI tests and fitness advice
Dubai, UAE: 16th September 2010: UAE residents will be able to have their health examined and receive personalized fitness assessment for free in Dubai on Saturday, 25th September and Sunday, 26th September.
The health check-ups offered by The City Hospital, Welcare Clinic Mirdif and Welcare Clinic Ibn Battuta include random cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. Technogym expert trainers will offer free one on one personalized fitness assessments along with exercise tips to suit one's health. They will explain and demonstrate to visitors the importance of looking at your heart rate function when exercising and benefits to your overall health. This will be done using equipment provided by Technogym and explained verbally. The activities on the days are in acknowledgement of World Heart Day, an initiative of the World Heart Federation and the World Health Organisation. The annual event is marked in more than a hundred countries.
Heart disease, responsible for 22% of fatalities in the UAE, is the leading cause of death in the country. Worldwide, it claims a staggering 17 million lives each year. Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases include high blood pressure, high cholesterol and glucose levels, smoking and inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables, as well as being overweight and/or physically inactive.
"The aim of the testing is to provide people in the UAE with a better understanding of their own risk of cardiovascular disease. Through awareness, a simple plan of action can be developed to improve the condition of their cardiac health," says Dr. Pietie Loubser, Chief Clinical Officer at EHL.
Guillaume Mariole, Technogym Emirates Master Trainer said, "World Heart Day is the perfect chance for the community to learn a little about themselves, their bodies and how they tick. The Technogym team will be sharing their experience as well as provide tips with the overall goal to enrich and make a difference to someone's life"
Residents can visit the following health centres to avail the Technogym fitness assesment and complimentary health checkups:
Saturday, 25th September
09:00 - 15:00hrs | Welcare Clinic Mirdif (Uptown Mirdif)
14:00 - 20:00hrs | Welcare Clinic Ibn Battuta (Ibn Battuta Mall - China Court)
Sunday, 26th September
09:00 - 15:00hrs | The City Hospital (Dubai Healthcare City)
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About Technogym
With a turnover of more than €400 million, Technogym continues to be the leading provider of premium fitness appliances in Middle East, Europe, Asia and South America, and among the top 3 in the world. An innovative vision and a staunch commitment to promoting a better lifestyle through regular physical activity, a healthy diet and a positive mental approach is how Technogym defines Wellness. For more information, please visit www.technogym.com
Issued on behalf of Technogym by ekadaa Public Relations, Dubai. For further information please contact Alisa D'souza on Tel: (+9714) 3912072; Fax: (+9714) 3904740; email: alisa@ekadaa.com
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