OUR STORY
Big Brain Training Studios began as the shared vision of two lifelong friends who believed fitness could be done better, more principled, more intelligent, and more human. What started as a bold bet to bench 200 kgs through structured programming soon became proof that smart training transforms everything. In just six weeks, one simple mesocycle overturned years of trial-and-error training and confirmed the power of intelligent program design in reaching goals once thought unrealistic.
From there, a small weekend training space grew into a hub for learning, experimentation, and refinement. Every hour invested was dedicated to studying, testing, and applying the principles of strength, conditioning, and hypertrophy, not merely for personal progress, but to build something greater.
Big Brain Training Studios emerged from this pursuit of mastery, driven by one mission: to elevate the standard of coaching in the UAE and empower people to train the way they truly deserve.
MISSION AND VISION
Our mission is to raise the standard of coaching and training education in the UAE while empowering freelance coaches and trainees who want to do things right through education-driven mentorship.
At its core, our space is designed to teach, not just train. We coach people to move well, lift safely, and think critically about their training.
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Empower Coaches
Provide freelance coaches with the highest support, resources, and revenue share in the industry, enabling them to grow their brand and train with independence.
Educate Clients
Transform training into a learning process where every client understands the principles behind their progress, building long-term strength and self-reliance.
Elevate Standards
Redefine the fitness industry by combining intelligent programming, principled operations, and community support into a sustainable model that prioritizes people over profit.
MEET THE TEAM
ALI ALKHAJA
FOUNDER
Ali Alkhaja is a training enthusiast with a strong foundation in strength and conditioning, hypertrophy training, and specialized program design. Ali has developed a high-level understanding of the principles that drive long-term physical development. He’s written and tested countless programs, refining his approach through both research and hands-on application.
Ali founded Big Brain Training Studios out of frustration with an industry that too often prioritizes sales over substance. His vision: to build a space where coaching is focused on development, not retention quotas — and where trainees are taught to understand their training, not just follow it.
Ali’s mission is clear: to help more people achieve training independence — and to make it the standard, not the exception — while raising the bar for what effective coaching and self-guided progress should truly look like.
IMAD DAABOUL
CO-FOUNDER
Imad Daaboul is a certified coach and seasoned practitioner with over a decade of hands-on experience in physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, hypertrophy training, and even swimming. His multidisciplinary background allows him to approach training with a rare combination of precision, performance insight, and injury-aware programming.
Imad’s coaching style is rooted in evidence-based principles and a deep respect for individual needs and biomechanics. Whether he's rebuilding someone from the ground up or pushing an athlete toward elite performance, Imad brings unmatched attention to detail and a genuine investment in each client’s journey.
At Big Brain Training Studios, he ensures that education, safety, and real progress are non-negotiable — helping clients train smarter, move better, and stay stronger for life.
We exist not just to serve clients, but to invest back into the coaching community. Our revenue-sharing model allows freelance coaches to grow their craft fairly and sustainably, without being bound by commercial constraints. We’re proud to offer the most generous cut revenue share models in the region, ensuring coaches keep more of what they earn. We reinvest profits into coach education, certifications, and long-term support, ensuring those who teach others are continuously learning themselves.
We’re building a community where training isn’t just about reps and sets, it’s about building knowledge, skill, and a standard worth passing on. What we build today becomes the foundation others stand on tomorrow. Empowering our generation and the next to grow a stronger, more informed training community across the UAE.
In doing so, we are proud to support the UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031 by advancing active lifestyles, promoting coaching excellence and contributing to a stronger, more informed fitness culture across the nation.