Dominica’s Tourism Ministry asks fitness enthusiasts to join Fitness Challenge

Dominica: The Ministry of Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives has invited the Dominican fitness enthusiasts to visit the Caribbean country and experience the outdoor gym.

The ministry has asked the citizens to participate in the inaugural Nature Island Fitness Challenge.

It also highlighted that the Government of Dominica has termed 2022 the “Year of Health and Wellness.”

The Ministry stated, “2022 has been declared the Year of Health and Wellness! We are inviting all fitness enthusiasts to visit #Dominica to enjoy The Most Breathtaking Outdoor Gym!
Come and partake in the inaugural Nature Island Fitness Challenge!”

It further asked, “Who will be crowned the Fittest person in the Nature Isle?”

The ministry of tourism has further informed about the ‘new dates’ for Dominica’s Fitness Challenge. The competition will be organised on June 4 – 5, 2022.

While sharing the schedule of the event, the ministry stated that June 4, 2022 (Saturday) would witness the following road events – The Triathlon (hiking, cycling, and running) – Individual Hike segment 1 of the WNT, Kayak to Champagne Beach and Road Run to Scotts Head. And June 5, 2022 (Sunday) will witness Flag Hike Challenge – Team of 3 Hiking WNT Segments 2 to 1 Various Team challenges along with way.

The Dominican Ministry of Tourism asked the residents to “Register Soon”.

Prior to this challenge, Dominica has witnessed three cardio jam sessions organised on March 26, April 2, and April 9; these were held at Emerald Pool Parking Lot, Trafalgar Falls parking lot, and Fresh Water Lake parking lot, respectively. All three sites have been termed as the signature ecotourism sites of Dominica.

The Cardio Jam sessions were organised in collaboration with Jolly’s Pharmacy and local fitness experts as well as gyms.

The Minister of Tourism stated that the country is one of the most breathtaking outdoor gyms. The minister further emphasised that the ‘year of wellness and health’ will be embarked to improve the health and well-being of Dominicans.