[Quick Tour] Quantum Fitness Gym at UP AyalaLand TechnoHub

Quantum Fitness is an Elorde Xtreme Boxing gym located at UP AyalaLand Technohub.

i was pretty excited cos it's located where i work, so my thoughts of finally getting a regular fitness fix could (probably) come true! so one afternoon i paid a visit to see what's in and to generally feel the place and decide whether its worth the membership fee. haha

here's a pic spam of their facilities:

it's big and spacious :) they have warm/cold showers and i noticed a shampoo/bath gel dispenser too. yay. they also have a small cocktail lounge. i'm calling it that cos there are no seats, just two high tables. hehe

locker areas and changing stalls are available too, just bring your own padlocks or you can borrow at the counter.

more comfort room pics cos i'm maarte when it comes to that. 

there's the boxing ring of course

and a group exercise studio that caters to different classes like zumba, hiphop, spinning, yogilates, etc. it's pretty small. but it's exciting you know!

more bikes at the back (if you notice hehe)! i think the two in front are for instructors?  XD

there's also a cycling area! there's a group class for that too.

since it's an Elorde gym i supposed it's pretty complete in terms of boxing essentials. that is, the place has no shortage of objects to punch and kick.

the equipment area is filled with lots of items to help you workout as well.

Membership Rates

Source

Why I'm not joining (at least, yet)

i found the membership fee expensive. even their pre-selling rate of 15k for 1 year is still a bit too much (btw it ended this May). i have no plans of trying out boxing or muaythai or body building yet so what's left they have to offer me are the group classes and the treadmill. but they only have 2 treadmills so that's a downer. :(

i was excited by their group classes esp the spinning, zumba, and yogilates, but just like any class... it has a schedule. and by the looks of it i may not be able to fully commit myself to any of their time slots. loool kulang sa dedication haha so, not now... but maybe someday! XD i have high hopes that it'll suit me better one day because as i was told, they're gonna eat up their neighboring shop (that's CD-R King) and extend the gym space. that's really exciting. hope they add more treadmills and provide a bigger group exercise studio. haha

And that's it!

if you live or work nearby you can go check the place out to see if it fits your fitness needs! :D

Location and Contact

Quantum Fitness Elorde Xtreme Gym
2/F UP - AyalaLand TechnoHub
Commonwealth Ave., Diliman, Q.C.
quantumfitness.elordextreme@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/quantumfitness.elordextreme

Curves Gym: No men, no makeup, no mirrors

WHAAAT?! 

Depends on your reason for going to the gym, you might find their motto quite a bit of a letdown, seeing that it doesn't conform to what most gyms look like. it probably even goes against some people's subconscious notions of the gym as some sort of a dating club, or a VIP lounge, or both. hehe

But Curves gym, focusing on a more specific demographic (you know, us girls!) knew how well their tagline speaks for women who are more concerned with improving their fitness levels, and who simply wanted to work out without being conscious about themselves. And to this extent, Curves serves its purpose by providing a facility that is for women only, has no mirrors at the workout area, and doesn't allow you to wear make-up. ang strict diba?!

PERO JOKE LANG. i have yet to confirm the no make-up part HAHA

Anywaaaay, here's how my first visit went:

Workout area

Curves gym offers circuit workouts using a set of 12 machines that target different parts of the body. They're placed in a circle and in between each of them are recovery pads where you do some light active movements to break the last machine workout you just did. You spend 30 secs. on the machine, then some 45 secs. on the recovery pad... until you've circled around the entire circuit. There's a background music and audio guide naman, plus there's always a coach to help you with the workouts!

When i came in i was welcomed by Coach Tessa, who showed me around the place, introduced me to the machines (and some of the members too!), and interviewed then measured me (homagyasss) for a fitness assessment. haha

Goal setting. naks.

i love how every member gets this sort of initial goal setting interview where the coach assesses your current fitness level, your measurements, your desired weight, health considerations, etc. and helps you come up w/ realistic figures to lose (or gain, depends on your goal) in a month.

The workout

the first circuit was kindof light but i could already feel some sweat. the second circuit though was what made me sweat even more as i had to increase the reps i do on each machine, shempre, to sweat and burn more! ang sarap sa feeling!

the entire workout only took 30 minutes but it was intense enough to cover all parts of my body. very ideal for those on-the-go who didn't want to spend too much time on the gym. 

after that, i stayed longer to try their zumba class! it's a zumba circuit where you dance in between machine workouts. i suck at dancing but i'm always trying haha i had a hard time following the steps though cos we were in a circle and i was in front of the instructor, and i suck at mirror imaging, i kept on circling on the wrong path! haha

Facilities

Members' Lounge

Across the lounge is where the comfort rooms and shower area is. There are mirrors here already, don't worry! See those cards below the Curves signage? That's their "Women on Top" for the month of January!

Women on Top

Only goes to show how this gym is serious about helping you achieve your fitness goals!

Locker area

On the other side of the lounge is where the locker area is. Also a place you'd see more inspiration!

Testimonials from members

There's a very warm feeling about the gym that makes me want to come back, also because i'm interested w/ the type of workout they offer! The coaches are very friendly and nice and always ready to help, and it seems like it's home to a community of women who share a common goal and are out to help each other in their quest for fitter a lifestyle! Reading the inspiring stories from the locker doors also encouraged me with my goals of shedding pounds of fat! haha

So, if you're working near (or at) Eastwood City, this is going to be worth your visit! 

Location and Contact

Curves

4F Eastwood City Walk 2, Eastwood City Cyberpark, Quezon City

curves.eastwood@gmail.com

584-9841 | 09177377835 | 09212093322

Opening hours:

Mondays - Fridays

7:00AM - 12:30PM

3:30PM - 8:30PM

Saturdays

8:00AM - 1:00PM

CCWZF

Mon/Tues - 6:30PM

Wed/Thurs - 8:30AM

Sat - 9:30AM

How to get there?

I came from Commonwealth Area so I rode a jeep labeled "Cubao - Kalayaan - Ali Mall" and went down at Ali Mall. From there, I rode another jeep labeled "Ever - Rosario - Citibank" and got off across CitiBank. I crossed the bridge and walked from Citibank to Cyberwalk. Curves is located at the mall beside Bigoli (i don't know what it's called though hehe) and is at the 4th floor. If the mall is still closed, there's an elevator at the parking area, or you can use the stairs! :)

Be Battle Ready with Battle Brew

Okay! this month was chock full of fitness opportunities for me, and being that i'm in the struggling stage when it comes to motivating myself into building the right discipline to achieve a havey na havey body, every opp gets me immensely excited, esp if it's about working out (and eating of course)!

The first waking hours of my valentines day was spent at Crossfit Insurrecto (at Il Terrazo, Tomas Morato, QC) for the opening of Battle Brew kiosk. tsk, so romantic haha. part of the program was to introduce us to crossfit (which gained more respect points from me now!), and to battle us out with other bloggers in a WOD (workout of the day) challenge. out team lost BWAHA but it was sooo fun as i've been aching for a good workout for so long. the WOD reminded me of our wasakan days at MARS. grabe ang sarap lang magpaka-fit. hahaha

So what's Battle Brew?

Battle Brew is your newest weight management and fitness buddy that will help you burn fat, boost focus, and improve your health.

How? Battle Brew's main product isn't actually coffee, but its MCT Oil. it's derived from pure coconut oil, sans the flavor, odor, and other types of triglycerides (fats!) present in it -- short chain, and long chain. ano raaaaw?

okay, let me lecture you a bit cos i learned a lot that day. plus, i actually kindof reminisced my organic chemistry class (which i failed twice lololol) with all these frkn compounds.

MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides, a type of saturated fat that is digested easily by the body because it passes straight to the liver, therefore providing instant and sustained energy! Did i get you there or what?!

Okay, even with the ironic suggestion of eating fat to lose weight, the science behind the diet is actually fool proof. numerous studies have proven it (like this one), so it's safe to say that this isn't some fad diet that's bound to be debunked by myth busters someday. haha

So how do you use it?

Add a tablespoon to your morning or pre-workout coffee, and that's it! For more weight loss benefits, chip in another tablespoon of clarified butter. Battle Brew sells a booster pack which contains MCT oil and GHEE clarified butter from their site, so yeahhh you may stock up there. :)

and yes, if you haven't noticed... Battle Brew is pretty much your local Bulletproof Coffee vendor hehe

if you're not a coffee person, suuure there are lots of other ways to use MCT oil. use it on oil based dishes, on your salad dressing, your tea, protein shakes, smoothies, etc. hihi

Anyway, as with any weight management tool... you'll hardly see a difference if you don't couple it without proper workout.

Smart move from the people behind Battle Brew cos they teamed up with gyms and fitness centers (cos they workout too!) to introduce people who already workout to improve their fitness experience, and to encourage those who don't workout (yet) to try and go to the gym sometime to exercise (and not just to stock up on MCT oil lol).

Where do I buy?

You may get your dose of Battle Brew from the following gyms and Crossfit boxes:

CF Mad Minute - https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitMadMinute
CF Taft - https://www.facebook.com/crossfit.taft
Famas Gym - https://www.facebook.com/famasgym
Fight Factory BGC - https://www.facebook.com/fightfactorymanilafortbonifacio
Fight Factory Timog - https://www.facebook.com/fightfactorymanilafortbonifacio
CF Ortigas -  https://www.facebook.com/crossfitortigas
and of course
Crossfit Insurrecto - https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitInsurrecto

For orders, inquiries, and more information, here's their website: http://battlebrew.ph
Also, do like them on facebook:
Battle Brew: www.facebook.com/BattleBrew
Crossfit Insurrecto:  www.facebook.com/CrossFitInsurrecto

Are you interested in trying this out? Let me knowww! >XD

Zumba at Hangtuff Fitness, Makati!

last week i was able to join a Zumba session with blogger friends at Hangtuff Fitness, Makati. it's a small gym that offers a wide array of group exercises that you can join at an affordable cost! very convenient to those who work or live within the area of Makati Ave., Ayala Ave., and Gil Puyat as it's just along Jupiter St.!

i had a really great time with the workout! i'm a terrible dancer so i kept hiding behind Leo so I wouldn't get noticed in the mirror hahaha. nonetheless, i broke a good sweat and was impressed by the choreography! nakaka-inspire tuloy mag zumba in fairness! i'll probably update my Just Dance collection (c/o youtube lol)

what i found charming with the gym is how it doesn't invest in expensive mechanical equipment that eventually bores you, but instead promotes class based training that not only builds discipline, but also friendship and camaraderie! i also love how the place could transform into a multipurpose training room. one hour we're doing zumba, and the next hour, poles are being installed for the next class. the gym can accommodate TRX, boxing, and muay thai sessions among others!

Hangtuff Fitness is strategically located at Jupiter St., Makati City (yeahhh where all the chibogans are). It could be hard to find if it's you're first time, but really, it's just located at the ground floor of OPPEN Building (which is still labeled Welding Industries of the Philippines as of writing), just across MetroBank Jupiter branch. :) When you reach the building, you have to walk down the driveway and turn left. The gym is all the way at the edge of building hehe.

Now let's take a look at what the gym offers...

The Gym

Can accommodate 15 persons in 1 class and is 108 sq. meters big :)

Classes

Class A

• Zumba
• TRX Suspension
• Muay Thai / Kickboxing
• Boxing for Fitness
• Circuit Training
• Functional Training

Class B

• Yoga / Pilates
• Pole for Fitness (choreography and floor work)
• Belly Dancing
• Hiphop Dance
• Ballroom (Meringe,Tango,etc.)
• MMA Conditioning
• Strength and Conditioning
• Boot Camp

Fees

Schedule

Promo (for February 2015 only!)

Location and Contact

Hangtuff Fitness

Address: OPPEN Building, 101-D Jupiter St., Makati City

Contact: 0915 374 6508

Website: www.hangtuff.com.ph

Facebook: Hangtuff Fitness

Instagram: @hangtuffph2014

Thanks for having us Hangtuff Fitness, and also to Health Junkie for inviting me! <3

A Tour of Treston Health Club

A few weeks back I (together with my sister) paid visit to Treston Health Club, one of the newest wellness centers in Bonifacio Global City. I got a complete look of their facilities, what they offer, and also a sample of their spa services! Here's what I got, you'll definitely want to check this place out...

The Gym

The Treston Health Club gym area boasts of new and advanced workout machines, i'm talking Life Fitness! >8D I couldn't agree better. All their machines are spanking new! If you're looking for a less crowded gym, with new equipment, friendly staff, AND with spa services... this is the place to be!

w/ my sister :D

What they offer:

• World-class machines and facilities
• Standard Fitness Training Program
• Personal Fitness Training Packages available with free use of Body Composition Analysis Machine

Fitness Classes

Apart from the gym, they also have training studios that are aptly equipped and can be used for the following fitness classes

• TRX
• Kickboxing
• Yoga (Flexibility and Balance)
• Zumba (Cardio Kraze)
• Taekwondo (For Kids and Adults)

More classes will open up soon! Their studios can also be rented for private training sessions, say dance rehearsals, or exclusive classes. :)

Schedule and Rates

Here's their fitness classes schedule as of now, note that it may change from time to time because classes are on a booking basis. :)

• Zumba, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, and Kickboxing: 
• Package rate - P4000 for 8 sessions (non-members); Per session rate – P600
• Pilates and Yoga
• Package rate -  P5200 for 8 sessions (non-members); Per session rate – P700
• TRX:
• P250 per session (non-members) – Promo price
• Krav Maga
• Package rate – P2000 for 4 sessions, P3500 for 8 sessions, P4000 for 12 sessions (non-members)
• Unlimited package rates: P3000 for 1 month, P9000 for 3 mos, P10000 for 4 mos

The Spa

What?! they have a spaaaa? Oh yes, very Fitness First diba haha! You'll be surprised actually, they even offer manipedi! havey na havey

We were able to try their foot massage, and maaaan was it heaven! we have a foot massager at home and dare i say that real human hands are far superior in delivering that relaxing feeling. we were administered the Ingham massage, a type of compression massage that doesn't hurt you to the bones unlike regular reflexology methods. super love it.

they also offer tea while they're massaging you and you get to sit on these really plush lazboy recliners. we both fell asleep soundly! sarap!

Spa services are as follows, along with their prices for members and non-members alike. :)

Other Facilities

Their shower and locker area are super clean. Their lockers have padlocks provided as well, and they have a sauna room and a steam room!

The hallway leading to the training studios are also filled with motivational posters! i think it's genius! :)

Membership Fee and Inclusions

Inclusions

• Exclusive use of the gym
• User of lockers facilities, sauna, and steam rooms
• Fitness training program
• One (1) complimentary consultation with a nutritionist
• One (1) complimentary use of BCA machine
• One (1) complimentary body massage (Shiatsu or Swedish)
• Thirty (30) minutes complimentary one-on-one session with a fitness trainer
• One (1) free trial in all fitness classes
• Members enjoy special rates for all spa services and fitness classes

Location and Contact

with Ms. Hannah, Health Club Supervisor. Thank you for having us!

Treston Health Club is located at
4th Flr., Treston International College Building
University Parkway District
32nd Str., cor. C-5 Road
Bonifacio Global City

For more inquiries you may call
Direct line: (632) 819-6184
Trunkline: (632) 819-6165 local 2072
Email: healthclub@treston.edu.ph

Follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrestonHealthClub

What I think

if you study the rates, the annual fee of 28,000 pesos will set you aback some 2,300 pesos a month. That's way cheaper than Fitness First, considering that they have similar facilities (gym, spa, sauna and steam, and group exercises). The advantages of joining THC is that

- it's located in BGC
- it's NEW so it isn't too crowded yet. you don't have to wait for your turn to use that most coveted pectoral machine
- the equipment are all new so you get the privilege of christening them all with your sweat haha
- it's near (walking distance to) Market! Market! where the terminal is :D

Hope this helps! :)

Fairmont Hotel Makati: our gym + pool experience

i think i mentioned before na while i was looking for good gym + pool facis around makati, one of the places i called was Fairmont. during that time, exclusive to guests pa lang ung gym + pool nila but they mentioned that they're opening it up for membership soon.

at yun nga, one day they called me na open na raw sila and is offering me a free trial! yeheyy! so ako naman, kahit na during that time eh member na ko sa golds, go parin ng go para ma-checkitout ko rin yung place and malay nyo magustuhan ko hehe

so one sunday i brought my sister with me to makati! nga pala, raffles fairmont hotel is just beside landmark and across greenbelt 3. and their fitness center is located at the 4th floor. >:)

terai and i preparing to swim!

the first thing we did was swim! in fairness ang liit ng swimming pool nila but i love the water cos it doesn't reek strongly of chlorine like most pools. in fact mejo salty pa nga ung tubig hahaha.

the pool in different angles, mejo makulimlim hehe:

it's really small and what disappointed me pa is that ang babaw lang nya hahaha i guess the deepest is 5ft na hehe. nevertheless terai and i enjoyed our swim! as usual walang tao, di rin naman ganun karami guest ng fairmont at kung meron man, foreigner! haha

kung sa ambience eh ang masasabi ko lang eh maganda! maganda talaga! i mean, yeahhh. hahaha 

after swimming, gym naman! their lifeguard slash trainer accompanied us to the gym area for our free trial. at dun na nagsimula ang kalbaryo namin. haha i thought the free trial meant we're free to just try the place as we wish, yung pala kasama pa itong workout session na sobrang na-ubos energy ko! 

kuya bernny was the one who "trained" us for an hour. cardio muna, then squats, then weights, and weights, more weights and situps. mamatay matay na kami ng kapatid ko seryoso. di naman stressful, pero if you know us you'd probably realize how it's so hard for us to workout HAHAHA sobrang phyisically fit lang namin. nakakahiya na. hahaha

pictures! 

terai cardio-ing haha

free weights area

ang sosyal na bottled water

after workout. glad it's over haha

the truth is, we enjoyed it! kuya bernny's training method just goes to show na pag inaraw araw mo yung routines nya, papayat ka sigurado. but that's probably the same for any PT right? at madami akong natutunan sa kanya!

learnings from kuya bernny:

lesson 1: sabi nya, when a person loses weight, here's the order of "noticeability" haha kumbaga, pag pumayat ka eto yung unang lumiliit (in order!):

1. face

2. arms

3. thighs

4. belly

at! pag tumaba ka naman, unang lumalaki ang: belly, followed by thighs, arms then face. baliktad naman ngayon. kewl.

lesson 2: if you want to lose weight, you have to grow muscles because they burn fats.

lesson 3: para masaya, focus on the 3 biggest muscle areas in your body. the thighs, the flabs (i mean abs), and the back. 

lesson 4: a common misconception with women is that they should limit lifting weights when trying to lose weight para di mag mukhang body builder. sabi ni kuya, wala naman kaming testosterone so we're not going to buff up like those hardcore body builders. sa isip ko naman, di ba may testosterone parin ang babae? onti nga lang hehe. anyway, point is, lifting weights is important! haha

thank you kuya, because of you naging makabuluhan ang paghihirap namin!

summing it up, from a prospective member's point of view, eto mga masasabi ko sa fairmont:

PROS:

- the place is beautiful, the gym is big and has a lot of space

- the equipment are all new. in fact, halos TechnoGym lahat (same w/ fitness first pero mukang higher model na). sosyal!

- the showers are big and clean

- towels are provided

- the lockers are hightech na rin. no need for padlocks, parang vault type ganito o:

ang elibs na locker!

- the staff are all nice and friendly!

CONS:

- there are no installed shampoo/conditioner/bath gel dispensers in the showers so lalabas ka pa just to reach the tray of bath essentials. hassle kaya yon haha although i know they'll work it out somehow! hehe

- no enough space to dress up. malaki yung room pero malayo yung lockers sa area where you can put your bags down and dress comfortably.

- the pool is small and shallow

- no hair dryer! big deal to sakin seriously hahaha

- and finally, it's super duper mahal. nasa 90k ang annual fee keri nyo ba yon? ako hindi eh. luho na yung ganyang rate sakin. daig ang annual rate ng Makati Shang! haha

anyway, it wouldn't hurt to give it a try! i'll give them 8.5 out of 10 stars! >:D thank you so much for the experience fairmont! >:D

for more details you may reach their fitness club at the following contact numbers:

Raffles Fairmont Makati

Willow Stream Fitness Club

tel: (+632) 555 9777

fax: (+632) 555 9799