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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...
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Level 4 APT Course: Periodization and Advanced Training Methods
As a part of Education for Advanced PT Certificate, HERC team held a lecture on Periodization and Advanced Training Methods over the weekend. This is the only certificate of its kind in the United Arab Emirates, unique in its diversity, with the most relevant...
UAE quarantine FIT Project
UAE Quarantine Fit Project (#UAEquarantineFIT) intends to help UAE Residents to maintain or improve the physical fitness, health, and wellbeing during the quarantine caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. This project is in line with Government initiatives like ''Stay...
Think twice before buying nutrition best sellers
Researchers from Institutes for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine & METRICS from Stanford University and Network Science Institute from Northeastern University published an interesting research paper in March's edition of Palgrave Communications....
Exercising in Quarantine during COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the central questions in the field of health and fitness these days is what type of physical activity is suitable during quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many scientific papers show that a moderate dose of endurance exercise has a beneficial effect on...
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Newest update: Physical Activity for Cancer Treatment Plans more significant than we thought
The ACSM International Multidisciplinary Roundtable on Exercise and Cancer Prevention and Control, held in March 2018, convened experts from around the globe and 20 partner organizations, which included the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer...
Strength & Conditioning Course
The last day of the weekend was scheduled for theoretical and practical Level 4 Strength & Conditioning course provided by IQ Lifestyle that issues Active iQ certificate for Personal Trainers. This qualification aims to provide learners with the knowledge and...
Spartan Race
HERC's Co-Founder Dragan owned a jam-packed weekend, both practical and theoretical. Jebel Sifah, a trendy destination in Oman, was hosting Spartan's Race Trifecta weekend with sprint and super Spartan distances. To become a member of Spartan Trifecta Tribe, Dragan...
Meet HERC Team
Zeljko Banicevic Founder / CEO (MSc,CPT,PT) Zeljko has been involved in sport from an early age. He started attending summer classes of swimming & waterpolo when he was seven and proceeded with basketball from his 10th year. He played recreational basketball till...
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