As always, everyone’s new year resolution is going to be to get a gym membership. We all want to take care of our fitness and wellbeing so why not just start rn? These 5 Saudi fitness gurus are changing the landscape in their fields with hard work, and they’re here to inspire you to join the growing health and wellness community.
Scroll down to meet our fave fitness creatives in the region…..
Mariam Saleh Bin Laden
“Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits,” says Saudi humanitarian Mariam, who is not shy when it comes to breaking records. Mariam was the first-ever woman to swim the entire length of The River Thames in London. No biggie.
Raha Moharrak
Another first amongst our impressive list of 5 Saudi fitness gurus – you’re looking at the first Arab woman (and the youngest) to climb Mount Everest and the seven summit. We can’t wait to see what this thrill-seeker will do next.
Haya Sawan
Founder of Jeddah’s one-stop health club, SheFit, Haya Sawan’s feed is a daily dose of fitspo, health tips, and a few lil beauty posts, which we’re totally not mad about.
Amal Baatia
CrossFit queen Amal is making waves in the Kingdom as she becomes the first to teach weight lifting and calisthenics.
Dr. Alia
From PhD to rowing, Dr. Alia is a huge advocate for encouraging women to get active and to pursue their unconventional dreams.