I attended an event last January 23rd at the World Trade Center Tent. It's the Cream Silk Transformations: Spotlight on the Modern Filipina event. It was very empowering, they equipped us with the tools we needed to transform into a Modern Filipina.
January 31, 2016
January 30, 2016
My friends and I are avid Watsons shoppers. Specifically their Watsons label products. It helps us to shop wisely and strategically by providing us with quality products at friendly prices.
January 29, 2016
Every start of the year, a lot of us make the decision to start eating better and losing weight. It will make it easier to reach our goal with the fitness and home must haves at S&R.
January 29, 2016
Coca-Cola unveils a powerful, global communications campaign for their most iconic product – celebrating moments made more special with the simple pleasure of drinking Coca-Cola.
January 29, 2016
Fitness First, the leading health club operator in the country, unveiled its 5th Platinum club last January 26, at Viridian, the newest and most prestigious residential condominium tower at the heart of the Greenhills Shopping Center along Connecticut and Missouri Streets in San Juan City.
The club occupies a sprawling 1,860 square meters of the first and second levels of Viridian and is poised to redefine the fitness experience with its innovative club design, expansive Freestyle floor area and cutting-edge equipment.
This Platinum club boasts of the first RepHouse Freestyle Floor specifically designed by Fitness First experts to provide members the true essence of Dynamic Movement Training. The exclusively designed floor is used for Freestyle Group Training, a quick 30-minute small group format that caters to people on the go.
Another highlight that is exclusive to this club is the Water Rower, a top-of-the-line equipment regarded for its precise replication of a boat moving through water. This rowing machine can burn up to 1000 calories per hour and works on 84% of one’s muscle mass in just one exercise.
The 30-member strong Fitness Team are all certified in kick boxing, Powerplate and Octane. All of them are passionate about helping members achieve their fitness goals and most of them also teach Group Exercise classes.
The club proudly offers more than 470 Group Exercise Classes throughout the month and includes dance, cycling, Hardcore, BodyCombat, and BodyJam classes to name a few. Aerial Yoga, the latest craze in yoga is also available. This fun, new and creative approach to yoga uses a yoga swing to support the body to comfortably execute poses for an extended period. A bit challenging but definitely a must-try.
Ever wondered how old your body really is, compared to your chronological age? Well, now you can find out! Fitness First continues to build on its reputation as the fitness leader with the launch of BioScore, a bespoke health and fitness assessment which determines your biological or ‘fitness age,’ compared to your real age.
Unlike other health fitness assessments, BioScore doesn’t look at bodyweight or body fat percentage, but instead, focuses on other key metrics. Conducted by a trained specialist, the BioScore assessment comprises a series of health and fitness tests, and a comprehensive lifestyle questionnaire, in order to obtain a more holistic picture of a person’s health:
- Health test: This element of the test looks at the status of key vital statistics including height to waist ratio, lung function and blood pressure.
- Fitness test: This element includes a series of short and simple exercises to assess aerobic fitness, power, strength, flexibility, agility and core endurance. Exercises include a TRX row, standing jumps, core endurance drills, hexagonal agility, and a 500m row.
- Lifestyle test: This element goes beyond the physical with a questionnaire that looks at lifestyle choices in and out of the gym, such as nutrition, stress levels, sleep and drinking habits to build a bigger picture of one’s health.
Once the assessment has taken place, results from all three tests will be analysed to determine one’s BioScore – a number which will either be higher or lower than one’s actual age. A person’s BioScore is the difference between the biological age and actual age, and this will be either a plus (+) or a minus (-) score displayed in years. For example, a person whose actual age is 33 years old, but whose assessment scores result in him or her being 30 years old will have a BioScore of -3.
Simon Flint, CEO of Fitness First Asia, said, “The BioScore assessment is a great tool for anyone interested in wanting to know how they can improve their fitness, or anyone wanting a starting point before setting off on his or her fitness journey. It takes a holistic approach, looking at someone’s lifestyle rather than just how many times they exercise each week. Based on the results of this assessment, you have a deeper knowledge of your fitness and health, without relying solely on physical appearance as a gauge. Following this, you can then develop a realistic strategy and action plan in order to improve your BioScore.”
One way to do this is through using the cutting edge CustomFit app, the other proprietary tool that Fitness First is making available to the public in January for free on both iOS and Android platforms.
A unique digital training system, CustomFit has been designed by Fitness First’s very own experts around the Theory of Intrinsic Motivation1, to help users to develop their intrinsic motivation to get fit. It features a library of over 800 exercises (with video content) and a Fitness LogicTM system, which will get to know users’ preferences and deliver a set of inspiring personalized workouts to their phones. Through CustomFit, users will be able to track, analyze and share their progress, while comparing their Personal Bests with other likeminded people via leaderboards – anytime, anywhere. It will also be able to collect data such as steps, weight and height from any devices that push data to Apple Health and Google Health, and collect its own data such as workout frequency and length, as well as calories burned, which users can use to fine tune their fitness programs.
“CustomFit is easy to use – all you need to do to get started is to answer four simple questions ranging from your fitness goals to your experience level. CustomFit will then generate a selection of personalized workouts, based on those preferences. 200 of the exercises available in CustomFit will be bodyweight exercises that do not require equipment, so users can workout at home or in the park. We know that in today’s busy life there may be occasions where going to the gym isn’t always feasible, so we want to provide tools and content that will allow people to stay the course, both inside and outside the gym.”
“If you’ve done your BioScore assessment and are working with a personal trainer to improve that score and turn back the clock, he or she will be able to use CustomFit to create a customised programme that you can take with you wherever you are,” Flint continued.
Members of the public will be able to see how BioScore and CustomFit play a role in measuring the progress of the contestants on Season 2 of Fit for Fashion, the first of its kind television reality show that combines fitness and fashion and aims to encourage viewers to start their own transformational journeys. In conjunction with the premiere of Season 2 which will air on Star World South East Asia on 7 January and 13 January on Star World Philippines, users of CustomFit will be able to access premium content in the form of the Fitness First 10-week Get Fit Program.
“The Fitness First 10-week Get Fit Program was created to provide viewers with a taste of what the Fit for Fashion contestants go through, and reflects each of the show’s weekly themes. We hope that by watching Fit for Fashion, viewers will be inspired to kick start their own fitness journeys, and this Program will help them get started,” explained Flint.
The workouts, which increase in intensity over the course of the 10 weeks, is supplemented by a nutrition plan created by a licensed dietician, which members of the public can access on the Fit for Fashion website (http://fitforfashion.tv/).
“BioScore, CustomFit, the Fitness First 10-week Get Fit Program and Fit for Fashion are all born out of our in-depth fitness expertise and knowledge, befitting our reputation as the fitness leaders. Everyone wants to be healthier, and live a happier life full of confidence and vitality; there’s always room to improve your fitness levels and push yourself to go further than you thought you ever could. We hope that the tools and expertise we’ve made available will help people do so and turn back the clock. It’s never too late to make a start, and what better time to start than the new year!” Flint concluded.
For membership inquiries, contact Phoebe Zamora, Club General Manager, at 706-1465, or visit www.fitnessfirst.com.ph.
January 28, 2016
Get ready to experience the sweetest Valentine’s Day ever with Villa Del Conte’s luscious chocolates perfect for every lover’s distinct taste.
January 27, 2016
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100 varieties of tapa were served during the record-setting event.
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My kids love eating tapsilog and it is the only dish I know with tapa in its composition that is why I was very impressed when a record-breaking event hosted by Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Philippines—the maker of Knorr, Lady’s Choice, Best Foods and Lipton, they were able to served 100 different kinds of tapa dishes showcasing the endless possibilities of using Knorr Liquid Seasoning for marinating and seasoning dishes.
January 26, 2016
Inspired by cool seaside vibes and the rustling palm trees, international fashion brand Penshoppe unveils their Spring/Summer 2016 collection by playing with beautiful tropical elements, fused with vibrant retro looks.
This February 2, 2016, Tuesday, 3:00pm at The Palace Pool Club, guests can only expect the most fun and festive show to happen on this side of the metro.
January 26, 2016
The continuing rise in smartphone penetration in the Philippines has allowed more individuals to get a hold of their own device and eventually learn to adapt a digital lifestyle – from social networking sites to various apps for efficiency. One’s mobile experience has immensely improved with tasks such as booking movies, restaurant seats, and even hailing cabs now having its corresponding apps for convenience.
January 25, 2016
Here’s your last chance to see the Queen of Pop in MNL for free when you subscribe to GoSURF, Tattoo Home Broadband Plan or Madonna ringback tones with the Globe RebelHeart Tour Raffle Promo
Less than a month from now, Madonna’s RebelHeart Tour in Manila will take the Philippine music scene by storm as the SM Mall of Asia Arena is expected to house a 2-day concert experience that will go down in music history.
January 22, 2016
Straight from the runways of Maybelline New York Fashion Week, bold highbrows definitely became one of the hottest beauty trends to recreate.
January 22, 2016
HOOQ, Asia’s biggest video-on-demand service, partners with Sony Pictures Entertainment to bring you the exclusive premiere of the critically acclaimed Mad Dogs, same day as the US telecast.
Mad Dogs premieres worldwide on January 22 and HOOQ will be the first and only digital platform in Southeast Asia to offer the series on the same day as the US. Catch this must-watch series created for the digital platform with all 10 episodes dropping in at the same time!
January 22, 2016
When it comes to our resolution to be better year after year, we know that the struggle is real from eating healthier, moving more, to excelling at work or school all at the same time.
January 21, 2016
Recently, I attended the launching of Rexona's breakthrough technology, Rexona MotionSense. Known as a brand that gives confidence to Pinoys. Rexona shared that they spent years studying people's movement to have a deodorant that works as hard as you do because they believe that Filipinos deserve the most superior deodorant that allows us to #KeepOnMoving.
January 20, 2016
I love trying out new experiences especially when it involves de-stressing, gourmet food or ice cream! Last Monday, I went to MOA just for that.
January 20, 2016
With the theme “Building Inclusive Economies, Building a Better World”, the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit held in Manila, not only gathered 21 heads of state of member countries to formulate policy initiatives and recommendations towards improving economic conditions, but also to discuss environmental issues such as water pollution that threaten and hinder inclusive growth and development.
January 19, 2016
A
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rash, contact spots (knees, elbows, back of ankles), pregnancy or simply
genetics.
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even eliminate those darkened areas.
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EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN
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USE A SKIN LIGHTENING
CREAM/LOTION/BODY WASH
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January 17, 2016
A new year marks the beginning of new hopes, new promises,
and new ambitions. As we all strive to be the best versions of ourselves, we
constantly try to find ways of going beyond beautiful, and transforming
ourselves for the better to become the woman we aspire to be. Gone are the days
of the Maria Claras, as women are slowly climbing up the ranks and embracing
bigger and better roles for themselves. Today, the Modern Filipina has become
both a spotlight and a beacon. She has evolved into a fearless and trailblazing
individual determined to realize her dreams and make a positive influence in
the world.
Cream Silk, the number one hair brand in the Philippines,
together with the Philippines’ top magazines, continues to champion every
Filipina’s journey of transformation, as they launch Cream Silk Transformations: Spotlight on the Modern Filipina, a glamorous, empowering and inspiring
activity-filled event this coming January 23, 2016.
January 15, 2016
Cebu is one of the nicest places here in the Philippines. It is a great place to go on vacation and have fun adventures. Plus, SM group of companies, the largest mall franchise, has opened its newest branch in Cebu City. SM Seaside City Cebu is big and remarkable. It is the hottest place to get spotted and it’s got everything you could ever wish for in a mall.
January 15, 2016
"Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all." That's the famous line in Disney's animated movie called Snow White. In the Philippines, beauty has been linked to a fairer complexion. Hence, there is saying that a "fair complexion hides seven flaws."
TATIO ACTIVE DX range intends to just do that!
Established in 2008, Tatio Pharma Corp., under the helm of Regina Soqueno-Barrios as CEO and her husband, Danilo Barrios (the former Streetboys) as President, was the first company to bring in the profile brand TATIO from Japan, a glutathione-based product for skin care, in the Philippines. Carrying a wide, most complete, revolutionary line of skin care products, the company since then, remains on good standing in terms of market response and patronage.
And with its latest, enhanced formulation called TATIO ACTIVE DX, consumers can now experience the best results and benefits of glutathione.
January 13, 2016
Globe Telecom is gearing up for the arrival of Internet television network Netflix in the Philippines with its roster of home broadband plans which come with free access to Chromecast, allowing customers to enjoy Netflix from any mobile device to a bigger screen.
January 13, 2016
It’s the season of the most colorful festivals in the Philippines, and tourists have started travelling from one province to another to witness the unique activities every destination showcases. As one of the most sought after festivals in the country, the Sinulog Festival in the queen city of the south, Cebu, has already garnered local and international attention with its unforgettable parades that highlight the Cebuano heritage and way of life.
January 11, 2016
I attended my high school best friend's wedding last Friday and wore this beautiful pastel dress from Apartment 8. This cool pale blue hue called Serenity is one of the two shades of Pantone's color of the year (the global authority on color). The second color, a warm pink hue called Rose Quartz. I love both colors, they are my favorite!
January 11, 2016
Natural Looks is 'Famed for Fragrance' and it's also the newest skin care shop that's high quality but affordable. Each extensive toiletry range has a signature fragrances. Its signature “famed for fragrance” toiletries, body care, and scents are nothing but a luxurious slice of heaven with the benefits of high-quality and natural UK manufactured beauty product. With one bottle sold every minute, there is no doubt that Natural Looks is Famed for Fragrance. From London, Middle East, Malaysia and now in the Philippines.
January 10, 2016
I can't believe it's already Sunday. It feels like this week went by in just a day! It's true that time flies when you're having fun. Anyway I decided that I will start making a post about what I wore.
January 09, 2016
I've been super-duper busy during the holidays and after New Year's eve, I feel so lazy and just want to lie down in bed while watching TV. I’m drained and out of urge to get out of the holiday vibe. Don't you feel the same way? Unfortunately, we have no choice but to move forward. We need to get back to working hard to make our dreams come true because success doesn't simply land in the palm of our hands. It requires serious determination and undying commitment to get to the top. We have to go out there and show the world who the real boss is.
January 07, 2016
Being a mother is like being superman minus the cape and tights. We are blessed with the power to make decisions and call the shots within our household.
It is our sole duty to provide them good food, manage the household budget and keep our family intact and well loved. With all the responsibility we have as a mother, it is in our checklist to make sure that everything we use and purchase is safe and trusted for our family's consumption.
Kitchen is the place where a mother's love can be best expressed. It's amazing how your family can feel bonded by having a simple homemade dinner. This is the reason why I always try to cook for my family even though I am such a clutz and not that inclined when it comes to culinary stuff. But I don't have to worry about my house being on fire because I have a peace of mind and a sense of security with my perfect mommy partner, Petron Gasul.
January 05, 2016
To celebrate the park’s 10th anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland recently announced a series of exciting, spectacular line-ups for this important milestone. This sensational, all-park event features the largest-scale musical performed live by the greatest Disney characters and cast members, magical stage designs, extraordinary dance performances and many more heart-warming moments.
