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Century Tuna awards the Superbods 2024 #BestYouEver Grand Winners

Century Tuna Superbods Best You Ever Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Inspired more than ever, Century Tuna, the no. 1 tuna brand in the Philippines, hails Jether Palomo and Justine Felizarta as the Grand Winners for Century Tuna Superbods 2024 #BestYouEver besting the 36 finalists.

Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Grand Winners Jether Palomo and Justine Felizarta

Century Tuna Male Superbod Grand Winner Jether Palomo is a Filipino fitness influencer and Mister Tourism World Philippines who loves to share his travel and wellness journeys. Meanwhile, Century Tuna Female Superbods Grand Winner Justine Felizarta was Miss Tourism World 2022 1st runner-up and an inspiring beauty and fitness enthusiast.

Meet the Grand Winners of Century Tuna Superbods Best You Ever 2024

Jether and Justine will take home PHP500,000 tax-free each. Patrick Patawaran and Jessica Marasigan were also named as the Century Tuna Superbods runners-up.

The prime fitness and wellness competition in the country, the Century Tuna Superbods 2024 #BestYouEver celebrated the exceptional stories of the 36 finalists and their journey towards physical transformation and personal growth and their advocacies on self-love and self-improvement. Through the Century Tuna Superbods competition, Century Tuna together with the Superbods embraced the best version of themselves.

Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Ambassador Kathryn Bernardo

Held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay, the star-studded Finals Night was headlined by Century Tuna Superbod Kathryn Bernardo who spearheaded the #BestYouEver movement as she brought the heat on with a breathtaking performance with the iconic dance group, GForce. Filipino indie band Lola Amour also performed their viral songs including “Raining in Manila”.

Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Celebrity Judges

Watch Marian Rivera & Aga Muhlach's interview

Aside from the sizzling performances, the powerhouse lineup of judges included Miss Universe 2015 and Century Tuna Endorser Ms. Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, Primetime and Box Office Queen and Supermom Ms. Marian Rivera-Dantes, Philippines' Original Heartthrob Mr. Aga Muhlach, and Actor and Public Servant Mr. Richard Gomez. They are joined by PC&V Communications Inc. President Ms. Carol San Pedro, Century Pacific Food Inc. Vice President and General Manager for Branded Tuna Division Mr. Carlo Endaya, and Century Pacific Food Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Greg Banzon.

The Century Tuna Superbods Finals Night was front-lined by host actor Robi Domingo and Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel.

Featuring their healthy and fit physiques and inspiring #BestYouEver stories, the Superbods finalists showcased their charms and charisma wearing their lifestyle wear, Bench Activewear, swimwear, and resort wear on the runway before the announcement of the Top 8 Male and Top 8 Female Superbods for the Question and Answer portion.

Top 16 Superbods grand finalists were Jether Palomo, Jeff Ong, Aaron Davis, Carlo Adorador, Patrick Patawaran, Naia Ching, Nikko Nackaerts, Michael Ver Comaling, Justine Felizarta, Jessica Marasigan, Imelda Schweighart, Morena Carlos, Inka Magnaye, Julia Sucgang-Bonoan, Brooke Barredo, and Keylyn Trajano.

“You can authentically show who you are as a person. Ultimately, I didn't fall apart but fell into place. Now I wanna be able to use that social platform to continue to inspire others on their fitness journey on becoming their best you ever,” said Jether Palomo during the question-and-answer portion which won the hearts of the judges.

Justine Felizarta also said, “Winning Superbods is more than just a title for me. Even when there are a lot of challenges and obstacles along the way, I strive to be the best version of myself. I want to inspire more people to go out of their comfort zone and chase their dreams no matter how big it is.”

The finalists went through a series of activities and challenges where they got to showcase their wits, physical strength, and advocacies leading up to the Finals Night.

Among the special awards received by the Century Tuna Superbods during the Finals Night were the following: Slay the Runway awarded by Jojo Bragais - Jether Palomo and Jessica Marasigan; Super Stunner (Photogenic) - Aaron Davis and Jessica Marasiga; Perfect Smile Award awarded by Urban Smiles - Jether Palomo and Jessica Marasigan; People’s Choice Award - Jether Palomo and Inka Magnaye; Bench Active Lifestyle Icon Award - Aaron Davis and Hazel Ortiz; Superdad and Supermom Award - Carlo Adorador, Imelda Schweighart, Enzo Bonoan and Julia Sucgang-Bonoan; Unstoppable Award from Anytime Fitness - Carlo Adorador and Jasmin Ariola; Ageless Award - Derick Hibaler and Miaow Ayesa; Flex Like a Superbod awarded by Masflex - Jether Palomo and Brooke Barredo; Best Yesterday awarded by Garmin - Jether Palomo and Inka Magnaye; Fitness Breakthrough Award - Angel Mallari and Keylyn Trajano; Belo Skincare Sensation Award - Aaron Davis and Jessica Marasigan; and E-commerce Superstar Award - Jether Palomo

“We cannot express how proud we are of the Century Tuna Superbods 2024 #BestYouEver finalists. Congratulations to Justine and Jether for leading the pack. We hope that your journey as Superbods will not end tonight and we hope you’ll continue your advocacy of inspiring other to be the best versions of themselves,” said Century Pacific Food Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Greg Banzon.

For more information, please visit https://centurytuna.ph/ or visit Century Tuna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates.

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Tips to an Effective Workout for a Beginner

Fashion Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Nowadays, time can be so gruelling and fast changing that we really need to budget not only our money and expenses but also out valuable time. We should always check our schedule so that we can do our chores, work and at the same time enjoy some quality time and of course take care of our selves.

One of the perfect way to love yourself more is to have a balance and balance diet and have an effective workout or exercise to keep yourself energetic and healthy at all times.

Of course, you should know first your main goal if you'll be working out in the gym. You don’t want to spend long hours at the gym, wearing your favorite gym shirts and just stay fit. You want to get stronger, leaner, and healthier. It’s possible that you’re not getting the most out of your workout time if you don't know your goal.

If you want to manage your time at the gym, check out these tips on how to maximize your fitness goals while working out:

Limit your workouts to 30-40 minutes - It's always Me vs Me, just like this workout shirt which is very effective to wear while working out. If you’re just starting out with exercise, it’s best to take it slow. If you’re running or cycling, for example, build up your endurance for at least a month before you get into anything more intense. Then after that, you can go longer for intense workout after your body has just adjusted.
Protein - Many people don't really know that protein is very essential when working out simple because protein increases your energy and it also gives strength and muscle power to your work out routine. Go for whey or soy protein shakes.

Gym Clothing - It is very important to wear proper clothing when going to the gym, aside from boosting your energy to workout, it also boosts your confidence. Always go for comfortable clothes and cotton fabric so that you can ease and work around in perfect condition.

You can also be fashionable when going to the gym. It's not always about getting fit but also looking and feeling good about yourself. Wear something cool like a womens gym crop tops to showcase your body curves and at the same time manage to get a date at the same time.

Water. Be sure to hydrate throughout the day. It takes a couple of hours for your body to absorb the water, so make sure to drink water every now and then to replenish the lost water in your system. Whether you are in an air conditioned room or outdoors, still drink water and make it a habit as well to bring a water bottle with you.

These are some of the tips you need to take note if you want to start going to the gym and workout then the rest will follow. Always know that if you enjoy what you're doing, you will surely not feel obligated or tired to do it because it will be a routine and a goal to always make yourself feel and look great and healthy.

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Century Tuna unveils Top 36 Finalists vying for Superbods 2024 Best You Ever

Century Tuna Monday, April 29, 2024

Century Tuna, the Philippines' leading tuna brand, finally unveiled the highly anticipated Top 18 male and female Finalists for Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Best You Ever who have inspiring stories to share as they strive for the healthiest and fittest versions of themselves with Century Tuna.

Launched in 2006, Century Tuna Superbods celebrates individuals who have embarked on remarkable journeys of physical transformation, personal growth, and a commitment to healthy living. Now in its 9th season, Century Tuna Superbods has become an iconic national fitness challenge and movement that motivates Filipinos to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle.

After a rigorous evaluation process including online and onsite auditions, the finalists were selected from hundreds of hopeful applicants, each with a unique and inspiring story to share. The finalists were announced at the recently held Century Tuna Superbods Final Callback Event at Ayala Malls Market! Market! in Taguig City.

Check out the Male Finalists 🔥💪🏻

The Top 18 finalists for the male category are Nikko Nackaerts, Tony de Oteyza, Angel Mallari, Jerico Ejercito, Jether Palomo, Kris Guevarra, John Jenric Saldivar, Michael Ver Comaling, Jose Vicente Sobrevilla, Patrick Patawaran, John Paulo Dela Cruz, Carlo Adorador, Aaron Davis, Jeff Ong, Enzo Bonoan, Derick Hibaler, Naia Ching, and Joshua David Spider Webb.

Check out the Female Finalists 🔥✨

Meanwhile, the finalists for the female category are Monique de los Santos, Mariah Nicole Valdez, Justine Felizarta, Brooke Barredo, Lea Macapagal, Hazel Ortiz, Morena Carlos, Chrystel Mae Correos, Jasmin Ariola, Julia Sucgang-Bonoan, Nælah Alshorbaji, Clare Dacanay, Jessica Marasigan, Miaow Ayesa, Keylyn Trajano and Teodora Marie Reiss.

Completing the Top 18 female Superbods are Imelda Schweighart and Inka Magnaye who were announced as the two online wildcard contenders who were automatically named as Finalists.

The esteemed panel of judges evaluated the finalists' journeys including Century Pacific Food Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Greg Banzon, Century Pacific Food Inc. Vice President and General Manager for Branded Tuna Division Mr. Carlo Endaya, Marketing Manager of Century Tuna and Vita Coco Ms. Bea Ballesca-Martinez, Multi-awarded Actress and Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa, and Century Tuna Superbods 2022 Grand Winners Kirk Bondad and Christelle Abello who shared their expertise and insights throughout the competition.

The finalists were evaluated through a walk-off to showcase their physiques, charisma, and stage presence and a question-and-answer portion to demonstrate their ability to share their fitness advocacies and wits.

“This year, Century Tuna Superbods does what it does best - bringing out the best in individuals. The ‘Best You Ever’ campaign is truly a game-changer in how we define healthy living in today's times, as portrayed by every passionate heart that accepted this year's challenge. Congratulations to our Top 18 male and female finalists who have shown what becoming their best selves truly means and how different it can be for everyone's journey. We are excited to know more about your journey and watch you inspire others,” said Mr. Carlo Endaya.

The Century Tuna Superbods Final Callback Event was hosted by Robi Domingo with special performances by Sheena Belarmino and Klarisse De Guzman.

Century Tuna Superbods embraced the "Best You Ever" campaign this year, promoting self-love and holistic self-improvement beyond physical transformation. The theme encouraged participants to become the best versions of themselves, led by its celebrity Superbod ambassador, Kathryn Bernardo.

Be on the look out for the finals night of Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Best You Ever Campaign in July and witness the glorious moment of naming this year’s #CenturyTunaSuperbodsBestYouEver winners.

For more information, please visit https://centurytuna.ph/ or visit Century Tuna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centurytuna or @centurytunasuperbods on Instagram for more updates.

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Power up your 2022 health and fitness goals with this online bootcamp

Fitness Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Need some fitspiration for the new year? These TikTok creators are for you

Entertainment Monday, December 21, 2020

The start of a new year is always the perfect time to begin your fitness journey, especially after all the food and Christmas indulgence. While you may still be in a festive mood, it's not too early to look for some fitspiration on TikTok in between browsing through holiday posts. While you're at it, you could even start incorporating more exercise time into your daily routine right now. After all, wellness is a great gift to give yourself this Christmas.

Finding the ideal fitspiration to follow online can really make a difference in whether or not you stay true to your exercise goals. It's important to choose people who can motivate you, and whose workout routines and tips are suitable for your present fitness level to avoid injuries. We've listed 5 fitness creators from TikTok below that you can start following to help you jumpstart or sustain your fitness resolutions.

Fitness enthusiast Brent Seniedo talks about asking the right questions to keep you on track with your fitness goals.

https://www.tiktok.com/@brenthlete/video/6905961468517256450

Jump ropes have gone from childhood toys to fitness must-haves this past year. Here's a great jump rope workout by Sofia Popo that you can try when you want to burn maximum calories.

https://www.tiktok.com/@sofia.popo/video/6870767227734478082

If six pack abs are on your list of things to achieve in 2021, check out this ab and core workout by Doc Jet.

https://www.tiktok.com/@doc_jet_fitness/video/6905701261337775361

Burn more fat first thing in the morning with these exercises shared by fitness creator Dan Bathan.

https://www.tiktok.com/@danbathanfitness/video/6901246325321420033

Look great from every angle with the help of this booty workout by Kristina Luisa.

https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinaluisa/video/6904984874780839170

Have you found your ideal fitspiration on TikTok yet? Stay motivated and keep working on those fitness goals, and before you know it, you could become someone else's New Year's fitspiration, too! Join the community on TikTok by downloading the app on your iOS and Android devices today.

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Herbalife Nutrition Leverages Digital Technology to Make Fitness an Achievable Goal During and Beyond the New Normal

Fitness Tuesday, December 01, 2020

As social distancing and other health protocols that prevent most people from going to the gym remain in place, premiere global nutrition company Herbalife Nutrition leveraged digital technology to bring fitness to people through videos, virtual events, and other interactive platforms.

One such platform is its Fitness Portal, which features workout videos that range from beginner routines to advanced workouts – making fitness an achievable goal for everyone. All videos can be accessed for free.

Taken during the Herbalife Online Media Management

“Three years ago, we started to work on our digital platform for fitness. It’s a free resource that’s for everybody,” said Samantha Clayton, Vice President, Worldwide Sports Performance and Fitness, and Chairwoman of the Fitness Advisory Board of Herbalife Nutrition.

Clayton spoke before members of the media and the blogging community during the Virtual Wellness Tour of Herbalife Nutrition Philippines. The forum was held in line with Herbalife Nutrition’s Get Moving with Good Nutrition, a campaign that aims at breaking health inertia and fostering communities to support one another on their healthy living journey. It was launched as part of Herbalife Nutrition’s 40th anniversary celebration.

“Digital has been driving fitness for a long time. It really amplified the average everyday fitness professional’s voice. If you see a lot of the content that’s on YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram, the content that gets the most amounts of likes tend to be fitness-based content, so the digital transformation of the fitness world has been happening for a long time. It has always been supported hand in hand with going to a location to exercise, but as this year has gone on, the physical getting together piece has gone down a little, which has made the digital transformation of fitness move at a more rapid pace,” Clayton said.

She added that even when gyms start to open and people get back outside, people have realized the convenience of online workouts and that they could do it in their own time and in the comfort of their own home.

For companies that create content, the challenge lies in making it interesting enough for people to consumer.

“When the sports world kind of stopped this year, we really had a challenge to put out a really interesting and engaging content with our athletes to meet our consumers in their homes, meet our distributors, and people in the community in a space that we know,” Clayton said.

Some easy work out routine you can also do at home taught by Ms. Samantha Clayton herself

To address this challenge, Clayton and her team came up with a 2020 Quarantine Sports and Fitness Content that comprised of athlete cook-off contests, social media workout videos, sports nutrition blog series, Facebook live workout series, and social media workout graphics.

A former Olympic athlete, Clayton added that the audience for fitness and sports nutrition has never been wider until today.

“For many years, the fitness industry and the sports nutrition industry, in particular, was all about the athlete. Everything was geared towards speaking to the athlete, a person that was really striving to be the best at their sport. What’s exciting for me today is to share with you that the audience not for fitness and sports nutrition has really expanded,” she said. “People are truly inspired and interested in what good nutrition has to offer.”

Citing data gathered by Herbalife Nutrition between February 23 - March 25, 2020, Clayton shared that key categories of conversation in Sports Nutrition International Online listening are: health (37%), market growth (28%), food (15%), science (10%), and nutrition (10%).

When it comes to what gets people moving, running and endurance training ranked highest at 26%, followed by bodybuilding/weightlifting at 23%, cycling at 13%, and plyometrics at 12%.

“I believe that it’s important that people subscribe to a healthy active lifestyle, which is not necessarily striving to be the best athlete in the world. It’s not about reaching peak performance; it’s about having simple daily habits each and every day so that you could be at your best. So whether that’s having a healthy breakfast or getting your minimum amount of exercise, a healthy active lifestyle is about sustainable healthy habits that last a lifetime. Your body is your one vehicle that will last you for the rest of your days. A lot of how that vehicle operates relies on you,” Clayton said.

A mother of four, including a set of triplets, Clayton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health with a concentration on Nutrition and Wellness. She has competed in the Sydney 2000 Olympics, and is an Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)-certified personal trainer and group exercise specialist and International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)-certified personal trainer, group exercise specialist, and youth fitness specialist.

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Personalized fitness program designed by celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret

celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Kim and Khloe Kardashian. JLo. Kate Upton. Heidi Klum. Do you really think these celebrities achieved their curves, all on their own? Truth is, they all have fitness trainers who design programs that fit their needs and their lifestyle.

Personalized fitness programs have been known to produce the best results and have enjoyed higher take ups. People are more likely to follow the fitness routine if they see that it fits their goals and lifestyles. Unfortunately, personalized programs are not inexpensive. It can cost far more than the usual gym membership. After all, if you really can’t do it on your own—and are constantly finding excuse upon excuse not to exercise—then it’s time to get some help.

Celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret of “The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition” fame and cable TV wellness show “Metabeats” are taking their fitness advocacy on Facebook via FWD Lifetime of Possibilities Bucket List Contest. The proponents of the FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge and fitness leads of FWD Live to Move fitness parties will personally guide the winners so they can achieve their #fitnessgoals. That means having a fitness program tailor-fitted to their goals, needs, and lifestyle!

To join, go to http://bit.ly/2zoAXR4 and tell the coaches in the comments section the number of pounds you want to lose in the next few months, like and tag FWD’s FB page: FB/@fwdlife.ph, tag five friends, and use the hashtags #EmbracethePossibilities and #FWDLifetimeofPossibilities. You can also visit www.facebook.com/@fwdlife.ph and check the pinned post!

If you’re serious about getting fit, then do something about it. Put your heart and mind into it. Not in tomorrow’s (or whenever you feel you’ll be ready to start) fitness routine, but in today’s workout. Not in your future well-being, but in your well-being now. You are how you move. You are what you eat. You are how you balance being healthy and enjoying life. So stop making excuses and start making moments!

Like www.facebook.com/fwdlife.ph for upcoming bucket list contests featuring Chef Rolando Laudico, directors Perci Intalan and Jun Lana of Die Beautiful, and a lot more.

You can catch Coach Jim and Coach Toni at the FWD Live to Move fitness party on December 3, 2017, 4 PM, at the Central Park, SM By the Bay, Mall of Asia.

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How to Achieve an Active and Healthy Lifestyle for Busy People

Active Lifestyle Sunday, February 19, 2017

We all know by now that maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle should be one of our top priorities in life. Only by taking care of ourselves do we stand a chance of being the kind of person we strive to be on the job, at home with our loved ones, and in our communities. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Work, in particular, can get in the way of working out sometimes and that is based from experience since I work in an 8-5 work schedule and there are overtime as well during the weekends. So, when I have free time, I go straight to the gym and do some minimal workout. But I realize in the end that my extra effort for an exercise routine can lose its benefits if I'm not staying active the rest of the week and if I don't pursue it all the way.

For some time I was struggling to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle but after some time I followed these easy steps to finally achieve my goal. I hope that these steps will also help you as well.

1. SCHEDULE AHEAD

This is the most important step because planning your week ahead is one major goal you should accomplish. Make a planner and note all the events that will happen in a week, check which time and day is vacant for you and determine when you can easily squeeze

in a workout and follow this routine every now and then.

2. EAT HEALTHY

Focus on getting the right amount of fruit, vegetables, and proteins on a daily basis.

A great way to do this is by preparing meals in advance for the week.

3. HYDRATE

Our body is composed of 90% water and its really important to take 8 glasses of water a day. If you're that busy at work then you might as well bring a water bottle with you. Its convenient and will keep you away from drinking sodas and unhealthy drinks all day.

4. EXERCISE ON A REGULAR BASIS

Just like my tip #1, if you have scheduled and plan ahead, don't miss your schedule of doing some work out even if you can't make it to the gym. You can easily do an exercise routine at work or at home. Adding as little as 15 or 20 minutes of moderate exercise to your daily activities can boost your energy levels and lower your risk of a number of health conditions.

There are even exercises you can do at your desk or at home while you watch TV! This way you can feel good about yourself and get that great endorphin rush even if your time is jam-packed with daily activities.

5. WEAR THE BEST & COMFORTABLE WORKOUT CLOTHES

Who says wearing the proper attire when you hit the gym is not important? Having the right woman’s workout clothes can not only keep you safe and comfortable, but it can also make your workout more effective and help you get the results you are looking for. Fabletics reinvented the fitness and work out clothes making it more fun and fashionable. Their clothing line will inspire you to stay active plus you'll be sure that the quality is perfect and you'll also feel good about the prices not just for your own body.

Choosing the right woman’s workout clothes is an important part of any fitness process. Without the proper attire, you are putting yourself at risk of injury or even failure.

6. GET ENOUGH SLEEP

Try to go to bed at a decent time and find ways to calm down in the evening. Don’t spend too much time in front of the computer—read a book, take a bath, relax. Lack of sleep gives a big impact in the hormones of your body.

So, there you have it. I hope that these steps will help you achieve that active and healthy lifestyle that we are all looking forward to have. But remember, don't stress about things you can't achieve instantly, there are times we might fall out of track but the important thing is to get up and go back to the proper routine and make it a habit. What matters is your determination to achieve your certain goal.

Cheers to an active and healthy lifestyle!

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