Health is wealth

Philam Vitality Active is a simplified app-based version of the Philam Vitality program. It’s a free mobile app that gives one instant rewards when the weekly target for two consecutive weeks is achieved

“Health is wealth.” While this statement has now become a cliché, still it rings true for many people. When subjected to an analytical perspective, the unmistakable suggestion it conveys is that health is more important than any material riches that the world can offer.

But even if one subscribes absolutely to this saying, one is confronted with the very real problem of how to stay healthy, which is a completely different matter altogether. Trying to stay in peak health condition is not only physically and mentally taxing, it can also weigh heavily on one’s financial status.

If you are lucky enough to live in a safe and secure area, you are more than encouraged to go for a jog that, except perhaps for the jogging shoes, involves no expense at all. Unfortunately, a lot of Filipinos live in areas vulnerable to crime. Hence, opting to work out at an expensive gym instead of having to face a potential assailant that they might encounter becomes a safer, more appealing alternative.

Apart from the membership fees, food is another expense. That’s because eating healthy nowadays is no longer as inexpensive as before. That’s especially true if you have a pronounced bias for healthier food options and vegetable salads. These can exact a heavy drain on your wallet, compared to the much cheaper budget meals of the fast food chains,

Finally, the fast paced life that Filipinos lead these days has caused us to acquire unhealthy behavior. It has also bloated our expenses. Energy drinks have become a necessity in order to remain productive and energized, while some coffee shops serve overpriced coffee loaded with fat. This has developed in us some form of dependence on the substance, while lopping off a big chunk of our pay checks in order to sustain this seeming addiction.

This evolution of unhealthy behavior has become a growing concern for doctors and fitness experts. They point to an urgent need to adopt a lifestyle change that would combat this menace to our health.

But this change need not penalize one’s bank account in order to succeed.

Living healthier may seem like an expensive proposition in the beginning. But there are ways to avoid its attendant costs. A good start is to read up on basic financial planning. This will teach you how to allocate an appropriate amount to fund your initial fitness investments, such as membership fees, clothing and food.

A smarter option is to enroll in a wellness program, which are available in most big name insurance companies. These programs even reward you for being healthy. The perks cover discounts in gyms, restaurant and theme parks. It also includes discounted rates at certain premium hotels in the Philippines.

Actually, many of these great ways to stay healthy are practically free. For example, there are countless YouTube videos which demonstrate fitness routines that you can do in the comfort of your home. You can also download fitness apps that track your progress and remind you to hit your benchmarks. Philam Vitality Active, for instance, can help you achieve your fitness goals even as it also rewards you for being healthy.

Philam Vitality Active is a simplified app-based version of the Philam Vitality program. It’s a free mobile app that gives you instant rewards when you achieve the weekly target for two consecutive weeks. Get the app via Apple App Store Philippines or Google Play Store. Anyone could sign up and input or scan a promo code while Philam Vitality members could use existing username and password.

After completing the Vitality Health Review to get your Vitality Age, make sure a working fitness app or device is compatible with Philam Vitality Active. Pair up the fitness tracking app or device with the Philam Vitality Active app, then start tracking exercise with fitness app or device.