The Fitness Camp (TFC). A program organized by Aymstrong has launched its first season successfully on December 17th/2011 with 22 participants. The project is very unique and is considered a revolution in the fitness industry in Kuwait. Due to the atmosphere in the sessions and its uniquely designed training sessions such as; TFC Army Session,…
Luminox Watches by Yacob Behbehani Sons Co. sponsors the 200K RunKuwait Journey and becomes a Silver sponsor for the event. The 5 Runners of the event will each be wearing a Luminox watch during the run. Yousef Al Qanai, CEO of Aymstrong says: “I am very proud to wear Luminox during my running journeys and…
Visit RunKuwait Page زورو موقع رحلة نركض للكويت بنك برقان يرعى رحلة “نركض للكويت” يشارك البنك في هذه المبادرة الأولى من نوعها والتي تهدف إلى زيادة التوعية المجتمعية بمخاطر السمنة وغيرها من الامراض وذلك للتشجيع على الحياة الصحية مدينة الكويت، ديسمبر ١١ /٢٠١١: أعلن بنك برقان اليوم عن رعايته البلاتينية لرحلة “نركض للكويت” والذي…
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Mark Gillett is Aymstrong’s International Representative and Eye For Life Instructor & leader. To know more about him, visit his page [here] I have known Mark for a while now and it is very hard to say few words about him, i would need to write a book at least. About two years ago when…
The second KJA Workshop was a real pleasure. I saw 5 returning photographer which is always great and some new faces…. the work we did was more on the creative mind of the photographer which is sometimes difficult when participant expect traditional methods but everyone grasped the concepts well. We spent an afternoon at the…

By Mark Gillett Just finished a great EyeForLife workshop in Kuwait. The participants were all so eager but what was interesting was how all grasped the concepts that we worked on with such enthusiasm. Our final trip to the souk showed real change in their approach and then excitement about what they were capturing with their cameras. They…

Lina’s & Dina’s Diet Center (LDDC) has joined the list of well-respected sponsors next to Ali Abdulwahab & Sons Co (NIKE) , VOLVO, & GNC. ( Visit their facebook page [here] ) It is of great pleasure to have LDDC join us and to become a silver sponsor to further support our effort…
The run is held on the 26th of Nov / 2011. If your interested to join, then Click Here and provide us with your information Follow me on Twitter and stay tuned.

Don’t miss out the event Nike Store will be launching their Nike+ Run Club at Soug Sharg on the 15th of November, 7 PM Sharp. Discounts of 20% will be provided to everyone attending the event. And….because everyone is different, we also Run differentely, that is why you have to come prepared to ask the specialists…
RunKuwait, a first of its kind in Kuwait, is a 240 K self-sufficiency run with 6 participating runners. Yousef Al Qanai, Runner and Founder of Aymstrong came up with the idea of this event and decided to run the 240 K as an effort to promote the Aymstrong message of empowerment by creating a sense…

Volvo, the Swedish automobile manufacturer is now an official sponsor of Aymstrong (RunKuwait Event) under Al-Qurain Automotive Trading Co. It joins the list of highly respected names such Ali Abdulwahab & Sons Co. through their Nike brand, GNC for nutritional supplements, and The Australian College of Kuwait in helping Aymstrong deliver its message of strength…

The Tiempo Legend IV Elite is part of Nike Football’s DNA and with that comes a responsibility to its tradition and heritage, but also a commitment to innovation. The Tiempo Legend IV Elite is a boot that refuses to simply bask in its glorious past, instead it is primed for a glorious and exciting future….

GNC supplements store becomes a silver sponsor for Aymstrong in the upcoming projects for season 2011/2012. GNC will offer 20% discounts for Aymstrong members on all its products in Kuwait every first week of every month. All you have to do is show your Aymstrong Membership Card and the discount will be granted. GNC…

Aymstrong partners with Ali Abdulwahab & Sons Co. Under the flagship of their international brand NIKE STORE to launch Nike+ Run Club in Kuwait, starting October 15th. More information will be provided soon, Click here to visit the club page and then register to receive up to date news.

إن فريق عمل آيم سترونغ بالإضافة إلى عدد معين من العدائين سيقوم بالركض والجري من الحدود الكويتية الشمالية إلى الحدود الكويتية الجنوبية في مدة لا تزيد عن ٥٠ ساعة ، وذلك لتعزيز رسالة القوة والإرادة ووحدة الشباب في الكويت لم يتحدد توقيت هذا الحدث وإن التسجيل لم يفتح بعد ، لكنه سيكون في شهر ديسمبر…
هل تراه صعبا ان تلتزم بالوجبات الصحية خلال عطلة العيد ؟ و كيف تتعامل معه؟ الرجاء ترك الاجابة في قسم التعليقات Do you find it difficult eating healthy during The Eid break ? And how do you deal with it ? Answer in the comments section below

Aymstrong hosted its fitness session during the month of Ramadan on the 17th of August at the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) , with more than 35 people attending the session and fighting through muscle soreness and lactic acid. It was an amazing event for the Aymstrong team; trainer Yousef and Iman did a mix of circuit…
لما كانت صحة الجسم مطلب أساسي حتى يستطيع الإنسان القيام بما أمر به ربه في هذه الأرض من عباده المولى عز وجل ، وعمارة الأرض ، وطلب العلم ، جعل الله عز وجل كثير من العبادات والفرائض وقاية وعلاج لكثير من الأمراض و العلل التي قد يصاب بها جسم الإنسان ، فكانت لنا تلك الفرائض…
It is the time of the year when Vimto is stacked on shelves, a wide variety of dates are made available in supermarkets, and supermarkets themselves are packed with shoppers attempting to stock up on food and beverages for the upcoming month. Kitchen’s across the country are busy in preparation, lights and lanterns are hung…
Mark Gillett, British photojournalist and team developer delivered a photographic workshop to the NDT department of KNPC helping them with their in house photography assignments required by the engineers to establish weak areas in equipment and develop better materials for use. The workshop lasted 3 days and covered technical areas of photography relevant to an…

Recently there has been an increasing interest in obesity; individuals are shifting their mindset from being oblivious to the matter to a more conscious approach towards losing weight and getting in shape. Living in the technological era has created a hunger for information within individuals; this has escalated the quest for information regarding weight loss…
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Composition of Sports Drinks: Carbohydrates : Carbohydrates, especially maltodextrin, deliver more energy without compromising fluid replenishment. They can also prevent the development of hypoglycaemia, pass through the stomach more rapidly & increase the gastric emptying rate. Amino Acids : The type of amino acids that are added to these drinks are BCAAs (Branched-chain amino acids). Why?…
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I am sure that you have seen a variety of brightly coloured drinks available in shops, gyms and vending machines to name but a few. A lot of people ask me about these drinks and whether or not they are actually useful. Let’s dig a little further into this topic… What is a sports drink?…
Below are some motivational commercials by Nike and are worth watching:
Video report on Aymstrong’s team member Al Waleed Al Keaid, one of the athletes representing Aymstrong internationally. Al Waleed completed the Iron Man triathlon after only 9 months of training and becoming an athlete. He went equiped with mental power, love for life and the desire to influence others and make a change.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)is most commonly known as a substance in today’s body building and weight loss world. Some body builders uses it to gain fast results, gain muscles, and or decrease body fat. Is it wrong ? will explore in this article. First let us learn more about HGH; its a hormone produced in our…
Interview with Al Waleed Al Keaid, Athletic member of the Aymstrong team speaks about his experience at The Iron Man triathlon which took place on the 29th of August in Canada, as the only Saudi Arabian to ever participate in this race. The Iron Man is considered the world’s top Triathlon* race, and consists of a 3.9 K…

Yousef Al Qanai, Founder of Aymstrong was proudly honored -as the only Kuwaiti to participate and complete the MdS April 2011- in the Kuwait Athletic Achievements Ceremony held at Regency Hotel along side other athletes from various sports. Picture: With H.H The Prime Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah (Left), and Sheikh Talal Al Fahad (Right),…
With Mr.Giovani Mirlo, President of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). With the flag Yousef carried with him at the Marathon Des Sables 2011.
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Well done to the Kuwaiti group Biofilm for producing such an outstanding movie like this. The story really meant a lot to me and I believe everyone should watch it and learn from it. Written and Directed by Ahmed Al Terkait
I landed in Kuwait Airport at 7:30 PM on Tuesday the 12th of April, and I was shocked with the ceremony and media coevrage that was awaiting me with Sheikh Talal Al Fahad. It is just a pride to represent Kuwait as the only Kuwaiti to have participated in the toughest footrace on earth: the Marathon…
An example of fighting obesity This is the first time that the Kuwaiti Yousef Al Qanai runs the Sultan MARATHON DES SABLES. He runs for two main reasons: change, and inspiring others. Indeed, seven years ago, Yousef was suffering from obesity, a disease he was able to cure with the help of the sport. Yousef said…
The training has come to an end, and the journey begins; the beginning of the end is here. I am leaving this coming Wednesday at 3 AM to France, and from there all the race participants are scheduled leave to Morocco to take part in the Marathon Des Sables. The Marathon Des Sables has the reputation of being is the…
March’s ‘Eye For Life’ photography life coaching course is being proudly sponsored by DIGITS, an Apple Premium Reseller that is looking after the Apple Center for business and expansion in The state of Kuwait. Since 2005, DIGITS have opened and operated three Apple Centers and two Apple on-campus stores. The ‘Eye For Life’…
By Dr. Yasmin Abdulghafour It is not unusual to hear someone say “my colon is irritating me these days!” or “I can’t eat this food, my colon will not be happy!” These people might be actually referring to a syndrome “group of symptoms” called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This is a fairly common problem, and…
It happens a lot when you compare two people of the same age, weight, and height; give them the same reducing diet and compare their results. You might find that one of them lost more weight than the other, does that mean that one of them was cheating on his diet? No not necessary,…
It feels like only yesterday that I thought of starting AYMSTRONG to help others get closer to their dreams. The weekly workout was an idea to get closer to people and see what they are really living for and to try to make it achievable by showing them strength. The weekly workout started last may, 2010….
Acceptance is a term we are not clearly familiar, we tend to find difficulty in using and applying it when we know we should. We find it difficult to accept pain or difficulties in our lives, and it is always the last thing to do when we break away from a relationship or we lose someone or something precious in our lives….
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The good news reached me that Yousef Al-Qanai is now been sponsored by Ali Abdulwahab Sons & Co. through the flagship Nike store in Kuwait. The feeling of reassurance has overwhelmed us. Not only it is great to see a multinational name investing in local community involvement, but also that we at Aymstrong were here…
To me it was every athlete’s dream, but it wasn’t just a dream in my case, or not anymore at least. I was informed that I will be sponsored by Nike. Ali Abdulwahab Sons & Co. (AAW) have helped turning my dream in to reality. To represent the Nike brand in my journey towards crossing the finish line…
Kids, they love to play! Playing is just in their nature, they’re cute little human beings who find joy in everything they do. I’m sure some of you have seen kids playing with food so often, or refuse to be fed and want to hold the spoon in their hands and just enjoy the mess and the…
As a long distance runner taking my last step in a 30 K training day, I have realized that life and running are not very different. Each has a beginning and an end, both include pain and joy along the way, and the most common similarity is that only the strong survive and cross the finish line as a winner….
I just decided today to share some photos of me when I was obese weighting 130 KG (7 years ago). It is very obvious from the picture that I never thought I would be an athlete one day and compete in international races such as the MdS 2011. Life is a mystery filled with surprises and this is what makes…
Lets lay down some ugly facts that most of you will not accept in the world of health & fitness. I say this from experience, and a lot of trial and error, knowing them might scare you, but it will set you free from all the lies. How many times did you shop at a super market…
Hello my friends, I woud like to thank Fahad Al Yahya, founder of Core Fitness and the man behind the #1 Health & Fitness blog in Kuwait “Trying To Be Fahad” for nicknaming me “Kuwait’s Fitness Warrior” in his blog. I would also like to thank him for introducing my message and purpose to his audience. Take a look…
Congratulations to Kuwait for their win last night in the GULF CUP 20, 10 Wins in 20 Tournaments, well done Kuwait National Team. For this happy celebration I would like to highlight the importance of nutrition for the player’s performance. May the team continue playing strong with the best nutrition to achieve more and more success in the…
Aired December 3rd- Friday 10 PM on ‘Spotlight’ Show by Nouf Al Mudhayan. Special thanks to everyone who worked on this video from Watan TV team to the best health team ever, Yasmin Abdulghafour and Sara Al Kandari, and of course Dalal Al Nukhailan who couldn’t make it to this interview but always worked along side…
Training has been very hard for me, and I always end up convincing my self that its just because I was built on a weak foundation due to my battle with obesity during my childhood. It is kind of logically impossible to go from obesity to athleticism and to partake in marathons such as the Marathon de…
WATCH OUT ! Next time you walk into a Cafe and order your favorite drink, the most infamous question you will be asked is: “ With Cream & Caramel Mam/Sir ?” Kindly reply: “No Thank You” With a Big Smile. You will be amazed at how much hidden empty calories those toppings add. Sweetest Regards Dalal…
Hello Everyone, This week’s weekly workout was amazing having HMT Show from Marina FM Covering the whole workout. Special thanks to Hmoud Adel, Talal Malik and Mike Embalta3 for creating a fun atmosphere for the duration of the walk. Number of people joined this week: 20 Number of people registered when they saw us working out: 4. Looking forward…
Previously I have discussed that dining out is one of the main activities a lot of people enjoy in Kuwait. In this post I will help you make smart choices in choosing what to have for Lunch and Dinner without the need to sacrifice your health. 1 Look for steamed, broiled, baked, grilled, poached or…
Hello Everyone, The 10th of October is mental health day, so i have decided to shed some light on the subject. Mental health is not just the absence of a mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal…
When dinning out always remember to make your choice a right one, this is to maintain your health and well-being. In this post I will be highlighting your options for Breakfast, & in the next posts I’ll be highlighting Lunch & Dinner options, so lets make sure we remember these tips: Eggs- have them boiled,…
Ever since I decided to partake in the Marathon Des Sables, others have been doubting my ability to do so. Some said I am not a runner, others said I am too big to be a runner or that my body posture is just not good for running which makes it difficult to be part of this race, and…
Hello Everyone, Today is one of the most beautiful times of the year…kids are going back to school for a fresh new productive year. What makes this year so special for me is that it is my son’s first, so after endless shopping and preparation he finally went to school this morning with a big smile on his face. One…
Hello Everyone, The story of James Cracknell has always inspired me. The fact that I am also a heavy person with more than 90 KG of weight just ticks my head of what I could be going through at the MdS James Cracknell… is he a superhuman? Press here to read the full article at Mark Gillett’s…
My idol in life and sports is The Greatest Mohammed Ali. His story inspires me in every run.
Hello Everyone, I would like to send warm wishes to all of you this Eid holiday, and may God’s blessings be upon you every year. For this special occasion I would like to suggest to all of you that you give your body a special ‘Ediya’ by following these healthy eating tips: Advice 1: Adjust your timing & amount of food intake:…
A lot has been on my mind lately, a series of repetitive thoughts that just don’t change or go away. Iv had this concept in my mind for a while now and have been trying to figure it out. The concept of “Repetition”- ideas, thoughts, memories, feelings, etc… What causes that? Why are there thoughts that…
Its September already and I have reached the 3rd phase in my training. This phase will be 12 weeks long, and will be followed with phase 4 for the duration of 12 weeks, and then comes time for the race. I still remember when i first started running a year ago, when I could hardly complete a 5K race, and…
It gets to me everytime I see the pictures of the Marathon… I thought I would share it with you all, and let you fill in the blanks and take from it what you choose.
Yesterday my Doctor told me that I need to rest due to my blisters, and that the only way to get rid of them is by not running as much. What was I supposed to reply to him? Is there anything to be said really? I have realized that doing what I have been doing is above average, and it…
Although Ramadan is the month were Vimto and tang is preferred in most houses, special drinks like gamar-deen, baithan, and sa7lab, also start to appear. I suggest that you all make leban your top choice this Ramadan, along side milk and other dairy products. They are a rich source of calcium (Ca), which has a lot of benefits for our bodies like strengthening our…
Diary 2, Marathon Des Sables, August 18th, 2010 Distraction takes place in our lives the same way it happens in my training for the Marathon Des Sables (MDS). Some times training gets too tough that I end up skipping, or swaping my day off with a day I messed. It is all wrong and not suppose to happen but it’s possible…
And here comes that time of the year where all my patients ask me for a diet plan to follow in Ramadan. As a family physician, its part of my job to give advices about healthy eating, but my patients push me sometimes to help them generate a diet plan that they can follow, simply…
Hello Everyone, Following my previous post about training before fotor, today i will talk generally about training during the holly month of ramadan for a weight loser, since it covers the majority. Fitness Goals Vs. Ramadan: A body builder will suffer during ramadan for not eating enough. A runner (like me) will suffer due to…
Hello Everyone, Everyone knows that Ramadan is the holly month of fasting. The average hours of fasting are from 10 to 12 hours. As a doctor, the most common complaint I face from those who fast, especially during the first week of Ramadan are HEADACHES. It is estimated that around 40% of those who fast suffer…
Hello everyone, A lot of people inquire about how to properly exercise during the Holy month of Ramadan. It is a sensitive issue surrounded by a lot of misconception; therefore, I decided to shed light on this issue today. During the Holy month of Ramadan, you can still train and achieve your weight loss goals while sticking to healthy eating…
Ever since I was introduced to the sense of taste, the primary two powerful food tastes were either Sweet or Salty. The two powerful added crystals to food are “Table sugar & Table salt”. Lets keep salt on a side for a while and highlight SUGAR. Simple sugar is in the form of sucrose, the…
I have heard before about the term ‘Running through the pain’ and it just never made sense to me until i experienced it and had to overcome it somehow, to survive and to continue a journey. Training has been extremely tough for me, i have came from being over weight to training like athletes, and…
Hello Everyone, I will be going to the Marathon Des Sables (MdS) in April 2011. I have been training for over 8 months and I still have the next 8 months to go. Training hasn’t been easy and it goes through phases just like our life does. I have made this page to share everything I go…

Hello Everyone, Abdullah, the author of the best blog in Kuwait, P0ach.com approached me a couple of weeks ago for an interview. The guy is amazing and very outgoing with a strong vision. It was a pleasure to meet him, and do the interview as a way to make sure more people hear about AYMSTRONG, receive our message, and…
Study Health & Fitness and earn your certification from The International Sports & Sciences Association (ISSA) in Kuwait. Aymstrong is the official international representative of (ISSA) in the Gulf Region. Click here to see our contact details as displayed on their official website. Courses Available: Personal Trainer Certification. Fitness Nutrition Certification. Fitness/Exercise Therapist Certification….
The abuse of Steroids has been on a rise and is widely spread around the world and certainly in Kuwait. Near every gym you see needles dropped around near the front door or in the toilets. It is simply killing people, and there is no such thing as “proper usage” of those steroids, and if you…
The period of final exams is here, people are staying up till 3 am studying, and waking up at 7 am for their 3 hour long exams; err its suffering and pain mixed with books and pens. I understand what you all are going through, and I understand that its probably not the right time to tell you that…

Mark Gillett meeting my father Faisal Al-Qanai just before finishing his stay with AYMSTRONG in Kuwait. It was an amazing experience to work with a professional such as Mark, he influenced me in my business a lot and he simply influenced and inspired everybody he talked to from the second he landed and took his first footstep…
Hello Everyone, I will be honest with you, and admit that I am not a fan of fruits and I never enjoyed eating them. I eat bananas sometimes but not anything else. I believe this is due to my previous lifestyle growing up, being overweight and living on junk food deprived me of having passion towards fruits. Lately however,…
Hello Everyone, I have never discussed bodybuilding before, I was away from it for a long time now since I started falling in love with Running. But I cant deny the fact that I was once a bodybuilder for 4 years. It is a part of who I am and the knowledge I acquired during that period will never escape me. Here are…
Hello Everyone, An extremely vital “30 Minutes” cardio training approach focused mainly on increasing your metabolism for even after you finish your workout. Numbers codes such as (4.5, or 8.0) are referred to the intensity level you will use at any cardio machine of your choice at gym. Start with a 5 minutes warm up…
Bill Phillips, the leader of the fitness world, and a person who has influenced millions around the globe. Author of “Body For Life.”
Bashar, one of the participants of Aymstrong’s first ever event “The Promise” helped Bashar lose a total of 20KG. Kind Regards, and Stay Strong Yousef Al-Qanai “Fitness Expert”