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...

From part-time yoga teacher to full-time Pilates and fitness instructor at 700 Padel and Fitness Hub — meet Irina, proof that passion and the right education are an unbeatable combination...

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...

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...

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.