New Habits.. New Me

New Habits New Me is a place for Saudi women that promotes a healthy lifestyle through combining both fitness and wellness.
Saudi Arabia is one of the fastest growing economies of the world. Which brought changes of people’s lifestyle. Unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity. Consequently, obesity is increasing at an alarming rate. it is observed that the country is experiencing the obesity crisis, which has become a public health issue. Saudi women have a higher obesity rate than men; and the overall rate is projected to reach 59.5% by 2022. this project aims to reduce obesity for women in Saudi Arabia by providing an environment that promote people to be physically active, and help them to learn how maintain a healthy lifestyle and change habits.

Site Selection criteria:

A set of site criteria for this project was determined to have a suitable site accommodating the needs of users;
locate the project in a rural quite area for better connection with nature and inner self. locate it in a mountain for better climatically conditions, playing a part in differing stages of bathing to fulfill the optimal vision of the project, and involving the natural life within the experience of the project.

Location:

The site is located in Al Hada; a city in Makkah Province, in western Saudi Arabia near Taif city. Al Hada is a mountain resort city; Resorts made it attractive for the tourists. It is characterized by a moderate weather throughout the year.

The Proposed Program:

- Administration: 547.5 m2
- Accommodation: 4927.5 m2
- Medical Examination and Analysis: 1095 m2
- Indoor Weight Loss Activities: 2190 m2
- Awareness: 1095
- Massage and SPA: 1095

Total: 10950 m2

Users Experience and Journey:

The first step of an obese women is deciding to change, not only their weight, but also their entire life style. then starting by the administration to join New Me program. The place will include accommodation for better observation and rest. An appointment will be given for examination in the medical examination and analysis zone. The doctors and the nutritionists will provide a schedule for each women according to her case. Based on the schedule each one will start her journey. Practicing indoor and outdoor weight loss activities such as, swimming, dancing and Etc. Awareness lectures will be given to be able and confident enough to complement her life after finishing the program. It is also important to have some cooking and nutrition classes. After this long and hard day everyone will have a full relaxation and some hydrotherapy as part of the treatment at the infinity pool enjoying the mountain view.