Exercise & Activities Archives

How I Taught Myself to Ride a Bike at the Age of 26

February 28, 2019

We all regret not learning a certain skill when we were younger. For me, obviously, one of those things is riding a bike. I’m an optimistic person who thinks that I can learn anything with perseverance. ...

Barre3: Low-Impact Exercise to Keep You Fit for the Holidays

Pauline Feraren

November 21, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Health

The year’s almost at an end. But that doesn’t mean 2018 is going to go quietly. Reunions, Noche Buenas and yearend parties, and all the celebrations in between, all but ensure that our social calendars will...

Beauty and Brawn: The Ultimate Women in Fitness

Katrina Tankeh

October 29, 2018

Beauty, Careers, Exercise & Activities

You know a woman in your life, whether it’s your mother, your sister, your college professor, or a band vocalist you really admire. The woman you’re thinking of could very much be yourself. The wo...

Yoga in Bed: Easy Poses for Morning Stretching Exercises

Katrina Tankeh

September 5, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Health

I am one of the most inflexible people you’ll ever meet. Despite having done ballet for almost three years as a child and playing all kinds of contact sports for most of my high school life, I can barely re...

Simple Exercises You Can Do While at Work

Renee Marsha Babao

August 30, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Health

Even if you steer clear of smoking and fatty or sugary food, there’s still a silent killer in your everyday routine: sitting. Staying on your swivel chair for more than four hours a day can increase risk fo...

Namaste: Find Inner Peace Amid a Busy City

Karol Borja

June 27, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Health

We celebrated International Yoga Day on June 21. But even though the date has already passed, you don’t have to wait until next year to pick up a mat and strike your best yoga pose. In fact, you should cons...

Learning KPop Dance Moves from Dasuri Choi

Jules Ruizol

June 20, 2018

Exercise & Activities, Lifestyle

As a student, I enjoyed extra-curricular activities more than academics; dance classes were the most accessible, and I attended a lot from different dance troupes and companies. My background ranges from ur...

5 Free Calorie-Counting Apps for Weight Loss

Dyan Carolino

April 12, 2017

Exercise & Activities, Health

Staying in shape is tough, especially if you live in the Philippines where it’s so easy to stop for a Chickenjoy takeout or a cup of kwek kwek on your way home. So, what do you do if you want to lose wei...

Trying Figure Skating this Summer? Here Are Some Tips

Karol Borja

April 11, 2017

Exercise & Activities, Lifestyle

Michael Martinez recently delivered a successful performance at the World Figure Skating Championship in Helsinki. So, the Philippines is one step closer to joining the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. Add...

How to Stick to Your Fitness Resolution

Ina Tuason

February 21, 2017

Exercise & Activities, Health

We are well over 2 months into the new year and how are we with sticking to our fitness resolutions? We’ve heard it all before, that when someone makes a New Year’s Resolution, they usually give up after a ...