Leeettttsss Zumbaaaa!

If there's one workout that I'm enjoying right now, it has to be Zumba!


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Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program which gives a total body workout while having fun and adding your own twist to every step. It consists of different dance types such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, and many more. It is not just a cardio exercise since they also have Zumba Toning which focuses on shaping your muscles with the help of Zumba toning sticks. Zumba is safe for all ages.

I downloaded the Zumba DVD before but since I was inclined to table tennis back then, I wasn't able to try it. But thanks to my sister, who is also my fitness buddy, she tried Zumba and invited me to give it a try. And what's my feedback for my first session? Wow! I was sweating like crazy! Even after the dance, it won't stop! I barely noticed its 45-minute duration since I was enjoying the whole time. I am not a dancer but if you keep doing Zumba, you'll learn how to! Just like me. Lol. But it's true. After two more sessions, I got used to the steps and I am now focusing on improving my form while doing it. If I catch the Zumba classes at Gold's Gym, I never fail to join since they mix the steps and use modern music.

If you want a total body workout without the machines but pure enjoyment, try Zumba! It's definitely worth it! :)

Gold's Gym and the Road to Healthy Living

Since the beginning of the year I've been ranting about my figure. Of course the holidays added pounds on my weight. *sobs* I already browsed forums looking for a gym to bust these calories. Table tennis won't work for me anymore since my trainor/officemate already left our office and my officemates who play table tennis with me were busy these past few days. I have no choice but to get a gym.



Luckily, Gold's Gym tied up with our office for a corporate package. Employees have a discount for the monthly rate under a 6-months contract. You have the privilege to choose whether you go for 12-Visit Pass or the Unlimited Gym Pass. It comes with a passport membership (you can visit any Gold's Gym branch), free 3 PT sessions and use of gym equipment and amenities (lucky for you if you visit a gym with sauna!). Also, you can have two dependents whether your family or friends, who can enjoy the same benefits you have. Payment can be made via salary deduction or credit card. As for the dependents, you can include them in your salary deduction (and ask them to pay you afterwards) or let them pay on their own.

I availed the 12-Visit Pass and enrolled my sister and mother as my dependents. Luckily, Ray also applied for the package. Yay, I have four gym buddies now! But of course, my family won't go all the way to Ortigas so after office hours, it's me and Ray. So far, we are having a good time at Gold's Gym. The classes are awesome (even if I'm the only one attending) and we get to use the machines we want since we avoid the peak hours. Plus, we're seeing results after our first month!

Cheers to the start of our fitness journey! :)

Healthy Living in Progress

Last January 13, I blogged about the challenge that I'm going under: 27@24. It's been about two weeks since I took that challenge and I am happy to say that I have already reached the 50% of my goal. I weighed in last Saturday and I noticed that from 120 lbs. I already weigh 115 lbs! That was already 5 lbs for a 1200-calorie food intake and a 30-minute workout! Also, my waistline trimmed down to 28 inches which was previously 29. It is not bad at all! An inch is already something I consider as an accomplishment. Now, I will continue to do this routine until February 24.

I also started a 21-day No Junk Food Challenge but unfortunately, today, I ate spaghetti and fries. Sighs. I think I need to reschedule this challenge since I failed it for this attempt. But there was already a change in my outlook in eating. I choose to go healthy and natural than processed. I try to avoid salty, fatty and oily food. If ever I come across these, there is already a need for shedding the fats away. I also noticed that my body craves for exercise at the end of day. If ever I am not able to do my usual aerobics exercise or workout, I make sure that I burn the calories by using other not-so-very-likely-workout activities like table tennis and brisk walking. Even it burns fewer calories than what aerobics gives me, it is the burn that counts.

Having this progress makes me strive harder to reach my goal. If you truly want something to be achieved, you need to work hard for it. And I will. I won't let my efforts go into waste even if I reach my goal. I'll continue to maintain this healthy lifestyle that I have started.