The Pink Tarha
It’s a new year, and every time the first few months roll in, a lot of us are motivated to turn over a new leaf – mostly in terms of our health and fitness. Let us feed your fresh and eager energies by sharing fitness centers that are offering something new and unique.
Aqua Move
Did you know that exercising in water helps you burn more calories and lose more weight? This new facility is taking water fitness to another level with their private sports water devices such as the Aqua Run and Aqua Bike. Each equipment is fitted in a personal room that is cleaned and sterilized after use. They have programs available for fat burning, physical therapy, pregnant women and the elderly. Rates start at 200 SAR per session and personal trainers are available depending on the package acquired.
Aqua Move KSA
Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd, Al Wadi, Riyadh
Download their app for bookings “AquaMoveKSA”
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM-11:00 PM daily except Fridays: 2:00 PM-10:00 PM
Tel: +966592016679
Instagram: @aquamoveksa
Ouch and Spin
No pain, no gain, right? Perhaps that’s why they started with the “ouch” in their name. But true to the adage, the feature highlight of this new fitness center is their spin classes with a virtual reality screen, giving the participants the sense that they are actually cycling outdoors. Their Hip Hop Spin classes are a hot pick. They also offer cardio, yoga, and belly dancing classes. Rates start at 150 SAR per session with weekly schedules available on their website.
Ouch and Spin
Takhassusi St, Ar Rahmaniyyah, Riyadh 12341
Opening Hours: 4:00 PM-9:00 PM (Sunday to Thursday) 3:00 PM-7:00 PM (Saturday); Closed on Fridays
Tel: +966557885509
Instagram: @ouchandspin
Stance
Looking to improve your posture, muscle tone, and balance? This wellness center aims to help you find your stance with their pilates studio and spa. They offer Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, and Barre classes for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Prices are in set packages of 10 sessions, starting at 2,530 SAR for Group Classes.
Stance
Hittin, Riyadh 13512
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM-10:00 PM (Daily, except on Fridays: Closed)
Tel: +966532000541
Instagram: @stance.sa
Tribus
“You never know until you Tri” is the battle cry at Tribus, a women’s gym focused on empowering members in weight training, boxing, and tailored workouts. You can opt for a per class basis that starts at 275 SAR or avail of their monthly memberships that start at 1,860 SAR with unlimited classes and a plus one (for a friend).
Tribus
4112 Al Urubah Branch Road, Riyadh 12341
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM-9:00 PM (Daily, except on Fridays: Closed)
Tel: +966560060019
Instagram: @tribus.ksa
9Round
Developed by World Champion Kickboxer, Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson, they employ a system of nine rounds aimed at burning calories, strengthening your muscles, boosting stamina, and releasing endorphins in a jiffy. They have 23 branches all over Riyadh that cater to both men and women, with the nearest one in the Al Ramaniyah District. You can also get a free 30-minute trial class by booking on their website.
9Round
Al Takhassousi, Ar Rahmaniyyah, Riyadh 12341
(Men’s and Women’s Branch)
Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Saturday to Thursday) 3:00 PM-11:00 PM (Friday)
Tel: +966920019910
Instagram: @9roundksa
Janelle Vales-Yasay and Reina Tejano-Berina are the power duo behind the successful multi-awarded blog “The Pink Tarha”, an online lifestyle guide in Saudi Arabia. They started their blog in 2009 and since then have inspired many people by showcasing the fun and interesting side of living in KSA. What started out as a hobby for the girls has gained so much positive attention and appreciation in the process winning them the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Award.
