Get Ready to Shake Up Your Fitness Routine

Having a fit and toned body has always been an elusive goal for many. And they realize that it does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, determination, and discipline to go to the gym or do workouts at home on a regular basis.

But sometimes, doing the same thing over and over again is not helpful for keeping one’s eyes on the prize. If you’re tired of the typical gym setup and you want to make exercising a lot more interesting, here are some of the most popular fitness clubs in Metro Manila that you can check out. These gyms and studios offer a wide range of exercise classes, training programs, and routines that you can mix or try next once you got bored with the other. All of them will help you tone your muscles and shed those unwanted pounds.

OptionsStudio is the premier provider of a full range of Pilates classes: whether it be for sports, leisure, postural correction, or rehab. It also offers CoreSuspend, which is best for toning and general fitness, and Neurac, an exercise designed for rehab patients. OptionsStudio started in Singapore and rapidly grew throughout Asia. Aside from Manila, it has branches in Hong Kong and Bangkok.

Operating hours: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday

If you’re looking for workout variety, you can head to CrossFit Manila. It mainly offers CrossFit, a fitness program that covers gymnastics, track and field, weight lifting, and kettlebell training, among other sports. Each workout lasts for 45 minutes to one hour. CFMNL has branches in Alabang, Bonifacio Global City, Eastwood City, Makati, Pasig, and San Juan.

Operating hours: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Monday to Saturday

From its establishment in 2010, Fitness First has become one of the premier health clubs in the country today. It offers personal training sessions and group exercise classes facilitated by certified instructors. It also has state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including a lap pool and an outdoor workout area. Fitness First has numerous branches in Metro Manila. It also operates in Cebu.

Operating hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday

With branches in Quezon City, Serendra, Alabang, Greenhills, Rockwell, Fairview, Salcedo, and Mall of Asia, Beyond is the only yoga studio in the country with licensed instructors to teach anti-gravity yoga. The studio makes use of a hammock when doing yoga poses. Beyond Yoga also offers other sessions such as Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Jivamukti Yoga.

With branches in Quezon City, Serendra, Alabang, Greenhills, Rockwell, Fairview, Salcedo, and Mall of Asia, Beyond is the only yoga studio in the country with licensed instructors to teach anti-gravity yoga. The studio makes use of a hammock when doing yoga poses. Beyond Yoga also offers other sessions such as Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Jivamukti Yoga.

360 Fitness Club is known for its series of strength and cardio exercises that can be done in just 30 minutes. It offers different programs focusing on weight loss, muscle toning, strength, athletic performance, and overall fitness. Group exercise classes include Zumba, Body Jam, Body Combat, and Body Balance. Kettlebell and suspension trainings are also available. 360 has branches in Makati, Ortigas, Timog, Fort, Alabang, and Manila.

Operating hours: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday; 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday; 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday

Pole dancing, which used to be associated with strip clubs, is now a popular exercise. If you are interested to learn this new workout, you can head to Polecats Manila. It is the country’s first organized pole dance group with internationally certified instructors. It is also one of the leading pole dancing studios where you can learn the basics and strengthen your core and muscles.

Address: 22nd Floor, Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald), Ortigas, Pasig City

Operating hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday; 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Tuesday; 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Wednesday; 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Thursday; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday

Combine Pilates, yoga, and dance, and you’ll have Plana Forma. For 55 minutes, you will get a full body workout that is designed to strengthen your core and develop your other muscles. They have branches at The Fort and Makati, and also in Davao.

Combine Pilates, yoga, and dance, and you’ll have Plana Forma. For 55 minutes, you will get a full body workout that is designed to strengthen your core and develop your other muscles. They have branches at The Fort and Makati, and also in Davao.

Looking for an intense workout with upbeat dance music playing in the background? If so, FTX might be just for you. It has a modern, non-traditional gym that carries kettlebells, suspension training, strongman logs, gladiator walls, and bosu balls. It offers dance and yoga classes, core and combat training, and Urban Rebound classes that make use of Kangoo Jumps shoes.

Address: Unit 202, Three Salcedo Place, Tordesillas Street, Salcedo, Makati

Operating hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Monday to Saturday