The tricky part about resolutions, though, is actually keeping them. So while there are lots of ways to go about it, one way of making sure you stick to new fitness regime is to find one you actually like. Here’s a guide for the uninitiated, and for those looking for something new.
CrossFit
Crossfiters doing overhead squats (Photography by John Ong/Zee Lifestyle)
What it is: The sport of fitness: Constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity across board time and modal domains. Hour-long classes at affiliated gyms (“boxes”) include a dynamic warm-up, a skill development segment, the high-intensity WOD (“workout of the day”) and cool-down.
Perfect for: Those who are easily bored and need variety.
It is never boring. Each time you go to the box, you get a different workout that challenges all your muscle groups and all aspects of your athleticism. It is also a short, sharp workout that you benefit a lot from. I have joined all sorts of group workouts in the past, and I’ve never seen as much results as I do now. – Brenda Magno
Where to go:
- CROSSFIT SUBTERO
- Unit 2, Jamestown, Mantawe Ave., Mandaue
- CROSSFIT PINTADOS
- F. Cabahug St., Mabolo
High-Intensity Interval Training
Zach Elisha Go doing HIIT (Photography by Oliver Echevarria/Zee Lifestyle)
What it is: A cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods. It promotes strength, balance and performance.
Perfect for: Those who want a total body workout.
Right from the door, it’s different—devoid of equipment, treadmills and machines. Training has become like praying, an activity that you can do anytime, anywhere, even alone. – Zach Elisha Go
Where to go:
- EPIC PERFORMANCE & FITNESS
- Block 88, Oakridge Business Park, Banilad
Yoga
Rose Hennessy strikes a Yoga pose (Photography by Adrian Yu/Zee Lifestyle)
What it is: A low-impact physical exercise that involves holding stretches. It requires meditation and breath work, and develops flexibility and balance.
Perfect for: Those who want to keep calm and carry on.
The reason I love yoga is because I can practice anytime, anywhere whenever I feel like, as all I need is a quiet and small space. My previous workouts were purely physical, whereas yoga is a more calming, relaxed exercise with the same benefits. – Rose Hennessy
Where to go:
- YOGAHUB CEBU
- Banilad Town Centre and Raintree Mall
Spinning
Spinning classes at Zink (Photography by Men On Point/Zink)
What it is: Indoor cycling is a cardiovascular workout that involves aerobic exercise on a stationary bike. It’s a low-impact workout designed to increase one’s endurance.
Perfect for: Those who want to have fun.
Let’s be honest—spinning isn’t actually easy. The bursts of high speed and additional movements, along with the constant cycling, are enough to make you feel more than a little sore the next day. What makes it so enjoyable (and more doable!) is the energy of the people pedaling next to you—with the loud music and changing lights, it’s a workout party that anyone would want to get into! – Shari Quimbo
Where to go:
- ZINK
- Banilad Town Centre
Pilates
Susanne Cobonpue doing Pilates (Photography by Ezekiel Sullano/Zee Lifestyle)
What it is: Pilates is a fitness system said to have developed from yoga. It puts more emphasis on the core, as well as lengthening the body and centering the spine, using exercise machines.
Perfect for: Those who like to stay focused.
The very controlled, slow and precise movement throughout each exercise is what makes it different from other physical activities. I like the large variation of exercises because it never gets boring. We do a different routine with several variations every time. Everything is tailored to my needs. I leave the studio always tired, and sometimes exhausted, but also extremely relaxed and elated—which I didn’t feel with other workouts. – Susanne Cobonpue
Where to go:
- PILATES FIT
- LGF, City Sports Club
Guests were pampered with beauty treatments from La Mer and MAC throughout the afternoon, until they had to dress up for cocktail hour. A five-course degustation by Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa executive chef Frank Bohdan and a raffle of exciting prizes including round trip tickets to the Maldives with a stay at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa preceded the main event of the evening—an exclusive fashion show featuring the A/W 2018 collection of Miranda Konstantinidou. Free flowing champagne, caviar and cheese kept the party going until the early hours of the morning.
The Zee Lifestyle Emerald Ball is presented by Arthaland, in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Cebu, Rustan’s and Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu. Special thanks go out to Dedon Island, La Mer, MAC, and Jo Malone London.
photography Oliver Echevarria and Ezekiel Sullano
]]>The ceremony was led by the President of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Elizabeth Sy, Cebu Province Governor Hon. Hilario Davide III, Jobel Davide, Executive Vice President Peggy Angeles together with Radisson Blu Cebu General Manager Laurent Boisdron.
The hotel lobby was filled with the harmonious voices and classical performances of soprano Iona Ventocilla, leading musical theater artist Arman Ferrer, the world-renowned Mandaue Children’s choir conducted by Dennis Sugarol, the University of the Visayas Chorale and Charlene Nogra.
Marking the festivity with joy and goodwill, the hotel also launched the 30 Days of Giving, a month long give back project of the hotel’s Responsible Business together with partner organizations, Vicente Sotto Memorial Hospital Children’s Ward, My Refuge House an aftercare shelter for rescued survivors of sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, Island Rescue Organization (IRO) for rescued animals and Basadours, a volunteer group of storytellers and reading advocates.
To kick off the campaign, for every attendance the hotel will be matching the number with a corresponding pair of slippers. The evening ended with over 300 pieces of slippers to be donated to Alpaco and Mainit Elementary School in Naga City. Guests can also make their donations by making a purchase of the Signature Afternoon High Tea or a gingerbread house. Books and toys are also accepted at the Giving Corner located at the hotel lobby.
RADISSON BLU CEBU
Sergio Osmeña cor. Juan Luna St.
6332. 402 9999 | website | Facebook
Cebu’s car enthusiasts joined in on the celebration, gathering at the showroom in North Reclamation Area. The three-story life space has a total floor area of almost 6,500 square meters, making it the largest in the entire Hyundai dealer network in the country to date. It offers the complete Hyundai Passenger Car lineup to cater to every type of Cebuano lifestyle: the efficient Eon and Accent Sedan and Hatch, the sporty Elantra and Veloster, the classy Sonata, the tough Tucson and Santa Fe, and the family-configured Starex. As a top-tier Hyundai dealership, Cebu South has the full-spectrum of Genuine Parts and Hyundai After-Sales Services including the Fast Track “30-Minutes-Or-It’s-Free” Car Maintenance, the first of its kind in the Philippines.
Hyundai Commercial Vehicles like the H350, the County Bus, and other selection of versatile, heavy-duty trucks, will also be available in Cebu South as the up-and-coming total solutions provider to cargo/payload mobility for Cebu’s business community.
Hyundai Cebu South is the first in the Visayas region to implement green building standards and technologies that is functional, customer and environment friendly, yet elegant, as it elevates the “Modern Premium” experience characterized by a simple, caring and creative solutions to a new level.
Hyundai Cebu South is also first to adopt the Korean car brand’s new gold standard, the Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) – Hyundai’s new nature-inspired design standard. Its minimalist elegance aptly reflects the “Modern Premium” experience that awaits its customers and provides the perfect backdrop to bring out the natural beauty and fluidic sculpture of Hyundai vehicles on display.
HYUNDAI CEBU SOUTH
J. De Veyra St., North Reclamation
Open Mondays to Sundays
6332. 272 3333, 63. 917 628 9988 and 917 314 5479
Zee Lifestyle‘s June 2016 Beauty Issue: Luna van der Linden and Lotte Edwards (photography by JON UNSON/styling by BLAQ MAFIA/makeup by LOLA LEY and SUMIE BELBACHIR/hair by JESSIE EGOS/shot on location at the BE GRAND RESORT BOHOL)
On the cover, gorgeous and stylish sisters Luna van der Linden and Lotte Edwards share a peek into the lives of being twins as they soak up the last rays of the summer sun at the beautiful Be Grand Resort in Bohol.
Along with the twins’ take on beauty and wellness, industry insiders such as makeup artist Erika Diaz, MAC Cosmetics’ Vanessa Vergara, Beauty & Beyond’s Jasmin Sarmiento and beauty columnist Joanna Cuenco divulge their daily regimens and beauty kit must-haves; while fitspirations Brenda Magno, Rose Hennessy, Susanne Cobonpue and Zach Elisha Go shed the light on various fitness routines. On the dining front, The Anzani Group’s Kate Dychangco-Anzani and Diet in a Box’s Chime Bosabel and Bibo Moreno prove that healthy eating can be quite delicious as well; and Beauty & Beyond, Marie France Bodyline International, Calayan Medical Group and Sheena Skin & Wellness uncover the science of beauty.
This month, Zee Lifestyle also pays tribute to Cebu’s top makeup artists. Usually found behind the scenes and making models and personalities look amazing on our pages, this issue finds Arnauld, Janice Barillo, Raisa Bercede, Chady Pantaleon, Emi Ayag, Jonas Borces, Gari Son and Wenwen Zaspa showcasing their best works on their favorite muses Jen Martinez, Christelle Dychangco, Anna Karenina Tan, Ava Kristine Rosello, Kris Janson, Christine Fernandez, Carla del Prado and Stephanie Sitoy.
Read all these and more on Zee Lifestyle’s Beauty Issue, out next month. Grab your copies at National Bookstore and Fully Booked. For subscriptions, click here or download Magzter on your mobile device.
]]>Born in Northern Italy, Gianni, father to Gianluca and grandfather to Giorgia, Matteo, and Paolo, moved to the Philippines in the late 1970’s, fell in love with the country, and never left. All throughout Gianni’s life in the Philippines, Gianluca shared that despite the number of Italian restaurants in town, his father always preferred home cooking from their very own kitchen.
Time caught up with the food-loving Gianni, and he passed away last year, leaving two of his helpers, Antonia and Jean, with no one to attend to any longer. Since then, the idea of putting up a family restaurant has always hung over the head of Gianluca. As a result, Trattoria da Gianni was created. The fruition of the restaurant gives Antonia and Jean something to take care of now that their beloved Gianni is gone. It’s also the family’s way of thanking the two women who have served them for more than two decades.
Trattoria da Gianni, which translates to “a small Italian restaurant by Gianni,” is casual and unpretentious. All the love that goes into the restaurant doesn’t only reflect in their food, but it extends to their cozy and inviting interiors as well, giving you the warm-hearted welcome you’d get at an Italian friend’s home. As a family restaurant, Trattoria da Gianni serves the best of Italian home cooking with time-honored recipes right from the Guidicellis’ kitchen.
One thing that sets Trattoria da Gianni apart is that instead of pizzas, they have a wide variety of bruschettas. With toppings ranging from Parma ham with figs and fresh ricotta, to Taleggio cheese with apricots, the Guidicellis make the Italian staple more exciting than usual.
Diners can also expect freshly made pastas with homemade sauces for that personal touch, different kinds of mouthwatering mozzarellas, a variety of fresh salads, traditional Italian cold cuts and cured meats, premium Italian cheeses, hearty soups, and of course, delectable desserts. The menu also indicates which dishes were Gianni’s personal favorites. Some of these include the minestrone, spaghetti with pesto Genovese, ragu della Nonna (spaghetti with tomato meat sauce and Parmiggiano Reggiano), and tiramisu.
Crafted out of love, Trattoria da Gianni is the Guidicellis’ way of welcoming everyone into their kitchen, hoping to spread the love that Gianni had for food across Cebu. At Trattoria da Gianni, home is where the heart is.
TRATTORIA DA GIANNI
Crossroads Mall, Banilad
63. 977 842 2786 or 998 846 4996
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To maintain exemplary quality and ensure optimum storage and holding conditions, Bibendum utilizes refrigerated containers and climate-controlled storage facilities, including Vinecaves. At Bibendum Wines, you can try the wine prior to purchasing with their enomatic machine, which contains 8 different kinds of wine. The first taste is free, and the succeeding tasting portions are at a minimal amount.
With wines coming from France, USA, Chile, Spain, Australia, and South Africa, to name a few, choosing from perhaps the widest selection in Cebu may seem daunting. For those who simply do not know where to start, Bibendum provides a point system to make the selection process a lot easier. Professional wine critics have been using a simple 100-point rating to score wines, which is the quickest and most convenient way to determine the quality of wine.
Choosing good wine is made more convenient by looking at these ratings, which are indicated in Bibendum Wines’ labels. Bibendum Wines prides itself in having the best wine portfolio at the most affordable prices.
The Streetscape branch also has a small deli with the best sausages, cold cuts, and cheeses from premium shop, Santis Delicatessen to pair with your wine. An al fresco area with tables and chairs are available for those who want to enjoy their selection right there and then.
Bibendum also gives you the option to have wines delivered at your doorstep through Food Panda or their website.
BIBENDUM WINES
Streetscape, Maria Luisa Road
Banilad
6332. 261 6777
Open 10:00 a.m to 11:00 p.m.