Rise Up! Shape Up! for women sports

THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will present Rise Up! Shape Up! to motivate women and girls to integrate simple movement and workouts into their day-to-day living especially during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We encourage our women and girls to rise above the situation while shaping up an active lifestyle adaptive to the so-called new normal,” PSC Chairman William Ramirez said. The program is set on October 28 at 10:30 a.m.

“Even the simplest physical activities such as walking can help people combat fear and the feelings of unproductivity and stagnancy that result from the lockdown,” said Ramirez, as he reminded the public that there are simple and safe ways to get up and move around.

The PSC Women in Sports program underscores the importance of having an active body and a sound mind in dealing with the changes and challenges brought about by the pandemic.

The campaign also recognizes the important role of women in sports in leading the movement toward a better active living in the new normal.

A ccording to Celia Kiram, the PSC’S oversight commissioner for the Women in Sports program, the campaign serves as a platform for women athletes and sports icons to connect with the audience—particularly the youth—and influence them to overcome the stifling fear caused by the pandemic and

live in the new normal with a healthy mind and body.

“I see women, especially those who balance work and the household, who are overwhelmed by this pandemic. They need to handle two or more responsibilities simultaneously while working from home. Aside from the anxiety and fear caused by the virus, they are also weighed down by work and household responsibilities,” Kiram said.

Kiram said the inaugural episode will feature Mindful Lifestyle for Women, centering on restoring calm and balance in time of pandemic. It will be headlined by Asian Games equestrian gold medalist and Mikee Cojuangco-jaworski and volleyball star Alyssa Valdez.

M ore information on the campaign are available at https://www.facebook.com/ riseupshapeup.