SM Supermalls hits 5 million COVID-19 jabs, opens more vax sites for mino

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SM Supermalls has yet again marked a back-to-back milestone in its pursuit to help end COVID-19 in the Philippines: surpassing the five-millionth mark of COVID-19 jabs and the opening of more SM malls as pediatric vaccination sites outside Metro Manila

“Breaching the five-millionth mark is a testament to our commitment to providing our communities with accessible and convenient vaccination sites. We thank our partner LGUs for this partnership are happy to provide our malls as pediatric vaccination centers for minors belonging to the 12-17 age group.” said Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls.

During the opening ceremony of Paranaque City LGU’s “Bida Rin ang Bata” vaccination center in SM City Sucat on November 3, a total of 588 youngsters were given their first dose of vaccines. To date, SM Supermalls has vaccinated over 6,000 pedriatric constituents in 15 pediatric mall vaccination sites.

Present during the launch were Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr., National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 Chief Implementer and Vaccine czar; Assistant Secretary Elmer Punzalan and Assistant Regional Director Aleli Sudiacial, Department of Health; Paranaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez; Paranaque 1st District Rep. Eric Olivarez; IATF Assistant Regional Director Paz Corrales; Dra. Evangeline Labines, CESO V, School Division Superintendent; and, Dra. Olga Virtusio, Head of Paranaque CHO.

Mayor Olivarez shared that they target to inoculate 70% of their pediatric constituents this November. “To win the war against COVID-19, we will be working hand-in-hand with our partners, including SM Supermalls, in getting to a pandemic free Paranaque.” he furthered.

The phased approach to vaccinating the A3 category began last October 15, prioritizing minors with comorbidities. DOH emphasized that the rollout of inoculation among children and minors was needed to help the country achieve herd immunity.

“We heal as one,” said Dr. Aleli Sudiacal, Assistant Regional Director DOH-MMCHD. “With the intensive rollout of the pediatric immunization in the country, we shall continue working together with the private sector and LGUs since we are now in the post-recovery stage.”

SM Supermalls is the only mall venue partner as the DOH rolled out the second phase of the A3 immunization, starting at SM Megamall last October 21 and at SM Sucat on November 3. Several other SM Malls are expected to become safe and convenient Pediatric Vaccination Centers in the next weeks.

With its long-standing commitment to ensuring the health and safety of the public, SM continues to provide not just a #SafeMalling experience to shoppers, but also a convenient and accessible venue where their communities can get vaccinated.

For more information and up-to-date news on vaccination schedules at the SM malls in your LGU, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts.

Enchanting Holidays at SM City North EDSA

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Sparkly lights of silver and gold, surrounded by the most bewitching greens… Christmas has never been this enchanting for one to see... Celebrate your most magical Christmas yet, only at SM City North Edsa’s Enchanted Holidays!

Here are some of the enchanting surprises that await our beloved shoppers:

1. ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TREE Featuring a grand 45-feet Christmas tree, embellished by elegant botanical species, The Block Atrium has transformed into an Enchanted Garden, towered by a large Victorian greenhouse, offering a freshly instagrammable walk-through experience for families to enjoy. Capture the experience with FREE Instax prints & 4R prints from FUJIFILM.

2. SM MALLS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Shop from anywhere and enjoy a 15% OFF in-app exclusive at SM Malls Online. Choose from trusted brands and grab this deal when you order exclusively from SM City North Edsa.

3. GIFT MARKET Start ticking off your gift list with SM City North Edsa’s Gift Market, featuring gift bundles, family feast favorites and Christmas holideals that will surely bring home the season’s cheer.

4. SM BEARS OF JOY SM City North Edsa brings back its annual tradition of SM Bears of Joy. Shoppers may choose from 4 bear characters: Cookie (Baker), Cammy (Vlogger), Speedy (Cyclist) & Sunny (Plant Lover). You’ll get a pair for P250, one bear for you to keep and the other for this year’s partner charity: CHILDHAUS QC.

Rediscover the magic of Christmas with your family here at SM City North Edsa!

For more information, visit www.smsupermalls.com, follow SM City North EDSA @smnedsa on Facebook and @smnorthedsa on Instagram and Twitter!

#EnchantedHolidaysAtSM #ChristmaSayaAtSM

5 Essentials of Muscle Building

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Everyone wants to look well in the gym and on the beach, and a massive part of that is muscle building. Many people associate hard, defined muscles with lifting weights, but there’s a lot more to it than that.

Sure, bench pressing, squatting, and deadlifting are going to be a big part of what allows you to reach your fitness goals. However, it would help if you also thought about what to eat, when to eat it, sleep, rest days, recovery, supplementation, stress management, the list goes on. Getting shredded isn’t as simple as you might think.

So, we’ve broken down the five most important things anyone chasing the perfect physique needs to keep in mind.
Training

OK, we did say that training wasn’t everything, but it’s the most important thing along with nutrition and recovery. Unless you place stress on your muscles by partaking in resistance training, they’re not going to grow.

You should come up with a training program and stick to it. Most advanced lifters go to the gym between 3-6 times a week. It would help if you tried to use compound movements (lifts that engage more than one muscle group) in each workout, which will boost efficiency.

Many so-called “gym gurus” insist that their training program is the best and that no other exercise schedule will allow you to build muscle quite as quickly or reliably. However, this usually isn’t the case.

For instance, some people naturally have well-developed arms but lack strong legs, while the reverse will be valid for others. You should make sure your program targets your weakest points.

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Recovery

Training breaks down your muscles, and muscle tissue can’t grow if it’s always broken down. Therefore, you need to make sure you’re giving your body a chance to regenerate itself after a heavy session.

The first thing to keep in mind here is sleep. You need to be getting between 7-9 hours of high-quality sleep a night; if you’re training a lot, you should probably be nearer the high end of that range.

You also need to train sensibly. If you’re taking on too much work in the gym, your body will stop progressing linearly.

Of course, if you want to give your body a helping hand in its battle to respond to training, some supplements can be of massive benefit.

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Nutrition

If you don’t give your body fuel in the form of high-quality, calorie-appropriate food, you’re not going to see gains. The food you eat is ultimately what defines the make-up of your body, so you need to think carefully about your diet.

Firstly, are you bulking or cutting? To put on weight, you need to eat more calories than you burn; if you’re trying to shed pounds, on the other hand, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. Make sure you’re keeping an eye on the nutritional labels of your foods or getting anavar products, as well as counting the calories you expend in the gym (as well as in your everyday life).

You need to keep your protein intake specifically in mind. Protein is the macronutrient containing the amino acids your body needs to build tissues like muscle and bone. Unless your body has an appropriate supply of these amino acids, it won’t be able to add muscle.

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Avoiding Injury

This might sound obvious, but it’s something many people forget about. With all the talk of “going hard” in the gym, it can be easy to disregard the possibility you might hurt yourself.

So, make sure your form is right on all exercises, especially compound movements. If you’re feeling the pain that seems more severe than your usual delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), you should consider giving that muscle group a rest or visiting a physiotherapist.

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Maintaining a Balance

This is another thing many gym enthusiasts end up neglecting. It can feel great to be laser-focused on the gym, and it can also be productive in the short run, but you need to keep balance in mind if you want to see consistent progress over the years.

Make sure to manage your stress levels, make time for your friends and family, and stay calm if things don’t go to plan in the gym on a given day. You should also enjoy a tasty cheat meal when you get the chance!
Staying Ripped in 2021 & Beyond

There’s a lot to remember for anyone trying to make progress in the gym. If building legendary muscles were accessible, everyone would have them! However, if you stay focused on the basics as we’ve outlined here, you won’t need to worry about forgetting anything important. Just work hard, be patient, and results will follow.

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Sources:

1. https://www.ebylife.com/blog1/10-things-you-need-to-know-to-build-muscle

2. https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/beginner-muscle-building-essentials.html

3. https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/sleep-calculator#sleep-needs

4. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/macromolecules/proteins-and-amino-acids/a/introduction-to-proteins-and-amino-acids

5. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Delayed_onset_muscle_soreness_(DOMS)