The ‘New Normal’ for Fitness Enthusiasts- SFL launches 30-day Online Fitness Program

Tweet

The COVID-19 pandemic forced millions of people to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus. 

For fitness enthusiasts, this situation also means having no place to workout properly and regularly since most gyms have shut down indefinitely.  

In the past couple of months, we’ve seen that the e-commerce market for home fitness equipment is experiencing tremendous growth as people are going online to buy gym equipment—some are even being sold by fitness facilities. People have also been downloading workout apps or browse the web for home workout tutorials. 

Despite these extra steps, however, it is still not enough to ensure that they achieve their fitness goals. Most online workout routines are too common that they do not match the intensity and nutritional diet that every individual need. 

Spending too much money on gym equipment without proper knowledge of what kind of workout they require, on the other hand, makes these fitness tools practically useless without the guidance of professional gym trainers.

Fortunately, it’s not all doom and gloom, fitness facilities are now bringing their classes online!

Champions Go Virtual

Santé Fitness Lab (SFL), a premier one-stop fitness center that offers holistic training programs, created a 30-day online program called “Live More, Do More 30-Day Program,” the total fitness and nutritional bundle, which combines expertly designed easy-to-follow fitness and mobility programs with the benefits of the superfood, Barley by Sante International.

The “Live More, Do More 30-Day Program” will help people get the essential benefits of training in a fitness facility  without the need for gym equipment and will provide videos for easy reference. SFL’s team of coaches, from licensed physical therapists to sports nutritionists designed the program which will address specific fitness and health goals. Experts are also available to guide you on how to maximize the program.

The program is carefully designed by fitness experts and is backed by science. It also includes a Flexifit program to enhance mobility, a basic nutritional guide and a Consultation call with an SFL expert and 1 Box of Sante Pure Barley.

“This initiative is one of our many ways to help our customers reach their best-fit selves while staying at home. If our customers cannot come to our facilities to work out then we will be the ones to reach out to them, especially during this uncertain time when we all need to,” said Clarize Lucindo, General Manager of SFL. 

Home of Champions

SFL is living up to its tagline, “Home of Champions,” as they aim to bring out the Champion in everyone- not only In Sports, but also in Life. SFL believes that succeeding in Life means taking charge of your Fitness and Health no matter the circumstance. For those in pain or would like to continue with their Physical therapy, those in need of Nutritional guidance and or need 1 on 1 guidance on their fitness programs, 1 on 1 online services are also offered.

SFL is at par with the country’s premium fitness brands with its complete top of the line and Olympic-graded equipment for cardio, strength, speed, and agility. Unlike any other gyms, the difference is in their expert programming and coaching, as well as their innovative recovery and rehabilitation facilities and programs.

With SFL’s distinct programming system, where baseline assessment and progress monitoring are critical and, scientific principles and methods are applied by coaches, you can ensure that you will achieve your goals safely and effectively as everything is well thought of and planned for, whether it’s for jumpstarting your fitness, weight loss, recovering from an injury or training for your sports.

To know more about Santé Fitness Lab, its training programs, facilities, and other upcoming events, visit its official Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Santéfitnesslab/ or its website at https://Santéfitnesslab.com/.

Globe and Google for Education to transform digital learning in local schools

Tweet

As another academic year approaches, schools and universities are preparing to utilize and maximize distance learning following the government’s quarantine guidelines. Globe is partnering with Google for Education, to meet the growing demand for better academic services and transform the digital learning experience.

Google for Education is an ecosystem of products, programs, and training grounded on the platform’s innovative tools and resources. Through the partnership, Globe will provide a comprehensive onboarding process, tailor-made teacher training, and strong after-sales support for partner schools and institutions nationwide. 

“We have seen how technology has powered many industries amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe we can do the same for the education sector through blended or fully online learning. Together with Google for Education, we aim to boost the digital learning efforts of the Philippines’ educational system through more accessible, user-friendly, and interactive solutions for parents, teachers, and students,” says Mark Abalos, Segment Head for Education at Globe. 

Google for Education offers the following suite of services:

G Suite for Education. This platform offers best-in-class productivity tools built for the classroom, including Gmail, Classroom, Docs, Spreadsheets, Slides, and Drive. Cloud-based technology allows for collaborative learning, so teachers and students can work on lessons simultaneously.

Classroom. The Google Classroom makes the teaching experience more seamless for educators. Here, teachers can create and manage assignments with ease. Classwork pages organize assignments into modules, so educators can better facilitate discussions. They can also use built-in grading tools to sync test results and feedback in one location. Originality reports can analyze authenticity in papers and flag statements that need citations.

Meet. This service allows teachers to connect with students virtually through secure video calls and messaging. Each classroom can have up to 250 participants per call and up to 100,000 live stream viewers. Meet also makes it easier for both teachers and students to join a classroom, as each class can have a dedicated meeting space with a unique link.

Socratic. Google’s AI-powered tutor helps students navigate the learning process through high-quality videos, concept explanations, and online resources. The platform also offers curated subject guides for quick reference. When students need clarification, they can use the built-in voice and photo input to ask a question.

Read Along. Students can improve their literacy skills through this speech-based reading tutor. This platform provides an expressive and animated reading assistant to keep students engaged and help them in their reading journey. Educators can listen to a student read aloud and provide corrective feedback.

Google Forms. Teachers can create forms, surveys, and quizzes using Google Forms. Through G Suite Integration, they can import questions from Docs and Sheets. Grading is also now faster, easier, and automated as they can view results in a chart, graph, or spreadsheet format. To maintain integrity, locked mode prevents students from browsing other websites during a test.

Chromebook. This secure, simple, and powerful device is easy for schools to set up and manage. The Chrome Education upgrade unlocks the full capabilities of the device to help both students and teachers thrive in the new normal. The App Hub connects educators with Chrome-verified developers to access useful tips and content by grade, subject, and educational goals.

G Suite Enterprise for Education. Academic institutions can upgrade their digital environment with educational tools and security controls. G Suite Enterprise elevates both teaching and learning through an institution-wide email database using GMail, security and administration controls, and eDiscovery for emails, chat, and files. Schools can also access a 24/7 support platform via phone, email, and online.

With Globe myBusiness’ partnership with Google, academic institutions can improve the overall education experience for students and help them learn amid the new normal. 

Learn more how you can excel in the ever-changing landscape of 21st Century learning with Globe myBusiness via https://www.globe.com.ph/business/sme/education-offers.

The ultimate machine to ease and upgrade your laundry: XTREME Frontload Combo Washer and Dryer

Tweet

The rainy season in the country has already started. Some cities have lifted their quarantine and initiated new ways of living. Those situations made consumers prioritize their health and efficiency. 

XTREME Appliances is continuously innovating caliber products to attain the needs of people. The brand wants to provide durable home devices with multi functions and practical features like the new XTREME Frontload Combo Washer and Dryer.

Rainy day washing will not be a problem anymore

The new laundry device of XTREME features a washer with a dryer. With a maximum capacity of 10kg for washing and 7kg for drying, the machine will allow you to clean and drain more clothes at the same time. It also has an Inverter Brushless DC Motor that lets you save up to 70% of energy. 

A washer and dryer that can do it all

This combo washer and dryer has a built-in 14 programs to suit your different laundry requirements. It features My Cycle or the memory of frequently used programs, Cotton, Synthetic, Mix, Bed Linen, Baby Care, Color Care, Drum Clean, Spin Only, Rinse & Spin, Wool, Delicate, Quick Wash, and Cotton ECO. There are helpful washing modes too in operating the machine. One option is called Soil Level or the cleaning time depends on the dirty level of clothes. Pre Wash function provides an extra spin before main wash, mostly applicable for removing dust rises to the surface of fabrics. Extra Rinse function to guarantee removal of detergent and Speed Wash for lesser laundering time

Safe and sound laundry time

XTREME always promotes safety when it comes to its appliances. The Spa Care option is perfect for the new normal. It provides 99.9% of sterilization and deodorization of apparels. There is a Child Lock feature as well to avoid accidents and misuse of kids. A Water Cube Drum is also installed to prevent unwanted stains and foster gentle handling of various kinds of textiles.

These days are challenging times but XTREME will strongly equip the FIlipinos with budget-friendly and high quality home appliances to make chores simpler and beneficial. The new Frontload Combo Washer and Dryer is priced at 44,995 PHP

For updates about the brand, visit XTREME Appliances Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok accounts.The complete list of products is available on XTREME website, Lazada and Shopee pages. 

Uniqlo Officially Launches its Online Store in the Philippines Shop exclusive items at UNIQLO.com

Tweet

Manila, Philippines - UNIQLO officially launches its Online Store. Available on the UNIQLO website and its mobile application, the online store provides a faster and more convenient shopping experience to customers, complementing its network of retail locations across the Philippines.

“We are pleased to announce that everyone can now shop his favorite LifeWear pieces on UNIQLO’s mobile app and website. The launch of UNIQLO Online store stems from the brand’s commitment to bring LifeWear clothing more accessible to our customers nationwide. Our mission has always been about improving the lives of everyone through high quality clothing, outstanding level of service, and a unique shopping experience. We are deeply excited for our customers to enjoy the online store for themselves,” says Masayoshi Nakamura, COO, UNIQLO Philippines.

In the online store, customers can avail sizing from XS to 3XL on select items; pick up purchases in their preferred branch or have it delivered to their location nationwide; opt to pay in store via credit card (Visa/Mastercard/JCB/AMEX) and debit card (Visa/Mastercard); and check availability of items in other stores. For further information, customers can visit UNIQLO.com and download the UNIQLO mobile application.

Special Offers

Customers who spend a minimum single receipt purchase of PHP 5000 or more from the online store on July 16 will receive a UNIQLO U Packable Bag.

Exclusive to the online store, from July 16 to July 19, customers can enjoy limited offers on everyday essentials such as the Reversible Parka, EZY Ankle Pants, Mercerized Cotton Dress, and Rayon Long Sleeve Blouse. 

Men’s

Women’s

Special offers on more LifeWear pieces, both in store and online, are also available from July 16 to July 22.

Kid’s

Men’s

Women’s

The online store offers a complete lineup of LifeWear items for men, women, kids, and babies strengthening the brand’s philosophy of providing clothes to make everyone’s life better. For more exclusive offers and updates, visit the special page at https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/official-launch/ , follow social media accounts, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial), and download the UNIQLO mobile app.

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, Helmut Lang, PLST (Plus T), Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam and J Brand. With global sales of approximately 2.2905 trillion yen for the 2019 fiscal year ending August 31, 2019 (US $21.53 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2019 rate of $1 = 106.4 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. 

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has more than 2,200 stores in 25 markets including Japan. In alphabetical order, the other markets are Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K. U.S. and Vietnam. In addition, UNIQLO established a social business in Bangladesh together with the Grameen Bank in 2010, and today there are several Grameen-UNIQLO stores in Dhaka.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. 

For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

iFUEL Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Tanza Station

Tweet

iFUEL, the petroleum business of iFRANCHISE finally kick starts its flagship station under the co-ownership program with the groundbreaking of its iFUEL Tanza, Cavite station during the second quarter of this year.

Ejay Falcon,   iFRANCHISE President and CEO, Krizzia Ann Loyang Tanabe and Daniel Matsunaga

iFUEL brand ambassadors and partners, Daniel Matsunaga and Ejay Falcon together with iFRANCHISE President and CEO, Krizzia Ann Loyang Tanabe led the sod-turning ceremony, and awarding of certificates to the co-owners. 

In the pipeline are branches all over the Philippines which will be inaugurated in the coming months. In Luzon, stations will be built in Antipolo; Alfonso, Cavite; Alaminos, Pangasinan; and San Fernando, Pampanga. Soon to rise branches in Visayas are in all in Cebu, specifically in Bacayan, Cordova and Mandaue. In Mindanao, iFUEL will be in Zamboaga Del Norte.

It was only last year when iFRANCHISE launched iFUEL to the market, since then, it has already built stations in Nueva Ecija, and Marawi City which the company considers as an epic development because it became part of the re-development of the city as it represents hope for the people who were scared and devastated by the siege.

Despite the seemingly challenging times brought about by the pandemic, iFRANCHISE continues to position itself as a global franchising powerhouse with the goal of reaching more and more Filipinos worldwide. The co-ownership platform of iFUEL has made it possible for investors who would like to venture into having their own business with reasonable capital but do not have the time and resources to run the operations. Under this program, iFRANCHISE will handle the construction from ground up and take care of the day-to-day management of the station. 

iFRANCHISE started with 10 all-original Food Caravan concepts – BBQ Break, Coffee Spot, Dessert Zone, Shawarma Stop, Potato Humps, Juice Station, Pinoy Station, One Way Balls, Sisig Cargo, and Noodle Junction. Today, reputable companies here and abroad such as Faces and Curves, i-Medical Spa clinic, Salon Experts, Eye Browdery and AvoBravo+SuperMango, began to tap iFRANCHISE as their marketing arm.

For iFRANCHISE President and CEO Krizzia Ann Loyang Tanabe, the groundbreaking of iFUEL Tanza, Cavite branch is a testament to the company’s mission in providing avenues for Filipinos to do business in order for them to have better lives. She said, “This year, you will see tremendous growth of the brand and the company as we intensify our iFUEL co-ownership campaign. We have always been proud that iFRANCHISE is a Filipino company, and we will remain to be your partner in fueling a better future for everyone!”