Health and fitness trends in the post-COVID-19 era in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study
Authors
1 Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece
2 Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
3 HERC – Health, Exercise & Research Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
4 Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
5 Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Group, RIMHS – Research Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Sustainable Engineering Asset Management Research Group, RISE – Research Institute of Science and Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
7 Adjunct Faculty, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
8 Sport & Wellness Office, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
9 Student Activities Department, Middlesex University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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The Project
The sector of physical activity, exercise, and well-being is experiencing rapid growth and appears to be a promising domain for business and professional advancement on a global scale.
The goal of this study, characterized by observation and cross-sectional analysis, was to establish the prevailing health and fitness trends in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the first time. It will encompass data from all seven emirates and examine potential variances in relation to global fitness trends for the year 2024. Employing a national online survey, following the methodology akin to regional and worldwide surveys performed by the American College of Sports Medicine since 2007, will yield valuable insights.
