As a young woman growing up in Metro Manila, I learned very quickly the importance of safe spaces and supportive female communities. This 2020 International Women’s Day, I’d like to put a spotlight on a boutique fitness gym that was
If it isn't already obvious from my history of fitness experiences, I don't always do functional training classes. At this point in my fitness journey, I still find them a little overwhelming and intimidating. But after seeing the great reviews
While indoor cycling is a booming business in Manila with the rise of several boutique studios such as Electric Studio, Saddle Row, Rave Studio and CycleHouse, I've found that in Jakarta there is still the only one of its kind:
It's no secret that I love a good boxing workout. Starting at Elorde Boxing Gym and Elite Fitness, it's one of the first workouts I tried when I began my journey into becoming a healthier, fitter person. So while my
My January was a whirlwind romance with cardio and I tried everything from indoor cycling, rowing and even vertical climbing, I finally decided to jump into my February fitness goal: increased flexibility and coordination. Despite being in a family of
After craving for some great grilled octopus in Manila, I've been let down way too many times by restaurants that make it too chewy or tasteless for my liking. For all the times I've ordered octopus from any place in
For a long time I've always associated rowing with the likes of golf and tennis, expensive sports that don't feel very accessible. This is also because it's history is tied to the Ivy Leagues and more affluent communities. But after
After an exciting few months going through several indoor cycling studios in Manila, Singapore and Malaysia, I've been looking for a different cardio experience. After an introductory class on rowing with Saddle Row's Finesse, I came across Rise Nation on
Ever since I watched the Netflix documentary on Bikram Yoga's founder, Bikram Choudhury called "Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator", I've been having a hard time reconciling how such a great practice with so many positive effects on my health could be
If you've already decided that ClassPass Philippines is worth a try, then your next step should be making the most out of the ClassPass Philippines experience. Here's a quick guide on ways I've found you can make the best out