Fitness buffs celebrate Intl Pilates Day in Makati

Fitness buffs took part in celebrating International Pilates Day in the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati on Saturday, according to a report on Balitanghali.



Pilates Day is celebrated every first Saturday of May, with the mission "to foster the public's awareness of the Pilates Method through a network of varied, innovative, and high quality grassroots Pilates events accessible and affordable for all," according to organizer Pilates Method Alliance.

Pilates is a popular fitness workout that is said to build flexibility and improve muscle strength throughout the body.

Meanwhile, in Legazpi City, Health Assistant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag went for another type of exercise, leading Albayanos in a Zumba routine even under a light rain.

Zumba is a type of fitness workout that incorporates dance and aerobics elements.

Tayag advised the public to exercise every day to maintain the health and fitness of their bodies.— BM, GMA News