Rexona Fitness Festival 2015

As a brand synonymous with superior performance and freshness, for 5 years, Rexona has been hosting the already-iconic Rexona Run – combining running with fitness, fun, and music. This year, Rexona refreshes its annual fitness event and takes it to the next level to celebrate inclusivity and diversity with the first ever Rexona Fitness Festival, or the RXN FitFest on November 14 at the SMX Mall of Asia Hall 1.

This year, the number one deodorant in the world collaborates with the top fitness clubs in the country for a one-of-a-kind fitness event that offers different ways for people to get fit and stay fresh as they move.

Rexona is collaborating with three of the top fitness clubs for the RXN FITFEST to bring you the best and most fun workouts offered in the Metro: 360 Fitness for Circuit Training, Plana Forma for Yoga Cardio and Fitness First for Body Jam.

Led by top trainers and dedicated Fitness Squads, participants in the Rexona Fitness Festival will have access to workouts designed exclusively for the RXN FIT FEST. Rexona combines three of the most popular workouts by the leading fitness gyms in the Philippines for diverse impact and maximum results.

To kick off with a good warm-up, Plana Forma brings your heart rate up with their cardio-infused yoga workout that stretches the limits of flexibility and balance with Gretchen Ho, Kryz Uy and Nicole Andersson as members of their Fitness Squad. For high intensity, 360 Fitness, together with its Fitness Squad members Dominic Roque and Janina Manipol, will lead in a 60-minute circuit training class designed to enhance strength and awareness of the body. Finally, Fitness First will get the party started with a dance-heavy workout that challenges coordination and stamina.

For one day each week for the first 3 weeks of October, each fitness gym will be hosting their own fitness party at one of their main branches that give fitness enthusiasts a sneak peek of what to expect during the main event to be held at SMX in Mall of Asia on November 14.

The Fitness Festival itself will feature classes from each of the 3 partner gyms. Participants can either sign up per class for as low as PHP300, or get the all-day festival pass that gives them access to all 3 classes at only PHP750. All participants will be receiving festival kits specialized per class with lots of freebies!

So start stretching those muscles and get those juices flowing as Rexona presents an unforgettable day of fitness and fun. Get fit and stay fresh as you move at the RXN FIT FEST. Get your passes now at any SM Ticket outlet or buy online at smtickets.com.

Runner's Trots

In different countries, runners have long expressed the ups and downs they would experience while running. Bill Rodgers, the former American record holder and USA Track and Field Hall of Famer, once said, "More marathons are won or lost in the porta-lets." This is because 60% of distance runners experience stomach or bowel distress during a run - whether it is an actual race or training - with the percentage increasing with longer distances. This is what's called the "Runner's Trots."

This can be caused by several factors, the most common of which is the intake of food and liquids even a day before the run. However, this does not mean that you'll be able to avoid a bathroom break just by correcting your meals and adjusting your morning routine, because the actual run may also cause mechanical trauma, peristalsis or ischemia.

• Mechanical trauma is caused by the simple jostling of the substances toward the exit due to the up and down motion of running.
• When engaging in active sports, our bodies produce an enzyme that speeds up peristalsis (muscle contractions in the digestive tract) and transit time of fecal content in the intestine.
• Lastly, when running, the blood that normally goes to the intestines is diverted to the working muscles, which sometimes result to unwanted bathroom visits.
• Even hormonal changes, especially in women, can be a potential cause.

Runner's trots can hit you anytime, but the good news is - this can be avoided by doing some adjustments -

1. Be vigilant about the food you eat (example: limit high fiber food intake).
2. Be aware of your bowel habits.
3. Practice the amount of fluids you drink during training to improve your comfort with fluids in your stomach and avoid dehydration.
4. Take Diatabs 1 hour before your race/training to prevent bowel movement during your run.  What's more?  Diatabs has fast acting, double control formula that could prevent diarrhea and dehydration.  (Precaution:  Diatabs is proven safe and effective. However, if you are taking other medications, consult your doctor.)

Last: An Untold Runner's Story

History hails the victor but runners who tackle races for pride and personal goals, rather than pace, are rarely recognized. As Fall marathon season is upon us, a new Nike Running film, Last, celebrates not only the last athlete who crosses the finish line, but also the imperfect journey of every runner. Anyone can be a runner; all you have to do is run.

All runners can take on their own challenges with Nike+ Run Club (NRC). NRC embodies Nike's commitment to serve runners of all ability levels — whether they are attempting their first, fastest or farthest run — by offering access to physical and digital running sessions, in-store services, personal coaching and a motivating community.

Heroes for Children Run 2015

UNICEF Celebrity Advocate for Children Anne Curtis launches the ‘Heroes for Children Run’ for the benefit of children most in need, especially in their first 1,000 days of life.

The run, slated for 25 October 2015 Sunday, at the SM Mall of Asia grounds, is the first major fundraising initiative by Anne Curtis since UNICEF appointed her as Celebrity Advocate last March. “I am very much invested in health and fitness. I thought a benefit run that demonstrates health and wellness is a great way to raise resources to support children to have the best start in life! Proceeds from the run will help fund UNICEF’s ‘1,000 Days of Life’ campaign,” said Curtis.

UNICEF and partners launched the ‘1,000 Days’ campaign through a series of legislative advocacy forums with the House of Representatives and the Senate last July. The central theme is, ‘Ensuring the Right Start to Life through Optimal Maternal and Child Nutrition: Building a Stronger Nation’.

“In the Philippines, at least 3.4 million Filipino children are stunted. Under nutrition accounts for over half of the 95 daily under-five child deaths. The ‘1,000 Days’ campaign will focus on much needed health and nutrition support in the critical first thousand days of the life of a child: from conception through pregnancy, to childbirth, and through to the child’s second year and beyond,” said UNICEF Country Representative Lotta Sylwander.

“UNICEF greatly appreciates Anne’s initiative to raise funds to support the critical needs of young children’s health and well-being. She is personally leading this event and has mobilized her own networks and resources to make it happen.” Added Sylwander, “I accompanied Anne on her first field visit with us. She is committed not only to learn, but also to contribute in changing the lives of the Filipino children for the better. Her popularity and large fan base is an asset in drawing due attention to the needs of Filipino children.”

The run will feature a 500-metre dash for kids (age 12 and below); 5k, 10K, and 21K.

Online registration for the Heroes for Children Run is open until 11 October 2015. In-store registration will run from 23 September to 21 October 2015 at the following Chris Sports outlets: SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM City North Edsa, SM City BF Paranaque, Glorietta, and Market! Market!

Organised through running partners Leadpack and Takbo.ph, the Heroes for Children Run is presented through the support of SM Mall of Asia, PSBank, Double Dragon Properties Corporation, Enervon, SM Accessories, Belo Essentials, Cherry Mobile, Jack ‘n Jill, Toy Kingdom, SM Cares, Philippine Star, Nyxsys Philippines Inc., Chris Sports and Discovery Suites.

To know more about the run and UNICEF’s programs, visit www.unicef.ph or call 758-1000(Mondays to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).