To help with your fitness goals this year, join a group that will encourage, motivate and support you. Whether that be hiking or running together, playing games in groups, or just discussing essential issues, a like-minded community will bring out the best in you.
It’s great to make a fitness goal and resolution on your own but it’s also a great idea to work out with a group of people that share the same vision and goals. Joining a group adds a layer of accountability which will be a good reason for motivation. Surrounding yourself with people who can boost your confidence and encourage you is not only good for your physical health but also good for your mental and social life.
Riyadh has a lot of groups that get together to achieve common goals. There are groups that are focused on certain exercises or sports; there are those who schedule and arrange hiking trips in the DQ trails or desert trails.
Here are some of the groups in Riyadh that you can join:
RIYADH WOMEN GETTINGFIT
Whatsapp +966 58 218 2524
instagram.com/riyadh_women_gettingfit
In 2019, the RIYADH WOMEN GETTINGFIT (RWG Community) started to build the Kingdom’s largest and most supportive all-women’s free fitness community providing a safe place where women can meet, share, and celebrate. They are redefining fitness beyond size and shape by encouraging all women across Saudi Arabia to go beyond their physical and mental limits. Currently, they have over 1,000 active members in Riyadh and they are expanding to Al Khobar and Jeddah this year. Their weekly activities include DQ walk meet-ups, wadi hikes, online workouts, and Friday yoga. They are also very active in joining fitness events of Saudi Sports for All Federation and Race Arabia. In 2022, the RWG basketball team took part in the SFA/Global Goals World Cup and reached the semi-finals. Basketball will be introduced to their activities in 2023 along with tennis and football training. RWG’s founder Zuzana Kalous believes that there is no magic pill for workout: fitness and health equals work. You need to identify the “why” behind your goals to keep you motivated in the long term. A supportive like-minded community like RWG will surely help you. This year, the RWG community will focus on building relationships with their members across all activities. For them, the best place to hike in Riyadh is the Diplomatic Quarter. The DQ provides many beautiful wadis in the heart of Riyadh.
RIYADH HIKING
Whatsapp +966 55 450 8867
The love for exploring nature inspired RIYADH HIKING to create a group in 2018. Currently, they have 40-70 people in their group that go hiking in the deserts of Riyadh. Their Saudi National Day Hike was a very memorable activity they did for 2022 and they will continue to do events like this to motivate people to be fit and stay fit, at the same time enjoying the natural wonders Riyadh has to offer. They also meet for a game of volleyball from time to time. These games paved the way to meet more people and forge friendships and camaraderie among the team. They suggest Tuwaiq Mountains as the best place to hike in Riyadh.
HIKEMANIA CLUB
Whatsapp +966 53 331 5773
HIKEMANIA CLUB started their group in 2017 to build a healthy community of hikers and increase awareness of preserving and protecting nature. So far, 38,000 people joined their trips to around 28 hiking spots in Riyadh. In addition, they have trips in other cities of the Kingdom and also other countries like Jordan, Bosnia, Georgia, Tanzania, Nepal, and Morocco. They offer morning and evening hikes, camping and overnight experiences, and even trips for kids and companies. For advanced hikers, they have epic hikes especially for them. They will soon start their Ladies Only trips. Hikemania Club recommends staying active and investing in your health this year. There are many events to participate in and be a part of a sports community to help encourage and support others. When hiking in Riyadh, Ammariyah, Qiddiyah and Muzahmiyah are the best venues for them.
