The Cadillac: Looking for fun ways to do Pilates

When I was a kid I would often hang from a tree branch in our front lawn imagining myself a gymnast or a circus performer. I would use the metal bar on the double-deck bed and do as many flips as I could until my arms would go numb or, when out on the playground, [...]

The Allegro Reformer takes Pilates to a whole new level

I have only tried Pilates thrice since I became a Fitness First member if only to find out why some people get hooked on it. Body Balance/yoga classes being offered at the gym remain one of my favorites, along with Retro, Latin and Body Jam. Only last year has Pilates Ball beeen included in the [...]

Stretch ‘n Grow at Allez Hop

Kids sat silently as they listened intently to the story being played on the tarpaulin stage about a fierce dragon who lived in a cave who is very sick because of eating too much junk food. Now come the real heroes of the story, the four characters who represent the 4 basic food groups, who, [...]

Snacking is good, not bad

Snacking has always been misconstrued as eating “sinful” treats such as cookies, a bag of chips or a bar of chocolate to satisfy one’s mid-morning, mid-afternoon or late night hunger pangs.  But the truth is, snacking is an important part of one’s daily diet because mini-meals several times a day help manage hunger pangs and [...]

Run to keep fit

Remember when badminton became all the rage 10 years ago? Nowadays it’s running and jogging that’s experiencing a big resurgence. Every month some big company-sponsored running event at the The Fort in Taguig or Greenbelt in Makati is being staged while mini-runs are held weekly by clubs or small organizations for  fund-raising. Either way, running [...]

Century Tuna Superbods Run 2010 registration till Feb. 15

Century Tuna takes the lead in promoting a healthy lifestyle and a better future with Century Tuna Superbods Run 2010. It’s the most exciting running event happening on Feb. 21, 2010 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Organized in collaboration with RunRio, the Superbods Run aims to help the public take up an active and [...]

Fat burning activities

Here’s another reason why you should get fit and healthy apart from wanting to look fab. According a study published in the International Journal of Obesity, maintaining a healthy weight prevents you from getting sick — allowing you to work more and earn more. So whatever financial goals you have this year, you stand a [...]

Losing the holiday weight

Happy New Year!  I’m pretty sure that with the endless parties and reunions during the holiday season, right up there on everyone’s New Year resolution is to lose weight and keep it off.  It is best to start now when your resolve is at an all time high, rather than procastinate and lose momentum. It doesn’t [...]

Fruits and vegetables: Recommended Daily Intake

Fruits and vegetables have long been enjoyed for the natural sweetness and refreshment they bring. They make dishes appetizing and delicious with the color, texture and balancing taste they provide. These “regulating” foods do not only satisfy our senses but our body’s nutritional needs as well. Fruits and vegetables supply the body with nutrients that promote [...]

Dried fruit in your diet

Making fruits a part of your daily diet  not only reduces the risk of heart disease, and other disease, you also maintain your ideal weight and improve your overall health. Fruit contains a great variety of vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates and fiber so eating the right combination of fruit is good for you.  On certain days [...]

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