Education City offers opportunities to walk, jog, cycle, and swim

Published: 13 August 2024

NT Bureau
Doha

As temperatures continue to soar this summer, Qatar Foundation is helping members of the community stay fit through a range of low-intensity steady-state (LISS) exercise opportunities, such as cooled walking trails and bike paths, and indoor swimming pools.

Charbel Abi Khalil, Associate Professor of Medicine & Genetic Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, and a consultant cardiologist at Heart Hospital, spoke about the importance of LISS.

“Low-intensity exercise plays a crucial role in maintaining cardiovascular health and overall well-being. Regular engagement in these activities can help lower blood pressure, improve circulation, and enhance heart function by promoting a steady, moderate increase in heart rate.

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Oxygen Park offers a comfortable and scenic environment for walking, jogging, and cycling, while Education City Stadium hosts Ladies-only Nights throughout the summer, where participants can walk or jog around the stadium pitch and in the stands, as well as take part in a series of fun and engaging activities.

Additionally, the indoor swimming pools, such as those at QF’s Recreation Centre and Awsaj Recreation Centre, provide an excellent opportunity to refresh and cool down while still getting in some LISS exercise.

Former Olympic swimmer Nada Mohammed Wafa, currently employed by the Qatar Oympic Committee, says: “Education City facilities are crucial for LISS exercise because they provide safe, well-maintained spaces for various activities like walking trails, cycling, and swimming. These amenities encourage regular exercise, contributing to overall community health.