It’s been several months back when I tried my first Body Pump class at Fitness First. Before then, I would watch other members wait patiently for the previous class to end and, when the door to the studio would open, they would rush into the room, reserve their spot, and methodically prepare their bar, dumbells, weights, and mat on their space. It got me curious. So, one day, I decided to try it. (more…)
Life has been quite busy lately (especially as we prepare for TBR Dream Marathon registration! Eek!), but, I must say, this is exactly the way I like it. For some reason, I get more work done when I know I’ve got a hectic day ahead. How do I make sure I get my workout done? Here are my 5 best tips on how you can squeeze a workout into your busy lifestyle: (more…)
– My Hot Flow Yoga session at Fitness First –
This June has been tough for me. After finally accepting that I was burnt out, I forced myself to go on rest and recovery mode. I only ran 3 easy 5k runs the past couple of weeks! Waaah, it’s been hell! Thankfully, I’ve been able to calm myself down through yoga. I’ve always been a fan of yoga and I do believe that every runner should take a yoga class at least twice a week. Read on for the benefits of yoga for runners… (more…)
Push your limits with Fitness First this Saturday! Drop by Bonifacio High Street Activity Center and join in on the fitness fun. Who knows, you may be lucky enough to win their 3-month membership!
It’s been over 2 months since I started circuit training with my Personal Trainer at Fitness First. The workouts are exactly one hour, but they are lung-busting, sweat-inducing, and downright exhausting. (Just the way I like my workouts!) If you ask me, I think every runner should include circuit training into their routine.
What is circuit training? It’s a form of resistance training where you quickly move from one exercise to the next using high-intensity aerobics. It builds strength and muscular endurance at the same time. (more…)
