Here’s a list of some of the best training facilities in Metro Manila that pro athletes and celebrities frequent
Sometimes, a home gym just isn’t enough. Maybe you need in-person guidance from a trainer or support from other gym-goers. Or maybe you just want a change of scenery or access to more equipment. Whatever your reason may be, you can use our list of gyms as inspiration for where to go next. The best thing about these gyms? They’re pro athlete and celebrity-approved, so you know that the facilities are world-class and the services can take you far if you keep going back for more.
Pretty Huge
Located in BGC, Pretty Huge is Manila’s premier multi-sports and performance training complex. From 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., you can use their world-class facilities to train in your desired sport, much like former NBA star Nick Young in basketball and Spartan Race Pro Gabb Rosario in obstacle sports. Other athletes and celebrities that go to Pretty Huge include Pia Wurtzbach, Steve Near, and Kirk Bondad.
Obstacle Central
Similar to Pretty Huge, Obstacle Central in Quezon City is a prime training facility for Spartan Racers due to its Spartan-grade obstacles. That said, you can train for more than obstacle sports here as it also offers group classes, as well as strength and conditioning facilities for you to use. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Obstacle Central has many pro athletes as frequent visitors, such as obstacle world record holder Seannah Swift.
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Anytime Fitness
With over a dozen branches in the Philippines, Anytime Fitness is a lot of people’s go-to gym for its great equipment and 24-hour service. The Anytime Fitness in 4th Avenue BGC, in particular, is a go-to gym for beauty queens as well, with celebrity coach Mark Banta personally training the likes of Pia Wurtzbach and Celeste Cortesi.
Rockwell Atletica
Open 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. everyday, Rockwell Atletica is another trusted gym for many fitness enthusiasts and athletes due to its quality-made and varied equipment. This gym is also trusted by Coach Arnold Aninion who would often bring his celebrity clients along with him, such as Erwan Heussaff and Mond Gutierrez.
Awaken
With notable celebrity coach Culver Padilla at the helm of the gym, Awaken receives many athletes and celebrities on the daily, such as Iza Calzado-Wintle and Jackie Lou Blanco. Awaken is also particularly noteworthy due to its promotion of sustainable fitness, fun and engaging group classes, and quality-made equipment.
Grindhouse
Grindhouse in Pasig City is another well-trusted gym for athletic performance training and boxing, Muay Thai, taekwondo, and HIIT classes. One frequent visitor in Grindhouse is Selena Antonio Reyes, the 2022 Century Tuna Ageless Superbod and 2023 Spartan Race Ambassador.
