Mindful Movements: October wellness and fitness news to know and things to do

This October, Abu Dhabi's wellfit Reem Island is set to open its first outpost, offering a dedicated training area for Hyrox, a fitness discipline with specialized equipment, cardio machines, strength machines, and a recovery zone with Hyperice technology. The club will also include a 22-bike spin studio, grappling and striking zones, wellness facilities like saunas and cold plunge pools, and family-friendly offerings such as children's classes and a dedicated studio for junior martial arts.

The Harmony Programme at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island combines Reformer Pilates and strength training for a holistic fitness experience, costing Dh3,500 for four weeks. Hyrox Abu Dhabi returns to Adnec Centre for three days of running and functional fitness, with the opening day exclusively for women on October 23. Bodytree, a wellness studio, will open a Pilates studio at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, offering 50 founding memberships at Dh13,200 per year.

Movement Practice Abu Dhabi will host a workshop on the connection between movement and creativity, featuring touch, weight, and listening with a focus on contemporary art forms. Run for Impact: Saving the Arabian Sand Cat will take place on October 25 at Yas Bay Waterfront, with races of 3km, 5km, and 10km distances, supporting the conservation of an endangered species.

Meanwhile, Dubai Alo opens a flagship store in the Mall of the Emirates, with additional stores in Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Hills Mall. Finally, Breasy offers a final session of the Floating Immersive Breathwork series at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, followed by Charge Circle's return with a 60-minute sound and breath experience at the Arte Museum.