It’s almost the time of the year when new people start piling into the gym to start working on their new year’s resolution of getting into shape. Maybe you’re one of those people, good job on starting on your journey!

But wait, which gym should you choose to sign up at? If that’s something you haven’t decided on yet then you’re at the right place. In this article let’s talk about the top two gyms in the Philippines you can join this 2023 to help hit your goals.

1. ANYTIME FITNESS

Are you someone who usually has a jumbled up work schedule? Or a busy professional who wants to get in shape?

Whether you’re working at night or just have odd working hours, Anytime Fitness is the way to go. Anytime Fitness branches are open 24/7 and by being a member you get access to all branches worldwide. That’s more than 4,000 locations!

For complete list of branches, visit – https://www.anytimefitness.com/locations/

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

The following are the rates of Anytime Fitness as of January 2023:

6 Month Membership – PHP2,700 monthly
12 Month Membership – PHP2,500 monthly
18 Month Membership – PHP2,300 monthly

There are also one time payments that will be made upon registering:

Joining Fee – PHP1,000
Key Fob – PHP2,500

The Anytime Fitness membership also already includes different classes you can join to meet your fitness goals. Make sure to keep an eye out as Anytime Fitness usually gives promos for new joiners.

CAN I GET A PERSONAL TRAINER?

All members can avail of the training and coaching services of the gym. This would especially be great for those who are just starting out in the gym. A personal trainer at Anytime Fitness will cost around PHP1,100 per session.

IS THERE A SCHEDULE OF WHEN I CAN GO?

Just as the name states, you can go to the gym at any time! But kidding aside, all Anytime Fitness facilities are open for 24 hours worldwide.

HOW ARE THEY MAKING EVERYONE SAFE?

With all facilities operating at 100% capacity, Anytime Fitness still highly encourages all members to wear a mask and practice social distancing in the gym. All machines are also routinely sanitized by the staff.

2. FITNESS FIRST

Whether you’re a newbie at a gym or a seasoned veteran when it comes to fitness, Fitness First is a great option for everyone working on achieving their goals.

Fitness First started from humble beginnings in 1993 and is now one of the largest fitness brands in the world. They have one goal in mind and that is to be fitness leaders who inspire people to go further in life.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Membership fee at Fitness First will vary depending on the type of membership you’ll be availing, the specific facility you will be joining, and whether you’ll be getting a 3-month or 12-month membership.

The following are the rates for the different Fitness First facilities here in Metro Manila:

1. Fitness First Eastwood – PHP1,990 per month for 12 months
2. Fitness First Fairview – PHP 1,550 per month for 12 months
3. Fitness First Mall Of Asia – PHP1,990 per month for 12 months
4. Fitness First Manila – PHP1,550 per month for 12 months
5. Fitness First Megamall – PHP1,990 per month for 12 months
6. Fitness First Metro East – PHP1,550 per month for 12 months
7. Fitness First North Edsa – PHP1,990 per month for 12 months

1. Fitness First Platinum Alabang – PHP2,190 per month for 12 months
2. Fitness First Platinum Aura – PHP2,190 per month for 12 months
3. Fitness First Platinum Greenhills – PHP2,190 per month for 12 months
4. Fitness First Platinum RCBC – PHP2,700 per month for 12 months
5. Fitness First Platinum Trinoma – PHP2,700 per month for 12 months

You can also join their Virtual Studio to access the best of their signature classes and hundreds of on-demand classes virtually, from their studio to your screen for PHP340 per month.

You can also join special classes for an additional fee per month:

• Unlimited HIIT Classes – PHP660 per month
• Unlimited Mind and Body Classes – PHP660 per month
• Unlimited Cycling Classes – PHP660 per month
• Unlimited Group Fitness Classes – PHP990 per month

Depending on the location of the gym you will be joining, you can also upgrade your membership to either a Premium Passport so you can access 7 Fitness First clubs nationwide or a Platinum Passport so you can access all 12 Fitness First clubs nationwide.

CAN I GET A PERSONAL TRAINER?

As with our first recommendation, you can also get a personal trainer at Fitness First. And as mentioned earlier, this is a great option for beginners just starting out on their fitness journeys.

A personal trainer will cost around PHP1,500 – PHP1,600 per session, but if you avail for 12 sessions it will only be around PHP14,400 (or PHP1,200 per session)

IS THERE A SCHEDULE OF WHEN I CAN GO?

There’s no need to book a Gym Access slot anymore at Fitness First now that all gyms are operating at 100% capacity. However, all members are required to download the Fitness First mobile app and scan their QR Code at the facility prior to working out.

HOW ARE THEY MAKING EVERYONE SAFE?

Fitness First required members to bring their own mats, sweat and bath towels, workout attire, and water bottles. They encourage all members to wear a mask, wipe down the equipment after use, and practice social distancing. All machines are also routinely sanitized by the staff.

IN CONCLUSION

Anytime Fitness and Fitness First are two of the premier gyms here in the Philippines and are highly recommend for anyone looking to start their fitness journey in 2023. You can’t go wrong in choosing either of these well known gyms to help you achieve your fitness goals.