The International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation (IFBB) Academy in Dubai recently conducted a comprehensive Fitness Challenge course at the AB Fitness Gym. The event drew a significant turnout of athletes and fitness enthusiasts, alongside key leadership figures, including the Academy’s Chairman, Retired Colonel Abdulkarim Mohammed Saeed, and Academy Director Dr. Waleed Abdulkarim.
Professor Maurício de Arruda Campos, President of the Brazilian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, served as the lead instructor for the two-day program held on Friday and Saturday. His curriculum spanned essential topics such as human physiology, healthy sports culture, and the design and evaluation of training programs. Participants also received instruction on warm-up and cool-down protocols, as well as methods for enhancing strength, endurance, and overall athletic performance, culminating in a practical 24-minute training session.
Reflecting on the Academy’s 11-year history, Retired Colonel Abdulkarim Mohammed Saeed highlighted the institution’s commitment to elevating coaching standards through global expertise. He noted that the high level of engagement during the course signals a strong ambition among participants to pursue professional international careers, supported by the latest scientific training methodologies provided by the Academy.
Professor Maurício, who also chairs the IFBB Scientific Committee, emphasized that integrating science, nutrition, and precise assessment techniques is vital for success across all sporting disciplines. He stressed that these methodologies are not solely for performance gains but are critical for injury prevention. By fostering a safer training environment, athletes can sustain their health and remain active well into their later years, a trend evidenced by the success of Masters categories featuring competitors aged 60 and 70.
Dr. Waleed Abdulkarim lauded the Academy’s ongoing efforts to align its curriculum with modern scientific advancements. He stated that the high standard of education provided ensures that coaches are well-equipped to design effective, evidence-based programs. He expressed confidence that this rigorous training will soon translate into superior results for athletes on the international stage, as they benefit from the expertise of these newly qualified professionals.
The course concluded with the official distribution of internationally accredited certificates issued by the IFBB headquarters in Spain. This certification marks a significant milestone for the participants, validating their training and readiness to apply advanced fitness strategies in their respective coaching roles. The report also notes that human physiology, designing and evaluating training programs, warm-up and cool-down techniques, and developing strength, endurance, and athletic performance, along with practi, the lectures covered healthy sports culture. The report also notes that since the Academy was established around 11 years ago, we have successfully trained coaches to a very good educational standard, he said: “Over the past years. The report also notes that but also about reducing the risk of injuries, he said: “It is not only about improving performance. The report also notes that the interest and passion we witnessed during this course confirm their desire to develop their abilities. The report also notes that we provide them with the latest scientific knowledge and host leading specialists. The report also notes that he noted that their importance extends beyond bodybuilding to include various other sports. The report also notes that pointing to Masters categories, which include athletes over 60 and 70 who maintain good levels of health and fitness, he added that scientific advancements have contributed to improving athletes’ health and their ability to remain active into older age.
