Lapu police told to prioritize health amid soaring temperatures

Futch Anthony Inso 03/29/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Members of the Lapu-Lapu City police have been advised to always prioritize their health, especially this summer season. Police Colonel Elmer Lim, city director of LCPO, said that policemen should look after their…

Bike desks help Mexican students learn while burning calories

Reuters 02/05/2023

SAN NICOLAS DE LOS GARZA, Mexico — Rows of sleek new school desks equipped with bike pedals are allowing students in Mexico to power through their class work while cranking out some light exercise, burning off calories…

Start your day right with a ‘Morning Miracle’

Doris Mondragon 04/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines —How do you start your day? How you wake up each day and your morning routine generally affects your levels of success in all areas of your life. According to Hal Elrod in his book…

Here’s why you should try core boarding

Immae Lachica 01/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Have you heard of this new fitness craze that is gaining attention online? It’s called core boarding. Sounds new? Read on to find out why this new workout is a great alternative during these…

Ferro to reprimand police imposing exercise punishments

Alven Marie A. Timtim 07/03/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There will be no punishments involving exercises and walking kilometers that would be imposed among enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) protocol violators. This was clarified by Police Brigadier General Albert Ignatius Ferro, director of…

Serious health issues you can avoid with an active lifestyle

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 05/20/2020

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity or a sedentary lifestyle directly affects our well-being and can lead to different health issues. In fact, this lifestyle is among the 10 leading causes of death and…

Gealon: Exercise for ECQ violators is healthy

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 05/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Legal Officer Rey Gealon said that the mandatory exercise penalty for the residents who violate the guidelines of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) is not inhumane. Gealon said this in response…

Common exercise mistakes people make when working out at home

Marc Cosep 05/05/2020

The coronavirus lockdown has many people focusing on moving their bodies. Faced with the prospect of not being able to go to a gym or a class, many have turned to YouTube and Instagram in search of workouts. While it’s good to exercise, of…

Catfishing: How to avoid being a victim

Marc Cosep 04/03/2020

Apps like Tinder and Bumble are popular sources for finding a date online, but they’re also a playground for  catfishers, like the one who fooled a transwoman on Tinder recently that took social media by storm. A…

Secret tips to maximize your home workout revealed

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 04/01/2020

Staying healthy is more than just choosing the right food to consume. We also have to exercise smarter to stay in shape as we all stay at home. Aside from weight control, exercise can improve our mood…

Dr. Dejaño: Exercise to boost your immune system

Mars G. Alison 03/29/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — For the majority of the Cebuanos, staying at home is of the utmost importance as our government officials, health workers and other frontliners fight to contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).   While…

Fighting and winning over an invisible foe

Rick Gabuya 03/23/2020

  When the 3 p.m. siren nudged me from my Sunday afternoon siesta yesterday (Sunday, March 22) signaling the start of the 24-hour curfew for minors and senior citizens, who are 65 years old and older, it…

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