Being beautiful is not only a physical description, but being beautiful means that you have to be beautiful inside and out. You should exude that vibrant personality, have grace, charm, and intelligence, and of course be healthy, exude youthfulness, attain that ‘symmetry’ and have great complexion.

It is a great thing that Gold’s Gym is coming up with a new academy in one if its facilities in the Philippines. It is a first of its kind in the country. It is called Estudio, and it aims to provide the latest development programs in fitness and character development, focusing on the importance of a healthy lifestyle through personal training and basic diet and nutrition. It also teaches enhancement of character through confidence building, lifestyle coaching, and self-presentation.

The trainers are the ‘experts’ from different fields: Earl Jimenez (American Council on Exercise Certified and Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, Cristy Marasigan (Gold’s Gym Nutritionist), Ana Kalaw (model and sylist), Bianca Valerio (model and host), Kimi Lu (Life Coach), Lia Andrea Ramos (Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2006), Raymond Lontoc (photographer) and Phoemela Barranda (Model and TV Personality), among others.

Estudio has also partnered with Mercator Model Management, Inc., one of the freshest, most dynamic and respectable modeling agencies in the Philippines. Mercator has discovered and molded top models who have graced the runways, fashion magazines, television commercials, and print campaigns in local and international markets.

The Estudio packages offered are:

All about the BASICS – A 6-session program that specializes on basic self-presentation to improve confidence and better present oneself in public. Classes include Basic Grooming, Basic Diet and Nutrition, Visual Poise, Lifestyle & Weight Management, and Confidence Building. This package also include a 3-month membership at Gold’s Gym.

BEAUTY and You – A 12-session program that turns the individual’s beauty inside and out. Classes include Diet & Nutrition, Lifestyle & Weight Management, Catwalk, Make-up and hairstyling, Wardrobe, Photoshoot, Question & Answer techniques, and Confidence and Charm Building. This package also include a 3-month membership at Gold’s Gym and 10 Personal Training Sessions.

The making of a MODEL – A 9-session program that enhances the individual’s potential to become the next top model. Classes include Diet & Nutrition, Lifestyle & Weight Management, Catwalk, Make-up and hairstyling, Wardrobe, Test Shoot, VTR techniques, and Self Presentation. This package also include a 3-month membership at Gold’s Gym and 10 Personal Training Sessions.

Classes start on April 17, 2010 and will run for a period of two months. For more inquiries, you may call (02) 994 2930 and look for Ms. Luisa Beltran. Enrollment is ongoing at Gold’s Gym Intercontinental Hotel, Makati. Slots are limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.