7 Fun Activities in Manila to Help You Get Fit This Year A new year is always a great time to reinvent yourself and commit to new things to make you a better person. One thing that people always seem to do every beginning of the year is promise to get fit. Unfortunately, after visiting the gym after a couple of weeks most start to lose the motivation that they had in the beginning. One thing to blame for a lack of motivation is sticking to the same fitness routine. This year, why not try different things in getting fit and get results while having fun? There are many places in Metro Manila where you can burn calories while enjoying. Here’s a list of fun, unconventional calorie-burning activities in the Metro and see which one’s fit for you.
Trampoline Park Where: The Portal, Mayflower Street, Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City Prices: PhP320 per session from Monday to Friday; PhP350 per session on weekends
Jump for fun or for fitness at Trampoline Park. (Image: Trampoline Park) Trampolines always bring out the kid in everybody, and in Trampoline Park, they are actually used to work out. Aside from the huge trampolines inside the park, you can also play basketball and dodgeball or jump in a sea of foam while doing backflips. This place might seem like a haven for kids, but you’ll sweat a lot even if you were just jumping for an hour. Aside from these, Trampoline Park also offers fitness classes that incorporate trampolines into various exercises and activities. Its Gravity Fitness or Aerodance (both PhP320 per session) is a great program if you prefer a more familiar activity while its Gravity Parkour (PhP450 per session) makes for a more intense workout session. Read: New Detours for the Kids and Kids at Heart
Jump Yard Where: Frontera Verde Complex Ortigas Ave. cor. C5, Pasig City
Prices: PhP250 per session from Monday to Thursday; PhP350 per session on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
From monkey bars to wall climbing, there’s plenty to do aside from jumping at Jump Yard. (Image: Jump Yard) The first and biggest trampoline park in the country, Jump Yard presents another way to make your fitness goals more exciting this coming 2018. Favorite features at Jump Yard include their foam pit, dodgeball and basketball area, and open-jump trampolines. Aside from its trampolines, Jump Yard also has a balance beam, monkey bars, and a rock climbing wall if you prefer to do other things that can also help in toning your body. Don’t be afraid to wear gym clothes in here as you’ll find other fitness enthusiasts sweating it out inside the park as well.
Bambike Ecotours
Prices: Intramuros Experience (2 hr. 30 mins.) – Tuesday to Sunday, PhP1,200 Sunset Express Tour: Intramuros (1 hour) – Tuesday to Sunday, PhP600 BGC Art Tour (2 hr. 30 mins.) – Saturday to Sunday, PhP1,200 High Street Art Express Tour (1 hour) – Saturday to Sunday, PhP600 Poblacion Neighborhood Tour (1 hour) – Friday to Sunday, PhP600
Bambike Ecotours can help you get fit while learning. (Image: Bambike Ecotours) Another fun way to get fit is through Bambike Ecotours. Not only will you lose a couple of calories, but you’ll also end up more knowledgeable as they host tours around Intramuros, Bonifacio Global City, and Poblacion in Makati. You’ll also get to give back when you join a tour as the eco-bikes being used are made by builders from Gawad Kalinga, and part of the proceeds of the tours goes to various causes. Check out our list of bike shops in Metro Manila or browse the Specialty Goods category of the ShoppersGuide Directory.
The Bike Playground Where: Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City Prices: PhP65/PhP90 (Day and Night daily rates); PhP650 – 10-day Pass; PhP1500 – monthly membership fee
The Bike Playground will give bikers a new indoor biking experience. (Image: The Bike Playground) Leave your stationary bike for a while and try The Bike Playground. The Bike Playground allows you to enjoy and get more out of biking with an outdoor trail for a fun routine exercise and an indoor one for a more challenging biking experience. Designed by celebrity biker Claudio Caluori and built by Velosolutions, the indoor pump park is a first of its kind in the country. There’s no need to bring your own bike as you can rent one from The Bike Playground. The place also has flexible rates so you don’t have to commit for a month if you just want to try the facilities.
Gandiva Archery Where: SM Megamall B Fashion Hall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong Prices: Starts at PhP250 per session
Gandiva Archery can also help you be mentally and physically fit. (Image: Andy Yu) Archery may not be at the top of anyone’s mind when it comes to fitness but it actually has a lot of physical and mental benefits. For instance, it promotes upper body strength and also helps in mental focus, balance, and coordination. One place to try archery is Gandiva Archery which offers archery resources and an indoor range that can accommodate both beginners and more experienced archers. Gandiva Archery is complete with materials and well-trained instructors to help you if it is your first time. They also provide trainings and workshops if you want to learn more about the sport. Read: 9 Fun Games and Activities You Can Do at the Mall
Ninja Academy Where: 2nd Level Industria, Circulo Verde, Calle Industria Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City Prices: Coaching, PhP450 to PhP600; Membership, PhP2,500 to PhP10,800
Challenge yourself to the next level at Ninja Academy. (Image: Mai Reyes) Ninja Academy is not really a school for ninjas, but you’ll still get to learn new tricks and be physically fit after entering its doors as it is a school dedicated to parkour. Ninja Academy is the first indoor parkour facility in Manila that features an obstacle course and facilities for running, climbing, jumping, vaulting, swinging, and rolling. Ninja Academy also offers weight loss and muscle gain classes, parkour coaching, and gauntlet training for those who want to train with them fulltime.
Flying Trapeze Philippines Where: Federacion Drive corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig Website Rates: Morning and Afternoon – PhP800 on weekdays; PhP1,000 on weekends and holidays Evening – PhP1,000 on weekdays, weekends, and holidays Walk-in Rates: Morning and Afternoon – PhP1,000 on weekdays; PhP1,250 on weekends and holidays Evening – PhP1,250 on weekdays, weekends, and holidays
You can make your dreams of flying a reality at Flying Trapeze. (Image: Flying Trapeze) Another fun way to add excitement to your fitness routine is through Flying Trapeze Philippines (FTP). FTP is the first and only flying trapeze rig in the country that helps flying trapeze enthusiasts make their circus dreams come true and at the same time help them get fit. It helps tone and condition the upper body and also teaches good timing, air awareness, and body control.
Aside from ensuring your safety with their high-grade equipment, their classes also include a maximum 10 people at a time to make sure that everyone is given full attention. Getting fit doesn’t have to be boring! Choose your new fitness routine this 2018 and make getting fit more fun. Let us know in the comments section which activity you will try.