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!

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.

I'm all for body positivity and all, and I actually need it. But sometimes, you just don't feel…read morethat #dadbod or #mombod on yourself, amirite? I mean losing that belly would make me feel great and make me look better naked. Or maybe, you just want to start a path of fitness, health, wellness, and strength with the weight and aesthetics as a secondary concern. Hence, we look for a gym perfect for us and our needs. Alpha Strike may be just the one you're looking for. It offers CrossFit in their Maginhawa-located "box." That's what they call their actual gym or place where the sessions are held, although sometimes they utilize the surrounding outside areas too. PROS: A variety of programs for newbies, pros, and everyone in between; Their classes offer High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for an hour that gives you a great endorphin high; Cheaper compared to other CrossFit places; Staff are accommodating and workout buddies are really friendly! There's a sense of belongingness and community; No "gym-timidation" - they help you at your own pace and positively reinforce your fitness. CONS: More expensive than the typical gym; Near a lot of restaurants (it's a challenge for me every time I end a session and get a whiff of yummy food once I step outside). TL;DR: CrossFit by Alpha Strike is definitely an experience that everyone should do at least once in their life

Everyone seems to be getting fit nowadays and I believe that there is no better way of doing it…read moreother than eating right and getting proper exercise. I was an active member of Elorde Boxing Gym in Don Antonio back in 2010 to 2013 and of all the sports that I've been involved to, Boxing and Muay Thai training is by far the most strenuous and most calorie-burning physical exercise for me. Elorde has definitely sweated a hell lot of fat from me! The biggest weight loss I had was with their Muay Thai and Boxing programs. For sure, you've seen a lot of Elorde branches around the metro. I've tried Lagro, Katipunan and Don Antonio branches and I can tell that all maintains quality services and facilities. All of the branches were accessible to me but I find it more comfortable and at home with the trainers in Don Antonio because they train beginners and advanced students better than the others that I've worked with. They know how to engage and motivate their students one step at a time with proper combat and martial arts discipline and eventually hardcore training! Also, the best part about Elorde training is the mandatory post work-out massage that's surely gonna pass you out. If you're looking for an indoor activity to sweat you out this coming rainy season, I suggest you try Elorde Gym. To me, it's better to be fit with skill training than weights and other gym machines. You can check out www.elordeboxinggym.com for rates and details.

Amazing Lagree studio! The teachers are all top notch and speak perfect English. It's so well run…read moreFrom the checking in to the instructions the teachers give in class. Love love this spot.

First tried Lagree in LA and I think they do it even better in Manila! Such a great work out! My…read morebutt is lookin like Beyonce's. The machines are the best out there and I love the staff! So much love went into this place. Everyone is so friendly, makes me feel like I'm at home :)

More than five years ago I used to come here about twice a week. I love the group classes and the…read moreteachers, I used to get a great massage in the Fitness First Spa (now gone). Occasionally I'd still come here for special events. I came today because it was the only Fitness First gym I know open on Christmas day. The last time I was here was May 2015 so let's see if anything's changed. AIR-CONDITIONING/VENTILATION I remember writing on the club's complaint form a year ago because air conditioning was very bad. So bad that a lot of people would be leaving group classes especially RPM/cycling because it gets too warm in some parts of the room. But now it's very cold that I was shivering in the locker room. EQUIPMENT The tricep rope thing that attaches to the cable machine smells! Other machines were fine. Glad to see 2 preacher curl benches (gone in FF RCBC). Not all the workout benches used for the BodyStep class have the rubber that grips the floor! While they might be safe to use for BodyPump, be careful not to use them in Step classes. Bikes for RPM/Cycling are new-ish, can't complain about them. Yoga mats didn't smell bad. CLASSES I attended Crunch's BodyAttack and Ahlee's BodyStep class. Love both classes and teachers! It was my first time with Crunch who I think is one of the manager of the club. I kinda like the class atmosphere in this club, everyone's just doing their best to workout plus they seem to be enjoying what they're doing.

After 3 weeks in the Philippines w/no exercise I'm beginning to feel more than a little sluggish so…read moreI decided to find a gym. Anytime Fitness has a location in the mall about 2 1/2 miles from my brother in laws house so I took a trek over and got about an 1 1/2hr workout this afternoon. They do charge $500pesos to workout in the gym which is about $9.60US which I thought was a little steep. As it turns out as a first time visitor they let me work out for free. It's a smallish gym, but it has the amenities on a smaller scale than my gym in Morton Grove, but I still got in an abbreviated workout which is better than nothing. It was hot and humid and even with air conditioning I was sweating like a pig, but it felt good to do something to exercise my dormant muscles.

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.