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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBut WEIGHT there's more!<\/strong> Here's 10 of the Most Loved Fitness Gyms in Metro Manila to help you get started on your road to fitness!<\/pre>\n\n\n\nYoga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n If you’re not really the high-intensity type, then Yoga is perfect for you! Yoga develops core strength, muscle strength, and flexibility, through a series of poses <\/strong>and stretches<\/strong> that improve your body’s mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s also a great home workout, if you don’t really have the time to be going to classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YOGAtta try out a class at Yoga+! It's 25% off for any of their classes<\/strong>. Read more here<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\nTRX <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nTRX or Total Body Resistance Exercise <\/strong>is a kind of suspension training and workout, where body weight exercises<\/strong> are done in order improve core and muscle strength, as well as flexibility and mobility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It requires the assistance of a TRX Suspension Trainer<\/strong>, which are like bands that helps suspend someone, making use of their body weight and gravity to make the exercise possible. <\/p>\n\n\n
Try a Mat-based Realign Class for 30% off<\/strong> at Saddle Row! Read more here<\/a>. <\/pre>\n\n\nPilates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Pilates is an exercise that deals with improving flexibility<\/strong> and stability<\/strong>, by focusing greatly on strengthening muscles, especially your core<\/strong>, and improving balance<\/strong>. It’s for this reason that it’s said to also help with improving posture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pilates is more strength-focused and about control<\/strong>, as compared to Yoga which focuses more on flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pilates is a good choice for beginners wanting a start, but a trainer's undivided attention is a big plus! Try Mindful Movement's 1-on-1 Intro to STOTT Pilates Class for 75% off<\/strong>! Check out their other offers here.<\/pre>\n\n\n\nBoxing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Boxing is a sport that involves two people fighting with their fists<\/strong>, which are covered in protective gloves. This is done in a padded-square ring, for a certain amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boxing is great at improving strength<\/strong>, endurance<\/strong>, speed<\/strong>, and just your overall physical fitness<\/strong>. It’s a high intensity activity that is effective in improving your body’s total strength and mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read also:<\/strong> 10 of the Most Loved Boxing Gyms in Metro Manila<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\nMuay Thai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Muay Thai is a martial arts<\/strong> and combat sport<\/strong> that focuses on many different types of strikes to your opponent’s body. Aside from punches and kicks, strikes from the elbows and knees<\/strong> are integrated as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s great at improving the body’s overall strength and mobility<\/strong>, being able to strengthen especially the core muscles<\/strong> in the body. It’s a fighting style with more variations than boxing<\/strong>, involving more throws and holds, aside from the strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a grappling martial art<\/strong> that focuses more on subduing a opponent through the use of throws<\/strong>, chokes<\/strong>, and takedowns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jiu-Jitsu is a total body workout, requiring the body to make use of its strength, in order to force an opponent into submission<\/strong>. This type of training is what enables Jiu-Jitsu to improve the body’s strength and mobility<\/strong> greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get the full fighter experience at UFC Gym with their 3 of their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu<\/strong> classes for only \u20b11,500 <\/strong>instead of \u20b14,500. See their other 4 deals here.<\/pre>\n\n\n\nZumba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from @bpdancestudio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Zumba is an aerobic exercise<\/strong> that incorporates dancing, <\/strong>with Latin music<\/strong> in order to create a fun cardio that’s effective in burning calories. It’s easy and feels less like a workout<\/strong> and more like a dance party<\/strong>, which contributes to its popularity, especially among your Titas of Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The movements are dynamic, with a lot of jumping<\/strong> and moving of the hips<\/strong> and torso<\/strong>. This helps improve flexibility, mobility, and endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rock Climbing (or Indoor Climbing)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Rock Climbing is a aerobic exercise that involves scaling up, down, or across a rock wall<\/strong> (natural or artificial), in order to reach the top. This is a whole body workout, and helps to improve body strength<\/strong> and endurance<\/strong>. It’s definitely a leg and arm workout as well, since you’ll be using those to push yourself upwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While rock climbing is usually an outdoor activity, there are many gyms that offer rock climbing as a part of their facilities. Here’s 4 of the Most Loved Rock Climbing Gyms in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bop to the top at Power Up with a Full Day Pass for you and a friend<\/strong> for<\/strong> \u20b1650<\/strong> instead of \u20b11,000!<\/pre>\n\n\n\nPole Dancing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from @polecatsmanila<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Pole Dancing is a performance art, making use of dancing and aerobatics, while latched on to vertical pole. Pole dancers would suspend their body by pushing against the pole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This kind of exercise requires great muscle strength and endurance, as well as flexibility and control, in order to be able to lift oneself, and dance at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read also:<\/strong> 9 of the Most Loved Pole Dancing Studios in Metro Manila<\/pre>\n\n\n\nParkour <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Parkour is the pinnacle of movement and calisthenics<\/strong>. It involves rapid movements in an area, with runs<\/strong>, jumps<\/strong>, climbs<\/strong>, and a bunch of other tricks<\/strong>, thrown into the mix. It involves getting from point A to point B in the most creative way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parkour is a dynamic activity making use of the entire body. One’s stamina<\/strong>, endurance<\/strong>, strength<\/strong>, flexibility<\/strong>, and coordination<\/strong> is improved significantly in the process. While parkour is usually associated with being done in an urban environment<\/strong>, there are many parkour gyms that offer a safe space for people to practice their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want to know what it takes to become a ninja<\/strong>? Check out Ninja Academy's classes<\/strong> that you can get for 50% off<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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