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Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter, in this edition, UFC Champion Anderson Silva visits Fitness O2's MMA Bootcamp, Al Shalal Beach Club at the Palm Jumeirah is extending Fitness O2 customers a special promotion, Fitness O2 is participating in a fantastic motivational event in June, and finally, Zena is touring the Emirates with Reebok:

• Editorial: Of UFC and Reebok
• Reebok Reetone Campaign Coming to Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
• "Make It Happen" Event - Fitness O2 Among Speakers List
• Yummie: Grilled Chicken With Avocado & Salsa
• Fitness Motivational Quote

Editorial: Of UFC and Reebok
by Ziggy Darwish & Zena Habi - Founders of Fitness O2

The heat is on. Summer is just about in full swing, and only getting hotter. Are you using this as an excuse not to get out and exercise? Well--don't! There are many ways you can get your exercise without a major melt down. why not take advantage of the weather (before it gets too hot) and get outside and get moving! Why not make a plan of action? Set realistic goals, and then make a list of things you need to do to help you achieve these goals?

We had such an exciting month so far for Fitness O2. Both of us have been so busy we could hardly keep up. With the Reebok Reetone campaign, the UFC legend Anderson Silva visiting our MMA fit boot camp, the Make It Happen event next month and the start of our new morning boot camp on the palm, we haven’t had time to blink.

We would like to say Welcome to our new subscribers! If you know anyone who might enjoy our newsletter, please forward it to them or send them this link: #. One friend telling another is how we grow, and we deeply appreciate your support.

Have a happy and healthy summer!

"The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don't define them, or ever seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them."

-Denis Waitly

Reebok Reetone Campaign Coming to Sharjah, Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Reebok's Ambassador for the Middle-East, Zena Habi is going on a roadshow with Reebok across the Emirates, covering Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. 

The roadshow, part of the Reetone global advertising campaign will feature Reebok's state of the art technology: Easytone, how it helps.

  The schedule is as follows:

• Studio R, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, 29th April, 10:30am - 11:30am
• Reebok Store, Dubai Mall, 1st May, 12pm - 1pm
• Sharjah Ladies Club, 2nd May, 11am to 12pm

Make sure you see Zena and find out more how Easytone can help you.

"Make It Happen" Event in Dubai

Fitness O2's Ziggy Darwish will be joining international motivational speakers on stage to give priceless tips and teach you the secrets of fitness success.

‘Make it Happen’ is a powerful high-impact event focusing on raising your standards and living a better life. It is a half-day event of solid engagement on how to unleash your power and create an extraordinary quality of life. 

Get ready to do things differently - You will define your purpose and set higher goals for yourself.

Recipe: Grilled Chicken With Avocado and Tomato Salsa
by James Cloke, Certified Chef - Fitness O2 Bootcamp & Personal Trainer

You always ask about what it is that us trainers eat, well this is a recipe i particularly like, and thought of sharing with you.  Here are the ingredients:

The Salsa

4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced or 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeno chilli pepper, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (when chopping, only chop one way don’t cross chop this will make the coriander go brown)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 avocado

The Chicken

1/2 cup Low fat, plain yoghurt
1/2 small red onion
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh coriander
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

The Salsa
1. In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, red onion, pepper and coriander.

2. Chop the avocado and sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of lime juice to keep it from going brown. Add the avocado and remaining lime juice to the bowl and toss to combine.

The Chicken

1. In a small food processor, puree the yoghurt, red onion, lime juice and coriander (use the storks because they have more flavour) to make a yoghurt marinade.

2. Pour the marinade in to a plastic bag. Add the chicken and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

3. Preheat the grill to medium-high.

4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken on both sides until it is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.

5. Then serve

Fitness Motivational Quote

"You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction." - George Lorimer

Do you have any quotes to share with us?