Philippines Ranks Among the Highest in Asia for Lack of Exercise and Physical Activities

Based on a recent report for Sun Life Financial Asia Health Index, the Philippines is among the highest percentage on Asia that lacks exercise and physical activities. This is truly alarming for us Filipinos. According to the said research conducted recently, the reasons given by most Pinoys range from lack of time and energy as well as "distractions" in varied lifestyles particularly social media. 

Sun Life CEO and President Ms. Rizalina Mantaring

Based on the said research done in 2016, 61 percent of the population in the country did not engaged in any regular physical activity. The participants came from the so-called Generation O--individuals who are considered to be overworked, overweight and overwhelmed. It's pretty amazing that despite these reasons, Filipinos are still optimistic about their overall health. So yes, there is hope. And Sun Life Financial, being one of the most trusted and leading brands for financial insurance, understands this alarming problem. Thus, they created campaigns as well as programs that addresses these problems. 

 "With all the things that demand our time and attention, it's usually our health  that suffers because it's relegated to the least of our priorities. However, this should not be the case," says Sun Life President and CEO Riza Mantaring. "This is why at Sun Life we boost our suite of wellness products and mounting events that would help Filipinos to pursue their health goals."

What is Sun Life's Fit and Well Campaign? It's a new generation of wellness campaign product that covers needs from prevention to diagnosis treatment and rehabilitation from ailment. It offers wellness perks, covers 114 critical illnesses and provides cash benefits for treatment and recovery. This is really good news for many Filipinos as they're loved ones will surely benefit from this product. 

Sun Life Go Well Brand Ambassador Jaymie Pizzaro

Sun Life recently launched Sun Fit and Well. It's a new comprehensive wellness life and health protection from childhood all the way through golden years. Most products offer benefits only when an illness strikes, but SUN Fit and Well covers all our needs from prevention, to diagnosis, to treatment as well as rehabilitation. 

Members of Go Well can attend free lifestyle and wellness classes

Members can also accumulate points which they can exchange for prizes

The best part? Go Well members can join in their regular free fitness and wellness classes as well as lifestyle modification programs. There will also be reward-point system where they can exchange their accumulated points to get special reward prizes! 

To assure you that you're in better health, they have also provided Go Well. Go Well is a new wellness community that offers easy access to health and wellness information on fitness and wellness events, nutrition, health experts and more. 

"Sun  Life is committed to Filipinos as they face a brighter tomorrow with the best of health," added Mantaring. "The results of the Asia Health Index reiterate the need to promote a healthier lifestyle and Sun Life wants to be every Filipinos' partner in this journey."

Sun Life Financial executives: Lirio Torres, Mylene Lopa, Riza Mantaring and Jaymie Pizzaro 

For more information on the Go Well program, they can visit their site at www.gowell.com.ph. For inquiries on Sun Life's Fit and Well products, they can follow them on Facebook  or log on to www.sunlife.com.ph.