Philippine Daily Inquirer

MERRELL launches its ‘NATURE’S GYM’ COLLECTION

- By Kenneth M. del Rosario

Gym rats, listen up. There’s more to workouts than the four walls of your indoor fitness center. You’ve probably heard of the great outdoors. And Merrell wants you to explore it more with the recent launch of their “Nature’s Gym” campaign, which encourages individual­s to take their workouts to the next level.

Instead of using the treadmill, why not do the running in the park? Instead of lifting weights, why not do planks, squats, and burpees? It makes sense. After all, while the end goal is to be healthier, there are so much more ways to stay in shape beyond the usual.

Outdoors, there’s more room to move, fresh air to breathe, natural obstacles to overcome, and plenty of space to recharge.

Recently, Merrell held several activities that encouraged people to go out more often. There were sessions on outdoor self-defense through KravMaga, a modern method of self-defense which combines instinct with a curriculum that trains aggressive­ness, fighting spirit, situationa­l awareness and verbal de-escalation of conflict; as well as a holistic wellness talk by Jose Villablanc­a, a fitness expert, who shared tips on how to achieve one’s desired health and well-being.

Together with the campaign, Merrell launched its Nature’s Gym Collection, which consists of Trail, Run, and Fit categories. So whether you’re going out on a stony terrain or a grassy path, there’s a pair of shoes that’s ideal for you.

Merrell’s Agility Collection For trail runs, the Merrell Agility Collection is the go-to shoes as it actively flex and protect the feet (thanks to its FLEX-connect technology). The Merrell Agility Charge Flex is perfect for light runs on moderate terrain. It sports a Hyperlock TPU film heel counter for stability during quick descents and sharp turns.

* Merrell’s Bare Access Flex Collection

For road runs, Merrell presents its latest innovation, the Bare Access Flex. This is ideal for those who prioritize flexibilit­y, with excellent versatilit­y, comfort, and ground connection on the trail, road and beyond. It provides superior breathabil­ity with its mesh lining, as well as some serious grip and traction, which it owes to the M Select GRIP+ outsole.

* Merrell’s Trail Glove 4 Collection

For outside fitness, there’s the Merrell Trail Glove 4 which has everything you need to support your fitness goals in a neat, versatile, just-right package. This minimalist barefoot shoe sports a simple design constructi­on but is fitted with maximum performanc­e, equipped with a sock-like constructi­on for a locked-down fit, as well as a Vibram sole for superior grip on and off the road.

For more informatio­n, follow @merrell_ph on Twitter and Instagram.

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Guests preparing for the Nature’s Gym Test, a competitiv­e series of bodyweight exercises done in pairs.
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Models Sam Ajdani and Hideo Muraoka taking on the last station of the Nature’s Gym Test.
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1 3 1. Bare Access Flex Collection 2. Merrell Agility Collection 3. Trail Glove 4
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