I woke up one day na parang "This is it. Magpapasexy na ako." Syempre nag-research muna ako kung…read moresaang gyms okay mag-workout, kung baga parang stalker mode ako girl. Ang number one criteria ko: may air-con! Hahaha! Hindi pala ako willing magpawis, bakit pa ako nagtangkang mag-workout kaya ano? After reading some reviews, nagpa-member na ako at Gold's Gym in Libis! Medyo mahal talaga yung Membership Fee sa Gold's Gym pero makukuha mo naman kung ano yung binayaran mo. It's worth it! Maraming options kung gaano ka katagal (sisipagin mag-gym?) and may choice rin na magamit yung Membership Card mo sa ibang branches (although bilang lang yung sa akin. I think meron din choice na pwede mong ikutin lahat ng branches na unlimited pero iba ata yung price for that). Kumpleto yung machines here in Acropolis (based sa kinailangan ng fats ko para mawala na sila hahaha) at may Swimming Pool din sila ha! Pero nung time na nag-swimming ako, umahon din ako agad bilang may mga lamok na pumapapak ng bilbil ko. May café sila kung gusto mong kumain muna or habang naghihintay ng jowang susundo sayo (nakasabay ko sina John Prats at Isabel Oli dito grabe kinilig ako nahiya lang akong magpa-picture teh! Hahaha). For first-timers, I suggest na kumuha kayo ng trainers. Mahal siya per session pero mas walang mangyayari kung magmamarunong ka lang girl sa machines! Una, delikado at pangalawa baka hindi ka rin sure sa gagawin mo at magmukha kang lost sa world niyan. You're also not allowed na magdala ng trainers na hindi galing sa Gold's Gym kaya 'wag ka na manghinayang to ask for assistance (kahit may bayad). Girl trainer yung gusto ko sana para mas kumportableng gumalaw ang lola mo. Walang hiya-hiya sa kapwa babae! I had 3 trainers pero wala na ata yung dalawa so si Leigh Anne Pusong na lang i-recommend ko. Siya yung last trainer ko and hindi lang basta "trainer" ha, pwede mo rin siyang machicka as your new friend! Okay na okay rin si Benj (my mom's personal trainer) SOSYAL SA "MOM'S" TEH! Solved sa amenities, maraming machines at magaling na trainers! Stronger with Gold's talaga! PUSH

Been with Gold's Gym for a good while now. After coming back home from abroad (where I got really…read morefat - so sad haha), I decided to go back to Gold's. Been happy with my experience with the chain in general and have been working out in the BGC branch. That branch has been closed for some time though and my membership allowed me to go to another branch - this Acropolis one. The service and available amenities still remain good. They even now have a touch therapy area and, since I usually go at off peak hours, it had my pick of equipment. I was surprised though at the maintenance. It's gotten a little shabbier from my visit last year. Wish they could renovate or something. And wish the BGC branch opens soon.

This is the newest branch of Anytime Fitness. It is right across SM Hypermarket and it is found…read moreinside Tiendesitas. It is a safe location, scrupulously clean, and well-run. It is a good size too; small enough not to feel like a factory filled with whirling and clanging machines, but there is still enough equipment so you do not have to wait. People of all ages, sizes, body shapes and fitness levels are welcome here. They also have friendly staff and trainers. There is plenty of available cardio, resistance, and even free weight training to get your workout in here. Cleanliness is definitely paramount and it shows. The private bathrooms are the best part for me. Unlike other gyms where you are a wall away from another gym member, here you have your own bathroom with a toilet to freshen up. The gym membership is a bit high but, being able to go to the gym even at 3AM is something that I know people, even myself, are willing to pay for.

I've been going to this gym since 2012. Honestly, I'm really not athletic nor physical activity…read more Back in high school and college, Physical Education was my least favorite subject (practically failed the subject). BUT, when I started working, I started to feel the "heaviness" of my over-eating and over-drinking lifestyle. So, I guess it was a wake up call to lose weight and get fit! I tried out the gym (which BORED me!), spinning classes and even those calorie-count diets. None of these kept my interest. Then, a friend invited me to try out Boxing. During that time, PacMan was at the peak of his career. So, everyone was boxing for fitness or trying to be amateur boxers. For me, I thought it would be cool to wear wraps and just punch the heavy bags. :) My very first day at the gym was quite memorable. In a room full of guys, I was just 1 of 3 girls. Each student was assigned a personal trainer; I got Coach Steve. It was pretty easy at first: warm up, stretching, putting on the wraps. Then, he taught me the basic footwork + stance. When he saw I was comfy, we started with the punches. This went on for about 3 minutes (Round 1). Before Round 2 started, Coach Steve told me, "Ma'am, ang hina ng suntok mo. Ilabas mo galit mo! (Ma'am, you're punch is weak. Unleash your stress/anger!)". That surprised me! So, I DID! I just let it ALL out! He kept at it until we reached a total of 6 Rounds with the mits, 3 Rounds with the heavy bag, 3 Rounds with the hanging ball + an Ab Workout. I was sooo TIRED but happy that I even finished ALL of that on my very first day! After that, I was hooked. It's been 3 years and Coach Steve is still my trainer! Enjoying something is probably the number one reason why you'll stick to any routine and get better at it too. For me, boxing is FUN! Boxing is my workout and stress-reliever. Try it for yourself! Who knows, boxing could be that awesome exercise you've always wanted. :D P.S. - the reason I'm giving this a 4-Star is because the gym isn't a high-end gym. It's more like a boxer's stable. So, don't expect it to be clean and air-conditioned. The grunginess adds to the charm.

The Good: They have the best trainers, regardless of your skill level…read more The Bad: The showers leave much to be desired The Pro-Tip: If it's your first time, look for Steve or Powell! I've always been a fan of fighting! Even when I was a kid, I would spend summers learning Japanese Martial Arts like Aikido or Judo. Too bad boxing wasn't so big back then! Fast forward to decades later - here I am, looking for alternative sports to augment my boring gym routine. I lucked upon a friend who does boxing. He invited me to his gym which happened to be near my office so I decided, why the heck not? It was love at first sight! There are a lot of things I love about boxing: the science behind it, the discipline, the practicality. And yes of course, the workout! Boxing is a great form of exercise! It combines both aerobic and anaerobic workouts. Plus, it's very much scalable to your fitness level. Oh, and did I mention that hitting stuff is a great way to relieve stress? Onto the gym itself: Elorde Ortigas is very spacious. One of the biggest boxing gyms I've been to! Their prices are very reasonable specially since all training sessions are one-on-one. Since it's an Elorde gym, you know that you're getting the best professional training - all of their trainers are pro fighters or pro coaches (one of the perks of being in the Philippines). My one negative about this place are the showers. There's only one shower stall and it's not exactly the cleanest. So, shower at home if you have the option to! Will we be coming back? Yes, at least 3 times a week!

I had my first gym experience here! While I still don't go regularly (hehe), this Slimmers remains…read morea comfortable, welcoming workout place that's just all about the pure gym experience. It's not too flashy, but they get the same work done. In fact there are a lot of serious body builders here mostly taking over the first floor, haha. If you're a normal gym-goer, go on up to the upper floors. Lots of helpful personal trainers around too, but it can really add up to pay for their services each time so it might be better to just take them on for the first few visits, learn what you have to do, then go off your own the rest of the time. Of course unless you have a program. It's a straightforward place, really. Good equipment, good bathrooms and locker room facilities. Helpful and knowledgable staff. People generally keep to themselves. You don't get much gymstagrammers either hahahaha (peace!), just people going for straight up exercise. :)

Back in high school when I was still cheerleading, Club Gymnastica was like a second training space…read morefor my team as well as many other cheerleading teams in Manila. We'd come to practice, learn and improve our stunts and tumbling on their gymnastics floor while being guided by the Club Gymn coaches. The gym naturally gets really busy and crowded on the weekends and in the summer but it's an interesting atmosphere to be surrounded by so many talented people trying to learn or master their craft. From little gymnasts in colorful leotards to the teenagers practicing crazy breakdancing moves or parkour stunts it can get a bit overwhelming at times. What I love about Club Gymn is that no matter what your skill level is or you're just a newbie with gymnastics, the coaches are there to help and if you come often enough you get to see the friendly little community formed within the gym. Don't hesitate to call and inquire about their workshops or the best times to go as a walk in. They also offer taekwondo lessons apart from gymnastics for kids in the summer.

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!

Ever since I got back from Honolulu I've had this insatiable urge to work out. Naturally I decided…read moreto go gym-hopping to avoid slipping back into couch potato mode. My first stop, Fitness First. I was only supposed to ask how much a daily use of the gym was, but Chris offered to give me a tour of the entire gym, explaining the facilities and showing me where I could get coffee. Classes are held at a certain schedule every week. These include gentle flow yoga, advanced flow yoga, cycling, hip hop, RPM, Zumba, and many others. What I clearly remember is that they have this one room where you can watch movies while exercising. And if you're alone in the room, you get to choose whatever movie you want. They were playing How to Train Your Dragon 2 while I was there. Wow. Watching movies and working out? Talk about shooting two birds with one stone. When can I start? Then Chris sat down with me and discussed prices. Okay, this is the part where I kind of zoned out. A one-time use of the gym's facilities costs P500, around P3,295 for a 5-month membership, and that's without even considering the start-up and admin fees. For this reason, I wouldn't apply for a membership just yet. If you're like me, curious about getting fit but reluctant to shell out too much cash on the get-go, I suggest trying this place out first to see if it meets and your needs and standards before signing up for a membership.

Back in 2012, I signed up for a one-year contract at Fitness First in hopes of getting a slimmer,…read morefitter and healthier me. CHOS! Parang ad lang! Hahaha. But seriously, I did sign up because I wanted to "look" better. I'm a big-boned girl so finding better fitting clothes became a challenge for me. I didn't want to be stick thin and I wasn't very big either. I just really wanted to boost my self-confidence and being physically fit was one of my own personal goals to achieve that. During my 1-year Fitness First stint, I would often visit their Eastwood branch. It was the closest where I lived plus I found that particular gym better than the others I've gotten to see and work out in. It was very spacious and if I went in early in the morning, I'd have the gym mostly to myself. Fitness First Eastwood has a pretty accommodating staff. They would answer my queries and they were also very reliable in terms of extending help when I needed it. They were also very encouraging and that definitely helped me in my journey to becoming more fit. The equipment of Fitness First is no doubt top notch. Everything you need to run, lose weight, get muscled up and achieve fitness, they have it! I particularly loved their theatre room where it housed several cardio machines like the elliptical and the treadmill. Gym goers could actually request for a certain movie, if you wanted! Super cool right? I also loved the classes here in Fitness First Eastwood. I got to attend a cycling class (which whipped my ass) and a Body Jam class, which is kind of like their Zumba classes. Too bad I wasn't able to try their yoga, though. I'm sure I would have loved it too. Fitness First Eastwood has definitely raised my standards in terms of gyms here in the Metro. For me, it's the best I've tried. I will be back when my schedule finally permits it - and when I have enough money to spare. Hahaha.

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!