Promoting Fitness

Today, fitness is not just a fad. It is a way of life. The metro is full of gyms — in the hotel, in the mall or at your friendly neighborhood corner. Billboards along main roads invite everyone to join the fitness revolution — a fight against obesity and sedentary lifestyles that of course bring along with it health problems.

Thus, if you’re looking at purchasing a home and strongly considering leading a fit lifestyle, you must ask these important questions: Was it planned to promote a fit, an active lifestyle among residents? What project components help bring about family enjoyment, leisure and fitness in one complete package?

These questions of yours will be answered positively in only one project: South Forbes Golf City in Metro Sta. Rosa. It was master planned by leading architectural firm Palafox & Associates under the "New Urbanism" concept. This planning strategy makes residential, commercial, leisure, business, and educational aspects complement and interconnected to one another.

Thus, road networks and easements promote a walkable environment. Instead of taking your car to the clubhouse, you can just walk along the easements. Pocket parks and lush landscaping provide refreshing views along your walk. The clubhouse itself provides other healthy activities. Swimming, for instance, not only burns fat and sculpts muscles, but it also promotes a healthy respiratory system.

If you do take the family car to other areas of South Forbes, your destination will also offer healthy activities. At the South Forbes City Center for instance, you can take a jog along the lagoon. Doing this for 30 minutes to one hour everyday will boost your energy and strengthen your heart — with doctor’s advice if warranted.

A membership-only gym is also planned within South Forbes for individuals who really take their fitness seriously. Biking, yoga, and Pilates sessions will surely be hit activities among members. A spa and salon will also rise to promote wellness.

Of course, one of the best lifestyle activities on offer at South Forbes is the golf lifestyle. Every purchase of a lot or condominium unit within South Forbes entitles the buyer to a free golf membership to the world-class 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club.

This course was master planned by Asia’s leading golf course designer, to promote a healthy lifestyle as well. The magnificent views of Laguna de Bay and Mt. Makiling in its hilly terrain invite players to take brisk walks in between shots instead of taking a golf cart ride. Since the South Forbes Golf Club has a mean elevation of 200 meters and 250 meters at its highest point, the air is cool, fresh and crisp — another health promoting factor.

Of course, when one gets to play solidly for the day, and better yet, gets to win a golf championship, then it will redound to other benefits as well. Healthy family relationships and business in the pink of health are not too far behind.

To experience what’s in store for your family’s health at South Forbes, call 635-7777 or 631-8855 or visit www.southforbes.com