Training at home in the Philippines: the Fit Bud blog
Practical articles for people training in a sala, a condo gym or a covered court: the heat, the rice, the commute, and what a coach actually does when they turn up.
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How much does a personal trainer cost in the Philippines
There is no single price for a trainer. Here are the choices that move it, from session length and group size to travel distance and packages, with no numbers.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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How to lose weight on a rice-based diet without giving up rice
Rice can stay on the plate. Weight comes down when the cup is measured, the ulam does more of the work, and merienda becomes a choice instead of a habit.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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How to start strength training at home with no equipment
Five moves, a two by two metre patch of floor and three short sessions a week are enough to start strength training at home, even in a studio unit with no equipment.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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Personal trainer vs gym membership in the Philippines: which fits you
A membership buys access and a trainer buys attention. Which one works for you in the Philippines depends far more on your commute and your habits than on the price.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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Small group training with family: how to make it work
Two to four relatives, one coach, one sala. How to pick the group, protect the slot, share the coach's attention fairly and keep going past the second week.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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Strength and balance training for seniors at home
Five gentle moves using a chair and a kitchen counter, how to set up a safe corner of the sala, and who should get a doctor's go-ahead before starting.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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Training in the Philippine heat: timing, water and what to wear
When to train, how much to drink, what to wear and how to keep a session going through fans, brownouts and the rainy season without making yourself ill.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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What a first session with a home personal trainer looks like
The first session is mostly talking and slow movement: a consultation, a movement screen, a goals chat and a written plan. Here is what to expect and what to prepare.
September 19, 2026 · about 6 minutes
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