The City of Cebu is the capital city of Cebu and the second city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest city established by the Spaniards in the country.

The city is located on the eastern shore of Cebu and was the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines. Cebu is the Philippines' main domestic shipping port and is home to about 80% of the country's domestic shipping companies. Cebu also holds the second largest international flights in the Philippines and is a significant centre of commerce, trade and industry in the Visayas and Mindanao region. According to the 2007 Philippine census, the city has a population of about 798,809 people.

Cebu City is the centre of a metropolitan area called Metro Cebu, which includes the cities of Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay. Metro Cebu has a total population of about 2 million people. The Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Lapu-Lapu City is only a twenty-minute drive away from Cebu City. To the northeast of the city are Mandaue City and the town of Consolacion, to the west are Toledo City, the towns of Balamban and Asturias, to the south are Talisay City and the town of Minglanilla. Across Mactan Strait to the east is Mactan Island where Lapu-Lapu City and an aquarium attraction are located.


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Monday, August 16, 2010

Fitness First in Cebu

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Fitness First continues to make Cebu fitter
Invites Cebuanos to join the growing community

CEBU – Since first opening its doors six years ago in Cebu, the country’s premier fitness club Fitness First has become home to over 1,600 members who have transformed their lives. Fitness First Cebu, strategically housed at the Ayala Center, makes it convenient for locals to frequent the club after a mall visit or their work day.
Fitness First Cebu offers world-class training facilities. With a wide array of strength and cardio equipment and facilities available, members are assured of a quality fitness experience every visit. For a holistic fitness regimen, an in-club nutritionist as well as highly-qualified personal trainers guide members towards achieving their fitness goals.
Fitness First Cebu’s sauna and steam rooms also relax and rejuvenate members.

Real people, real results
Adhering to its corporate identity of being a fitness club that provides real people, real results, Fitness First Cebu boasts of numerous life-changing transformations. Cebu’s very own New You Achievement Awards 2010 winners Ivan Camasura and Barbara Kenny were recently awarded for their discipline and success in attaining their fitness goals through working out at Fitness First.
A Cebuano native, Ivan Camasura lost 176 lbs through Fitness First workouts and the discipline of sticking to his personal trainer’s program. From 355 lbs, Ivan now weighs 179 lbs, and the remarkable difference inspires many, bagging him the title of overall winner of the New You Achievement Awards 2010. Barbara Kenny, an Irish living in Cebu, was awarded the Strength Category winner for being able to sustain her bone mass and strength at age 63 with regular workouts and personal training sessions at Fitness First.
“Fitness First’s mission is founded on making the world a fitter place. As the largest fitness chain in the country, having 18 branches nationwide, we are very proud to provide a lot of Filipinos with world class training facilities, programs and classes,” said Fitness First Country Manager Mark Ellis.
Fitness First Cebu is located at the 4th level of the Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park Call (032) 243-2222 for more information. 


About Fitness First
Fitness First is the number 1 global fitness company and the world’s largest fitness operator with 545 clubs worldwide and 18 clubs nationwide. For inquiries call 848 0000 or visit www.fitnessfirst.com.ph.

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For Fitness First
Miles Montecillo/China Tanchanco
Ogilvy Public Relations/Manila
Tel: 885-0001 loc 136/112
China.tanchanco@ogilvy.com

 


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