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If you have pounded the treadmill and watched the seconds slip by what feels like far

too slowly, you might not have felt recharged after your workout. Research has shown
that outdoor exercise is beneficial to our brains because it provides an environment

that does not require our direct attention (unlike a screen on a cross trainer, for

example), meaning our minds have an opportunity to recuperate from mental fatigue.

So, while you might feel too tired to exercise, a workout might actually give you the
restoration you require.

Here are just some of the DFC options across the city

Dubai Run

The ultimate community run is taking place on Sheikh Zayed Road on November 26.

Whether you choose to run solo, with friends, or with your family, it promises to be the

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