Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Hard Core Fun

I apologize immensely for my week long hiatus. One thing you probably don't know about me, is that... I love to sleep!! I try to catch on sleep every afternoon and I try to get at least nine hours of sleep a day. But ever since I started blogging, my sleeping pattern was getting to be quite uncanny. Most nights, I wouldn't sleep 'till past twelve. And for those of you who know me well, I would always say "that's-way-passed-my-school-day-bedtime".

Thing about blogging is that I enjoy it, a lot. Albeit, for me to update my blog regularly, takes a lot of my time... and this month will be quite the busy one because I almost am graduating from Culinary School!! Wish me luck as it's only weeks until I take the Australian finals. 

Regardless, a few of you have been asking what I do for my work out. Well, just two months back, I'd answer Planaforma. I loved it! The instructors were all pleasantly nice, plus I did feel the results quickly. (Only of course when I'd follow my strict diet plan.. Hehe.) Not only did I feel more toned (especially on my legs), it was fun because I knew quite a few people that took it as well... but then classes started getting really full and it would be hard for me to schedule an appointment, so I decided to try something I've been wanting to do since my tito's girlfriend, Iya told me about it. 

It's called: Core Kinesis



So what is Core Kinesis? Core Kinesis is a cable and pulley system work out. It enables 360-degree movements as opposed to using customary gym machines that only allow lateral movements. This work out tones the body and improves flexibility.


The gym I go to is located at Legends Hotel. It's tiny! As you can see in the photo above. It can only take up to three students per session and more often than not, my mum and I have the gym all to ourselves so it feels like our private little gym. 


When inquiring on Core Kinesis, I was a bit hesitant in joining as I was already enrolled in Planaforma and that work out in itself didn't come cheap. So I new I had to pick either this or that. 

I was totally sold when my tito's instructor said: "Imagine that this is your own little gym. It's opened 24 hours! When you can't sleep at 2am and have the sudden urge to work-out, then all you have to do is text." 

Obviously, I wouldn't be that crazy enough to text that late... but I love that it's definitely an option. Plus, as shallow as this sounds, I love that I can play my own iPod when working out. Music is so important to me. I wouldn't know what I'd do without it. 


My tito's girlfriend, Iya, has been doing it religiously for months now and look how far she's gotten! Honestly, I know it's gonna take me quite long to see those results. Being an aspiring pastry chef and all, it's hard to veer away from all the sweets. -_- But she's definitely one person I look up to when it comes to fitness! 

So here's to reaching my goal! Fingers crossed I actually stick to my diet this time. HEHEHE. So what're your goals? Comments are much loved below. I'd love to hear from you. :) 

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

My Cebu Adventure: Ironman 70.3

Every year, the Ironman 70.3 race is held in Cam Sur but they decided to take it to the beautiful city of Mactan this year. Today, was the awaited race day!! The reason why we all gathered in Cebu in the first place. 

The sun wasn't even up yet, as I was up at 4 am just to watch my dad and uncle race today! I was so nervous and I wasn't even racing. Imagine how all the other triathletes felt.. 



My ironman daddy-o! :)


My favourite silly couple. :")


Amazing how during the first Ironman 70.3 in Cam Sur, there were only about 800 participants and now there are 1,800 in counting! Crazy. 


So inspiring to know that this guy finished swimming 1.9km with only one leg...


While waiting for my dad and Tito Drew.. Ate Iya, Josh and I decided to indulge ourselves with my favourite belgian cookies that was popularized here, in Cebu.

I was around nine years-old when I tried these belgian cookies sent all the way from Cebu, and it was just love at first bite! :) 

Semi-sweet (their original flavour) would have to be my favourite of theirs. Although if you were wondering, they DO have other flavours! Such as:

*Dark, White, and Mint Chocolate*





We also decided to teach Ate Iya how to play Monopoly Deal... AND SHE WON. Can you believe?! It's beginners luck I'm telling you. :P


SPOTTED: wearing a black polo and aviators, my favourite interior designer; Kenneth Cobonpue in the flesh! :) 


First guy across the finish line, Pete Jacobs from Australia.


First to finish in the women's league!


First filipino to finish! 


This 5 year-old was the cutest! He wanted to go to the finish line to award his dad with the medal and say "You're a champion, Papa!" :")

Triathlon can be real intense!


Some fall..


Some decide to finish doing push-ups! 


And some just dance their way through. :)


Kudos to my Tito Drew! :)


This old guy finished the whole race!

1.9km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run

WHAT'S OUR EXCUSE?


Ani de Leon Brown



Erwan Heussaff 


Kudos to my Ironman Daddy-o! :)


Mini pool for the tired triathletes.


Yet another innovative piece by Kenneth Cobonpue! What an awesome medal, right? 


Brothers flashing the biggest smiles as they both beat their previous time during the last Ironman. :) 


The best support team you could ever ask for! 


THE A-TEAM.


Thank God for the great weather today! The sun was scintillating and we all had our fair share of feeling the breeze. 


Ate Iya & Tito Drew with Matteo Guidicelli 


Just chilling with this coconut at hand and Piolo Pascual. HAHAHA nattt. 




Great minds think a like! Welcome to the Carbonara club. ;)


Ordered churros for dessert! Nomnom. 


Outfit of the day:

Zebra top: Karl Edwards Bazaar - Bead necklaces: Aldo Accessories - Shorts: Bayo - Watch: G-Shock by CASIO - Flip flops: Havaianas

Thumbs up for a great day in Cebu! There's nothing better than being there to support your family. :) Thumbs down for not remembering to apply sunblock before the race. You may not see it here, but I have the weirdest tan lines and a burnt face. :(

Hope this encourages you to want to train for a triathlon, like myself! *fingers crossed* that actually happens in the near future. HEHE.

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