Whether it’s a classic gym or more specialized spaces, these fitness hubs might help in fulfilling your goal to have an active lifestyle for 2025.
Starting an active lifestyle can be as simple as a morning walk or finding the best home workout sans the usual gym equipment. But for some, it could also involve going to the growing list of fitness and lifestyle hubs that offer a mix of traditional and innovative workouts that members can avail of.
And in case you’re looking for a place to start, these four spaces might just be perfect for you.
Surge Fitness + Lifestyle
We’ll be starting off our list with Surge Fitness + Lifestyle, which we considered for their various offerings and accessibility. For starters, Surge can function as your basic gym, complete with the necessary equipment and personal coaching as needed.
Going beyond the basics, Surge also offers fun and trending exercises such as dance classes, rhythmic cycling, and pilates among others. So if you want to go beyond the fundamental gym routines, perhaps you wouldn’t have to look far to get started.
In terms of lifestyle, Surge also has their weekly social gatherings, a co-working space, and their Tasty Habit Cafe that offers “guiltless” versions of our go-to food such as smoothies and pastries among others.
As mentioned, there is also the accessibility. To date, Surge Fitness + Lifestyle already has a total of 11 branches across Metro Manila, namely in Quezon City, Makati, and even Alabang and Las Piñas if you’re based over in the south.
Manila Athletic Club
Over in the streets of San Juan is the Manila Athletic Club, which prides itself as a “fitness oasis in the heart of your neighborhood”. Here, you may choose to dive into the Pilates hype through their MNL Pilates studio, or go for a high-intensity boxing or Muay Thai session in their Elorde Knockout facility.
Apart from catering to first timers, this setup is exactly what makes the Manila Athletic Club so unique. If you’re looking to ramp up your workouts, then you have the prime opportunity to craft a plan that quite literally combines the best of both worlds.
Much like Surge Fitness + Lifestyle, Manila Athletic Club also provides a common space for its members to unwind and socialize following a productive workout session.
Electric Studio
Along with its electric cycling workouts, Electric Studio also offers rhythm boxing classes across its branches in Bonifacio Global City, The Podium in Ortigas, and the Molito Lifestyle Complex in Alabang.
There are four different types of cycling classes in Electric Studio, starting with their 45-minute Pure Electric ride that incorporates full-body movements, music, and free weights. Rhythm Boxing, meanwhile, includes their 10-round and 45-minute Pure Rhythm sessions that’s evenly divided between boxing fundamentals and resistance training.
Electric Studio also offers online sessions apart from their in-studio classes, which can be an ideal alternative for on-the-go members looking to consider these workouts.
Play Padel Club
For those considering racket sports such as padel and pickleball, we’ll start off with the Play Padel Club in Mandaluyong’s Greenfield District. As with most fitness and lifestyle hubs, Play Padel has several amenities on top of the three playing courts they provide for the sport’s many enthusiasts.
For instance, their Padel In Action Academy offers plans for all ages and levels, and their Play Padel Cafe is a space for community members to unwind or grab a quick bite. And if you’re looking for equipment, there’s the Play Padel Retail for all your sporting needs!
And no matter your age or skill level, perhaps these four fitness and lifestyle hubs can provide the perfect start in your fitness journey for 2025 and onwards.
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