The Physical and Spiritual Benefits of Wall Climbing

Have you ever tried wall climbing? If so, you must have felt the exhilaration of conquering the heights while combining physical strength, dexterity and will power to reach the “last rock”. What a feeling of accomplishment you must have felt when you looked down on the 25 feet of height you lorded over. Wall climbing, indeed, is truly one of the most rewarding sports to try. Besides its physical benefits, it gives you a spiritual high as well. 

Did you know that wall climbing:

1.       Tones muscles. The sport requires both flexibility and stamina as your feet push up your body and your hands reach for the next rock for support. When your muscles harden and stretch simultaneously as it tries to support your weight against gravity, you start to develop great muscle tone.

2.       Promotes cardiovascular health. This activity is strenuous exercise. It positively stresses the heart and gets it pumping. Wall climbing lets your heart and organs deliver blood efficiently as it deepens your breathing.

3.       Aids in weight loss. Wall climbing gives you a total body workout. It targets the chest, back, arms, and legs as it improves your metabolism. In fact, it has been found to burn around 400 calories an hour at moderate intensity!

4.       Improves focus. Your mind gets its share of exercise as you plan your route, develop laser-like focus on the task at hand, and become aware of your body responses. On another plane, wall climbing helps you practice on finishing despite difficulties.

5.       Fosters a sense of accomplishment. When you compete against another climber or just overcome your fears, wall climbing makes you feel powerful especially when you get to the top. A good climb always boosts your confidence as you discover the joy in pushing beyond your limits.

                                                             

                                                             

        

But here’s a caveat. Before you start to wall-climb, always make sure you’re prepared to deal with the possibility of injury and that you have the right products to cure or prevent them. Futuro® products by 3M can be trusted in case pain or injury sets in after engaging in intense activities

. Futuro Sport Adjustable Knee Strap, Futuro Sport Moisture Control Knee Support and Futuro Stabilizing Knee Support are just some of the products designed for improved durability, flexibility, and support for athletic activities such as wall climbing.about Futuro products, visit www.3m.com/ph.

Futuro® support products are available at major Mercury Drug outlets.For more information 

Creating a brighter Christmas for a brighter tomorrow

This season of giving, Belgian bag brand Kipling joins forces with World Vision to bring “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow,” a program that aims to provide additional funds for the education of children under the care of the world renowned Christian development and advocacy organization.

            According to the Benjamin Go, President of Greyhound Marketing Corporation, exclusive distributor of Kipling in the Philippines, the partnership is a timely effort to spread the fun and happiness that’s instilled in every Kipling bag. “There is no greater joy this Christmas than knowing we have brought smiles to others, especially children. Through “A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow” program, we can make not only the holidays, but also the future, brighter for the children of World Vision.”

 “We are very delighted to have this partnership with Kipling, which is known globally for bringing fun and joy through its fashionable bags. Were happy that this time, Kipling has decided to reach out and bring the same kind of goodwill to ensure the education of children sponsored by World Vision,” says National Resource Development Associate Director Jun Godornes.

Joining Kipling and World Vision in celebrating the launch of this meaningful endeavor are some of the country’s biggest celebrities who are also extending their support to the program. These include Miriam Quiambao, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Kylie Padilla and Jessica Connelly.

 Fashionable ladies on-the-go can also share in giving children a brighter tomorrow by shopping for a cause.  For every Kipling bag or luggage purchased from December 1 to 31, 2012, Kipling will donate Php 500 to World Vision.

For its Holiday Collection, Kipling offers sporty and glam bags called Basic Elevated. These perfect everyday adventure companions come in stylish quilted exteriors, patent details, stunning linings, and 3 Christmas-themed colors red, white and black.

The Basic Elevated Collection includes New Elise that has a tablet-ready interior and can be worn 3 ways; Teagan S, a travel-savvy trolley with 2 compartments that are accessible from the topside; Weekend bag that can accommodate all your travel tidbits with its expandable bottom; and Creativity X a totally essential-ready cross-over bag.

Kipling’s Holiday Collection is a line eagerly awaited by our loyal customers, but this time, we’d like to enjoin them to share the blessings of the season by participating in this program. This is because with every purchase of any Kipling bag, our customers get to enjoy cutting-edge designs and fashion- forward pieces as well as help build a brighter tomorrow for the less privileged children,” adds Millet Antonio, brand manager of Kipling in the Philippines

Also helping raise awareness about Kipling’s A Brighter Christmas For A Brighter Tomorrow With World Vision program are our ad agency The Sven Group and talent agency Vidanes Marketing.

Kipling is available online at zalora.com.ph and at SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA The Block, SM Megamall, SM Bacolod, SM Iloilo, SM Davao, SM Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, Robinsons Place Ermita, Rustan’sAlabang Town Center, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Gateway, Rustan’sMakati, Landmark Makati, Landmark TriNoma and soon-to-open Centrio Mall in Cagayan De Oro.  To know more, visit Kipling Philippines on Facebook and get to find out more exciting news and promos from the lovable monkey.

  

I-SUITES GRAND OPENING

Sale for only 60 min. from The Body Shop

It's Payday Sale once again at The Body Shop, and shop now for 60 min. ( 11: 30am - 12 : 30pm  & 5 : 30 - 6 : 30pm).

SAVE 50% on selected bestsellers like Lip & Cheek Stain, Shimmer waves, Vitamin C capsules, and Olive Body Butter. 

Participating stores:
Greenbelt
Trinoma
Shangrila
Market Market
Sta. Lucia
Ayala
Ayala Cebu
Abreeza
Alabang Town Center
Robinsons Galleria
Ermita
Eastwood 2
Rockwell

See you there!

2012 NBA CHAMPION MIAMI HEAT HEAD COACH ERIK SPOELSTRA RETURNS TO THE PHILIPPINES WITH THE NBA

Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra is headed back to the Philippines this summer, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today. Spoelstra will be in Manila from August 2 to 5 for the NBA Trophy Tour presented by Gatorade.

Coach Erik Spoelstra led the Miami Heat to the 2012 NBA Championship and became the first ever Head Coach of Asian descent or heritage to win an NBA Championship. He returns to the Philippines next month for the third time with the NBA and its partners.

Following a press conference on August 2, the NBA Trophy Tour presented by Gatorade will take place at SM North Edsa on Saturday August 4 (The Block Atrium, 2 – 3pm), SM Megamall on Sunday August 5 (Event Center, 2:30 – 3:30pm) followed by SM Mall of Asia (MOA) on the same day (Music Hall, 4:30 – 5:30pm). Fans will be able to get up close to the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy and see Coach Spoelstra as he makes an appearance and chats with fans.  During his visit, Spoelstra will also conduct an NBA 3X Clinic for teen boys and girls at the Jose Rizal University on August 2 in preparation for NBA 3X that will take place at the SM MOA from August 17 – 19.

As part of his trip to Manila, Spoelstra will host an interactive viewing party at the SM MOA Center Stage, where the NBA will air an NBA Finals game and fans will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience. The NBA Finals game will be shown on the large movie screen while Spoelstra provides his personal commentary, insights, and inside information about the game. Fans will also get a chance to interact with Spoelstra and ask questions during the viewing party. To determine which game will be aired, fans can log onto the NBA Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/philsnba and vote for either Game 3 or 4 of the NBA Finals. Voting will run from July 27 – August 2. Voters are encouraged to share the poll with their Facebook friends and 20 lucky voters who do so will win a pair of tickets each to the interactive viewing party.

The NBA Trophy Tour featuring Miami Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra is presented by Gatorade, the official sports drink of the NBA. Official partners include SM Supermalls, SM Cinemas and SM MOA. Media partners are Basketball TV, NBA Premium TV and Studio 23. Hotel partner is Marriott Manila.

For more information about NBA activities in the Philippines, visitwww.nba.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/NBA_Philippines

NEW FRAGRANCE EXCLUSIVE FROM BODY SHOP!

From your favorite fragrance White Musk, here is the new scent that will truly love.

White Musk Libertine Eau de Toilette

A bold new twist on musk, this sensual eau de toilette features a heady blend of cruelty-free musks at its top, heart and base, with sweet notes of Turkish delight, baby orchid and Chantilly cream.

White Musk Libertine Eau de Parfum

A bold new twist on musk, this sensual eau de parfum features a heady blend of cruelty-free musks at its top, heart and base, with sweet notes of Turkish delight, baby orchid and Chantilly cream.

White Musk Libertine Body Wash

A rich, fragrant body wash with the sensual scent of White Musk Libertine: a floral musk with sweet notes of Turkish delight, baby orchid and Chantilly cream.

White Musk Libertine Body Lotion

A luxurious body lotion with the sensual scent of White Musk Libertine: a floral musk with sweet notes of Turkish delight, baby orchid and Chantilly cream.

White Musk Libertine  Body Mist

A light, all-over body spritz with the sensual scent of White Musk Libertine: a blend of cruelty-free musks with sweet notes of Turkish delight, baby orchid and Chantilly cream.

Visit your nearest  The Body Shop store now and grab one for you!!

Wan't to be FLAWLESS? The Body Shop Introduces Extra Virgin Minerals Foundation!!!

Ever dream of an immaculate complexion? Enjoy mineral make-up in total affinity with your skin! The Body Shop introduces new Extra Virgin Minerals™, an innovative range of

100% pure mineral ultra-blendable foundations available in three formats.

This is the first mineral make-up collection from the Body Shop to feature an exclusive combination of award-winning 100% Community Fair Trade pure cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and ultra-fine mineral pigments, for foundation that’s in total affinity with the skin. As a result of being so finely milled, the 100% mineral pigments make the foundations incredibly easy to blend, so you enjoy natural-looking flawless results.

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Wonderfully weightless for a ‘barely-there’ sensation, this mineral make-up is actually good for your complexion as it contains SPF, to help protect the natural beauty of your skin. Each non-irritating formula is fragrance and paraben-free and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and blemished skin - each foundation is non-comedogenic, meaning that it won’t block pores and lets skin breathe. The three formats are also available in eight suit-all shades, to help you achieve the perfect look.

Just come in-store or visit www.thebodyshop.com.ph and discover which format will give you the perfect coverage and finish. This perfectly pure collection fuses with your

skin for ultra-even coverage and a glowy finish. No lines, no traces and perfect in any light, your skin looks immaculate. Go virginal!

Extra Virgin Minerals: The Collection

Say good-bye to mask-like make-up! It’s time to give new Extra Virgin Minerals™ a go with the perfect finish for your skin type. Be Virgin!

BE MATT

New Extra Virgin Minerals™ Cream Compact Foundation SPF 15 (8.5g, PHP 1,695)

A new generation compact foundation, Extra Virgins Minerals™ Compact Foundation is the first of its kind to come with a built-in brush, plus it has an integrated mirror for maximum convenience, so you can enjoy professional and flawless application.

Created from a unique blend of 100% ultra-fine, ultra-pure mineral pigments and 100% Community Fair Trade Italian cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, this foundation blends on like a cream and miraculously transforms to a light-weight matte finish to give a

medium to full coverage.

In addition, the skin-caring formulation benefits from moisturizing Community Fair Trade marula oil, giving 14 hours of moisturisation for comfortable wear.

BE FRESH

New Extra Virgin Minerals™ Liquid Foundation SPF 30 (30ml, PHP 1,395)

Extra Virgin Minerals™ Loose Powder Foundation SPF 25 (5g, PHP 1,495)

BE RADIANT

Extra Virgin Minerals™ Loose Powder Foundation SPF 25 (5g, PHP 1,495)

For a light to medium coverage with a delightfully fresh finish, this foundation is ideal for those who prefer liquid foundation. Simply apply from the pump bottle using your Fingertips, a foundation brush or a make-up sponge.

Extra Virgin Minerals™ Liquid Foundation is made from an exclusive combination of pure mineral pigments and Community Fair Trade extra virgin olive oil and marula oil, creating a wonderfully blendable foundation, which is light and comfortable to wear and offers all-day hydration, 14 hours of skin

Brush on beautiful skin with Extra Virgin Minerals™ Loose Powder Foundation. Made with 100% ultra-fine, ultra-pure mineral pigments, this long-lasting premium loose foundation powder applies evenly and blends easily to give a natural-looking complexion

with a radiant finish.

The colour builds effortlessly to provide adjustable coverage that effectively reduces the appearance of redness, imperfections, blemishes and visible pores and helps to minimise the appearance of fine lines.