SM Active Hub Launches in the East

SM Supermalls has officially launched SM Active Hub, its latest initiative aimed at revolutionizing fitness and sports engagement in the country. The grand kickoff in the East of Metro Manila on March 9 also saw thousands of fitness enthusiasts and athletes gather across SM City Marikina, SM City East Ortigas, and SM Center Antipolo Downtown, marking the beginning of a new era in accessible, community-driven fitness.

A Hub for Every Fitness Passion

Marikina Run Club
In partnership with Team Malaya, the Marikina Run Club in SM City Marikina gathered a strong community of runners for an exciting kickoff. Participants engaged in warm-ups and a community run, fostering camaraderie among beginners and seasoned runners alike.

Runners at the Marikina Run Club hit the pavement with energy and enthusiasm during the launch of SM Active Hub.

East Ortigas Run Club
Supported by Anytime Fitness and Boysen, SM City East Ortigas launched its run club where participants had the opportunity to train and run along the mall’s dedicated 880-meter run path, a safe and accessible space designed for both casual joggers and serious runners.

Hundreds of runners took their first strides with the East Ortigas Run Club, launching their journey on the mall’s 880M run path.

Pickleball Hub
Pickleball fever swept through SM Center Antipolo Downtown with an exciting tournament hosted by Pickleball East Dinkers Club Inc. Enthusiasts and experienced players took to the courts for friendly yet competitive matches, bringing more attention to the fast-growing sport in the East. The event was filled with energy, camaraderie, and sportsmanship as participants showcased their skills and embraced the excitement of the game.

Players bring their A-game in an intense paddle battle of speed, strategy, and precision in PEDCI’s pickleball tournament at SM Center Antipolo Downtown.

Country’s Largest Playground for Sports Enthusiasts at SM Supermalls

With the launch of SM Active Hub, SM Supermalls continues to expand its commitment to health, fitness, and community engagement. SM partners with top fitness clubs and organizations to bring accessible, fun, and engaging sports experiences to everyone.

This is just the beginning—expect more exciting fitness activities and partnerships in the coming months as SM strengthens its position as the largest playground for sports enthusiasts in the country. Lace up, grab a paddle, or take the first step in your fitness journey—SM Active Hub is ready for you!

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fitness for the third week!

for a better experience of the disciplines in the upcoming Subic Fitness Festival on November 15-17 at Subic, Zambales, we are having two pocket events bringing back Circuit Warz and Table Tennis.

on Friday, the TATAPHIL will train your eye and muscle coordination with key learnings of Table Tennis. at 6pm onwards, the members of the Philippine team will tell the secrets of their success in this sport. see them at the PSC Rizal Stadium in Manila for a free session.

Circuit Warz comes back to test your speed, endurance and strength as Reijo Del Prado gives an in-depth session and better understanding to those who want to conquer their limits. i tried it before and now will try to see if i can do it better. FTX Gym in Makati is the place at 4PM - 9PM, Saturday.

on Sunday, September 22, learn how to defend yourself even without weapons as Krav Maga will teach coordination of the mind and muscle in times of danger. see you at the FTX Gym at 1PM - 4PM and have yourself ready to take on the streets.

for more information about Subic Fitness Festival, check out their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @subicfitfest. more posts following at #SubicFitFest.

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a new Subic-style fitness weekend

at the half of September as we start the -Ber months, the Subic Fit Fest will let us experience another 3 fitness disciplines that will encourage every Juan to be fit.

on Friday, September 13, Coach Kenn Colubio will help us relive stress and relieve body pains, prevent injuries from bad posture and achieve tight waistline and more with Pilates! the approach also has been scientifically-proven to strengthen the core, improve blood circulation and body posture. the Pilates class will be held at the Options Studio, 15F, Tower 1, RCBC Plaza, Ayala cor. Gil Puyat Avenues, Makati City.

an energetic Kettle Bell session will be commenced at the USPC Sports Performance Center at Pasig City, hosted by the Philippine Kettle Club. as a form of body building, kettle work out will feature core exercises and techniques from the ground up.

for a whole cardio that can go smashing at Manila, Table Tennis class will be held on Sunday, September 15 at the PSC Rizal Stadium. Spins and Burn program to be held at 5PM-9PM headed by Ting Ledesma, the muscle and eye coordination event on paddling, swinging and smashing pings and pongs as a sample of the SubicFitFest experience.

the Pilates, Kettle Bell and Table Tennis are just 3 of what we'll experience at the Subic Fitness Festival that will be held on November 15-17, 2013 at the SBMA Harbor Point, Camaya Coast and Ocean Adventure. for more information, visit www.subicfitfest.com. also follow @subicfitfest on Twitter and Instagram and like Subic Fitness Festival on Facebook.

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starting to get fit for Subic

we are starting the journey to Subic as we give promote healthy lifestyle for every Juan beginning this weekend, September 6, 7 and 8. this weekend will surely be a way to have a healthy and strong body adopting to daily activities, a powerful mind and soul and of course, fun. all activities below are just 3 of the 24 disciplines that is served at the Subic Fitness Festival on November 15-17, SBMA.

on September 6, Mr. Reijo Del Prado, Mr. Philippines 2008, will challenge fitness buffs to break their records through functional fitness training in Circuit Warz. exercises include routines that qualify people to Gladiator Circuit Battle, Enduro-Challenge and Strong Man Competition. this features speed-repetition, speed-endurance and power weight exercises.

dancing the way on Saturday with an Urban Street Dance Workout with the SFF crew will surely be a fun way to shed off unwanted weight as we dance to the groove with urban music. bring your family and friends to this session on September 7.

for a powerful mind and soul, International Meta Coach Ms. Imee Navarro will teach individuals how to unleash their greatest potentials. on September 8, 2013, learn to express your power with neuro-linguistic programming, self-contemplation, and meditation techniques. move within your mind and experience results physically and mentally, through the guidance of EQ Academy with Soul Fitness.

take note that these activities will be held at the FTX Gym in Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. to reserve your slot, contact Ramon Domiquil at 09159425926. you can also learn more of Subic Fitness Festival on Facebook by liking this page: https://www.facebook.com/SubicFitFest. follow them also on Twitter and Instagram @subicfitfest

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i will run the trail of HAMILO COAST

i successfully registered to this event on March 23 called the Salomon X-Trail Run happening at Hamilo Coast. not to mention about the vacation that goes with it, it would be a very tiring obstacle to run on a Saturday morning.
registered at 6K, the shortest of the trail as i have not been practicing for farther distances and also at the slopes. but it is a great privilege for me to do this. by this time, i really have to do this. (nah! LOL)

here are the categories:
6K - road to trail run
12K- road to trail run
24K- mountain run

the run is customized for elite runners. well for me, it would be a great start.

for more information about the run, visit www.salomonxtrailpilipinas.com

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FITNESS FIRST names greatest fitness achievers for 2012

an assembly of gods and goddesses revealed the new champion in 5 categories of Fitness First's New You Achievement Awards 2012 held at the Unilab Bayanihan Center in Mandaluyong City last night, July 19.

themed Olympics, the candidates paraded in their olympian outfits and strutted their fitness achievements in the Health, Shape, Strength, Sport and Staff categories. not just in weight loss but also their body developments like surviving or overcoming hard illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.

winners of each categories are as follows:

Shape Category - Cristina Del Rosario
Sports Category - Haide Acuna
Health Category - Richard Mitra
Strength Category - Pure Lozada
Staff Category - Lieza Valerio

the over-all champion, Haide Acuna, narrates her greatest achievement in running the 160-kilometer marathon -- the infamous Death March route from Pampanga to Tarlac. she also regards this a double achievement since she is currently in her 5-month pregnancy. as a new inspiration and model for fitness, her profile and story will be displayed in Fitness First branches nationwide.

winners for individual category received special items and free membership in Fitness First.

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360 Fitness Club now opens

fitness enthusiasts have achieved the body they want but they have been slaving all time in the gym only focusing on one part of their body. would it be better to do a full-body workout for only 30 minutes and do whatever you want beyond that time.

and now, 360 Fitness Club opens here in the Philippines. you can push yourself to the limits for just a small time needed and you can have a total body workout. it has 20 exercise stations, that combine cardiovascular and strengthening exercises – a total body workout that will make members burn up to 500 calories in just 30 minutes, tone and shape up. you can actually compare versus machines that strain your body in a rhythm and range. personal trainers are ready to assist you to make you do the right workout.

there is also a 45-minute group exercise where you can grove with your friends in the latest music.

the club also offers group TRX suspension training, a method of leveraged body weight exercise. over 300 TRX exercises can be performed and everyone from all fitness levels can simply adjust their body position to adjust the resistance and intensity of the exercise. and this is the first in the country.

so try the real workout and training for your body. come to 360 Fitness Club located at Strata 100 bldg., Ortigas Avenue, Ortigas Center in Pasig City. also, get more info by visiting their Facebook page.

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Fit and Well with Fit n' Right program

though it's Christmas season and a lot of parties and food come along the way, i have been thinking to getting in shape.

my lifestyle has included big feasts, relaxations that only show results on the outside. but what about the inside? there might be a lot of toxins inside of my thin body and i really wanted to gain weight with those nice calves, biceps and shoulders. i also try to get a balanced diet. i really love food.

besides, i don't have really much time for workout. my everyday routine just includes home and office just sitting and slaving in front of a monitor or TV. munching on my favorite snack and having a sip of juice or water.

then i realized that i have been storing a lot of energy inside my body that are never used. instead they transform to being the most hated part of anyone's body: the belly.

i hate my belly, it's not so big yet but i already want to get rid of it. i have tried weight-management products and none of them really worked. and signing up to the gym has costed me much. i also tried workout videos but my passion and efforts to have that rock hard abs doesn't seem to be successful. my number one enemy, idleness. honestly, when i started to sweat, i stop. seldom comes to my mind when i wanted to jog, do push-ups, crunches or even lifts. never tried to measure to see any accomplishments.

but experts say that that kind of exercising isn't enough. you need to assist it with proper food intake and also aiding it with Del Monte Fit n' Right. last October 23 at Taste Asia in SM Mall of Asia, a special bloggers event was hosted by Del Monte Fit n' Right in partnership with Fitness First to inform us about the benefits of working out and drinking Fit n' Right.

Fit n' Right contains L-Carnitine that helps in washing away bad cholesterol in the body. with a tired body from working out, you can enjoy the refreshing flavors of Fit n' Right:

and going back to the bloggers event, PBA Coach Jim Saret has shared easy-to-do exercises without leaving home. and i tell you, it concentrates on the body parts that will make you really feel sexy. push-ups, pull-ups, lunges, jogs in place with resistance -- all to be done 10 reps everyday to achieve better shape.

and in culmination of the Dare to Be Fit program of Fit n' Right, for all of you health and fun buffs, there will be a fun run scheduled on November 22 in SM Mall of Asia. of course sponsored by Del Monte Fit n' Right. see the attached picture below for details:

for those interested to join, you may proceed to these venues:

• CEMG Office – Unit 3A Vernida I Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City/ Look for Marianne Tapales (892.5842/09155498282)
• Dare to be Fit ‘n Right booths in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig and in selected SM Hypermarkets: Mall of Asia, Sucat, Pasig, and North EDSA
• Fitness First branches on November 16, 2009.

this will be an exciting and helpful activity of Del Monte Fit n' Right with Fitness First for it not only promotes good living but the proceeds will go to the victims of the storms Ondoy and Pepeng. you help, you live better.

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