Active Life

Should teens be working out, and when is exercise too much for young people. Read out handy guide on exercise for teens.

If you’re a parent or a teenager yourself and you’re curious about getting into exercise, we’ve prepared a little guide to help you on your workout journey.

With so many different sports and activity options out there, it’s difficult to know the right approach for a young person wanting to actively workout. It’s safe to say that a large portion of a teen’s focus should be high energy, but with mental health concerns on the rise in young people like never before, don’t forget about the mind-body activities that are out there too, especially in Dubai, where we are spoilt for choice. 

As with anyone working out at any age, balance

With UFC becoming increasingly popular in the UAE and with some of the most exciting fights coming to this country in the coming months, we’re adding to the hype by bringing you some of the coolest UFC facts around. 

1.   The famous octogen design was inspired by Chuck Norris

Art director Jason Cusson is the designer behind the famous UFC platform, who was inspired b

The Power of Padel!

How the world’s fastest growing sport is taking the UAE by storm!

You would have to have been sitting under a rock, to have not noticed the popularity of padel this year.  The United Arab Emirates has been identified as one of the countries where padel is growing the fastest.  At Active Mile this is no surprise to us.  The sport is fast, fun, and a great way to get active with friends. 

So, where did Padel come from, and why is it so popular? 

There are a couple of theories as to the origin of the sport. With some s

If you fancy yourself as a younger Fred Astaire, or think you can bust a move like the dance company Diversity, but spend more time tapping your feet on the sofa; if you’ve always wanted to strut your stuff on the dance floor, but didn’t know where to begin…then this how to guide is for you. 

Along with looking fabulous on the dance floor, and getting jealous stares thrown your way, there are many other benefits to dancing including: Improved fitness, flexibility and mental health.  In Dubai, there are lots of stage schools that offer