Wow, people at the south are lucky to gave this. It's a sporting goods heaven. Wide selections to…read morechoose from, some areas customers can try out the bikes, etc. Staff are also very helpful.

My siblings grew up playing tennis when Bonifacio Naval Station was still a Philippine Navy Base…read moreinside Fort Bonifacio. Every weekend, my father would get us out of bed, on to the car and in the courts as early as 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning. And Toby's was always our go-to place for tennis supplies...racquet strings, overgrips and down to tennis balls. Everything we every needed was always there, and in stock. The staff are attentive and even offer advice to your equipment needs. And the price is always reasonable and the products are of great quality. Of course, Toby's doesn't just stock tennis gear. You can also find items here for other sports or for fitness. I always make it a point to browse what's in store...often helps to see what's new with the sports I play, as Toby's stock is always up-to-date with the times. Don't look any further than Toby's for your sports and fitness needs...

Toby's sports is probably the biggest and best store for all your fitness needs! I started playing…read moretennis at six years old, and for as long as I can remember, I've always headed straight to Toby's for any of my sporting goods needs! They carry really good and real quality brands! Toby's has helped me reach a lot of my fitness goals because of their very affordable prices too! I was able to attain my dream of having all sorts of weights and equipment for my home gym! Their personnel are very attentive and helpful in the physical stores of Toby's. But if you want to shop in the comfort of your own home, you can even shop in their online store http://www.tobys.com/!

If there is one store that would describe my husband, this would be it. It's slick, laidback and…read morebreathes basketball. Ballers are drawn to this place because of two words: basketball shoes. When we were still living abroad and would go back to the Philippines for a vacation, no trip is complete without a visit to Titan and copping a few pairs. And hubby and his fellow south ballers must have prayed so hard because just last year, Titan opened up a big store in Alabang. Aside from the wide selection of basketball shoes (it doesn't matter if you're a Kobe, Jordan or Lebron fan), Titan also sells top of the line baller apparel and accessories. Their flagship store in BGC has a barber shop (we have yet to try that out), while this one in Alabang houses the TitanxLGR design studio, a place where athletes can order customized jerseys. Hubby's basketball team in the office ordered their uniforms there and one time I accompanied him to pick them up. These jerseys are quite pricey in my opinion (1,800 for a pair of uniform), but hubby said they're really comfy to wear, and it's very durable. When we're in this store, hubby treats me the same way I treat him when I'm in H&M or Forever21; he knows I'm bored after seeing a dozen shoes but he pretends not to notice and continues to shop anyway.

I'm not the athletic type. Sure I still jog and do a bit of exercise every now and then. When my…read morerubber shoes eventually give out I usually give out a sigh of exasperation. Buying a new pair of rubber shoes often involves a long commute. The nearest decent place to buy new rubber shoes is a good thirty minutes away, depending on traffic conditions it can even take longer than that. I'm so happy Pro Line Sports Center exists. It's this new place at Robinson's Place Las Pinas. It's a shorter commute and despite the size of their store, they actually have a good stock of shoes in their inventory. I was looking through their stuff and found myself astounded that they even have shoes that I didn't find in other bigger and better established malls in the northern part of Metro Manila. If you're looking for sporting goods and you're near Robinson's Place, I strongly recommend giving this place a try.

I passed by the store today and realized, oh my god, the rock climbing wall is completely gone. The…read morewhole store was renovated and now has a slick grey, silver, and black interior. Where the wall was there now appears to be a giant TV??? R.I.P. my childhood. Still great for sports stuff though, don't get me wrong.. I just wanted to share this sad, nostalgic moment with you guys.

Fox is a brand that mainly sells gear and equipment for people who are into motocross. It's a rich…read moreboy's sport usually since buying a bike and filling it with gas and so forth tends to cost a lot of money. That said, I found myself going to this store for the simple reason of wanting to buy gloves. I walked by the park one day and saw people doing calisthenics and using the park's pull up bar. I approached one of the people and he talked to me about how to start building myself up towards my first ever pull up. He then gave me advice that should I ever need gloves, the Fox gloves are some of the best. Their durable and of a decent price. True enough, I ended up buying a pair, and these things help me grip the bar and do push ups so I avoid grazing my palms against the concrete or the ground.

Ayala Alabang is really a good housing option for you if you're one who likes open spaces and fresh…read moreair. I love this village because the roads are wide, the houses are large, and there is less congestion. Although it isn't what it used to be (it has gotten quite crowded as well) it is still a good place to live. The village is somewhat like Forbes, but at a cheaper price. If you're working in the city, commutes will normally take one hour by car. Which isn't so bad if you think that it takes just as long (if not longer) to get to Makati form Quezon City. Only thing is, you've got to pay tolls. Nature lovers will enjoy the parks in this village and the easy access to Nuvali and Tagaytay.

If you're from the south, one of the best villages to bike in is Ayala Alabang Village. The nice…read morething about this village is that there are wide roads with bike lanes. Aside from the bike lanes on the main roads, this village has much more to offer. It can be a challenge to some, and a pleasant leisurely bike ride to others. Ayala Alabang Village has an area with lots of slopes and hills for those that want to train and lots of parks and empty streets for beginners that would like to learn and practice their biking. The village is huge so most tri-athletes bike around here to train for their next event. For those that are more into mountain biking, there are trails as well. Some of the empty lots in the village have beginner trails and you can also cross bridges that cross canals. There is this one trail where you can go through a park that leads to a bridge to go to the other side of the canal which then leads you to a trail that passes along that canal and reaches the other side of the village. Since you'll be passing along a trail beside the canal, make sure you don't fall into it. Ayala Alabang Village is a place for every kind of biker and is a generally great place to bike. Make sure you know someone from the village or are a resident if you're going to go biking here. If in case you can't bike around Ayala Alabang, there's always Daang Hari road and the Filinvest area to bike around. Don't forget to wear your helmets and bike responsibly. It's a great place to bike, but that doesn't mean you can be reckless.