20 April 201010 to try: Hot workouts

4 Concept 10 10
If you’re time-poor and not the type who can watch a whole movie while plodding on the treadmill, the private sessions at Concept 10 10 should suit you down to the ground. The scientific discipline eliminates momentum and ups resistance so you work your muscles to the point of failure, all in just 20 minutes. We went along to a class expecting an easy ride, but the precision of the machines and the slowness of the movement meant our muscles felt like jelly by the end. We did two minutes and 30 seconds on each of the six machines (which focused on our neck, back, arms, shoulders, legs, glutes and abs) and we couldn’t walk the next day: a sign that the science works, and all in 20 minutes a week. One downside though: cutting time doesn’t mean cutting costs.
Building 49, Dubai Healthcare City, next to City Hospital. Dhs275 for one session, Dhs1,950 for 10, Dhs4,385 for 25, or Dhs7,800 for 50 sessions. There’s an introductory offer for new members that costs Dhs499 for four sessions. Call 04 429 8567 for more information.