Stay the DFC 2020 course with UAE trainer Jade Palmer

As motivation could be waning, this Dubai PT looks to gee us up for the final DFC push

THIS YEAR’S DUBAI Fitness Challenge may have been completely different, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been doing any fewer movements. App-based workouts, shipping in a home exercise bike or simply skipping in the lounge, we’ve dedicated a lot of energy to both building up our stamina and apologising to the downstairs neighbours.

As regular as clockwork, however, when the end of the 30-day experiment looms into view, the last few days seem to somehow stretch and the motivation to give it our all begins to fade. This is where UAE personal trainer and fitness brand ambassador Jade Palmer comes in. She’s going to share a few words on how we can push on through to completion.

Often the difficult part is not beginning a new exercise regime, but sticking to it. How do you convince your clients to keep going when they want to give up?

It's all about keeping the programme fresh and exciting. There will be some days that are harder than others, but when there is a clear goal or your "why" is strong, it'll fuel your journey. Remember your “why”. It’s often to lose weight and you will. The aim is to avoid fatigue and create a safe space for people to have fun while hitting their fitness goals.

Now we're almost through DFC do you think people should be altering their approach in any way to keep it fresh or dialing up the intensity?

This month is a great time to reignite the flame if you slipped off your wellness game. The amount of classes and programmes that are out there, some free of charge, is amazing and people should jump on the opportunity to get access to places they may not have otherwise considered before. Individually we know our bodies best, so mixing up your training schedule this month might be of benefit to you and your fitness goals now and for future.