The PhilSports Complex, or "Ultra" caters mainly to the needs of national athletes, but is open to…read morethe public, for a small fee: P35 for the track oval; approximately P60 for the pool. Its sporting facilities have improved; they only recently reopened the track oval for use after being closed for over a year. The track and field area is still well-lit, cushioned for comfortable running, and the grass rehabilitated. I've come here to run during both the mornings and the evenings -- while it is cooler in the evening, there tends to be more people and less parking. And parking can be a problem. There are a few slots, which are not actually open for parking and I am not sure why. Going in the morning means less competition for parking, and less people. Besides the track oval, both whole teams and individuals come to Ultra to make use of the Olympic-size pool, and the field for frisbee, rugby, futbol, and martial arts. However, the toilets are disgusting. If you can, hold it in. You do not want to go into those (dis)comfort rooms. Opens at 5 AM; closes at 9 PM. They will be closed or at least be unavailable on some days without obvious notice. The guards at the main gate will not even know. They need to be more transparent about their special activities, or when they will not be open to the public.

Great and nice coaches but, struggling managment. Reservation and scheduling processes is causing…read moretoo much inconvenience. LGU, DOH, other gyms, malls, all of them have adjusted the limitations for medical safety to pave way for slight flexibility but their current processes are outdated that it does not solve current problems and instead its causing very uneccesary headache. If your up for a classic and uncompromised schedule then be my guess. Until they improve that, ill stick to my feedback.

Just got home from playing football here and my first impression was "THIS PLACE IS SO HAWT, I…read moreCAN'T BREATHE!!!". I can only comment on this aspect of the complex since it's the only part I've been to but they really should try to improve the ventilation here. It was seriously like a sauna in there. I sweated more playing here than I usually do outdoors. But hey, maybe that's what they were going for? However, another nuisance is the low ceiling. Play was stopped or disrupted many times when the ball would hit the rafters and stop play during an attempted long pass or throw/kick from the keeper. Overall, you get the sense that this place is where some serious training goes down. They have sections for football, Zumba, yoga, and I've heard even ballet. I'd love to come back here and explore what else this place has to offer. Another plus, they have their own parking and lots of it.

Popped into 360 Fitness Club last week after a long break from working out, and man, it felt good…read moreto be back! Signed up for the circuit training session and loved how it keeps everything moving--no time to get bored with those quick 30-second switches between stations. The variety is insane: one minute you're doing kettlebell swings, next it's TRX rows, then some bodyweight stuff that actually challenges you. The trainers were super encouraging without being pushy, and the vibe in the group classes is so motivating--everyone's just there grinding together. Finished with a quick Body Balance class to stretch and cool down, and I left feeling energized instead of wiped out. This place really makes fitness fun again. 5 stars, no question--I'll be back regularly now!

I never liked working out just because I find being at the gym and lifting weights so repetitive…read moreand boring. I was first introduced to 360 Fitness Club about four years ago when I decided I wanted to lose weight. The journey to slimmer me wasn't easy but being at 360 made it seem less like work because the workout were actually fun. Their circuits change every quarter so I don't get bored doing the same things over and over again. Plus, group classes like suspension training, kettle bell, Body Jam, yoga, and even Zumba make going to the gym a lot less taxing. And who doesn't love options when it comes to their workouts? If you're like me, and want to take your workout a notch higher, I suggest you avail of their personal training service. Depending on your fitness goal (weight loss, toning, etc.), they have a fine number of men and women to help you out. I have my trainer to thank because these days I can lift weights I never thought I could and even climb mountains!

This is the 2nd time that we had an event held at Valle Verde Country Club. This past Sunday,…read moreafter 2 years of planning, our family reunion was realized. I'd like to do this review and share our experiences from planning and the actual event. First of all, I give Anne, the Sales Reservation Officer 5 stars for her assistance through the process. I am based abroad and I did everything remotely and it was not easy. She was very attentive and truly cares in giving us a great experience at this club. We encountered some mishap on the function room set up and she facilitated the set up changes we requested and still able to meet our timeframe. The event was a family reunion which entails a lot of bonding and therefore this Agono & Barras rooms should not be recommended to cater for this purpose because the divider cannot be opened fully to have 1 big function room . The food was delicious from the main to the desserts but the best part are the service staff. They were attentive and catered to everything we needed. Lastly, this club has a very old and dull looking facade. The club sign is an eye sore and truly needs some serious refurbishing. It matters because that's the first thing you see and the club sign would be nice to be featured on the video of the event. That takes out 1 star for this my review. Thank you Anne and to your wonderful service staff.

Note: This is a 4.5 Stars Review!…read more My parents have been going here even before I was born. This Country Club was one of the first clubs in Manila. Though the facilities are not as new or "flashy" as the other clubs in the Makati area, Valle Verde Country Club or VVCC feels like a second home for me and my family. I spent my summers here with my friends and cousins. This is where we would have Sunday lunches with family and friends. My dad and brother still go here on weekdays to play tennis. I go here to eat! :) Like any club, you need to be a member to get into VVCC. I only get to eat here because of my dad's membership and he's been a member since the 70's. Some of the waiters here have been working for VVCC since the 80's and know the members like they were family. They know my dad so well that, once they see him, they will have his regular order prepared! The food here is top-notch and they also make a point to add new dishes every month. My favorite dishes are the Pork Chops (two thick pork chops + rice and unli-gravy), Corned Beef, Lengua con Champignon (ox tongue with mushroom butter sauce), and Roast Beef. All their dishes are delicious. I haven't ordered anything I did not like. On Sundays, they have their lunch buffet which includes made-to-order Mongolian rice and barbecue/grilled meats. The lunch sets are "super sulit" and the desserts/pastries are very good too! Did I mention that their dishes each cost about Php250-350 only? Nice! :D Lastly, they also have a "Party Pack" or "Christmas Specials" menu! Available for Take-out and Pick-up, their big orders are perfect for special occasions or get-togethers with family and friends. My dad ALWAYS orders their Paella and Chicken Galantina! I also recommend their Roast Beef. Super delicious dishes! Saves you time and energy come Noche Buena! :D

I still call the place ULTRA. Most of my friends still do. Now, it is formally named Philsports…read moreArena, short for Philippine Institute of Sports Arena. My earliest memory of ULTRA was when my parents brought me here for various sporting events. After that, I would not hear about ULTRA again until I got into running and my friend encouraged me to try its outdoor oval. The track has a rubberized surface designed to relieve the force of impact in my strides, which must be the reason why it attracts both casual joggers and hardcore marathoners. To give some sort of order, the sprinters were relegated to take the inner lanes while the slow joggers stayed on the outer. (Also, I think this is where our national athletes practice and they have the place all to themselves in the morning.) It was a midsummer sunset run but somehow, the place was cool. It had a nice view of the tall buildings by the horizon, which reminded me of the field at the Manila Polo Club. One only has to pay 35 pesos to use the track, which is open until 9pm. It stretches 400 meters long, meaning I had to go around 25 times if I were to achieve my target distance. Another thing worth mentioning is that ice-cold water and Gatorade is being sold by the bleachers.

Carl (the previous reviewer) is right. Nobody I know calls this place "PhilSports Arena" or…read more"PhilSports Complex". To us, it was and it will always be ULTRA. I love it here. I have plenty of fond memories in the oval as I used to run for the track team back in college. So I've witnessed several sunsets here with people that I loved and bonded with even for but a time. The pool is decent too. I've even been inside the fencing hall because my best friends used to train there as they were part of the varsity team in their respective universities. This place is great for a run, a swim, or even just for hanging out. The arena isn't half-bad either.

I've been swimming in these pools since I was a young girl and the only reason I haven't been as of…read morelate is that I much prefer to walk/hike outdoors as a workout. Nevertheless, I recall swimming here with much fondness and excitement. There are three pools to choose from here. The first is the kiddie pool which I do not recommend to anyone over the age of 11 or 12. You'll barely get wet. The second is the 12-feet deep pool which is for those who want to feel the challenge of diving deep and just getting lost in the water. Finally, there's the Olympic-sized swimming pool that's meant for swimming laps and going the distance. Swimming lessons and training for swimming competitions are held here.

My friend Kim has a membership here and it makes me wish I lived in Makati (wish lang a) and had a…read moremembership as well, because this club just puts me in a state of bliss when we beg her to bring us here for a swim. From outside the place looks a little like a cold block of cement, but when you see the pools it just fills you with positive vibrations. Their lap pool is quite big and can fit five people doing laps, but what I really adore about it is that it's deep, reaching about maybe nine feet at the end. I'm an okay swimmer, but what I really like doing is diving deep into the water and just enjoying the moment of calm I feel surrounded by it, before I have to come up for air. And the Metro Club pool allows me this weirdo luxury. They also have a smaller pool for kids, which they can actually do laps in, as well as a tennis court, a gym, and bowling alley, which I've never experienced but don't really care for anyway. The bathrooms for the pool are astoundingly small with only two showers and one toilet in the men's room--I can't complain though, the pool is enough to cover that. I'd have to give a special mention for their food too, though, which is amazing and affordable too. After an exhausting three and a half laps we're usually too lazy to look for another place to eat and we just end up doing it here. It's a great, fattening ending to a taxing afternoon.

Every time I try to tell myself it's time to be fit, I try a new work-out. There are so many…read moredifferent classes being offered all over the city and they're all a little overwhelming and hard to choose from. Luckily, a lot of them have free trial classes, like Circuit 360! Let's just say, I ended up doing more than just the free session! I really enjoyed myself and was excited to come back for more! What I loved most about it was that it wasn't boring or slow. For someone who isn't really athletic, the 30 second intervals helped because I just counted down in my head until the next station. It's also the best because each work out is only 30 minutes! It really doesn't take much from your day (so no excuses!) and it's easy to fit into any schedule. I did lose a few pounds from it and I also toned up a bit. I haven't gone back in a while because life sort of got into the way, but after writing this, I think I just might sign up again!

Fitness can be fun and 360 makes sure of that. I tried the 10 day program a couple of months back…read moreand I had a blast every single time. The main circuit focuses on intense bursts with minimal rest for maximum effect. They change the routine for each station every four months to avoid 'plateauing'. The diversity ensures that each member will push themselves harder than before. They have certified fitness coaches to help you out if ever you get lost. You should check night their resumes, it is packed! They're friendly too! A lot of times they'll just approach you to give you a high five for encouragement. It feels like a community rather than a gym which is good for support. The classes are fun as well! My favorite is the Kettlebell classes since it builds both muscles and endurance. I haven't been here in awhile since it's a bit far from where I live and work but given the chance, I'll enroll here in a heart beat!