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D5 Executive Gymnasium is a whole new concept in maintaining a higher level of health and fitness. D5 executive gymnasium is located in the DIFC area of Dubai.

James Heagney is the creator of the D5 method, a whole new concept in maintaining a higher level of health and fitness. D5 is an abbreviation for Dimension 5 using 5 foundational pillars (Nutrition, Exercise, Sport Therapy, Functional Medicine & Education) to guide and provide the framework for a successful client journey.

28/11/2022

Our friends body//HACK: offer great courses here in the UAE. But a career in fitness isn’t for everyone- reach out to them for a chat to find out if it’s right for you.

12/02/2021

The Trap Bar Deadlift is a great alternative for those that don’t have the correct technique or adequate range of motion at the hips to perform a Barbell Deadlift.

There are a number of benefits and advantages in choosing the Trap bar Deadlift.

• They require less technical proficiency than barbell deadlifts and are easier to learn.

•Good full body strength exercise which really strengthens the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and lower back.

•Can be helpful in improving posture and grip strength.

•The main benefit is that they put less stress on the lumbar spine than barbell deadlifts, which is an important with people with lower back issues.

For these reasons it is one of my go to exercises⭐️

Personal Trainer : .correia92

25/01/2021

We are Hiring!

Looking for well qualified, experienced coaches that want to be based in heart of DIFC. Please send applications to Oliver@d5dubai.com.

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20/01/2021

Now that 2021 is off to a fresh start, we wanted to introduce our new wellness services at D5.

Rebecca is a nutritionist, herbalist and functional diagnostician. She specialises in customised nutrition and lifestyle programs designed to address a variety of physical and mental conditions such as: fat loss, muscle gain, hormone balance, gut repair, autoimmune disorders, mood fluctuations, stress management, pre and post natal nutrition, chronic disease prevention and healthy ageing.

Exercise is vital for our health but how we think and relate to ourselves and the world is just as important! Rebecca is a mindset and mindfulness coach and counsellor, trained in several wellness modalities. Coaching sessions with Rebecca will help you to identify your desires, uncover the blocks that are preventing you from achieving your goals, establish a sustainable action plan for you and give you the support and accountability that is necessary to optimise the most prominent areas of your life (health, relationships and work)

Contact us to book a complimentary chat with Rebecca, to discuss your wellness goals and determine the best plan for you.

13/01/2021

Supplementation information 💡

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💪🏻95% of it is mainly found in the skeletal muscle.
💪🏻~3-5 grams taken as a supplement daily.
💊When beginning to take Creatine as a supplement, it is usually done in two phases

Phase 1: Loading phase: Ingestion of 20-25g (~ 0.3 g/kg/day) per day for 5-7 days.

Followed by Maintenance Phase: ~3-5g per day thereafter.
💪🏻Creatine is involved in energy regeneration- it could be described as an energy source that helps make a person more resistant to fatigue in activities/exercise with short bursts Eg: Lifting, sprinting etc.
💪🏻Taking it as a supplement has been shown to help mature muscle fibers faster in those that do resistance exercise. Therefore, helping to build muscle and strength.
🔬Numerous studies have indicated that Creatine supplementation increases body mass and/or muscle mass during training. The gains in muscle mass appear to be a result of an improved ability to perform high intensity exercise enabling an athlete to train harder and thereby promote greater training adaptations and muscle hypertrophy.
💪🏻It has also shown to enhance the storage of carbs in the muscle. Therefore, it may be of benefit to endurance athletes.
💪🏻The only clinically significant side effect occasionally reported from creatine monohydrate supplementation has been the potential for weight gain- due to increase water retention in the body during the loading phase.
💪🏻For those looking to enhance their performance, you might consider Creatine supplementation.

14/12/2020

At D5 we are the only facility in the entire Middle East to offer Fascial Stretch Therapy by certified therapists .correia92 and •
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FST is pain free and a great way to improve your range of motion, reduce stress and reduce or eliminate pain
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Book a session with us and come try it out in our PRIVATE therapy room.

is a DHA licensed sports therapy and injury rehabilitation clinic.

We bridge the gap between the physiotherapy room and a return to functional fitness with hands on treatments and progressive strength training.

26/11/2020

The Cardio Myth!

There are certain fitness myths that just won’t die.
These ideas are passed from one unsuspecting person to the next, a little tidbit of misinformation that does more harm than good.

I’ve heard them all.

There’s the myth about ab crunches melting off belly fat. (Sorry peeps, spot reduction doesn’t exist. You’ve got to burn the fat from your body as a whole.)

Then there’s the one that says the faster you do an exercise the better, even at the expense of form. (Ouch. This philosophy has caused many an injury. Never sacrifice form for speed.)

I’ve even heard one that says recovery days are not necessary. (Rest days are actually of vital importance to your recovery and weight loss.)

But of all the fitness myths out there, the one that gets under my skin the most is the belief that fat loss comes as a result of long, slow cardio sessions.

I’ve seen many people waste their time and effort on this one.

The truth is that intense, shorter workouts that incorporate resistance training with challenging bouts of cardio will burn fat quicker than a long, steady cardio session.

Who doesn’t love to save time?

If you are still plodding away on the treadmill 60 minutes at a time then you are spending more time to get half of the results.

Allow me to introduce you to a little technique called HIIT.

High-Intensity Interval Training is an exercise strategy that improves performance with short training sessions. These sessions involve a warm-up period, several short, maximum-intensity efforts that are separated by moderate recovery intervals, and a cool-down period.

The addition of explosions of speed into your comfortable pace will increase your power, muscle tone, speed, strength, endurance and best of all it allows you to burn more calories.

There you have it-all you need to know to take your workouts to the next level.

Do you have questions about using HIIT to get better results? I would love to hear from you?

01/11/2020

80/20 your fitness results 💪🏼🔥

80% of the things you’re doing to build a better body are essentially useless. They amount to little more than wasted energy, effort and time.

This means any results you’ve gotten so far (or will get in the future) comes from only 20% of what you do.

And, truth be told, it may be closer to a 90/10 ratio.

If this is true (and, it is) if you want to build a lean, strong body as quickly as possible, while still enjoying your life, you need to identify and only do the essential, result producing 20%.

Eliminate the useless, time wasting 80%.

The two things below are what’s essential:

1. Master a handful of basic, result producing exercises

To build a lean, strong body you need to push, pull, squat, hip hinge, drag and carry heavy things. That’s it.

There are quite a few great exercises that fit the bill here but there’s also a lot of useless garbage.

Don’t get carried away with variety. You don’t need to include 17 variations of a squat in your training.

Pick a handful of basic, compound movements that feel good to you and allow you to train heavy.

Become a master at executing them 🔥

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18/10/2020

Elite coaching with programs tailored to you.

Our trainers are focused on delivering results using a holistic five dimensional approach to our clients’ training and lifestyle.

Click the link in our bio to find out more about or personal training and therapy services.

Every fitness journey starts with a consultation and fitness assessment.

Call today to book your free consultation 043607640
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28/09/2020

The Jefferson Curl. Have you tried it?

It is one of the most popular and beneficial weighted mobility exercises. It will balance out your spine in a very slow and comfortable way.

How does it work?
To start, use very light weight or no weight at all. There should be no pain whatsoever when performing this.
1. Start by standing straight up on an elevated surface such as a box with a barbell or dumbbell in your hands.

2. Tuck your chin into your chest, and slowly start to flex your spine (rounding your back) one vertebrae at a time as the weight pulls you lower towards the floor.
3. Continue to go lower and be sure to keep the weight balanced on the ball of your foot so you don’t lean back.

4. Towards the bottom of the movement, your entire spine should have one uniform curve to it.

5. Be sure to breath consistently throughout the movement. Sink as low as you can while keeping your legs locked out and straight.
6. To come up, reverse the movement. Articulate the spine one vertebrae at a time.
Ask any of our coaches here at D5 for instructions and a helping hand.

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25/09/2020

Meet the team!
correia92 is one of our resident Therapists & Personal Trainers, he is a big believer in pain-free stretching and helping clients to achieve mobility, flexibility and enhanced performance.
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Our FST Therapy treatments are fully licensed & approved by the Dubai Health Authority, if you want to try it why not book in for an appointment using d5dubai.com/therapy
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20/09/2020

Want to strengthen the core? Ditch the plank and focus on strength training.💥

You can train the core more effectively without actually targeting the core.

Many studies using trunk EMG show muscle activity during compound movement exercises (Squats, Deadlifts, Push Ups, kettlebell swings) that is comparable to or exceeds that which occurs during many basic core exercises. 💡

Therefore if your fitness goal is to lose weight, build muscle, increase stamina or/& improve full core strength don’t waste your time doing crunches, supermans, planks and other basic core exercises.

In a nutshell:
- push up variations are excellent for the front of your core (re**us abdominis and obliques)
- loaded squats and deadlifts are great for the posterior and lateral core
- kettlebell swing variations train everything with the exception of the re**us abdominis

Therefore big compound movements are a much more effective way of strengthening the core.

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DIFC, The Gate Village Building 3
Dubai

Opening Hours

Monday	06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:00
Thursday	06:00 - 21:00
Friday	08:00 - 14:00
Saturday	08:00 - 14:00
Sunday	06:00 - 21:00

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http://www.d5dubai.com/

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