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Early this month, me and iMoM decided to check out the newest fitness club in town, 3600 Fitness Club. At first, we were looking for a big space like the fitness club we go to and we’re quite surprised at the size of the gym. I started scanning the room for the usual machines that I see in the gyms but I didn’t see one.
We were met by Kim Tanedo, one of the owners and also the Finance Director of the club. She explained that the 360 Fitness Club is not the usual gym that uses the traditional methods of exercising but they offer circuit training. Using only free weight and exercise accessories, the 360 circuit training can give you a total body workout in just 30 minutes.
The discussion is getting more interesting. Who wants to have all those machines anyway if you don’t know how to use them? To make it more fun, why don’t we just hit the circuit?
We started off with a bit of introduction as to how we should go about each station. The 360 Circuit has 20 exercise stations, including 10 active rests that combines cardio and strengthening exercises.
Huwaaat? 20 Stations? How am I supposed to know what to do next?
That’s the beauty of this club, it is designed to be in groups and circuit coaches are there to guide and motivate you whenever you feel like giving up. Oh yeah, tell me about giving up! The whole 30 minute workout will take you 3 rounds of those 20 exercise stations.
Doing the work out with iMoM was indeed a fun experience; the “encouraging” part did not only come from the circuit coach but from iMoM as well. Honestly, I am not as fit as I used to. My last gym visit was six months ago, that’s why on my second round I’m almost out of breath and on the third… I can no longer go along with our chit-chat but they pushed me to finish the session.
Honestly, it was all worth it! Whew! According to Ms. Tanedo, the whole workout will make members burn around 500 calories. There goes my McDonald’s breakfast 
I admit that one of the major factors that’s keeping me from going back to the gym is that I tend to get lonely — it is hard to exercise alone and personal trainers are quite expensive. But with 360 circuit coaches, it’s like having a personal trainer. They are not only there to motivate but more importantly to teach you the correct form to avoid injury and ensure safety.
The club also offers exciting group exercises such as Latin Dance, Kickboxing, Power Yoga, Cardio strip tease and dance, Hip-Hop Dance Off and Cardio Combat. They are also the first one to offer group TRX training exercises in the country.
The club believes that fitness is more than just exercising but it’s a way of life, that’s why they will also be offering a health bar that will serve healthy meals that are low calorie. This way, I won’t need any diet supplements to squeeze into my old jeans again.
360 Fitness Club is located at 13th Floor Strata 100 Bldg., F. Ortigas Jr. Road formerly Emerald Ave.), Ortigas Ortigas Center in Pasig City. Phone: (02) 577.7807 Mobile: (0917) 560.0360 or you can visit their website at http://www.completethecircuit.com/
Skipping meals is probably one of the most common diet faux pas. Depriving yourself of food when you want to lose weight is one strategy that is guaranteed to fail. I know this from experience.
Here’s one reason why you should not starve yourself when you want to lose weight: When you skip a meal, your body will starve and the tendency is to eat more than what you need on your next meal. So instead of doing yourself a favor, it has gotten you into a lot more trouble. The solution is to eat small servings at an interval of time. It is much better to eat small healthy servings rather than totally depriving yourself. In between meals prevents hunger pangs and gives you consistent amount of energy during the day.
When you want to lose weight, you need to find ways of promoting faster metabolism. This is the chemical process in which our body converts the calories that we eat into energy. And skipping meals or crash dieting will not boost metabolism, in fact, it even slows it down. Why?
When you’re body does not get the right amount of food at a certain time, it is threatened and goes into survival mode. It struggles to keep the calories and stores the fat, which means it tries to slow down your metabolism which is what you do not what to happen when you’re trying to lose weight. Many believe that they still have lost weight using this approach but any weight loss during these times would mostly come from decreased water retention and most often than not, you will not be able to sustain it due to loss of energy.
There are a lot of diet solutions out there but if you are trying to lose those excess baggages or just want maintain good health, the best way is to have healthy diet and fitness routine.
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It’s a fact that child obesity has come to an alarming rate especially in the US. I have seen and known friends who have nurtured an obese child. Little do these parents know of the psychological effects of obesity among children. Obese children are most likely to grow up with low self-esteem.
I am fortunate that my kids have become aware of the effects of obesity not only from us, parents, but media also has a lot to do with it. Admittedly, kids are so into junk foods and loves fast food but as a mom, I discourage these kinds of food – maybe once in a while but not on a regular basis.
As much as possible, I want them to eat home cooked food and encourage them to devour in fiber rich food such as fruits, cereals, oatmeal and vegetables. I am so glad that I did not have a hard time letting them eat these kinds of foods. Fiber is not only good older people but it is very beneficial for children too. Since it is very filling, children tend to feel full after eating which discourages overeating. In addition, with proper fluid intake, fiber promotes regularity of bowel movement and prevents constipation.
Kids who will continue to have fiber rich diet will definitely have a healthy lifestyle. It does not only reduce the risk of heart diseases, you’re also assured that you won’t have to look for the best hemorrhoid treatment for your hemmorrhiod problems
Last weekend we were chatting with new found friends who lived in the US and have now decided to settle here in the Philippines. The discussion went around with how the economic crisis affected the lives of so many Americans and how they are dealing with it. We cannot help but compare how we, Filipinos would have done it … we’ll just laugh our way through life.
Even as I watch US TV series, I seem to notice how Americans deal with problems. How common do they go to a “shrink” every time they have a hard time coping with some setbacks? Or have medications for depression? In the Phils., no matter how hard life may be, you can still see people relaxing specially during the weekends. Maybe because being a Third World country, we’re used to it or perhaps because we have strong faith and support system.
Faith is a big aspect in our lives, whatever religion you belong to – the belief that there is a higher power you can call on to, is enough to keep you going. Plus, the strong bonds of our family and friends, that whatever we are dealing, we know that we have friends and family to lean on. Even in other countries, Filipinos manifest this quality. You can see how Filipino communities abroad gather up and stay in touch with each other. It’s amazing how this trait can help you go along way, most especially when you’re abroad.
I can speak for me and my hubby who have gone through the ups and downs of life and we have managed to stay together and be strong. Laughter is a big factor in our marriage — Hubs has a very good sense of humor and that’s one thing I love about him.
Laughter has a lot of benefits. It’s a therapeutic, relieves us of stress and even healthy for our skin. At least you won’t have to waste your money on adult acne treatments, just have a dose of laughter everyday.
Being a Human Resource practitioner, one of the major concerns of management is to look after its employees, protecting the safety, health and welfare of people in the workforce. I am proud to say that almost all of the companies I have joined have very clear policies regarding this and this initiative is truly admirable.
Companies should always bear in mind that people is their most valuable resources. Fostering a safe work environment greatly impacts productivity which more than enough basis for a company to reach its goals. Increased productivity equals improved bottom line.
It’s a shame to think that other managers and top level officers believe that pay is the strongest motivation for people to work. Studies have shown that people do not necessarily perform more when they are paid well. There are a lot of factors affecting employee productivity and one of which is the work environment. Providing the workforce with an environment conducive to working, with proper tools and equipment is a major factor for employees to reach the maximum level of productivity.
Occupational Safety and Health does not only affect the management and its workers but it can have its secondary effects among family members, customers, suppliers and even the community. It’s an interdisciplinary concern that can be achieved by the management initiatives and employee’s support for the program.
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Asbestos cancer is a rare cancer. Also called mesothelioma, it affects individuals exposed to asbestos, most specially for people who have handled asbestos at work not knowing the danger it can bring them.
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I must admit I was never a sports person mainly because I was not exposed to it. Now that I am an adult, the only sport I know is bowling.
With my kids, we try to encourage them to engage in sports. I have seen the benefits of sports especially among children. Participating in sports does not only enhance their physical abilities but it’s an avenue for them to develop their social skills and mental abilities.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL BENEFITS. Having a sports activity is an excellent way to become physically fit. Playing sports develops and strengthens muscles and teaches them to become more aware of their body. Having a positive body image makes children more conscious about what they eat thus promoting a healthier lifestyle.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS. Sports teach children how to interact with other people which will be an advantage to them when they grow up especially in the workforce. It hones their ability to work with people and act as a team. Moreover, it gives them a sense of accomplishment which boosts their self confidence. Sports can indeed play a vital role in developing a child’s social well-being.
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT. As a parent, I have seen how sports have developed my children mental maturity exposing them to what the “real world” is — that you cannot predict its outcome however you need to accept it. During competitions, everyone cannot be a winner and I have seen them accept failures however hard it may be. It is not always about winning, the most important is that you have taken part in the activity and have given it your best shot. Success is not measured by the medals and awards you have received but in the ability to gain experience and absorb all learnings you have acquired through these failures. Failures thus opens the door for success, it’s a matter of how you deal with it. Playing sports is an avenue for children to be emotionally and mentally mature; it teaches them to deal with the strains of life.
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Green Earth Tip: Be more practical in practicing golf by recycling golf ball. You can check out sites that offer used golf balls. This way you can help save our Earth’s resources.
Growing up my daughter was always the chubby one, which was cute for a growing child. She’s neither obese nor overweight but she isn’t petite also. At age 12, she started dieting without my knowledge. I was working then and I realized she was skipping dinner. Honestly, it worked! She grew out of the plump figure but then you’ll notice how her face has dropped as if she was sick. I got worried and told her to stop and explained to her that she might be losing on all the needed nutrients of her body. She is a good girl and obediently did what I asked to but told her just to maintain what she started.
Now that school is about to start, she is now back to controlling her food intake. Belonging to a cheerleading squad, I know where the pressure is coming from. However as a mom, I worry about her being obsessed on her body image that she might end up having an eating disorder.
My advice is to have a diet that is high in fiber which I would gladly take into consideration every time I do my grocery. It will not be only for her but for the whole family including me. Good thing, I have trained them to eat cereals every morning.
Fiber has a lot of important health benefits such as lowering of blood cholesterol and controlling the level of our blood sugar. Promoting the regularity of bowel movement and preventing constipation are the most important benefits fiber can give our body which is good for colon cancer prevention.
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In my previous post, I have written about how this scorching summer heat has made my skin flare up into rashes. I have been seeing an allergologist/immunologist and all she can give me are topical medications, anti-histamine and a limited dose of steroids.
It’s almost a month since the rash started and until now I am still suffering, although it goes around different parts of my body, now it’s on my back. I feel that my life is not normal at the moment since I cannot do any physical activity or any activity that will make me perspire. Sweat is my number one enemy right now, a little sweat make me itch all over. If you can see my photo taken about a week ago, just by looking at it, makes you want to scratch it. It’s itchy and has a tingling sensation.
Steroids plus no physical activity means weight gain. I guess that’s more bad news for me. I can’t wait for things to normalize so I can hit the treadmills once again. I hope that will be soon.
A couple of months back, I introduced frozen yogurt to my mom. At first, she was quite apprehensive with the taste having known that yogurts taste sour but she has come to love this healthy dessert. Every time we go to the mall, she’ll treat the kids to a cup of fro-yo.
I just love this delicious snack. Not only does it satisfy my craving for sweets, it also has great health benefits. It’s an excellent source of calcium, protein and other vitamins such as B12. 
Frozen yogurt is the answer to my calcium needs, especially since I am not a big fan of milk. One serving of yogurt a day helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Yogurt also contains live micro-organisms which is good for our immune system. These bacteria aid in digestion and prevent infections. And for people who are forever watching their weight, there is a low fat and skim yogurt.
Maybe if I stick with this yummy dessert, I won’t have to wear corsets every time I need to be dressed in cocktail dresses and gowns.
While there are a lot of fad diets available nowadays, the question is whether dieting is beneficial or not? Most diets may look effective at a quick glance but a lot of studies have revealed that it may not be helpful in the long run.
Although going on a diet may help you shed off those few pounds quickly but it’s maintaining the weight that becomes a challenge. Most people (myself included) gain more weight after three to six months of going back to their old routine of feasting.
Additionally, experts say that excessive dieting can cause a lot of health problems such as dizziness, diabetes, stroke and weak immune system.
Some diets also include supplements to help people lose weight a lot faster. There are a lot of safe diet pills offered in the market, they can help but the safest way to lose weight is still proper diet and regular exercise. Nothing can beat that!
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