This Luxury Boutique Gym in Makati Has AI-Driven Machines
In a city known for its fast-paced lifestyle and bustling energy, finding a gym that caters to your fitness needs while offering an exclusive and luxurious experience can be a game-changer. It's also a huge plus if its location and hours let you squeeze in a workout, even on a busy office day. Enter Kinetix+, a luxury boutique gym open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends at The Shops Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati.
Kinetix+ on the third floor of The Shops Ayala Triangle Gardens
Kinetix+ officially opened its doors with a grand launch in the fourth quarter of 2023. We recently got to try a few workout sessions, and here's why it's our Editors' Choice for Gym in the 2024 edition of Esquire Essentials.
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First Impressions of Kinetix+ Gym
Kinetix+ is located on the third floor of The Shops Ayala Triangle Gardens, a high-end mall in the Makati CBD. Its classy vibe with high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and clean lines as motifs in the interiors already give gym-goers a glimpse of the exclusivity that's to be expected.
Members get their photos taken, which are used for biometrics access.
Finally, behind Kinetix+'s glass doors, reception, and biometrics-powered entry point is 900 square meters of space, including an artificial grass turf and rows of gym equipment.
Facilities and Equipment
One of the standout features of Kinetix+ is its state-of-the-art facilities. The gym is equipped with the latest fitness technology, providing members with the tools they need to maximize their workouts. They have, of course, the usual Technogym-branded gym equipment, including treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, dumbbells, and weights.
However, their claim to fame are the AI-driven BioStrength machines, which adjust workload modes (whether isotonic, viscous, elastic, and more), customize the seat and range of motion for each person, and determine optimal drills. These personalizations allow a newbie gym-goer like me to use the equipment safely and effectively. A small screen even gamifies the workout, where I could "catch coins" when I do a round with just the right amount of force and just the right rhythm to follow the wave-like movement on the monitor.
The Technogym Biostrength line features smart training machines for upper and lower-body workouts.
Further in the back of the gym is The Recovery Lab, which features a selection of therapy techniques: Exercise With Oxygen Therapy, Tecar Therapy, Instrumented-Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation, and Infrared-Red Light Therapy.
Infrared Red Light Therapy
Tecar Therapy
Above The Recovery Lab area is a small café, where coffee or tea (iced or hot) is complimentary for every gym member. They also offer cookies and other bites, which you can enjoy post-workout or even while working on your laptop before a session. High-speed WiFi is also available.
Classes and Personal Training
Membership at Kinetix+ starts with a Strength Meter Assessment, which is a series of tests conducted by coaches, nutritionists, and physiotherapists.
A Tanita Medical Body Composition Analyzer is used for the Strength Meter Assessment.
The first part is the Tanita Bio-Eletrical Impedance Analysis, which shows body fat percentage, bone mass, muscle mass, and all the other metrics vis-a-vis height and age. The physiotherapist then tells you if you're within range or what you need to do to improve your body composition. The whole analysis is a reminder that workouts are not necessarily focused on losing weight but really about building muscles, which ultimately boosts our immune system. Then, the physiotherapist conducts tests to determine the range of motion, specifically which muscles are weak, which body parts are too tight, and so on.
The second part is conducted by a coach, who—upon consultation with the physiotherapist—aligns with you the best exercises to achieve your performance goal.
Beyond just physical training, Kinetix+ emphasizes the importance of overall well-being. This includes offering nutritional guidance and wellness programs that complement physical workouts. The integration of these elements helps members achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This is why the third part of the Strength Meter Assessment is conducted by the nutritionist, who determines calorie intake and what food is best for you.
After the Strength Meter Assessment, you can proceed and use the gym as you wish, sign up for a one-on-one with a coach, or join a group class.
Group classes for Core and Mobility are held every Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., and every Wednesday, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Classes for Barbell and Conditioning are every Friday, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes are limited to seven attendees per session, so it's best to reserve your slot at least 24 hours ahead.
One of the standout features of Kinetix+ is the exceptional team of coaches. Each coach is carefully chosen for their expertise and ability to create personalized programs that cater to various fitness goals. Whether it's weight loss, transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to an active one, or enhancing athletic performance, Kinetix+ coaches are equipped to guide you every step of the way. Membership is limited to 250 pax, which allows for a close client-to-coach ratio. This ensures that every member receives focused attention, making the workouts both challenging and rewarding.
Membership Options
Kinetix+ keeps its objective of being "Strong for Life." The campaign is emphasized through a variety of membership packages, depending on what type of gym-goer you are. They have Active Aging, Corporate Wellness, Muscle Foreging, and Fit for a Queen packages.
Membership inclusions are:
- Quarterly fitness, mobility, and nutrition assessment for progress tracking
- Complimentary coffee and tea from Kinetix+ Cafe
- Use of self-recovery tools (compression boots, massage gun, infrared red light therapy, and dry sauna)
- Assigned training programs via the TechnoGym app
- Access to Kinetix Lab branches in UPTC, Podium, and One Ayala
- Progressive group training (Core and Mobility, Barbell and Conditioning)
Dry Sauna
Locker and Shower Room
Gym-goers are provided with a bath towel and hand towel, as well as a basket to hold everything (including your phones and tumblers) during the workout.
For membership pricing, visit Kinetix' at 3/FÂ The Shops Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati Avenue, Makati City.
