Visitors to The Flag Island, the picturesque outdoor destination in Sharjah, will be able to incorporate physical fitness into their routines at Calisthenics Park that will open within its premises in mid-October 2019.

As part of this, The Flag Island will be installing outdoor fitness equipment for adults as well as children (who will have to be supervised by adults). This new attraction will be added to their current roller-skating sessions for children and the women’s run sessions activities.

Six types of equipment will be available at the Calisthenics Park, which visitors can use free of charge. They include:

Rope Climb Tower

An equipment for adults and kids to practice climbing ropes, an activity that will increase their upper body and core strength. It will also help children and adults to get over their fear of heights.

Monkey and Straight Bars

This includes monkey bars, pull-up bars and curved bars to train grip strength. This equipment is ideal for practicing calisthenics, and for TRX training also known as (Total Resistance Exercises).

Stall Bars and Kids’ Bars

Stall bars or ladder bars offer several options for training core and upper body strength.

Parallel Bars

These are used for training dips, swings, holds and other callisthenics workouts. Parallel bars are ideal for developing strength in the chest and triceps.

Pull-up/Sit-up Bars

This equipment is ideal for those who are still developing the skill strength for push-ups and sit-ups. It will allow them to work the correct muscles using the proper technique in a scaled-down movement.

Balance Beams

The equipment to use for developing balancing skills in both adults and children. It includes up – down and zig – zag beams for different sets of challenges.

Importantly, children will have to be supervised by an accompanying adult in all the activities at Calisthenics Park, as it is allowed only for children of ages 8 years and above.

Roller-skating

Children between 2 – 15 years of age can continue to roller skate their way to health at the The Flag Island’s parking lots, between 6:00 and 7:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The roller-skating lessons, delivered by the Rock Sports Center – specialists in roller skating training, are aimed at teaching children new skills and enhance their physical and mental abilities in a fun and safe environment.

An 8-session package is offered as well until April 2020. Pre-registration for the classes is required, and children who take the lessons will be awarded with participation certificates.

Women’s Run Session

This popular, walk-in activity continues at The Flag Island with girls and women of all ages joining fitness sessions featuring walking, jogging and running every Tuesday, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Women’s Run is organised by The Flag Island in collaboration with Sharjah Triathlon and Fitness First.

Khuloud Salim Al Junaibi, General Manager of The Flag Island, said: “There are specialised as well as general activities for children, families, individuals at TFI and we invite all members of the community to take advantage of the many opportunities available. It is in line with our vision to encourage all members of the community to get involved in a physical activity of their choice to improve their health while having some fun outdoors.”

After enjoying the activities, families and children can relax with snacks and refreshments at Jones the Grocer, which has an outlet within TFI’s premises.

Registrations for roller-skating sessions and inquiries for The Flag Island events can be made by at 06 503 0000 or info@theflagisland.ae.