Wonderful gym when visiting Manila. 700 pesos for a pad workout and tips from talented instructors…read more The instructors are knowledgeable fighters with tips to increase speed and power. Have visited gyms globally for over 45 years and I like fitting a quick daily workout in during visits to Manila. Nice people focused on the art of fighting.

Great place to train. Coach and students were very welcoming. I'll be training here whenever I…read moretravel. Added bonus: showers!!!!

I have nothing but positive remarks about FIST GYM. The atmosphere screams hard work and…read morededication will get you results. The coaching staff are patient and considerate. They will breakdown techniques for you and help you step by step. As a foreigner looking for a BJJ gym to continue my training I couldn't have found a better spot. This is the gym for anyone who wants to work hard. I look forward to training at FIST GYM when I go back to Manila.

Best Muay Thai gym in Metro Manila! They have a syllabus from beginners to advance. Other Muay Thai…read moregyms just teach you how to do jab-straight-kick and it becomes a monotonous routine. Fist Gym trainers adhere to a set of standards that really teaches you the art of Muay Thai. Great for fitness enthusiasts and for competitive athletes as well!

It started out as a random thought in one of our many conversations, but I'd like to thank my best…read morefriend for actually getting me to do Pilates this summer at White Space, because there's just so much to love about it. We were total beginners with no clue what was in store when we signed up for a trial. Now four regular sessions in, Mondays and Wednesdays have become our favorite days of the week because of them. Our wonderful instructor, Rissah, has a meditative approach to teaching the class. I love how we do warm-up and cool-down centering to send our daily worries away as we slowly melt into our mats. I love how some workflows are intense and others are more relaxed as she adjusts the main exercises for the night depending on the general mood of her students. I love how, even if I'm sore from all my muscles being stretched out to the max, I still have a fulfilled smile on my face when the hour's up. This beautiful space is more than just a weekly reminder to stay healthy, inspired, strong, focused, and mindful about myself and everything around me. I guess I've found my happy place.

Returned yesterday after too much time away, and I'm happy to say that the place is a lot nicer…read morenow! One, there is an actual floor. Two, it doesn't reek of sweat. Three, the ventilation has improved significantly, which is a blessing in this tropical country. Four, the bathroom is a lot cleaner now and one shower stall even has a curtain. Because I badly need to relax and get a change of pace for vacation, I went to inquire about the free trial classes. The lady at the front desk who gave me a tour of the renovated gym and explained the payment options and package deals was really nice. And, as expected, the teachers are the best of the best. Oh god, I nearly had a heart attack from awe and terror when I learned the muay thai coach is Red Romero, the current URCC featherweight champion (he'll be defending his title in July!). My fears were unfounded though, as he's very nice too. The workout he gave the class was hell, but that's what I signed up for. This summer is gonna be fun. Fun side note: the boxing coach remembered me from when I used to take capoeira here!

Have you ever tried watching any Rocky movies with its tear-jerking yet awe-inspiring scenes where…read moreyou see the underdog overcome crazy adversaries after training in rundown gyms or makeshift equipment? When in Quezon City, training with UP's UPAK is basically the Karate version of that! Running on a makeshift dojo found at the roof deck of UP Diliman's Vanguard, this Shotokan Karate club is open to anyone who's looking to break a sweat and learn to break bones in the process. Though the makeshift dojo is littered with dirt and broken tiles - which you have to train on barefooted - punching, kicking and screaming your way through its 2-hour sessions are definitely worthwhile! And believe it or not, UPAK is also a dojo that keeps producing medalists in local competitions, hence, you can expect their training sessions to be as crazy as it is fulfilling. So, if you're looking for an alternative fitness regimen for the summer, studying the old art of Karate with Quezon City's toughest is definitely one thing you should try!

Located just steps away frm major intersection of Mercedes and Market Streets and the paid parking…read morelot (P20) by Jollibee, this is a rather unusual gym. Focussing on personapized training rather than impersonal machines, the place feels like a friendly, small community center. The instructors and staff pay very close attention to everyone. Classes for adults and children in various martial arts and fitness disciplines.

From the owner: This newly opened gym/fitness center focuses on personal training rather than impersonal exercises…read moremachines. The braincild of black-belter Ceasar Turingan, who has over 25 years experience in martial arts, fitness and education, the facility has a friendly and distinctive ambience. The venue is divided into 2 sides: one for Martial Arts and Functional Fitness, the other for Zumba, Weight Training and Workshops. And will delve into diverse life-enhancement topics. The gym's slogan captures is spirit: " What is our Destiny? BE FIT, BE HAPPY."

I got mugged one time while riding a jeep, and that memory of having a knife pressed to my cheek is…read morestill one of the most haunting experiences that I have ever had. That incident gave me a little bit of a trauma, and I felt helpless and defenseless for a while. I posted about it on my Facebook, and then days later, I got an invite to a self-defense class that was organized by a friend's mom. It turns out that friend was almost abducted by a gang while she was heading to her car in a parking garage. These are scary times that we are living in, and it is always a comfort to be able to rest in the fact that you know how to defend yourself in case ill fortune has it that you will encounter bad forces in this rather gritty city of ours. The self defense class that I attended was taught by the members of IKMF. I had karate when I was little, but that was about it. I was glad that IKMF taught basics, and in that two-hour class, I was able to learn a lot about the basics of safety and self defense. I appreciated the fact that they taught us to read the situation and not get into defense mode if you clearly can't overpower your attacker. Krav maga, the Israeli martial art and self defense discipline is wonderful in that it uses your body's natural instincts as a foundation for defending yourself during an attack. Basically, they have developed it in a way that it weaponizes your primal reactions to certain stimuli. In a span of two hours, the IKMF staff taught the class the basics of blocking and self-defense when attacked from different approaches. I don't ever hope to get mugged or attacked in the streets again, but at least now I know how to keep myself relatively safe just in case. I strongly urge everyone, especially women to take at least a basic self-defense course because you can never be too complacent. IKMF's basic class is enjoyable and fun, and you don't even have to have a background in any sport or martial art. It is also good exercise, and the IKMF staff can help you if you want to make a hobby or a sport out of it.

My husband wanted to practice some martial art here in Manila, but the classes should be close to…read moreour place. After some research, he discovered a fitness center just a walking distance from here (FTX Gym) that offers Krav Maga classes. Well, when he asked my opinion, the only think I knew about it is that it's an israeli self-defense technique. I had no idea it was possible to practice it inside a fitness center, so we both got curious and excited about that. The fact the classes are offered by the International Krav Maga Federation in the Philippines made us even more confident about the instructor's competence. Krav Maga is actually one of the most effective self-defense system offered today. It was originally created for military purposes in the early 50's and nowadays provides self-defense solutions also for the civil sector. Hubby enrolled in the class and practiced it for one month. He just quit it when our baby was born, but he intends to return as soon as possible. What I could notice is that Krav Maga training is never-ending and constantly improving. He told me classes are really amazing. First the instructor teach a set of self-defense tools and hen you're invited to put it in practice with your fellow classmates. Besides being an excellent technique to protect yourself, it's an awesome working out session as well. And the best part of it: instructors have always in mind that safety comes first!

Before I ended up at a CrossFit gym along Maginhawa last year, I was looking around the area for…read moredifferent fitness options. I figured that Spartacus Workout Fitness and Martial Arts would be a good try for me because I really needed to give myself a workout as my lifestyle is getting more and more sedentary. Plus, knowing self-defense in the city could come in handy. PROS: They offer a variety of classes like mixed martial arts, muay thai, wrestling, grappling, and a whole myriad of combat sports. It has a vibe that gives off high-octane competitive fitness not for the faint of heart. CONS: It was a bit expensive for the facilities, which were mostly worn out and needed updating. Maybe I'm just maarte; This gym is the epitome of gym-timidation for me. I entered the place and it was packed with burly muscular men grunting and beating each other up. I felt that a noob like me who just wanted to lose weight has no place in this place of competitive fighting; It doesn't help as well that the front desk person just stared at me (like I was being sized up) and gave me a flyer when I asked how I could start, what should I do, or what stuff I'd need. TL;DR: I ended up not enrolling here after checking it out. If you're looking for an MMA gym, and you're not a noob like me, this might be the place for you.

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.

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.