Protecting Every Beat, Empowering Every Community

On World Heart Day 2025, Bahrain Specialist Hospital proudly unveiled the Heart-Safe Gym and Sports Campaign — a decisive initiative designed to enhance safety across fitness centers and sports facilities, ensuring that every heartbeat is protected.

A Call to Readiness

This campaign invites gyms, trainers, and the wider community to embrace cardiac emergency preparedness. From AED familiarity to essential CPR skills, the program equips fitness venues not only to boost performance but to safeguard lives.

Why It Matters

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet research shows that up to 80% of premature cases can be prevented. By embedding emergency readiness into fitness culture, BSH is helping transform gyms into safe spaces where health and safety go hand in hand.

Distinguished Guests & Partners

We were honored to be joined by:

• Dr. Najah Rashid Al Zayani – Vice Chairman, BSH
• Dr. Kasim Ardati – Managing Director, BSH
• Dr. Nabeel Taha – Director of Training and Development, Bahrain Olympic Committee
• Kristina Mari Rosales & Zsolt Jozefiak – Fitness Coaches & Founders, Not A Cult Social Run Club

Alongside our expert cardiologists, emergency physicians, and department leaders, their presence underscored the collective commitment to advancing cardiac safety across Bahrain.

A Community Movement

The Heart-Safe Gym and Sports Campaign is more than an initiative — it is a movement to empower trainers, gym owners, and health enthusiasts to take responsibility for cardiac safety. Together, we can transform every fitness venue into a Heart-Safe zone, ensuring that readiness and resilience become part of Bahrain’s fitness culture.