The Bikini ripped abs and chest, tan lines and flip flops; when the weather starts to prick your skin and makes you wear a stronger sun screen, you’d know the summer season is about to get in. What is a better way to welcome summer? Prepare for it and have that body ready to show off some skin!

Being In and Out of the Gym often times becomes boring. One day you’re excited to be working out, detoxify and secrete some sweat then by the following week you might not want to be entertaining the same old routine everyday. Why not get out of your comfort zone and try other ways to get fit.

A lot of exercise activities abroad have already reached Manila. Would you want to try it out? Here are 5 New 30-55 minutes Ways to Guaranteed weight loss, toning, ripping and fun!

CrossFit

A combination of high insanity and constant varied exercises; a workout which resembles to circuit training only finished in less than 30 minutes. From couch potatoes to seasoned athletes, the workout programs are scalable, participants whether you’re a newbie or elite, the workouts are performed by everyone and equally challenging. Imagine minutes of Cardio, Track & Field, Plyometrics, Rowing, Gymnastics, Kettlebell and Weightlifting – variation not routine. CrossFit workout promises “phenomenal fitness in and out of themselves or as a compliment to your sport-specific training regime.”

Magnitude Realty Estate (near Eastwood)
186 E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Quezon City
+63 917 5331787

Plana Forma
Sculpt those muffin tops; activate your thigh burning fighters. Plana Forma combines yoga, Pilates and dance in an intense 55-minute session and guarantees for every woman to lose those inches – Fast.
Based on the key principles and techniques of Physique 57 in New York City. The focused workout promise “to define those thighs, lifts seats, tones arms, and strengthen your abdominals to create a lean and sculpted physique that is strong and efficiently mobile.”

If you’re the type who has problems on your lung capacity, metabolic rate, back muscles, posture and stress management. Plana Forma is perfect for you.

6th Floor Jecoprime Building 20th drive
Mckinley Business Park Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 917 8094392

TRX Suspension Training
More than just the most versatile piece of exercise equipment available; TRX Suspension Training is a complete training system which ensures your success by activating your entire body in every movement – No weight lifting, you work together with your own body weight and fitness level. With hundreds of exercises you can do virtually everywhere, each movement will help you build power, core strength, flexibility, balance and endurance, helping you conquer your fitness goals.
All you need is a door, an A-frame or anywhere you may hang the suspension trainer or the door anchor – then you’re set to move. It’s your entire gym in a mesh bag; A handy dandy tool for the traveler or the one who’s always on the go.

You will never miss a workout again.

Most TRX sessions are held within the comfort of your own home and schedule. If you live down south, you may call or message Kassy Pajarillo or Drop by Reema Chanco’s studio if you’re from the heart of the metro but if you’re from up north, you may enquire for other TRX Fitness Anywhere Certified Trainers through accredited popular fitness studios.

Kassy Pajarillo
+63 917 5540014
runkassyrun@gmail.com

Reema Chanco
reemachanco@yahoo.com

Kettle bells
Urban Fitness Philippine Kettlebell Club has just brought kettle bell training in the Metro; A traditional Russian Fitness tool that essentially looks like a cannon or bowling ball with an attached handle.
If you were the type who aims to enhance, strengthen and condition your fitness performance, this exercise would help you develop a strong foundation to movement. A functional movement that promises eliminating muscle imbalances and general fitness.

Swing, lift, Press and Pull the Kettlebell. A sure fire way to tone, firm, improve your metabolism and promote movement efficiency by building strength, power, endurance, agility, and mental toughness.
Be cautious though, before you buy your own Kettlebell, be sure you’re with a certified trainer, as you wouldn’t want to hurt that spine and backbone.

Nico D’Haenen
+63 926 6747598

Zumba

Ditch the workout. Join the party!
An exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that blends red-hot international music which are downright addictive. It’s been a while but Zumba has finally arrived manila. Although often it has been mistaken as a woman’s class, Zumba was originated, conceptualized and programmed by a man.

The “Fitness-Party” sets a goal to let the music move you instead of counting repetitions over the music. Classes are available in certain areas in the metro. Don’t be fooled by non-certified Zumba Instructors.
Rowena Aquino Jose
+63 916 2990214

Vegetarian Kassy Pajarillo is a Certified TRX Fitness Anywhere Trainer,Occasional Surfer and Marathoner who runs for a cause