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'Not just about losing weight': Why Filipino migrants are embracing the Australian fitness culture

More Filipinos in Australia are becoming interested in running, pilates and gym training as part of their lifestyle and wellbeing. According to experts, proper recovery and body care are also important to prevent injuries and maintain good health.


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By Vanessa Bragas

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More Filipinos in Australia are becoming interested in running, pilates and gym training as part of their lifestyle and wellbeing. According to experts, proper recovery and body care are also important to prevent injuries and maintain good health.


Key Points

  • Running clubs, Pilates and gym training are becoming increasingly popular among Filipinos in Australia as more people adopt active and wellness-focused lifestyles.
  • Exercise provides benefits beyond physical fitness — it also helps with stress management, mental health and social connection, especially for migrants with busy and physically demanding jobs, according to experts.
  • Proper recovery and body care such as stretching, mobility work and correct technique are also important to help prevent injuries and maintain long-term health.

Filipino-Australian Jordan Pobre is a personal trainer, massage therapist and ICU nurse. He says more Filipinos are embracing running, Pilates and fitness culture as part of a healthier lifestyle and wellbeing.

We, Filipinos, like to be proud of who we are, so why not be part of what's there, like health and fitness, which have always been growing in Australia.
Jordan Pobre, Personal Trainer & ICU Nurse

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