I had my first gym experience here! While I still don't go regularly (hehe), this Slimmers remains…read morea comfortable, welcoming workout place that's just all about the pure gym experience. It's not too flashy, but they get the same work done. In fact there are a lot of serious body builders here mostly taking over the first floor, haha. If you're a normal gym-goer, go on up to the upper floors. Lots of helpful personal trainers around too, but it can really add up to pay for their services each time so it might be better to just take them on for the first few visits, learn what you have to do, then go off your own the rest of the time. Of course unless you have a program. It's a straightforward place, really. Good equipment, good bathrooms and locker room facilities. Helpful and knowledgable staff. People generally keep to themselves. You don't get much gymstagrammers either hahahaha (peace!), just people going for straight up exercise. :)

I came in the other day and talked with the owner, Jason, and he immediately offered me a trial…read moreclass for the next day. Being new in town, I was shopping for a new CrossFit box and came upon CrossFit Ortigas as it was across the street from where I had my breakfast. Skip to the next day, 6:30 am, and here we go. I hadn't WOD'ed in a month or so but felt comfortable in the hands of Coach Andrea. She guided us through a fun intro and group warm up and then proceeded to get us ready for that days strength portion of our workout. 10 alternating EMOM: Front Rack Lunges and Push Presses. As a coach she was very present and kept it moving, making corrections whenever she saw fit. I'm fairly experienced in my weightlifting and she noticed that right away which is always a good sign. Sometimes coaches like to feel like they need to over correct when they feel threatened by her clients, she was not that way at all. Very cool customer and class leader. The workout, though. Fun, but tough for someone who has been traveling for the past two months without a consistent workout schedule. For time: 3 Rounds of a bunch of Clean and Jerks, more Wall Balls, and even more Double Unders. At the end, as always, I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and even had a chance to chat up Jason after words. Overall, great box in the center of Ortigas, with all the equipment you need for a great workout. The other athletes in the gym were also very friendly and you can tell that everyone loved working out together. We felt very at home there. I'll definitely be coming back again.

Everyone seems to be getting fit nowadays and I believe that there is no better way of doing it…read moreother than eating right and getting proper exercise. I was an active member of Elorde Boxing Gym in Don Antonio back in 2010 to 2013 and of all the sports that I've been involved to, Boxing and Muay Thai training is by far the most strenuous and most calorie-burning physical exercise for me. Elorde has definitely sweated a hell lot of fat from me! The biggest weight loss I had was with their Muay Thai and Boxing programs. For sure, you've seen a lot of Elorde branches around the metro. I've tried Lagro, Katipunan and Don Antonio branches and I can tell that all maintains quality services and facilities. All of the branches were accessible to me but I find it more comfortable and at home with the trainers in Don Antonio because they train beginners and advanced students better than the others that I've worked with. They know how to engage and motivate their students one step at a time with proper combat and martial arts discipline and eventually hardcore training! Also, the best part about Elorde training is the mandatory post work-out massage that's surely gonna pass you out. If you're looking for an indoor activity to sweat you out this coming rainy season, I suggest you try Elorde Gym. To me, it's better to be fit with skill training than weights and other gym machines. You can check out www.elordeboxinggym.com for rates and details.

Been going here for a while now. So sometimes I go here twice a day. Monday to Thursday anytime…read morepast 4pm gets pretty crowded. So stick to mornings lunch or late nights. I saw some reviews which seemed like people just wanted to hate so here's an honest review: - I've been here when it's packed and I smell nothing I always see people cleaning and wiping when I visit. - I've been here at 4am and there were two employees there so I felt safe enough. - as for gym bag I always carry it with me. I wouldn't trust leaving it on an open rack. For the Philippines working out anytime you want is quite difficult but not anymore! - this is one of the first main stream 24/7 gyms in the Philippines There equipment is top notch. They have : - bosu balls - boxing bags - trx - foam rollers - elliptical - stair master - bikes - yoga room - classes - bench press - free weights And much more What's cool about this gym is that if you sign up for this gym you're allowed to go to any anytime fitness gym around the world. Which is perfect for me because I travel a lot Some gyms can get pricey especially in BGC also not many gyms are open 24/7 especially for the price so this is really the best option for me

I am not athletic per se, but it isn't for lack of trying…read more When i can, i make it a point to hit the gym. But being in advertising makes that a bit more difficult given the long and late hours I spend at work. I try to wake up early to sneak-in a workout session (I can already hear Yoda saying - -"Do or do not. There is no try.") but my nightly overtime keeps on shooting that horse in the face. It's gotten so bad that sometimes the only workout I get in a week is hopping around the conference room on a pogo stick during brainstorming (which is actually fun, but I digress...) I've been a member of two gyms already in my 15-year quest for abs and I usually encounter the same problem - -I don't get to maximize my gym membership because of operating hours. But that's about to change thanks to Anytime Fitness High Street - -one of 2,900 Anytime Fitness gyms around the world that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year - -in short my kind of gym. With my previous gym membership expired, I was on a lookout for a new gym that operated until later hours. While searching online I found out that Anytime Fitness BGC High Street branch was already open. Excited, I rushed to visit on the same day, just to inquire initially but I found myself walking out a member. Signing up was so easy, and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. If you plan to pay for your monthly dues via credit card you're initial cash out on the spot would only be P3, 500 - -P1, 000 for the joining fee and P2, 500 for your very own Key FOB - -which gives you 24-hour access to the gym (and if you've been a member for a month, 24-hour access to all other Anytime Fitness branches worldwide). The gym is clean, it has all the equipment you need to get in shape and is even set up in a way that allows you to do HIIT workouts and even circuit training if that's what you fancy. And if you're very particular about bathrooms/locker rooms the gym offers you private bathrooms each made for individual use --complete with shower and toilet (yay privacy!) Now I get to work out anytime I can. So while everyone is out at midnight or at home asleep, you'd probably find me at Anytime Fitness Hight Street running on the treadmill, swinging some kettle balls, or doing a few burpees. Now that's fitness in your own time.

As obvious from most of my reviews, I could stand to lose a lot of pounds. All that eating does not…read moredo me good. I tried a lot of exercise too, from gyms, where the cheap ones are deficient and the better ones are too expensive, to walking, where I was out of breath not from effort but rather the smoke from all the vehicles. In short, none of them are fun. You know what's fun though? Boxing. You're constantly moving, constantly sweating, and it's more or less a full-body workout. And thanks to a certain someone, I went ahead and joined a boxing gym. Elorde, in Makati Ave. and I was right, this place is fun. Pumping loud music from big speakers (at this time, unfortunately, a mix of Jason Derulo and house music, I don't know why), this gym boasts of shower rooms (segregated, and a unisex one), a boxing ring (duh) and competent boxing trainers, whose approach to your goals of fitness, though varied and unique to each trainer, all center around how well you can throw punches AND not get hit. While not as fancy as, say, more upscale boxing and fitness gyms, this gym does give you that unique taste of how boxing REALLY is. It even comes with a resident old timer, a trainer affectionately called "Tatay". If ever you go there, look for Vic.

Five years ago, I started boxing, and I haven't stopped since. It's a great exercise and it also…read morehelps your self-defense. Unlike team sports where you need to gather a group, which can be very difficult as you get older, you can just go alone and train/spar with your trainer. I've tried many gyms through the years, but the longest I've stuck with, the one I currently go to, is Elorde at Makati Ave. Admittedly, it's not the newest or most advanced boxing gym out there. One could even describe it as gritty. But if you're like me who doesn't really care about how sleek a gym and its facilities should be, then you'd like it here too. For me, it adds to the testosterone of the place. As long as they have working equipment and good trainers, I'll be alright. The music there changes from day to day. You've got hip-hop, pop, house, pop, and sometimes, OPM ballads... Someday, I will play my iPod there (they allow). The training is rigorous and thorough. The trainers are professionals who can adjust to what kind of training style you want or need. While some want to improve their fighting skills, others just want to lose weight. If you're a fan of no-nonsense boxing, this might be the right place for you.

There are gyms that have too much going on. There are gyms that have to little to offer. Anytime…read moreFitness in New Manila, Quezon City is just right for me. If you're a gym body that does not care for the frou frou of some of the more mainstream gyms, such as offering teas or coffee, sauna or steam bath, and all the other things that have no relation to fitness whatsoever, then you should check out this gym. Anytime Fitness is an all-day-all-night fitness gym concept that entered the Philippines in 2014. Their philosophy is that access to gyms should be available to all, especially those that end work at unusual times of the day. They also believe that one should not have any excuse for not going to the gym. So Anytime Fitness guarantees that they are open to serve you when you want to go to the gym. Out of the 3 branches of Anytime Fitness, the New Manila branch, in my opinion, is the most conducive for working out. The arrangement of the weight lifting equipment are well thought of. The white walls mixed with their trademark purple makes you feel engaged in training. Their cardiovascular equipment are very high-tech, too. You can surf the Web or plug in your favorite device while you're on the treadmill. Ain't that neat? Take away: a perfect gym for those that actually intend to work out when they go the gym

I have tried calling their contact number for inquiries but no one answers. Not a good impression!read more

I love to run for exercise, but I get bored running on treadmills (also too cheap to have a gym…read moremembership) and it doesn't make sense to me to have to travel somewhere (like to UP Diliman, which would be a nice, proper example) to go running. I suppose I've been blessed to be living in a greener, less dense part of the city, which is why I love to just put on running shoes and go all over New Manila every chance I get. I know it's a little strange to be making a review on a general area, but I love New Manila because it's really easy to run in. It's almost a grid so it's easy to navigate, the only traffic is during rush hour on the major roads going from Aurora to E. Rod, and most of those are one-way--cars may be going a little faster than they should on a residential area, but at least you know they'll only be coming from one direction (unless some a-hole decides to go otherwise). I see people sometimes running in the Makati CBD or in the Fort, which I find a little sad since they're running in a dreary concrete jungle. New Manila has a lot of trees to take shade in and a lot of pretty houses and places to look at, like the Mt. Carmel Church. Sometimes you even get to visit places you wouldn't think twice about, like Art Camp Bezalel along Hemady or Connie's Kitchen Deli along Broadway. You might be sweaty and winded coming in, but at least you're there.

I have never tried yoga before, and my hesitation to sign up for classes comes from sheer…read moreintimidation. I have always coursed through life with minimal exercise, and I have never found any flexibility or strength in myself. I guess I just didn't need it as much. I have always lived a pretty sedentary lifestyle, and most of the things that I loved doing didn't really require a lot of strength or endurance. However, I have heard of the many benefits of yoga, though I have always let the intimidation get ahead of actually trying it out. Also, the price tag of yoga classes was another barrier to entry, and that has stopped me from signing up for classes, no matter how much my friends urged me to try it out (it will help you calm down, it's good exercise, etc.). It wasn't until my friend Dustin gave me a pass for their Share Your Yoga promo at the Ayala Branch. Naturally, I felt really awkward and shy because I didn't know what to expect, but the instructor (Lasse) during their Global Mala Day Session was a soothing presence during the class. He walked us through the basics of pranayama and back bends, and from then on, I was instantly hooked. I didn't find the lessons that challenging (everyone else in the class was groaning and struggling) and I actually didn't struggle with most of the poses, unlike what I expected. What surprised me is that my forgotten upper body strength from my gym-workout years was still there, and I could do the planks and chaturangas with relative ease. It was like being unraveled and exposed, but in a good way. I now know how people say its a very relaxing experience. I fell in love with Urban Ashram's branch in 6780, not only because of the welcoming staff, but the cool interiors. I love the zen minimalist interiors of the place. Everything was spotless and squeaky clean, and I just love how everything was conducive and evocative of calm and serenity. I will be back.

Wonderful, spacious, clean and definitely puts you into "yoga" mood! Do not get intimidated by the…read moreoffice-look of the building located right on Ayala Avenue. Urban Ashram is a new venue with basic classes for everyone. I have been practicing yoga for a few years and I love how these classes walk me through all the basic positions step by step to perfect my movements. They often partner up with different people to organize yoga retreats or meditation weekends and host guest teachers... Namaste!