Power Plate now available

Power Plate, the revolutionary fitness machine that has gained international popularity among celebrities and athletes, is now in Manila, thanks to Wellness Concepts, the country’s premier fitness specialty store.
Known to carry the most exclusive, upscale fitness brands worldwide, Wellness Concepts now offers Power Plate, the premium Acceleration Training device that provides effective, versatile, and progressive [...]

Toby’s Sports recommends activities for the summer

The hottest season of the year is also the perfect time to get into shape and bask in a fit and fab lifestyle while bonding with family and friends.
When hitting the beach, there’s so much to do rather than lying on a sun bed and getting sun- kissed. Plunge into the water, swim, do kayaking [...]

Discovery Suites Balance Lifestyle Fitness Club

While most gyms provide a standardized system of exercise modalities, Balance Lifestyle Fitness Club offers a holistic approach to fitness.   Located at the fourth floor of Discovery Suites in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, this modern fitness haven offers personalized training to address a person’s specific needs.
Balance Lifestyle Fitness Club designs programs with the member’s personal [...]

Kettleball is the new fitness craze

 
You wouldn’t think something as simple as swinging an iron ball could have so much effect in terms of toning and strengtening your body but it actually does. Kettleball enthusiasts say that its not the quantity of the movement, but the quality that brings out the benefits of the kettleball. The basic movements, such as [...]

Smart treadmills

The trend in fitness machines today is to integrate computer technology into treadmills and other gym equipment and allow you to keep track of your workout routine. So if you’re the geeky gym rat who loves tracking your stats, the whole idea of downloading your data to a USB stick after using the treadmill is [...]

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 [...]

Treadmill blues: To purchase or not?

On rainy days, I do wish I have a treadmill at home so I could get my daily 20-minute cardio high. Fitness First is but 15 minutes away from my home but the street where I live gets flooded easily. This is so frustrating for me as I have made it a point to never, [...]