Marian Rivera and Robin Padilla for Women’s Health and Men’s Health Jan-Feb 2013
Women’s Health and Men’s Health are getting the year off to a great start with Marian Rivera and Robin Padilla on their respective covers. Both are no strangers to the top-selling magazines; Marian has appeared on Women’s Health twice before, and Robin once.
Summit Media invited running bloggers (myself included) to the press launch of the magazines’ first issues for the year, so it gave us a chance to hear firsthand how Marian and Robin prepared for their cover shoots and what role fitness plays in their lives.
Women’s Health and Men’s Health magazines each come w/ a Jumpstart booklet
Robin said he asked for some time before the cover shoot because he would need abs for his second cover. But he said he always stays fit through workouts and moderation in food and drink.
"Kailangan walang abuso sa sarili… Balanced lang." – Robin Padilla
— Noelle De Guzman (@KikayRunner) January 10, 2013
He also says despite his muscle-bound appearance, he does not use bodybuilding supplements. As an endorser of a liver supplement, he says that he avoids abusing his liver and kidneys with additional protein and other chemicals that could strain them.
"Para kang ampao. Pag tumigil ka dyan, ninipis ka." – Robin Padilla, on protein supplements
— Noelle De Guzman (@KikayRunner) January 10, 2013
In stark contrast to her lackadaisical approach to fitness in her first Women’s Health cover, Marian now enjoys exercise. Her favorite workout is Muay Thai. She claims boyfriend Dingdong Dantes’ approach to health has been a major influence on her.
"Si Dong kasi isang tipong taong conscious sa katawan… Malaking impluwensiya si Dong sa pagda-diet ko." – Marian Rivera
— Noelle De Guzman (@KikayRunner) January 10, 2013
Women’s Health EIC Lara Parpan noted the change in Marian, but says this was still quite in character for her.
"This woman can do anything she sets her heart to." – Lara Parpan, on Marian Rivera
— Noelle De Guzman (@KikayRunner) January 10, 2013
Men’s Health EIC Peejo Pilar said that Robin was perfect for the cover because he exemplifies a Men’s Health guy.
"If there's a Filipino Renaissance man, it's Robin Padilla." – Peejo Pilar, Men's Health EIC
— Noelle De Guzman (@KikayRunner) January 10, 2013
With both Marian and Robin appearing in projects for their respective networks and upcoming films, we’ll be seeing more of their trim and toned physiques on our screens.
