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Student Spotlight: Kyle
Meet Kyle — a rugby player turned qualified Personal Trainer who moved to Dubai, worked as a Fitness Coach at SIRO One Za’abeel, and is now building his own independent coaching brand with private and online training.
IQ Lifestyle
4 days ago1 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: Laila
From passionate fitness lover with no industry experience to qualified instructor leading indoor cycling classes at Fitness First, Veo, Mantra and SIRO Hotel — meet Laila, proof that passion and the right qualification change everything...
IQ Lifestyle
Sep 271 min read


Student Spotlight: Fatima
From hospital physiotherapist in Romania to Level 3 Personal Trainer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor in Dubai — meet Fatima, where rehabilitation meets fitness in the most inspiring way...
IQ Lifestyle
Sep 202 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: 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: 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: Mbarak
From lifeguard in Kenya to Program Coach at Fitness First — meet Mbarak, Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer building an exceptional fitness career in Dubai.
IQ Lifestyle
Jun 72 min read


The Best-Kept Secret to Getting More Clients, More Work and a Fitness Career That Lasts
Most Personal trainers are leaving money on the table - and they don't even know it. The most successful fitness professionals have one thing in common and it's not what you'd expect
IQ Lifestyle
May 295 min read
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