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		<title>Dude, naka-SCORE ka na ba?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calling all athletic guys and sports enthusiasts. This one is for you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Calling all athletic guys and sports enthusiasts. This one is for you.</p>
<p>A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by Sports Media Asia. They are the guys behind the newest card membership in town &#8211; the SCORE Infinite Sports Lifestyle Card.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2954 aligncenter" title="SCORE CARD MAIN COVER" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SCORE-CARD-MAIN-COVER-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>So what is the card all about anyway? The SCORE Card is the perfect companion for sports enthusiasts. It is a discount card (with several merchant partners) and an insurance card all in one which you can stylishly wear anytime, anywhere.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2953 aligncenter" title="SUPERMAN" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/SUPERMAN-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Listed below are some of the most interesting benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>5% discount on NIKE Factory Outlet Store</li>
<li> 5% discount on CHRIS Sports</li>
<li> 15% discount on Sporteum Philippines (distributor of Accel, Nike, Levi&#8217;s and UFC)</li>
<li> 10% discount on The North Face</li>
<li> 10% discount on Oakley glasses and Reef</li>
<li> 10% discount on Toby&#8217;s Sports</li>
<li> 5% discount on DC shoes</li>
<li> 5% discount on Mizuno</li>
<li> 15% discount on Sanük</li>
<li> 15% discount on Timex</li>
<li> Discounts at Fruit Magic</li>
<li> 10% discount at the Suriya Spa</li>
<li> 20% discount at Ideal Vision Center</li>
<li> 10% off on Cushe Footwear</li>
<li>A chance to participate in sporting events organized by Sports Media Asia</li>
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<p>Plus SO MUCH MORE&#8230;</p>
<p>Want to know more about the card? Read on below:</p>
<p><strong>Sports Media Asia</strong>, one of the country’s  foremost sports media group, introduces the <strong>SCORE Card</strong>, the <strong>INFINITE SPORTS  LIFESTYLE CARD</strong>, the<strong> </strong>first ever discount and benefit card  in the Philippines, designed solely for the promotion of sports and a healthy lifestyle.  Just one of  many sports-driven promotions of <strong>SMA</strong> that is dedicated towards  promoting sports, the Filipino athletes, and an active, healthy lifestyle for  every Filipino.</p>
<p><strong>What’s the SCORE?</strong></p>
<p>The SCORE  CARD is the ultimate sidekick of every sports enthusiast.  Discounts on products and services will be available for all Cardholders that would assist  them in their pursuit of athletic goals.  They would also be given priority to participate or cross-train  in various sports events affiliated and sponsored by SMA.   And  even non-sports enthusiasts will be able to take that first critical step in achieving a healthier lifestyle through sports.</p>
<p>The SCORE  Card is a “carry anywhere” and “wear anytime” card that sportsmen and women will be proud  to carry around.  It WILL be the next biggest thing to hit sporty trendsetters in Manila and soon, the whole Philippines.</p>
<p><strong>The Winning SCORE.</strong></p>
<p>The SCORE  Card is the SCORE that makes the difference in Philippine sports.  In its continuous efforts to uplift and promote the sports in the country, a percentage of the proceeds from the SCORE Card  sales will be allocated to the different partner sports communities to help their athletes in their  fund raising activities for training and transportation needs.</p>
<p><strong>SCORE Points. </strong></p>
<p>Now, why would YOU want to SCORE?</p>
<p>Aside  from benefits you get from accredited establishments, you would also be given priority to participate or cross-train in various sports events  affiliated and sponsored by SMA.</p>
<p>Every  REGISTERED member is covered by One (1) year Php 20,000.00 Accidental  Medical reimbursement (injuries from sports related activities only)</p>
<p><strong>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:</strong></p>
<p>1.    What is the SCORE CARD?</p>
<p>The SCORE CARD is the ultimate sidekick of every sports enthusiast.  Discounts on products and services will be available for all Cardholders that would assist you in your pursuit of athletic goals.  You would also be given priority to participate or cross-train in various sports events affiliated and sponsored by SMA.</p>
<p>2.    How do I know which establishments accept the card?</p>
<p>3 ways to find out which establishments accept the card:</p>
<p>BROCHURE. Each Score Card comes with a brochure. The list of establishments, branches and their offers are stated in the brochure.</p>
<p>WEBPAGE. Just log on to <a href="http://www.sportsmedia.com.ph">www.sportsmedia.com.ph</a> to get a complete and updated list of establishments and their offers.<a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com"> Pinoy Guy Guide</a> will also publish promotion updates from time to time.</p>
<p>SIGNAGES. All establishments that accept the Score Card will either have door decals or counter top signages that read “SCORE CARD ACCEPTED HERE”. So be on the look out for these signs and always bring your Score Card!</p>
<p>3.    How will I use the card?</p>
<p>All you need to do is present the Score Card in the establishments that accept the card to enjoy your benefits and discounts.</p>
<p>4.    How will I know of future updates and promos?</p>
<p>Once you get your Score Card, you need to register at <a href="http://www.sportsmedia.com.ph">www.sportsmedia.com.ph</a> for your card to be valid. Once you register, you will have a choice if you want to receive regular promotions and updates regarding the Score Card (through text messages or emails). We highly recommend this as we will be having exciting benefits, downloadable coupons, exclusive promotions, and sports workshops planned within the year  for Score Card members. You wouldn’t want to miss out of these.</p>
<p>5.    What other benefits do I get from the Score Card?</p>
<p>Aside from benefits you get from accredited establishments, you would also be given priority to participate or cross-train in various sports events affiliated and sponsored by SMA.</p>
<p>Every REGISTERED member is covered by One (1) year Php 20,000.00<br />
Accidental Medical reimbursement (injuries from sports related activities only)</p>
<p>6.    Is the card transferable?</p>
<p>Because of the Accidental Medical Reimbursement coverage which is registered under a specific Score Card member’s name, the card cannot be transferable or else the insurance coverage becomes invalid.</p>
<p>7.    What is my registration number for the insurance policy?</p>
<p>Your registration number for the insurance policy is the number on your Score Card. So please keep your Score Card safe. You will need your Score Card to claim your medical reimbursement. Please see webpage under ‘insurance coverage” for more details.</p>
<p><strong>8.    How can I get a Score Card?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Pinoy Guy Guide</strong> is an online seller of the Score Card. Each card costs Php 600 only. For orders, <a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/contact">contact Chris here</a> or use the contact details below:</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Email: pinoyguyguide[at]gmail{dot}com</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Cellphone Number: +63927.655.44.66</span></strong></p>
<p>Get yours now. Delivery of the card is FREE of charge.</p>
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		<title>What does it take to grow muscle?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this post, PGG contributor Kilo gives a thorough explanation on what it takes to grow muscle.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>In this post, PGG contributor Kilo gives a thorough explanation on what it takes to grow muscle.</em><br />
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Guys are obsessed in having a big frame or a slim toned physique. It is a basic show of health, strength and virility. In order to build a more desirable body, one must take into consideration some of the important factors which help in muscle growth. Here are some of the details:<br />
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<span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Resistance Workout</strong></span><br />
This one is obvious but the question is why? When the muscles are put under constant working stress like a heavier weight, the cells will try to adapt by growing bigger (unlike other cells which multiply instead of growing bigger). However this adaptation occurs slowly and doesn’t happen immediately after a workout.</p>
<p>What makes the muscle look bigger during resistance workouts is the contraction of the muscles due to stimulation and acute cell expansion from injury. Usually, a lot of people mistake this as the actual growth but this goes away after a while.</p>
<p>There is emphasis on resistance workout because cardio does not help in building muscle. Cardio exercises help burn fat by using oxygen but it does not put much effect on hormones of the muscle. Sprinting however is different because it uses more of the non-cardio (fast-twitch) muscles and becomes more of resistance workout. That’s why High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercises were made to spare muscles to be used as energy.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Food and nutrients</span></strong><br />
Food intake promotes anabolic or bodybuilding metabolism. The body requires protein to build up the cell mass and carbohydrates to spare the muscles to be used for energy. Fats and some cholesterol are also needed because of long-term energy and formation of hormones. You need some vitamins like Vitamin A, B complex, and magnesium to increase metabolic processes.</p>
<p>If you eat less, the body will lack macronutrients to rebuild itself. This would make the body resort to using your muscles as energy that would lead to a reduction in muscle size.</p>
<p>A lot of people say that their metabolism is too high that they’re not gaining fat no matter how much they eat. This can be a false belief because metabolism is involved with both catabolism (destruction) and anabolism (building). This might just be a case of a lack of nutrients. If this happens, you have to eat.</p>
<p>On the other hand, overfeeding yourself with protein (like whey protein shakes) doesn’t actually benefit in extra muscle growth. Extra protein is converted to glucose and urea that will be excreted by the kidneys.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Rest</span></strong><br />
This is probably one of the most important but often neglected. People need sleep to give time for the body to repair from the damage and stress of the workout and the whole day. During sleep, the body releases growth hormone that basically rebuilds most of the damaged cells like muscles after a workout.</p>
<p>If you lack sleep, you’re giving less time for growth and more time for the body to release Cortisol, the stress hormone, which basically converts your muscle into energy. This means your muscles will be getting smaller.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Hormones</span></strong><br />
These are chemical messengers in the body, which drive the cells to grow or act a certain way. Two important hormones drive the muscles to grow, the growth hormone and testosterone. These two promote cell growth and muscle formation and are excreted mainly in rest or eating.</p>
<p>The body usually tightly controls these hormones. Abuse of these hormones like sports enhancement drugs would result in undesirable effects like man boobs, smaller testicles, and baldness.</p>
<p>However, you also might just have a hormone disease. Now if you suspect that you’re not growing as much as you expect with increased food intake and exercise, there might be an imbalance in your body. You might want to see a doctor for these diseases.</p>
<p><em><strong>Kilo </strong>is a former sales associate and is currently pursuing a career in the medical  field. He has a great interest in topics such as technology, health  issues, economics and business. You can catch up with him at the <a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/forums">PGG Forums</a>.</em><br />
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		<title>Weider PowerSwitch 100 dumbbells</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:58:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some guys just don't like the atmosphere and ambiance inside the gym. Depending on the gym that you go to, there are some people there who would tend to measure you up and if you are the kind of guy who hates that, then you better check this out.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some guys just don&#8217;t like the atmosphere and ambiance inside the gym. Depending on the gym that you go to, there are some people there who would tend to measure you up and if you are the kind of guy who hates that, then you better check this out.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/weider-powerswitch-100-dumbell.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1535 aligncenter" title="weider powerswitch 100 dumbell" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/weider-powerswitch-100-dumbell-300x225.jpg" alt="weider powerswitch 100 dumbell" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Meet the Weider Powerswitch 100. A complete set of dumbbells with plates of up to 100 lbs and comes with a stand. So if you have enough money to shell out and you&#8217;re just not too comfortable working out at the gym with strangers, this one is for you.</p>
<p>So where did I see this? I found this in CHRIS Sports in SM (disclaimer: I don&#8217;t own that store) while I was looking for a birthday gift for my brother a few weeks ago. Before you decide to buy this equipment, I suggest you first look for online reviews because like any other product, I&#8217;ve seen both positive and negative reviews. There were praises saying that it is an excellent product and there were also comments saying that it is not safe for beginners. Maybe you should try it for yourself and see if it is suitable for you.</p>
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		<title>Gym Guide (part 3): Slimmers World</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is part 3 and the last of a series of posts talking about popular gyms in the country.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This is part 3 and the last of a series of posts talking about popular gyms in the country.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-690" title="slimmers-world" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/slimmers-world-300x225.jpg" alt="slimmers-world" width="300" height="225" /><br />
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<p>I can remember back in the late 90&#8242;s that Slimmers World was the first thing that came to my mind when people mention the word &#8220;gym&#8221;. Let&#8217;s face it: Slimmers World was among the first in the country to put up a gym inside SM Malls and although there is a lot of competition now, they still continue to become one of the top choices when it comes to gyms.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">First Impressions: More of a ladies&#8217; gym?</span></strong><br />
I don&#8217;t know why but I have an impression that about half of the people who work out at Slimmers are women. Maybe because they used to be the sponsor gym of Binibining Pilipinas during the late 90&#8242;s. I think this one is a good thing especially when you are looking for <a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/2007/10/3-unusual-places-to-meet-hot-women.html">places to find women</a>.</p>
<p>Another impression that I have which seems unusual is that the gym&#8217;s reception looks like a hospital. Yeah, you read it right &#8211; a hospital. This is because most of their personnel are wearing doctor&#8217;s clothes which will make you think you are going for a medical check-up. On the bright side, this gives them an &#8220;expert&#8221; look when it comes to health and fitness.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">People and Equipment</span></strong><br />
Based on what I&#8217;ve seen in their branch at SM City North EDSA, their gym-goers are really serious people who are really into getting in best shape. According to friends who have been in various gyms, Slimmers World trainers are really one of the best. They seem to be real experts in fitness.</p>
<p>However, when it comes to their pieces of equipment, some of them are quite old (I guess they need to replace them) and only a few. I remember that during peak hours, you may have to wait until the machines are vacant before you can use them. I think they need to improve in this area.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Rates</span></strong><br />
The rates are pretty competitive and they do have a variety of options below. According to their sales personnel they accept cash or credit card as payment</p>
<p>Buy 1 month, get 1 month Free &#8211; 3,500 Pesos</p>
<p>3 Months &#8211; 3,375 Pesos</p>
<p>6 Months &#8211; 5,400 Pesos</p>
<p>1 Year &#8211; 9,450 Pesos</p>
<p>Lifetime Membership &#8211; 40,000+ Pesos</p>
<p>This ends up the series on gym guide. Check out the other related posts in the series:<br />
<a href="../2009/02/gym-guide-part-1-golds-gym.html">Part 1: Gold’s Gym</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/2009/03/gym-guide-part-2-fitness-first.html">Part 2: Fitness First</a></p>
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		<title>Gym Guide (part 2): Fitness First</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This is part 2 of a series of posts talking about popular gyms in the country.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-557 aligncenter" title="fitness-first" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fitness-first-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>Fitness First is perhaps the most popular gym in the metro. Reason? They have so many branches, mostly in malls, making them the most accessible gym in the Philippines.</p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>First Impressions: Nice and plenty equipment</strong></span></p>
<p>The first thing that will catch your attention upon entering Fitness First (especially in their new branches) are their numerous, big, high-quality TechnoGym fitness equipment. If you ever had the chance to be toured by their staff inside the gym, you will see a lot of equipment which are obviously imported.</p>
<p>Having numerous equipment is a big advantage for its members because you wouldn&#8217;t have to wait for one person to finish exercising before you are able to use the equipment. You can use it anytime you want.</p>
<p>Aside from having lots of equipment, you will notice too that unlike other gyms, you do not need to bring your own padlock because their lockers are already equipped with its own lock.</p>
<p>One thing about their facilities though that makes me wonder is why they are serving softdrinks as part of their free privileges. I mean, most people are there to lose weight and eat healthy so why the need for it?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-558 aligncenter" title="fitness-first-inside" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/fitness-first-inside-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>People and Trainers</strong></span></p>
<p>Depending on the branch, you&#8217;ll see that the population working out at Fitness First are 60% male and around 40% female. You will also see some high-profile people and celebrities working out there (just like in Gold&#8217;s Gym) which means that it&#8217;s a high-class gym. Based on the kind of people who work out, it appears to me that Fitness First is more of a &#8220;tone the muscles&#8221; gym instead of a body building gym like Gold&#8217;s.</p>
<p>The club prides itself in their 1:1 trainer-trainee ratio. However, I found out that getting a personal trainer is not cheap. I don&#8217;t mean to generalize but I have also been told that if you are a guy, and you are a beginner, you might be a little overwhelmed by their trainers since they usually push people to the limit. This may seem like a good thing for intermediate to expert gym-goers but for beginners, it may be a bad thing. Anyway, I&#8217;m not referring to all trainers but only some. It&#8217;s up to you to check them out.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Rates</span></strong></p>
<p>These are the rates for Fitness First regular branches.</p>
<p>1 year home membership (workout at 1 branch only): 2,500 Pesos per month<br />
1 year passport membership (workout at any of Fitness First regular branches): 2,600 Pesos per month</p>
<p>4 months home membership (workout at 1 branch only): 2,800 Pesos per month<br />
4 months passport membership (workout at any of Fitness First regular branches): 2,900 Pesos per month</p>
<p>Note that actual rates may vary. They accept credit cards for monthly installments or cash if you wish to pay in full. They also have an admin fee and it varies from branch to branch.</p>
<p>In case you were wondering, Fitness First also has two premium branches with higher membership costs. These branches are called Fitness First Platinum (one of which is located in Trinoma and the other in RCBC Plaza). These branches are exclusive because they have added facilities and privileges. I think they cost above 3,500 per month the last time I checked. Could anyone confirm?</p>
<p>Related posts in Gym Guide:<br />
<a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/2009/02/gym-guide-part-1-golds-gym.html">Part 1: Gold&#8217;s Gym</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/2009/04/gym-guide-part-3-slimmers-world.html">Part 3: Slimmers World</a></p>
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		<title>Gym Guide (part 1): Gold&#8217;s Gym</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-538 aligncenter" title="golds-gym" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/golds-gym-300x225.jpg" alt="Gold\'s Gym photo" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>Last weekend, I got the chance to visit Gold&#8217;s Gym in Waltermart North Edsa. It has been quite a while since I visited one of their branches and this time I was stunned.</p>
<p><em> </em><br />
<span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>First Impressions: A Boxing Gym?</strong></span></p>
<p>When I entered Gold&#8217;s Gym in Waltermart, my attention was caught by their boxing ring. Surprising isn&#8217;t it? It&#8217;s not common to see one in a fitness gym and if I remember it correctly, they never had a boxing ring the last time I checked one of their branches a few years ago. According to their staff, it&#8217;s a new feature of their gym after <a href="http://www.elordeboxinggym.com/">Elorde boxing gym</a> was bought by Gold&#8217;s. Now, almost all Gold&#8217;s gym branches have a boxing ring so if you think you have the Manny Pacquiao in you, go ahead and check out any of Gold&#8217;s gym branches.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-539 aligncenter" title="boxing-ring" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/boxing-ring-300x225.jpg" alt="Boxing Ring" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p><em></em><br />
<span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>Equipment and People</strong></span></p>
<p>I was toured by one of their personnel inside the gym. It&#8217;s not that big (compared to their other branches) but I was impressed by their equipment especially their complete line of weights, cardio equipment and if I may say it again &#8211; their boxing ring. I must admit that I really wanted to try to get into the ring (at least to have a feel what it&#8217;s like to be a boxer) but too bad, there was a boxing match the time I visited so maybe next time.</p>
<p>Their pieces of equipment are of superb and excellent quality. However, I think that they need to add more since there were only a few and I&#8217;m not sure if they are enough for all the gym-goers in that branch during peak hours. I would also like to add that you need to bring your own padlock for the lockers.</p>
<p>With their equipment suited for bodybuilding, I can say that Gold&#8217;s Gym is highly recommendable for those who want to get big muscles (just take a look at the logo of Gold&#8217;s Gym). I think that bodybuilders are their target market and is probably the main reason why there were only a few women working out when I visited.</p>
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<strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Rates and Payment</span></strong></p>
<p>Their staff was kind enough to explain to me their rates as follows:</p>
<p><em></em><br />
<strong>UNLIMITED WORK-OUTS:</strong></p>
<p>FEE: P25,200 &#8211; (good for 1 year: P2,100 per month)</p>
<p><em></em><br />
<strong>FIXED NUMBER OF WORK OUTS &#8211; 144 visits per year (around 3 times per week):</strong></p>
<p>FEE: P16,500 (good for the entire year: P 1,375 per month)</p>
<p><em></em><br />
Note that actual rates may vary and this does not include the boxing facility. They accept credit cards for monthly installments or cash if you wish to pay in full.</p>
<p>If you will notice from the above rates, you will save more on a fixed number of sessions rather than unlimited. While this may give you less freedom to work-out whenever you feel like, I still think that it is more economical since the ideal number of times to exercise is 3-4 times a week, so it is definitely worth it!</p>
<p>But if you believe that you are a gym rat, I bet that the unlimited one is the right thing for you!</p>
<p><em></em></p>
<p>Related posts in Gym Guide:<br />
<a href="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/2009/04/gym-guide-part-3-slimmers-world.html">Part 2: Fitness First<br />
Part 3: Slimmers World</a><br />
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		<title>Eliminating those extra holiday calories</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 17:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alright, let's face it. The past few days have been calorific - if you know what I'm saying. All those bacons, hams, chocolates, fruit cakes, pastas, lechon and leche flan from last week's Christmas parties up to the actual Christmas day feast have gotten our stomach full like never before. The aftermath? Weight gain. So to negate that excess weight, I'd like to share some tips on how I plan to burn all that extra energy in our bodies. You might want to share your tips too.]]></description>
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<p>Alright, let&#8217;s face it. The past few days have been calorific &#8211; if you know what I&#8217;m saying. All those bacons, hams, chocolates, fruit cakes, pastas, lechon and leche flan from last week&#8217;s Christmas parties up to the actual Christmas day feast have gotten our stomach full like never before. The aftermath? Weight gain. So to negate that excess weight, I&#8217;d like to share some tips on how I plan to burn all that extra energy in our bodies. You might want to share your tips too.</p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>1. Hit the gym or exercise today</strong></span></p>
<p>This will surely be a part of my to-do list. Since there is no school or work, we all need to do some sort of physical activity instead of just sitting around the house doing nothing. I suggest you hit the gym, exercise, clean the house or even stroll the malls again to burn up the food before it becomes fat.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">2. Bring food intake back to normal</span></strong></p>
<p>While I understand that there are several leftovers after that great banquet, it&#8217;s time to take control again of one&#8217;s food intake. I know it&#8217;s pretty hard when you have delicious food around but think of this: In 3 months, summer is coming &#8211; how do you want to look?</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">3. Get back to fruits and veggies</span></strong></p>
<p>Sounds cliché? But here&#8217;s the thing: I find it really difficult to get back to fruits and veggies after that sumptuous Christmas feast filled with meat and sweets. So the sooner we all get back  and get used to eating these healthier foods again, the more advantageous it is for one&#8217;s health and body.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">4. Watch out for the New Year</span></strong></p>
<p>History repeats itself doesn&#8217;t it? Just a week from now I&#8217;m sure we will have another round of overindulgence on food as we celebrate the New Year. There&#8217;s no problem with that. Just make sure to eat only as much as you think you&#8217;re metabolism can burn. As a guy, I&#8217;m sure that we no longer want making the same New Year&#8217;s resolution of getting a beach body year in and year out right?</p>
<p>So how about you? What&#8217;s your plan in losing those few extra pounds gained over the holidays?</p>
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		<title>Top 4 Pinoy Vices</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:17:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we explore the Top 4 Pinoy Vices with PGG writer Jessie. See if you have one of these vices and let us know how you got that vice.]]></description>
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<p><em>Today we explore the Top 4 Pinoy Vices with PGG writer Jessie. See if you have one of these vices and let us know how you got that vice.</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>VICE/VICES &#8211; noun -</strong></span><br />
an immoral or evil habit or practice<br />
immoral conduct; depraved or degrading behavior: a life of vice.<br />
sexual immorality, esp. prostitution.<br />
a particular form of depravity.<br />
a fault, defect, or shortcoming: a minor vice in his literary style.<br />
a physical defect, flaw, or infirmity: a constitutional vice.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Smoking</span></strong><br />
- Ice cold fact about the cigarette that you just smoked a while ago: Nicotine is far worst than Heroine in terms of addiction level. Pinoys just don&#8217;t think it affects them because, in reality, the effects of smoking related illnesses only manifests when you&#8217;re already at your worst condition (read: dying). I&#8217;m not here to preach on why you should lessen the sticks that you puff everyday. I am a smoker myself. I call it &#8216;express therapy&#8217;. I use it to pass time and earn extra patience when I&#8217;m having a rough day. But if you smoke two packs (or more) a day with your conscience intact &#8211; then you better make sure you have enough money in your bank account to keep you alive for at least 72 hours once you hit rock bottom.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Alcoholic Beverage</span></strong><br />
- Men are blinded by alcoholic beverages. It can either make or break a man. If you go out with the gang and drink your guts out &#8211; you&#8217;re in. You&#8217;re part of the circle. But if you reject an invitation or two &#8211; expect a lot rumors involving your sexuality spreading around the next day. Pressure is the element that turns a lot of Pinoys into beer drinking zombies. Drinking is a way of life. I drink. I&#8217;m sure you, Mr.Reader, downed a bottle or two at least in your lifetime. But like the saying goes; anything done excessively is wrong. If you drink at least twice or thrice a month. You&#8217;re OK. Congratulations. You will get to see your grandson play basketball in your backyard. But if you&#8217;re the guy who&#8217;s been part of every single drinking sessions of your peers, you have a very serious problem coming your way.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Online Games</span></strong><br />
- Aaaah, online gaming. One of the best inventions man has ever come up with. Back in the day, I used to be an &#8216;arcade&#8217; guy. I used to be that alpha male who buys only one token, challenge a guy wearing that stupid NY Yankees cap, beats his ass in Super Street Fighter II using Guile, and beating the game itself in one seating. While a dozen of token-less guys gather around to watch. But all that magic happens AFTER school. Online gaming has taken the addiction of &#8216;killing&#8217; someone, somewhere out there, to a whole new level.</p>
<p>Nowadays, students would often miss class to play DOTA, CS, Ragnarok, Diablo and all the games available in internet cafe&#8217;s around schools. Try going to the nearest school zone in your area and you will most likely encounter an internet and gaming cafe filled with teenagers in school uniform, screaming and yelling as they scour for more power ups and annihilate some guy&#8217;s home base with brute force. Its fun, affordable and the moxy you get when your the last man standing and yet your team still won because of your heroics is irreplaceable. But please &#8211; learn something in school. Something. Anything. Before you blow people&#8217;s head off with your sniper.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Workout</span></strong><br />
- There&#8217;s nothing wrong with working out. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work to be in good shape and it pays off in the long run. But there are guys out there who just can&#8217;t get enough of being with plates and exercise equipments. Guys who would go straight to the gym right after class or shift, ignoring everything that also matters in this life. Overexercising can lead to insomnia, depression, fatigue, and anxiety. When you&#8217;re sole motivation to work out is to have that Christian Bale physique to impress the ladies (and those fake scouts looking for new &#8216;talents&#8217;), then you are definitely hooked to the bones in all the wrong ways.</p>
<p>* other notable pinoy guy vices includes: women, shoes and Poker</p>
<p>How about you? What are your vices? Are you doing any efforts to stop them for the better?</p>
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		<title>FAQ&#8217;s on Men&#8217;s Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered if you will become infertile if your balls got kicked? Or have you been thinking for a solution to your thinning hair? In this post, Jessie tells us answers to frequently asked questions on men's health.]]></description>
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<p><em>Ever wondered if you will become infertile if your balls got kicked? Or have you been thinking for a solution to your thinning hair? In this post, Jessie tells us answers to frequently asked questions on men&#8217;s health.</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #3366ff;"><strong>My breath stinks man, what can I do?</strong></span><br />
Give me three people around you right now and chances are, one of them is suffering from bad breath, or halitosis, at one time or another. Studies show that about 30% of Pinoys are affected by this. It may be caused by many factors, such as gum disease, smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages, eating food including onions and garlic, and of course lack of regular dental check.</p>
<p>To minimize the effects of bad breath and to keep you in the hunt for a girlfriend, you need to brush your teeth twice a day. Brush your tongue and gargle like you mean it. Refrain from eating food that contains a handful of onions and garlic. Last but not the least &#8211; go to your dentist at least 3-4 times a year. If you work in a company that offers free medical and dental check-ups, make the most out of it.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">My hair is starting to thin. Is it time to let go?</span></strong><br />
Baldness patterns in males are cause by a combination of genetics and hormonal imbalance. So don&#8217;t go blaming your dad about it. The imbalance that occurs inside of you makes hair follicles decrease in size, thus making your hair silky smooth. Literally. As in silky thin. So there are actually two things that a man can do: Hold on to it and try to feed it with the right nutrients (botanical hair tonics like &#8216;Retane&#8217; might do the trick since it contains Vitamins B5, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E) to keep the growth cycle or just let it go and shave it completely to have that bad ass look your girlfriend have been wanting all along.</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">I sweat like crazy. Is there anything I can do?</span></strong></p>
<p>Sweating is a natural thing. Never be ashamed about it. Even the hottest FHM cover girls sweat about twice a day, regardless of their daily activities. It&#8217;s our bodies natural way of regulating its core temperature. However, for guys whose sympathetic nervous system works at an extremely high level of activity &#8211; leading to abundant sweating &#8211; it is indeed a problem. That problem is called &#8216;Hyperhidrosis&#8217;. Fortunately, there are a lot of methods that can help reduce or regulate your excessive sweating. Using antiperspirants are probably the most common one, but if you have the money and time, you can consult your physician who can prescribe drugs or &#8216;iontophoresis&#8217; therapy ( its that thing doctors do when they apply a low intensity of electricity to your body). Last option is of course, surgery. But like I said awhile ago, sweating is a normal thing, if it doesn&#8217;t kill you &#8211; don&#8217;t worry about it too much.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">Can I become infertile if kicked in the balls?</span></strong></p>
<p>No man should ever experience this horrifying ordeal of getting kicked in the nuts. It hurts like hell. Ever wondered why a soft gentle hand on the groin (use your imagination guys) can automatically give you that arousal while a solid smack on the your &#8216;member&#8217; can easily put you on your knees, screaming in excruciating pain. Reason being is that the groin area has the most concentration of nerves in the entire human body. But the question is<strong> &#8211; Will it make you sterile?</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><br />
It could if it was severely damaged. If the hit resulted to bruises and bleeding under the skin, then better cancel all your dates and see a doctor right away. It is possible to be infertile, but the chances are slim.</p>
<p><strong>Note from Chris:</strong></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s true, but I read somewhere that if a man is kicked very hard in the balls, it could actually lead to death. Well, whether it&#8217;s true or not we all know how painful it is. So guys, keep your defenses up &#8211; and don&#8217;t cheat on your girlfriends!</p>
<p><em><strong>Jessie </strong>is a full-time employee in Makati as a Technical and Billing Support Supervisor and also works as a Freelance Event Organizer. He has a strong passion in sports and urban lifestyle. In his spare time, he reads books and magazines, surfs the Internet and plays video games.</em></p>
<p>Article references:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.medicinenet.com">MedicineNet</a>, <a href="http://www.netdoctor.co.uk">NetDoctor</a> and <a href="http://www.bchealthguide.org">BCHealthGuide</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be wary guys, especially if you are in the reproductive age! According to the LA Times, researchers from the Cleveland Clinic have found that cellphone radio waves decrease the sperm quality in men.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Be wary guys, especially if you are in the reproductive age! According to the <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2008/09/radio-waves-fro.html">LA Times</a>, researchers from the Cleveland Clinic have found that cellphone radio waves decrease the sperm quality in men.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-423" title="xy-sperm" src="http://www.pinoyguyguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/xy-sperm-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
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<p>Here is an excerpt from the LA Times stating the results of their <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2008/09/radio-waves-fro.html">study</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>The new study by the same research group, published online today in Fertility &amp; Sterility, took sperm samples from 32 men and divided the samples into two parts for a test group and a control group. The test group specimens were placed an inch from a 850 MHz cellphone that was in talk mode. Measurements taken after the one-hour exposure showed that the sperm exposed to the cellphone contained higher levels of harmful free radicals and a decreased amount of protective antioxidants compared with the unexposed sperm. These factors caused a decline in the sperm&#8217;s function and motility and in the overall health of the sperm. However, there was no significant difference in damage to the DNA of the exposed cells.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>It was also mentioned that guys should avoid putting their cellphones in their pockets especially when using their headsets to conduct voice calls. So the next time you put your mobile phone in your pocket &#8211; think twice because it might affect your fertility and your future.</p>
<p>After reading the news story, I guess I will have to bring a separate clutch bag just for my cellphone.</p>
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