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Preparing for the great summer exposure

Published by Ellen on February 28, 2014

We are reprinting this article,first published last year,as we prepare to have the most fun this summer.

By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files

Video by Mario Ignacio IV

The heat tells us summer is almost here. Time to prepare our bodies for the summer exposure.

Three physical fitness personal trainers – Angie M. Miranda and Jensen G. Centeno of Fitness First, Mall of Asia, and Christian S. Cerezo, formerly of Fitness First Southmall and now a freelance PT, share tips, that coupled with proper diet, will help you achieve the body worth a second glance when on the beach. In the video, they show several variations to the basic exercises like lunge or squat in order to give options, depending on one’s capability to perform the activity.

12 steps to a fantastic beach body

Published by Ellen on March 24, 2013

By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files
Video by Mario Ignacio

You have your plane tickets. You have made the hotel reservations.

You are all set for fun in the beach. But, is your body ready for it?

Zumba: Exercise made fun and sexy

Published by Ellen on July 25, 2012

By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files
Video by Mario Ignacio and Mario Espinosa

YOU will know it’s Zumba time at Fitness First Southmall every morning of Monday and Tuesday because women are in their stylish gym attires as if they are going to a party.

And, it’s not just any party. Usually it is a themed party.

Last week, it was Polynesian. Women in floral headdress were gyrating to the tune of Conga Remix. In the next Zumba class, they looked alluring in off-shoulder blouses. Earlier, their theme costume was a necktie — worn, of course, over gym outfits.

Hilda Oraya, a Zumba devotee, says the vivacious beat of Zumba shakes off one’s inhibitions. “Masaya (fun) and inspires you to dress up.”

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Preparing for the great summer exposure

12 steps to a fantastic beach body

Zumba: Exercise made fun and sexy