Programs

The 1st OCR Gym in UAE & 1st SPARTAN DEKA Gym in the Middle East.

Desert Shield Fitness isn’t your average gym. Our strong focus on Obstacle Course Race (OCR) training is inspired by the Spartan style of race training, the original obstacle race founded in 2007. We are the only gym in the UAE with an indoor Spartan rig, which means you can train on 25 to 30 different obstacles that you would find in an official OCR race.

Our methodology is based around training for a purpose. So, if you’ve signed up for a race, a Tough Mudder or a marathon, we can create a program to ensure you are race-ready (‘Be race ready’ is also the gym’s mantra). It doesn’t stop there, though; Desert Shield encourages you to return after your event, so we can continue to help you grow as an athlete for future competitions.