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[PR] 10 Questions Often Asked in the Gym Answered by Coach Chappy
One of the country’s most popular fitness coaches Chappy Callanta, who is also Herbalife’s Fitness Coach, answers questions often asked in the gym. These are questions that range from the standard to downright outrageous. Still, Coach Chappy gave his straightforward answers to guide and ease our worries about hitting the gym and achieving our goal. How important is warming up, really? In the Philippines, it’s not as important as countries with cooler weather because ours is already warm. However, it is important to go through a series of dynamic stretches to prepare the muscles and joints for the activity that is going to happen. I pay close attention to the hips because most…
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Metro Manila Gym Reviews: Eclipse 24/7, Fitness First, 360 Fitness Club, Gold’s Gym UPDATE
Let’s talk about fitness.It’s been more than a year since I started working out and I love it! It makes a huge difference on both your physical health and well being. It’s also an instant mood upper. I’ve been hopping thru several gyms already because I have not found “the one” yet. But I would like to share my experience in all of those gyms so it can help my readers decide on where to go. Do take note that this is in chronological order. 360 Fitness Club Rates – Est. 1,400++ Pros: 30 minutes to workout is perfect for those who are always on the go Shower rooms are well…
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Lean Gains Week 3 : Valentine’s Tips, Body Fat Percentages and Changes
After doing a few more reads from several websites especially from LeanGains.com I switched things up again to cater more of my needs and making my so-called diet and fitness plan more effective. On people on a regular 9-6 or 8-5 working hours like I have maybe this can also serve as a guide.Since I go to the gym after office, Martin recommended not to workout hungry especially if you came from work. So now I follow the 1 Lunch 1 Pre-workout meal and 1 Post-workout meal on Training days, and 1 Lunch 1 Snack 1 Dinner on Non-workout. Heaviest meals are post-workout on training days and lunch on rest days. Carb cycling.…
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Red Cross Fun Run – Lean Gains for Girls Week 2
After 2 weeks of lean gaining, I lost 2 lbs and kept it off. Please note that the 2 pounds shed are fat weight and not muscle as I’ve also been gaining muscle. It really is working for me, EXCEPT for one thing. I mentioned in my previous posts that my feeding window is from 8am-4pm and I found it difficult to maintain as after a hard workout I get really hungry. I workout after working hours so can you imagine the feeling of not eating after? And besides, the founder of leangains suggested that it is better to skip breakfast instead. It’s still 8 hour feeding window and 16 hour fasting window…
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Weekend 1: Lean Gains Cheating : How Longganisa Ruined my Fasting
After 3 successful days of being strict to the no food after 4, low fat high protein diet, it was this weekend that I had to “cheat” Moist, juicy, spicy, tasty, pieces of longganisa matched with tomatoes and onion appeared right before the dinner table last Saturday courtesy of my grandparents who cooked an ilocos inspired meal. As much as I want to reject the meal, it was hard not to because I wouldnt want to waste their efforts, and who can resist a delicious meal? That was around 6:00PM Good thing that Saturday I went for around 40 minutes of Circuit Training at 360 Timog. So it sorta balances out. But only…
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Day 2: Lean Gains, 360, and Fitness Goals
It was only late last year that I’ve been more conscious about my health and fitness. I never exercised, I ate until my stomach gave up and really didnt care. My realization that I have to do something with my appearance was when the LRT security guard approached me and asked me to sit down because he thought I was pregnant. I still sat down and pretended I was carrying a baby! Haha.. hey it was so crowded! You can read more about it here (https://www.kikaysikat.com/2012/11/360-fit-club-trekking-mt-pulag-and-gym.html) A couple of months after. I wanted more. I no longer want to go to the gym just to have abs or lose weight. I wanted to…
