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Dubai Unveils Ambitious Sports Strategy 2033
Dubai Sports Council recently launched its comprehensive Sports Strategy 2033, outlining a bold vision for the future of sports in the emirate. The event showcased the new Dubai Sports brand identity and detailed the four key pillars driving the strategy, aimed at...
Introducing our new Research Associate!
We’re excited to announce that Mohammad Alimoradi has joined our Research Department as our new Research Associate. Mohammad is a passionate sports scientist specializing in sports injuries and corrective exercises, with an MSc from Shahid Bahonar University of...
A global gathering of innovators: Experience the 38th FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine in Dubai — The most important event of the year in the UAE for Health & Sport Professionals!
The countdown is on for the FIMS World Congress of Sports Medicine in 2024, and the world of sports medicine is set to converge in Dubai! This momentous event brings together esteemed sports medicine physicians from 120 countries, supported by four Continental Sports...
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Essential Skills for Personal Trainers in UAE
In the competitive fitness industry of the UAE, personal trainers need to stand out by developing a unique set of skills that go beyond basic exercise instruction. Being an exceptional trainer involves not just technical expertise but also interpersonal skills,...
UAE’s first Blood Flow Restriction intervention has just been published in BMC!
We are happy to share that our abstract, previously presented at the 6th International Scientific Conference Exercise & Quality of Life (EQOL) 2024 in Novi Sad, Serbia, has been published in Springer Nature’s BMC Proceedings. As per our knowledge, this is the...
Putting the UAE on the World Map of Health & Fitness Trends: Second Paper in HERC’s Trilogy has just been published!
HERC has solidified the UAE’s position in the global health and fitness landscape with the publication of it's second groundbreaking paper. As a reminder, HERC partnered with ACSM, to involve UAE in the World Map of Health and Fitness Trends, for the first time, last...
Unlocking the Secrets to Successful Weight Management: Exploring Energy Balance, Calorie Counting, and Sustainable Strategies
In this blog post, we'll delve into a key component of the Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management. We'll cover:The concept of energy balanceThe currency of caloriesThe components of energy balance (intake and expenditure)Positive energy balance aka...
Optimizing Physical Performance During Ramadan: Strategies and Considerations
Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting observed by Muslims worldwide, entails abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset. Beyond its spiritual significance, Ramadan fasting prompts alterations in daily routines, including those related to physical training,...
Rebounding: A Fun and Effective Workout for Enhanced Well-being
Focusing on mental and physical well-being has always been essential for individuals. This need became even more critical in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data shows a 30% rise in mental health challenges like anxiety and sadness due to the pandemic....
Ramadan Fasting in the Modern Age: Investigating Motives and Unfolding the Experience
For millions of people worldwide, the holy month of Ramadan is deeply significant. During this period, people fast, pray, and contemplate. Let's explore the reasons behind the Ramadan fast and how it affects people's lives in the modern world.Ramadan fasting is not...
HERC’s latest publication unveils the paradox: British schools in Dubai excel academically but fail in mental wellbeing due to unhealthy diets and sleep deprivation.
One of the research papers from Dubai Fitness Challenge 30x30 2022 has finally been published. After more than 10 months of peer-review process, this groundbreaking publication is now available in the reputable Q1 Journal PITS - Psychology in the Schools, published by...
HERC signs partnership with YALLA JUMP
We are happy to announce the signed collaboration agreement between Yalla Jump and HERC! This partnership has a goal to bring the best of rebound fitness to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the GCC region. With Yalla Jump as the exclusive distributor of authentic...
Top 10 Fitness Trends for the UAE 2024
We take great pride in presenting the outcomes of UAE's inaugural participation in the worldwide Health & Fitness trends organized by ACSM. In a groundbreaking effort, HERC partnered with ACSM for the "Putting the UAE to the World Map" project. The aim was to...
Join The ”The First International Physiotherapy Students Conference (IPSC) 2023”!
We are excited to extend our invitation to the First International Physiotherapy Students Conference (IPSC) 2023, organized by the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. This prestigious event will be held on November 2nd...
Dr. Begović’s Intervention At EUSC 2023: Redesigning The “European Model Of Sport”
About EUSC 2023 The EUSC 2023 took place in Gijón, Spain, spanning from September 20th to September 22nd. The European Sport Congress is an annual event that traverses various European regions, attracting a diverse array of stakeholders from the sports industry. The...
Sleep And Performance In Professional Athletes: A Comprehensive Review Of The Latest Research
A group of reputable American and Canadian researchers, along with their Departments of Psychology, Psychiatry, Kinesiology, and Sleep and Human Performance, conducted a comprehensive literature review including the last five years of publishing on the relationship...
HERC Visits U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center In Colorado Springs!
Nestled in the picturesque city of Colorado Springs, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center stands as a beacon of athleticism and excellence. Serving as the nation’s premier training facility for elite athletes, this world-class venue is a testament to the...
HERC & ACSM: PUTTING THE UAE ON THE WORLD’S HEALTH & FITNESS TRENDS MAP!
We are very excited to announce our newest research project being conducted in the UAE! Following a range of sports and exercise science research endeavors undertaken over the past two years in partnership with diverse local and international universities, we are...
HERC At The NSCA’s National Conference In Las Vegas!
About the 2023 NSCA National Conference The 2023 NSCA National Conference is a four-day occasion taking place from July 12th to July 15th at Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be brimming with advanced sports science, prospects for career advancement,...
Hip Thrust And Back Squat Training Produce Comparable Increases In Gluteal Muscle Size And Exhibit Similar Transfer To The Deadlift In Untrained Individuals!
A remarkable group of researchers collaborated to carry out a significant study investigating the impact of set-volume equated resistance training on hypertrophy and different strength outcomes using either the back squat (SQ) or hip thrust (HT). Methods Untrained...
HERC Announces The First Sport & Exercise Science EXPERT GROUP In The UAE!
HERC – Health, Exercise & Research Center aims to become a regional sport and exercise science education and research leader. For the past few years, we collaborated with World’s leading Universities and the best local Universities. In a short time, we developed...
HERC Signs The Memorandum Of Understanding With The University Of Sharjah
It is with great pleasure that we officially sign a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Sharjah. The official signing took place at the College of Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah, with representatives from both parties in...
HERC Wins ”The Most Important Business Award In The World” The BIZZ Award By WORLDCOB
The World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB) was founded on September 9, 2004, in Houston, Texas, in the United States of America. WORLDCOB has a governing body consisting of the chairman, vice chairman, and the board of directors, made up of a multi-disciplinary...
What Is Strength And Conditioning?
Content What is strength and conditioning and What are their benefits? Who are strength and conditioning specialists (CSCS)/ coaches? What are the strength and conditioning program aims? Programming terms. What are the movements and performance qualities? What’s the...
Historic moment for the UAE: ECRF’s first athletes competing at the International Level
According to UAE Vision 2021, achieving a cohesive society and preserving identity is one of the six pillars of the National Agenda. Well-being, a healthy lifestyle, and participation in physical activity are pillars of creating a healthy nation. KPIs for UAE Vision...
HERC signs collaboration with the biggest fitness club in the Kingdom of Bahrain
With great joy, we announce the collaboration between HERC and Spartan Fitness, the largest fitness club in Bahrain. Within the development strategy of our Education Department, after successfully testing our teaching system for a couple of years in the UAE, we are...
2022/23 Update: Top 10 Universities for Exercise and Sports Science
A person interested in sport and exercise science (fitness included) should at least be aware of the top 10 universities in this field. This article was written to give a brief overview of how University rankings have been done, why they are important, and what it...
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