ABOUT URBAN

Our philosophy

At Urban Energy, we believe that health is a privilege. We believe that the city has lots to offer and that a little commitment to fitness goes a long way in one’s life. We believe in having fun. Making friends whilst working out. We love the feeling of exercising and think it’s as important to our bodies as water and food. We don’t think that everything has to stop when you get pregnant, and don’t believe anyone is too far beyond to get their fitness back.

We listen. To you, to doctors, to the world around us. We adapt. We provide flexible solutions built around your needs. We want you to have fun. We want you to feel good. We’d like you to look good. That would make us look good.

We are going to work hard for you. That’s our promise.

Who are we?

Laurence Arca Bathe, Founder & Administrative Director

Mum of two, passionate about sports and fitness, yet in the wrong body for my passion! Keeping fit requires huge amounts of effort and commitment but it’s become part of my life and I couldn’t do without it. I play rugby for a ladies team, enjoy running around with my boys and there’s nothing I like more than the satisfaction of achieving something I thought I couldn’t do. I believe in the power of a group and how it fuels my life in so many directions. My closest friends are people I met whilst doing sports and I love the fact that we get together for a good sweat as well as a good gossip. I suffered from the lack of qualified and skilled fitness instructors to help me out throughout my 2 pregnancies in Dubai and promised myself I would help out others on this journey. It took me years to meet the right partner, and find the guts to do it, but here it is: Urban Energy.

Amy Saunders, Founder & Lead Trainer

I come from Cheshire, UK where I was as a Personal Trainer and Thai Kick Boxing Instructor. In addition to my personal training clients, I was running 6 Thai Kick Boxing classes per week at the gym. I also use Thai Kick Boxing in one-to-one sessions to achieve results. I am a keen runner, and I thoroughly enjoy running around the various parks and on the beaches of Dubai. What great scenery to get you motivated! As a matter of fact, I love to train outdoors and don’t believe you need plenty of equipment to have a good workout. I am resourceful and I listen to what my clients need, adapting each programme to their circumstances. I have a Premier level 3 certificate in exercise prescription for pre and postnatal clients and believe that with the right support and advice, pregnant women and new mums can safely keep or regain their level of fitness.

Emily Estall, Fitness Instructor

I come from New Zealand but was previously working on a resort on Hamilton Island, Australia. Passionate about health and wellbeing, with a particular interest for nutrition, I take a holistic approach to wellness and absolutely love outdoor active life. I am also a Les Mills Instructor.

Marie Becker, Fitness Instructor

I come from France and have been living in Dubai for 3 years.  i am a trained nurse but have always had a passion for fitness and decided  to complete a personal training course and change career.  I have never regretted it.  My medical training has given me a great insight on how the body works and responds to effort.  I have a  passion for body building but mostly I believe that a healthy body is worth all the wealth in the world.  I work hard with everyone so that we get results and I have a holistic approach to health and fitness. I will always ensure that a session is varied and fun, and I will accompany my clients on their journey to fitness in every way I can.