CITIGYM Turns 3!

CEBU, Philippines - CITIGYM, the metro’s first and only fitness center that is open 24-hours a day turned three last March 28, 2009. The month long celebration that consisted of a series of fitness competitions left no stone unturned to make this celebration a truly rare and memorable one. Anne Manubag, Citigym’s Program and Fitness Director explained that these activities provide clients an avenue to see how far their workout has taken them, to test their strength, speed, skills, stamina and spirit. It also promotes camaraderie and sportsmanship.

First up on the list was the Citigym Tour De Cebu which kicked off last February 27, 2009. It was a month long competition for all Spin Aerobics enthusiasts where each spin session earns them virtual miles around the island of Cebu and culminated with the Tour de Cebu Grand Marathon wherein John Ong emerged victorious.

As the anniversary was fast approaching activity after activity was lined-up for Citigym’s illustrious clients to participate in such as the Cardio Kickboxing Marathon which was a one and a half hour high-intensity Cardio Kickboxing where contestants were judged according to form, technique, fluidity, endurance and attitude. What made this year’s marathon different was that it had a special cool-down session by Taichi Master OJ Hofer. Next up was the Cardio Latin Competition where contestants found themselves doing the cha cha cha and merengued their way through a one-hour hot Cardio Latin session with spicy latino music.

One of the most sought after and most watched activity was The Citigym Contender wherein 22 of Citigym’s brave boxers came together for a three-round bout to engage in a rare, unforgettable and authentic ring experience. Marg “The Golden Boy” Carangue not only defeated his opponent but won the judges nod as the Best Boxer.

The highlight of the anniversary celebration was the 5-hour mini adventure race dubbed as the Citigym Ultimate Fitness Challenge held on the anniversary day itself, March 28 – Saturday. Eleven Teams raced against each other to come out victorious, and in the end, Team HH & A spearheaded by Mara Maningo and Team YM with Jeremy Hong as Captain clocked in at exactly the same time. 6:27 PM was the time to beat. For the first time in history, there was a tie for the championship. The 1st Runner-Up was Team Fool Fighters, Team 730 were the 2nd Runners-Up, 3rd Runner-Up Team Veronica’s Boys, 4th Runner-Up Team 1-Month Please, 5th Runner-Up Team Comers, 6th Runner-Up The Dream Team, 7th Runner-Up Team Survivors, 8th Runner-Up was Team Seven, and finally coming in at 9th was Team Pirates.

Participants and winners were recognized soon after during the anniversary cocktails celebration and awards ceremony in the Waterfront Lagoon Area. The Citigym Ultimate Fitness Challenge was presented by Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino and media partners RCTV, Cebu Daily News, and Y101 together with the support of Citigym’s Corporate partners Globe Telecom, Nature’s Spring Water, X-Salon, and Smart Communications.