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Student Spotlight: Belinda
From HBA community workouts to coaching at the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Dubai Games and Dubai Mallathon — meet Belinda, proof that community, passion and the right qualification open every door...
IQ Lifestyle
Oct 111 min read


Founder Spotlight: Irfan
From the gym floor to co-founding one of Dubai's leading fitness education companies — meet Irfan Omar, the first male Advanced Exercise Specialist registered with REPS UAE and the versatile educator at the heart of IQ Lifestyle...
IQ Lifestyle
Oct 42 min read


Student Spotlight: Akram
From Karachi to the Burj Khalifa — meet Akram, a Level 3 and Level 4 qualified Personal Trainer who has built an outstanding career across some of Dubai's most prestigious venues with IQ Lifestyle...
IQ Lifestyle
Sep 61 min read


Student Spotlight: Nudrat
From nursery teacher in the UK to certified Personal Trainer and ETM Instructor coaching at the Dubai Fitness Challenge and Dubai Mallathon — meet Nudrat, proof that it's never too late to leap into something new...
IQ Lifestyle
Aug 302 min read


Student Spotlight: Emmanuel
From Accounting & Finance graduate to Mobile Sports Massage Therapist and sports event leader — meet Emmanuel, one of IQ Lifestyle's most inspiring career transformation stories...
IQ Lifestyle
Aug 232 min read


Founder Spotlight: Gemma
From Bluecoat at Pontins and Host on Royal Caribbean to 100-person Zumba classes and founding one of Dubai's leading fitness education companies — meet Gemma Quinnell, the woman behind IQ Lifestyle...
IQ Lifestyle
Aug 92 min read


Student Spotlight: Ammar
8 Guinness World Records, Arab Freestyle Champion, and now a certified fitness professional — meet Ammar Freez, one of IQ Lifestyle's most extraordinary students...
IQ Lifestyle
Aug 21 min read


Student Spotlight: Denis
From swimming pools to football pitches to the biggest fitness stages in Dubai — meet Denis, Indoor Cycling and Kettlebell Instructor and one of IQ Lifestyle's most versatile coaches...
IQ Lifestyle
Jul 191 min read


Student Spotlight: Christina
Over 20 years of hospitality and fitness leadership, a Gulf News feature, and a 2024 REPS Gym of the Year award — Christina's journey from fitness executive to qualified fitness professional is truly inspiring.
IQ Lifestyle
Jul 122 min read


Student Spotlight: Danny
From freestyle football Guinness World Record holder to live event MC — meet Danny, Sports Presenter and Boxercise Instructor building an exciting events career in Dubai through IQ Lifestyle.
IQ Lifestyle
Jul 51 min read


Student Spotlight: Bill
From the rugby pitch to the Dubai fitness scene — Bill Huma's journey is one of ambition, dedication, and the power of the right qualification at the right time.
IQ Lifestyle
Jun 281 min read


Student Spotlight: Cristina
From Executive Assistant to fitness coach — meet Cristina, indoor cycling and group fitness instructor teaching across Dubai's most exciting venues.
IQ Lifestyle
Jun 141 min read


Why Filling a Timetable with Freelancers Won't Save Your Fitness Business
There's a pattern playing out across fitness clubs in Dubai that's quietly costing operators far more than they realise. Freelancer-heavy timetables, last-minute cancellations, and review incentives might look like smart business — but the numbers tell a different story.
Gemma Quinnell
Jun 38 min read
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