ATTN ALL LADIES: Women’s Health ARE YOU GAME? Is On June 1, 2013

First it was an all-women’s training camp from Nike, now here is another event especially made for women! I am beginning to feel super-duper special. Isn’t it fun being a girl??? Yes it is!

Every year, Women’s Health Magazine from other countries celebrate via a women’s festival or event entitled “Are You Game?”. This fun annual gathering of women is recognized to be Women’s Health flagship event and last year, the Philippine edition had its exhausting but fun, fun, fun debut! I and a number of other female bloggers were there to experience it  and we really had an awesome time! 

Summit Media’s Christine Ongteco, me, Bards, our honorary female Banjo and Roselle (we were given awesome-fitting event shirts that makes us look NOT fat!)

Here are some of last year’s fun activities:

the bull ride

yoga session

trx workout

fitness consulting

cooking demo

This year, Women’s Health Philippines will stage the 2nd edition of this event and if the success of last year’s event will be one’s yardstick, I definitely encourage every ladies out there to be there at the SM Mall of Asia for the 2013 Women’s Health Are You Game? event. 

I and my other female blogger friends had a blast last year that is why I am looking forward to seeing you experience the same too! Read on the below details to learn how you can join.

Women’s Health ARE YOU GAME?
June 1, 2013 (Saturday, 10:00AM – 7:00PM)
Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia

EVENT DESCRIPTION: An all-day, feel-good festival that features the latest in fitness, nutrition, wellness, beauty and more!

OPEN TO: Women of all ages!

ENTRANCE TO THE EVENT IS FREE!
Each participant is just required to present a copy of the Women’s Health Magazine May or June 2013 issue on event day.

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION:

• Available at http://www.femalenetwork.com/WHAreYouGame/
• Pre-registering entitles one to:
  • get access to the express lane
  • bring in (1) one friend for FREE!
• A valid ID and a copy of the Women’s Health Magazine May or June 2013 issue serves as an Entry Pass

ON-SITE REGISTRATION:

• Available on the day of the event with just a copy of the Women’s Health Magazine May or June 2013 issue required to be presented to serve as an Entry Pass.

WORK-OUTS:

BOOTH ACTIVITIES:

OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES:

PRESS RELEASE:

Women’s Health brings back Are You Game? in the Philippines

Shape up your best body this year as Women’s Health Philippines brings back its flagship event – “Are You Game?”, an all-day, feel-good festival that features the latest in fitness, nutrition, wellness, beauty and more! Happening on June 1, Saturday (10:00 AM) at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia, Are You Game? is sure to encourage today’s active women to take control of their physical and mental being.

Following the success of the first Are You Game? last year, Women’s Health makes it possible for Filipino women to experience more this June through new workouts like SMRT-Core Circuit, a 30-minute class which is designed to lengthen the muscles, strengthen the myofascial lines and slings, and integrate the body for a complete body workout. Les Mills Body Jam™, a signature workout of 360 Fitness Club which is a cardio workout that fuses the latest dance styles and hottest new sounds to put emphasis on having fun while exercising.  Beyond Sculpt, a brand new fitness-based approach to yoga that is targeted to strengthen the body using weights. Zumba Toning, a combination of targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-burning, strength-training dance fitness-party. Fit Into Your Jeans Workout, a total-body workout that sculpts sexy thighs, legs and butt while working on the upper body and core, and FNR (flexibility Not Required), which is a simple, worry-free introduction to yoga. 

Besides trying out the latest in fitness, Are You Game? also provides the best in skin care and wellness through various booth activities like one-on-one skin, nutrition and slimming consultations, massages, nail treatments, and dehydration booths. Plus, participants can try out other fun sports like archery, wall climbing, and dance consoles!

So what are you waiting for? Be healthy, be fun, be game! Don’t forget to bring the May or June issue of Women’s Health to enter. To know how to pre-register, visit www.femalenetwork.com/WHAreYouGame/.

Women’s Health Are You Game? event is brought to you by Century Tuna, Planet Sports and Kojie San. Special thanks to minor sponsor Nische, official venue partner SM Mall of Asia and official media partners Female Network, Wave 89.1 and Magic 89.9

For more of Women’s Health grab a copy of the May issue of Women’s Health with Jodi Sta. Maria on the cover available in all bookstores, magazines stands nationwide. You can also download the May issue of Women’s Health online, visit
https://www.summitnewsstand.com.ph/womens-health
.

Good Housekeeping Family Fun Run 2013 – April 6, 2013

This one came from my friend, coach and race director, Joar Calvadores.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING FAMILY FUN RUN 2013
April 6, 2013
34th Street corner 9th Avenue,BGC
200m dash/1km/3km/5km

Mom, dad, ate, kuya and even doggies are invited to this unique family event!

WHAT TO EXPECT :

• Fun race routes with inflatable obstacles for the kids and simple hurdles for your doggies!
• Appearances by your favorite characters from Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon
• Exciting program hosted by Chico and Delamar of RX 93.1
• Minute-to-Win-It mini-events for the kids powered by Kzone
• Zumba and warm up exercises by Fitness First
• Lots of food stalls to choose from

BENEFICIARY:
Part of the proceeds from this event will be donated to CARA Welfare Philippines (Compassion and Responsibility for Animals)

RACE CATEGORIES:

• 200 meter dash – kids 6 years old and below
• 1K run with obstacles (pair) – dog and human
• 3K run with obstacles (pair) – adult and child aged 7-12
• 5K run – open category (all ages)

REGISTRATION PERIOD:

• Online via http://www.femalenetwork.com/GHFunRun: February 22 to March 27, 2013
• via Registration Centers: March 1 to March 27, 2013

REGISTRATION FEES:

• Php 300 per person (children below 3 year old are FREE)
• Php 100 per dog (each dog must have vaccination record prior to registration)

*Registration is per head and is non-refundable

REGISTRATION CENTERS:

• Toby’s Sports Trinoma – Ground Floor, North EDSA, Quezon City
• Toby’s SM Mall of Asia – Ground Floor, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
• Hobbes and Landes BGC – Ground Floor, Quadrant 2, Unit 1 B14 Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
• Summit Media Office – 7th Floor Rwer 3, Robinson’s Pioneer Complex, Pioneer St., Mandaluyong City

RACE INCLUSIONS:

RACE ROUTES:

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

• Participants below 18 years old must have thier entry form signed by a parent/guardian.
• Race bib number must be worn at all times during the race. It should be pinned in front of your running shirt.
• Fill-up one form per participant. Registration will be limited to the slots per category
• All protests related to the results must be made in writing and submitted to the Race Director within 30 minutes after the official announcement of winners. A PROTEST FEE of Php1,500 may be collected for every written protest made.
• The organizer’s decision is final.

WATER AND FIRST AID STATIONS:

• Drinking water will be provided at selected points along the route.
• Medical aid will be available at certain points via roving representatives.

TOILET AREA:
Toilet cubicles will be available at the site during the race.

PARKING AREA:

• All participants and other spectators are required to park their vehicles at the allocated parking area.
• Please do not leave any valuables inside your vehicle.
• Organizers will not be liable for any loss.

BAGGAGE AREA:
Baggage deposit service is available near the Stage from 4:00 am to 10:30 am.

INQUIRIES:
For any inquiries or concerns regarding the event, please email Roberlin.RubinaJr@summitmedia.com.ph or call (02)451-0888 loc. 1070.

Banana Running’s BARDS and the Women’s Health Magazine Sept. Issue

The September issue of the Philippine edition of the Women’s Health Magazine is now out! This issue contains a wealth of useful information regarding weight loss. But the thing that made this particular issue is that our good friend, runner and blogger behind the Bananarunning Blog, Bards Bathan is included in the Weight Loss Challenge as she was one of the chosen participants. 

Check Bard’s account on how she landed at the pages of the magazine’s September issue in her blog post HERE.

Meanwhile, read the below press release to see why WH is a must-read magazine for us Filipina women. Cheers!

PRESS RELEASE:

Your Ideal Weight: Get there and stay there with Women’s Health Ultimate Weight-Loss issue

For the ultimate weight loss issue, Women’s Health makes sure that every woman finds a bigger reason why they should lose the extra pounds. This September, Editor-in-Chief   Lara Parpan asks, “Just how much do you love yourself?” as she devotes the issue on weight loss and how to keep a healthier lifestyle.

Be inspired by five real women who triumphed over their low-esteem and unhealthy habits. Learn about what made them embrace their now active lifestyle and what pushes them to stick to it. Women’s Health also introduces three women who took on the The Women’s Health Weight-Loss Challenge. Find out what programs did they follow for four weeks, the diet they went through, the insights they gained after, and if the challenge can work for you, too.

Your start to your own weight-loss journey also begins by knowing what to eat and what not to. In the issue, Women’s Health gives you the other (and unpopular) side of fat. According to Bonnie Taub-Dix the author of Read It Before You Eat It, “Fat in food is equated to fat on hips – but it’s not the same. Dietary fat is one nutrient that can help you lose stubborn pounds.” Read through fat’s larger purpose and integral role in balancing your nutritional needs and learn what kind of fat should remain as an enemy to your eyes and body.

Cover girl, Angelica Panganiban also shares her own weight-loss story. The self-confessed badminton lover told Women’s Health that she doesn’t really like going to the gym. She says, that when you find the right sport or exercise, you won’t even think of it as “working out.” “Mas gusto ko yung badminton, volleyball or table tennis.” The actress even shares that since she started playing badminton this January, her endurance and stamina has upped and all because she plays with her male friends. In losing weight, she adds “Do something you love and get people you love even more to do it with you.”

Learn more about how you can jumpstart to a healthier lifestyle with this month’s weight loss issue and find out more about how Angelica Panganiban continues to love her active lifestyle without any worries of restricting herself too much. The September issue of Women’s Health is available in newsstands and bookstores nationwide. For more of Women’s Health online, become a fan on Facebook (Facebook.com/womenshealthphilippines) and follow them on Twitter (Twitter.com/womenshealthph). 

FREE Men’s Health Urbanathlon BOOT CAMP!

Let the Men’s Health team make sure you get ready for the upcoming Men’s Health Urbanathlon and Festival 2012 race! Get a feel of the race obstacles in this FREE MH Urbanathlon Boot Camp!  Details in the poster below!

Men’s Health Urbanathlon and Festival 2012

MEN’S HEALTH URBANATHLON & FESTIVAL
October 14, 2012, 5:00AM – 10:00AM
SM Mall of Asia Open Grounds
5km/10km/21km (with obstacles)

Registration Period: August 22 to October 8, 2012

Target Number of Participants: 2,000

Registration Fees:

Registration Centers:

1. 360 Fitness Club

• Makati: 7F 107 Dolmar Gold Tower, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati (940-9575)
• Ortigas: 13F Strata 100, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City (577-7807)

2. Gold’s Gym

• Alabang: 3F BMW Bldg., Commerce Ave., Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa (772-4986)
• Katipunan: 4F Regis Plaza Bldg., 327 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC (437-0241)

3. ROX
Bonifacio High Street, B1 ROX Building, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

RACE BIBS:

SINGLET:

ROUTE MAPS:

OBSTACLES:

OBSTACLES PLOTTING:

FINISHER’S ITEMS:

PRESS RELEASE:

The Toughest Men’s Health Urbanathlon yet happens in October

The Philippine edition of Men’s Health, the largest men’s lifestyle magazine, will hold its annual Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival event on Sunday, October 14 at SM Mall of Asia from 5:00am – 10:00am. Celebrity host, Rovilson Fernandez, will be at the helm of the event.

On its 6^th staging, the country’s original obstacle laden race is expected to be significantly tougher, bigger and more intense this time around. Designed to test the urbanathlete’s fitness level, the event now has a 21km distance aside from the usual 5km and 10km categories. 

The city-based, multi-disciplinary race requires more than just perfect running form as this also tests the racer’s endurance to withstand a mix of 7 uniquely engineered obstacles that all increases in difficulty in each race categories. Such obstacles involve Monkey & Parallel bars, Steeple chase & modified tires, Container vans, Wall climb, Vertical climb, Scaffolding maze and Military hurdles. 

Registration for the Men’s Health Urbanathlon begins on August 22 and ends October 8, 2012. The registration fee for the race is P750.00 for the 5km and 10km distances and P850.00 for the 21km distance. Registration centers are located at 360° Fitness Club Makati & Ortigas, Gold’s Gym Alabang & Katipunan and at ROX, BGC. At the event, each participant will be given a complete racing kit including their urbanathlon singlet, race bib, drink stub from Gatorade, food stub from Century Tuna. Race finishers will get Finishers medal with Men’s Health lanyard, Finishers certificate, Urbanathlete shirt and Urbanathlon drawstring bag.

This year’s Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival 2012 is made possible by Century Tuna and Gatorade. Special thanks to major sponsors, Bo’ athletics; Cataflam; Emperador Light; Havaianas; Suunto; Minor sponsors, Banana Boat and Schick and media partners, 99.5 RT and Magic 89.9.

For more information about the upcoming Men’s Health Urbanathlon & Festival 2012, grab a copy of the July issue of Men’s Health with actor Gerald Anderson on the cover. Men’s Health is available in newsstands, bookstores and supermarkets nationwide.  For more of Men’s Health online become a fan on Facebook via Facebook.com/menshealthphilippines and follow them on Twitter via Twitter.com/menshealthph.