Sauna at iba pa...

One of the big lures of Metro Lifestyle GenSan is their Sauna and Jacuzzi. I was able to test their Sauna this morning and boy, what a great treat after a hard workout with the TRX!

Their sauna is quite small, around 4-6 people only will fit comfortably inside, but nonetheless, it was truly great! I still haven't tried their Jacuzzi, but according to hubby, the bubbles were great!

For me, TRX stands for Tracks and Tricks. Tracks because  the coach will you keep you on the right track of being fit and healthy. While it is full of tricks too, especially for someone as unfit as I am! Early this morning, at around 7am, Ms. Sheena was the one who trained us for the TRX and according to her it was still the basic workout for TRX...

Planking with TRX

Crunch with TRX

Butt Raising??? still with TRX

Hmmm....Basic....I do wonder what Intermediate and Advance looks like! But all in all, we indeed had a fun and wonderful time doing this unique but full-body workout with TRX! And of course, looking forward for more quality time in the Sauna!

Metro Lifestyle GenSan's Grand Opening!!!

October 28, 2014 marks the grand opening of Metro Lifestyle GenSan! Nothing much to say, except "WAY TO GO!!!"

We missed the ribbon cutting, but its better late than never!

Coach Benjur with one other client, Sir Kim

They served free breakfast!

Zumba Toning

After a hefty breakfast, Metro Lifestyle GenSan featured their programs and allowed their members to experience what working out means in Metro way!

Zumba Toning

Zumba Sentao

The complexity of Zumba Sentao

Power Cycling

Zumba Steps

Belly Dancing

TRX

Yoga

Backyard Fitness

These are just some of the programs Metro Lifestyle GenSan has in store for their members!

One of the fascinating things I've learned this day was that their Martial Arts' classes will be handled by a Christian group named King's Sword Martial Arts! This is the first time that I've heard about a Christian group doing Martial Arts! It's truly wonderful since my son is enrolled in their Karate class!

Thank you, Metro Lifestyle GenSan! With your great program and "all-in package" for your members, you've made exercise truly exciting and fun! Oh, wait! I forgot to take pictures of your Sauna and Jacuzzi! But with all these perks, I truly believe you've pampered your members to the max! May the Lord bless all of your endeavors and bless all of your members too!

On Making Wishes Come True!

As a mom, it is one of our major roles to make wishes come true, though as impossible as it may seem! Have you heard your child say "Mom, how I wish I can eat ice cream" and on the next trip to the grocery, you have to pass by the ice cream freezer and the next thing you'll know, you're in the counter with a container of ice cream on your cart...wish granters! 

Well, this school year, among many of my son's wishes, there's particularly one that he keeps on bugging me with and that's to have his picture taken with Congressman Manny Pacquiao. He is in the same class with the Congressman's daughter and they have become quick friends. And whenever he talks about P2 (his nickname to Princess Pacquiao), it will always include his wish. 

Well, the Lord has finally made his wish come true. On October 24, 2014, during General Santos Hope Christian School's second Convocation day, Jarvis and Princess will be receiving awards for their academic achievements and guess who will be going up the stage with Princess? You got it, Congressman Manny Pacquiao himself!

Look at the smile on that boy's face! The Lord was truly amazing on that day, because (1) while they were falling in line, Jarvis was just directly in front of Princess (2) no one was asking the Congressman to have his photo taken with them, Jarvis and his dad were the very first one!

I guess when you are famous, whether from sports or holding a government office, you can never run away from people's camera. So guess what happened when it was time for Princess to be awarded...

The students started getting their camera phones out, stood up, walk near to the stage and took this shot!

Congressman Pacquiao might be proud of his accomplishments in the boxing ring and/or the plans he has for our country, but for this moment, I truly believe he's prouder of his daughter who has received an Academic Excellence Award in her Chinese subject! This is Princess' 2nd Quarter at General Santos Hope Christian School and I believe her first Chinese subjects.


But for us, the true highlight of this event, aside from my son's wish came true, it is the fact that our son had received his second Academic Excellence for his Chinese class. Way to go, Jarvis! Keep up your good work and honor your Heavenly Father with all of your achievements!

Hitting the Gym @GenSan!

Hubby's fist shot with the logo

Hitting the gym seems to be the craze recently here at GenSan. And to prove this, there's yet another gym that's under construction and will soon open. Will this be just "another" gym in the city or will this facility proves to be different and worth joining?

"General Santos City used to be a grass-land", a friend reminiscing the past as we went along the Pan Philippine Highway. Indeed, as bombings had ceased and peace began in GenSan, infrastructures started rising. Along with this came the well-known malls of Metro Manila. And not far behind them are the growing concern for healthy living...thus the gyms are established one after the other.

General Santos is not lacking in good gym facilities, but there are only a few able and qualified trainers, and not to mention, their services are quite expensive too. So when you hit the gym, it's either you already know what you're doing or you'll end up getting frustrated. And this is where Metro Lifestyle GenSan differs from the rest.

The first time I've heard about this, it was way back in March or April 2014. There was such a big buzz about this gym and I was thinking "Why?" Even my husband who is not a gym fanatic would start talking about it during meal time. And when construction started, he would drive by and show me where it is located. For a provincial gym, Metro Lifestyle GenSan is quite pricey, so I really have to dig deep before I will jump in and here's what I found out.

Proof that their trainers are willing to train

Metro Lifestyle is the only gym in GenSan that offers an "all-in" package for its members. This means that as a member you can hit the gym, use the indoor jogging path and the dance floor for zumba, belly dancing, do boxing and all other facilities the gym has to offer.

Metro Lifestyle is the only gym that has a jacuzzi and dry sauna! For someone who dreams to lose at least 10kgs (like I do!), you are given free access to lose those unwanted fats faster!

Metro Lifestyle is the only gym that has at least 8 trainers who will be there to discuss with you your goals and make sure that you will reach it.


Metro Lifestyle is the only gym that has a state-of-the-art and newest equipment.

Metro Lifestyle is the only gym that offers TRX and Vipr programs.

Metro Lifestyle is the only gym that has an indoor jogging path.

If these "only's" are not yet enough, how about the fact that Metro Lifestyle Davao and GenSan are the only Mindanao's home-grown gym facilities that can compete with Gold's Gym and Fitness First of Metro Manila!

One of the female trainers with Hubby

Have I given too much accolade to this gym that is still under construction? I hope not, for that is not my purpose. The reason why I have given such a marvelous description of this gym is because that's what I have seen and witnessed. And at the same time, it will be under great scrutiny now that people's curiosity and expectations have been kindled and sparked. Come and see if Metro Lifestyle GenSan is indeed a gym that's cut above the rest.