Showing posts with label gym. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gym. Show all posts

Sunday, July 3, 2011

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Only P660 for an Unlimited Gym Work-out for 1 Day, 1-Hour Personal Training Session and 1-Hour Body Massage at Brickroad Fitness Gym and Spa Cainta, Rizal (Valued at P1650)

Been down in the dumps lately? Get in shape while letting loose your happy hormones only with Brickroad Fitness Gym and Spa’s Unlimited Gym Work-out for 1 Day with 1-Hour Personal Training Session and 1-Hour Body Massage, plus access to all group exercises and aero-cycling for the day.

Exercising helps to boost your morale and energize your body. Recharge with Brickroad Fitness Gym and Spa’s Unlimited Gym Work-out for one (1) day with One-Hour Personal Training Session and One-Hour Body Massage.

Some days are just too heavy for the heart to take. What to do when sad? Crying helps most people to get through a really hard day as sadness hormones called prolactin are released via tears. Women run to chocolate for comfort, when sadness strikes while men prefer alcohol over sweet stuff. Instead of releasing sad hormones, why not induce the production of the opposite? Exercise helps release endorphins, everyone’s happy hormones. Double up on those happy chemicals with Brickroad Fitness Gym and Spa’s Unlimited Gym Work-out for one day plus other perks that can make your day as cheerful as can be, and your body as fit as it can be.

Brickroad Fitness Gym and Spa is not only an ordinary gym but a wellness organization committed to promoting fitness to improve people’s quality of life. The fitness center’s aggressive and creative marketing and service teams are trained to keep up with the industry’s latest trends, studies, products and technical updates. Every day, people whose definition of winning includes living with strength, health and greater energy for work and play make full use of Brickroad Fitness Gym’s state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to their advantage.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Home Gym - How to Maximize it

It is not surprising that many individuals are now trying to lose weight and shed off extra calories. The previous holidays have put many in a disadvantage now as far as physical look and health are concerned because of the too-hard to resist delicious platters of holiday foods and glasses of caloric drinks.


To many, choosing to buy home fitness equipment is more enticing than enrolling in a gym center. It is a better choice indeed to many people who have difficulty juggling time between work and workout. It is also most ideal to people who just can’t enroll in an exercise program particularly because the local gym center is out of the way or far from the house.

On the other hand, it also has a disadvantage. Just like most people ending up not going to the gym often after signing up due to many inconveniences, having exercise equipment at home for a self-workout regimen poses the same problem. Many acquire expensive equipment only to end up not using it at all. The machine just gets stored and collects dust pile, which is a shame because it should have been more of an advantage to you that’s why you bought it in the first place.

To avoid yourself from ending up in the same dilemma, check some pointers below to help maximize your home fitness equipment

Get the right equipment

One reason that leads most people to the situation mentioned above is due to the wrong choice of equipment. Therefore, it is important that you get the right one that answers your needs so that you can maximize its use and thus will be easier for you to achieve your goal of keeping fit all year round.

Your choice can be an elliptical trainer, stationary bike, or any cardio equipment that will not only make your heart healthy but your overall physical as well. Knowing the advantages of each of the equipment available in the market will help you decide which is the most ideal to bring home.

Position the equipment at the right area in your home.

Positioning the equipment at the right location in your home will help maximize its use. Where you position it is a factor as well that affects the frequency of its use. It must be stored where you have enough space to operate and use it, and the right ambiance and temperature so it doesn’t get uncomfortable when you are working out.

Some place exercise equipment inside the bedroom especially if it is small enough to be accommodated. This gives them the advantage since they can be easily pulled out and get used at any time of the day. But if you have a number of machines, it is more advised that you have a nice room where you can put them all in and turn it into a mini gym.

And most important of all, have your goal and discipline.

Needless to say, discipline is the best weapon you can use to avoid leaving your equipment collecting dust in the corner. It is also the best passport towards achieving the desired weight and physical fitness.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Pilates Principle


Joseph Pilates then went on to create " the six principles of pilates" in order to properly condition the entire body. They are breathing, centering concentration, control , precision and flowing movement.

Breathing enhances proper blood circulation, which in turn stimulates cells in the body and carries away wastes that can cause fatigue. For blood to function optimally, it has to be charged with oxygen and purged of waste through proper breathing. Full and thorough inhalation and exhalation are thus an integral part of every pilates exercise.

Centering involves the large group of muscles found in the center of the body, called the "powerhouse" in pilates- the abdomen, lower back, hips and buttocks. All the energy exerted doing pilates exercises begins from the powerhouse the "core"

Concentration demands careful attention and intense focus. Every position and movement of every part of the body is interrelated. Control simply means no unnecessary and uncontrolled movements.

Slower movements make your strength and coordination grow. Practitioners also perform every exercise with utmost control, in order to avoid injury. Precision aims to accomplish unified (flowing), precise and perfect movements through appropriate transitions, rather than many halfhearted or disjointed ones. The end goal is for precision to eventually become second nature, and carried over into everyday life as grace and economy movement. Once precision is archived the exercises are intended to flow within and into each other in order to build strength and stamina.

Josep Pilates once said " Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age 30 you are still stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong, then you are young"

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

The Fitness Gym (old school)

Here are some pics of the workout equipments that was used in the late 19th century. This exercise machines maybe are the origin of all gym fitness equipments that we used today. Look at the workout attire... stylish, retro, versatile - straight from gym to board meeting and back.









Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Going to a Gym? Want to be Fit? start with this...


Planning to do some serious work-outs at the gym? Here are seven simple tips to help you in your pursuit to a healthy and more toned body.

* Know and understand your goal. What do you want to achieve? Why do you want to enroll in a gym?

* Consider the two A's. Affordability and accessibility. Does the gym offer easy payments plans? Can you afford the monthly fees? How far is it from your place or your school/work.

* Ask. Call the gym you are interested in and ask for more information, special promos, and other prices.

* Set an appointment. With a professional trainer from the gym. Most gyms offer a free trial session before actually asking you to pay. This would enable you to get a feel of their services.

* Respect and trust your trainer. You and your trainer do not have to be the best of friends but you should at least have a common understanding of the goals you want to attain.

* Have fun with the machines. And follow the STEPS! People often encounter problems when they are not oriented with exercise machines such as treadmill, shoulder/leg press, bicycle, etc.

* Lastly stay positive. Realize the benefits of hitting the gym. In general, going to the gym will make you look and feel good. It's also great place for you to work out your aggretions and to clear your head of the stress that you experience. Focus on the benefits and don't be too hard on yourself.

Have a nice work out at the gym!!!


Friday, June 19, 2009

A very funny Bodybuilder

Last night I was video hopping on youtube trying to find a nice workout video, when a video of Jim Carrey appeared on related videos, and because of curiosity. I watch the video and Its about a female gym instructor after I watch the video I can't stop laughing in front of my laptop Jim Carrey is the best. And this video of Jim Carrey (female-bodybuilder) is one funny way to build your muscle. hAhahahah! enjoy!


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