You know that summer is over when your officemate comes in to work with an umbrella, you find yourself craving for soup rather than ice cream, and you use an extra comforter when you sleep. Here come the cold and rainy days or, as some know, the “cuddle weather” season. There’s nothing like the sound of the rain and the accompanying cold weather to give things a lazy vibe.
But wait: how about that
fitness goal you have? Or that race you want to join? Having the rainy weather as an excuse is not acceptable. If you can’t have your usual outdoor workout, consider exercising in indoor
fitness centers in Bacolod instead. Here, the weather won’t stop you from getting the lean shape and steady endurance you’ve always wanted. So go and take a look at five of the best
fitness centers in Bacolod below!
Where: La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City
Gym Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM; Saturday, 6:00AM to 8:00PM, Sunday, 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Rates:
Regular
1 month – PhP1,999
3 month – PhP1,899
6 month – PhP1,799
12 month – PhP1,699
Student
1 month – PhP1,299
3 month – PhP1,199
6 month – PhP1,099
12 month – PhP999
Eclipse Healing & Body Design Centre was Bacolod’s first
state-of-the-art fitness center during the era of weightlifting. In 2013, it introduced new workout programs and then later on relocated to one of the city’s most popular streets, La Salle Avenue. This fully air-conditioned gym has spacious training zones, an outdoor lap pool, a spinning room, a boxing ring, and a group fitness studio.
You can also try out different exercises like yoga, kettlebell and rope, Muay Thai, dance aero, TRX, and HIIT (High-intensity Interval Training). You can also enroll yourself in their signature spinning classes where you’ll not only burn calories but also have a good time!
Where: Robinsons Place, Central City Walk, Lacson St., Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City
Gym Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00AM to 10:00PM; Saturday, 5:00AM to 9:00PM; Sunday, 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Rates:
Regular
1 month – Php2,500/mo
3 months – Php2,300/mo
6 months – Php2,100/mo
12 months – Php1,900/mo
For Senior Citizens and Students
1 month – Php1,700/mo
12 months – Php1,500/mo
Joining fee (one-time payment): PhP,1000
If you want to experience using innovative
gym equipment and machines, this is the place for you.
Fitness Mecca gets its equipment from Technogym, an Italian brand, and itis also the first gym to have the Skillmill, an advanced curved treadmill. This well-lit gym also offers various group classes like Zumba, spinning, yoga, boxing, HIIT, and suspension training.
Where:
2nd Floor, North Wing, SM City Bacolod, Rizal Street, Bacolod City
2F T.U. Square, BS Aquino Drive cor. Lacson St. Brgy. Mandalagan, Bacolod City
Gym Hours: Open 24/7
Rate: PhP2,500/month and a membership fee of PhP1,000
Are you looking for a fully air-conditioned gym that is open 24/7? You’re in luck because the biggest international franchise is in Bacolod. Anytime Fitness is beneficial for people who want to work out during the wee hours. They offer functional training, cardio workouts, and specialized classes for all ages.
Besides the
world-class physical training sessions, they also offer members health plan discounts from partner stores and restaurants. The brand has attracted many customers in the city, so they recently opened their second branch on the second floor of T.U. Square Building.
Where: Lopue's Mandalagan Badminton Court, Bacolod City
Gym Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00AM to 9:00PM; Sunday, 6:00AM to 2:00PM
Rate: PhP1,000/month
North Fitness Hub, the home of Spartans, is the best Spartan training gym in Bacolod. This indoor gym trains you to be equipped for
outdoor physical activities. They have equipment like big tires, a pegboard, rock climbing, and calisthenics instruments for adrenaline junkies and those who want to join obstacle races.
Besides weight training, they can also train customers who are interested in Cross-Fit, Fat Buster, HIIT, boxing, Muay Thai, and gymnastics. With the variety of exercises offered, this could be where you find your calling to be the next ninja warrior!
5. 6100 Martial Arts & Fitness Gym
Where: 10th Lacson Street, Bacolod City
Gym Hours: Monday to Friday; 6:00AM to 11:00AM, 2:00PM to 8:00PM; Saturday, 6:00AM to 11:00AM, 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Rates:
Boxing – PhP1,200/month
Muay Thai – PhP1,500/month
Jiu-Jitsu – PhP1,200
Does the fighter in you want to break out of that cold cave? If you’re not a fan of using lifting equipment for your workout, then you might like 6100 Martial Arts & Fitness Gym which offers combat sports training. Beginners can learn basic fitness and pros can have advanced training classes in boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu-Jitsu.
The gym also holds an event called “6100 Fight Night,” a yearly competition where fighters all over Bacolod can participate in different divisions and win a title. Go ahead and check it out—who knows, you might be Manny Pacquiao’s protégé.
Make sure to check out
Yoorekka to find more gyms and wellness centers in Bacolod and all over the Negros island!
Now you don’t have to gain weight during the rainy season and later on regret not working out. Counter the cold and get your body moving in one of these gyms!