Hey Hivers!
Just wanted to share something really exciting with you!! 😊
My sister's fitness gym in Sipalay City is finally here well, almost! We're still fixing a lot of things, but the equipment has arrived and everything is slowly coming together. We’re calling it Arkos Fitness Gym, and honestly, it already looks awesome even if it's not open yet...
It took us more than one and a half months just waiting for the gym equipment to be delivered.
The weather was really bad — non-stop rain, delays, and all that. But now, the wait is over!
A huge 10-wheeler truck came yesterday and dropped off all the equipment. Everything was packed properly, no damage, and nothing missing. Thank God 🙏
💪 Still Working Hard…
Right now, we’re still in the middle of setting things up. It’s not open to the public yet. We’re unboxing, assembling, arranging, and planning where to put each piece of equipment.
Me, my sister, and my brother all wore black shirts while working. It felt like we were part of some gym crew 😆 We spent the whole day lifting, screwing bolts, pushing machines around, and getting dirty. it was exhausting, but fun at the same time...
Our bodies are super sore. My arms are shaking as I type this lol 😂 But we’re really proud and happy because this gym is finally becoming real.
First Floor – The Strength Zone
The gym has two floors. The first floor, is mainly, for strength training and weightlifting. We’ve already set up:
- Smith Machine
- Leg Press
- Chest Press
- Lat Pulldown
- Cable Crossover
- Dumbbell Rack
it looks so clean and professional right now. We’re still adjusting the layout, making sure there's enough space to walk and move around more comfort
eventhough it’s not a huge gym,, we’re trying to make it feel open and easy to use for everyone...
Second Floor – Cardio & Group Fun
Upstairs, it’s all about cardio and group workouts.
We’ve moved in:
treadmills
stationary Bikes
And we left a big open space for Zumba, dance workouts, boxing sessions, and other fun activities.
We also installed a 65-inch TV and a soundbar, so people can dance along with videos or play workout music. We already tested it and played a few dance videos. Even though we were tired, we still danced for a bit just for fun 🤣
Still Lots To Do…
We’re not done yet. There are still many things we need to finish before the gym can open:
- Clean all the floors and corners
- Add mirrors and fans
- Put up signs and motivational quotes
- Build the front desk
- Install lights upstairs (still a bit dark)
- Organize the shoe rack and water refill area
- Prepare schedules and rules
We’re also thinking of creating custom Arkos Fitness Gym shirts, maybe even tumblers for giveaways or for sale later. It’s part of the plan 😎
🫶 A Family Project
Honestly, this gym is super close to our hearts, My sister and her husband worked so hard to make this dream come true. She saved money for years, searched for equipment suppliers, looked for a good location in Sipalay, and handled all the paperwork and details. She’s the real MVP 🏆
Me and my brother are just helping now with the setup. We’re not experts, but we’re trying our best — watching YouTube tutorials, figuring things out as we go. Some tools didn’t even work right, and we lost a few screws under the machines 😅 but hey, teamwork makes it happen.
We laugh a lot, get dirty, order food deliveries, and work until midnight it’s a mess but it’s also fun. It feels like one of those memories we laugh about years from now...
Why This Gym is Different
even if it’s still not open, we already know this place is going to be special. We want it to be:
- Affordable for everyone, even students
- Clean and safe
- Open and friendly — no judgment zone!
- A place for people to work out and enjoy
- Available early morning to late evening
- A space for both beginners and pros
In the future, we planning to add trainers, group classes, Zumba nights, maybe even yoga and boxing workshops. For now, we’re just focusing on getting the space ready...
📅 What’s Next?
once everything is fully set up, we’ll do a soft opening. Just a small test run with a few invited guests to try the machines and give feedback..
Then, we’ll announce the official grand opening on the Arkos Fitness Gym Facebook page! We’re planning:
Free trial Zumba session
Mini giveaways
Snacks and drinks
Photo booth (yes, we're extra like that 😅)
Maybe a small raffle too!
We’ll post the schedule, gym rules, and contact info once we’re done fixing everything.
Final Thoughts
right now,, we’re all super tired but really happy.
Seeing everything slowly coming together is such a good feeling. From an empty space to a full gym — wow. Just wow.
We still have a lot to do, but we’re almost there.
This gym is more than just a business ,it’s a dream, a family effort, and something we’re building with love (and sweat 😅). Can’t wait to welcome you all soon.!
Thanks for reading! 💕
- Rose Rixon
Note: All photos are mine and edited in Canva.