Metro Body 2024: This Is How Argel Saycon’s Fitness Routine Looks Like

The Kapamilya artist talks about what he does to stay determined, focused, and fit

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/226f250c-b821-4b12-934d-eff1eb9a48fa_metrobody_argel_1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Metro Body 2024: This Is How Argel Saycon’s Fitness Trainings Look Like"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>During our sit-down interview, <strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/digital-covers/metro-x-star-magic-30th-anniversary-cover/34367" target="_blank">Star Magic</a></strong> artist <strong><a href="https://www.starmagicph.com/argel-saycon/" target="_blank">Argel Saycon</a></strong> talked about how he is truly proud to be part of <strong>Metro Body 2024</strong>. The body positivity campaign, which champions all sizes and shapes, is an annual project held to promote self-acceptance and self-love. </p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>“Actually <em>nagulat ako na sabi nu’ng</em> manager <em>ko</em>, ‘<em>Naku</em>, <em>kasama ka sa</em> <em>Metro</em>.’ <em>Sobrang</em> happy <em>ko kasi parang lahat ng</em> hard work <em>na ginawa ko</em>, <em>ma-sho</em>-showcase <em>ko dito sa</em> <em>Metro</em>, <em>kaya</em> very happy and excited <em>ako ngayon</em>,” the youthful 25-year-old lad revealed.</p><div><br/></div><p>The resident beach bum and big bike rider—who dreams of <strong>Siquijor Island</strong> road trips, surfing in <strong>Siargao</strong>, and traveling in <strong>Palawan</strong>—chatted with us about how he manages to continue strengthening his core.</p><div><br/></div><p>As a sports enthusiast, Argel gets easily excited by empowering himself through various trainings on his list—from the likes of doing gym drills to playing ball games and being part of any movement activity.  </p><div><br/></div><p>“[’<em>Yung</em>] basketball, hobby <em>ko talaga ’yun</em>, ’<em>tsaka</em> gym. ’<em>Yun</em>! ’<em>Yun talaga ’yung hindi p’wedeng mawala sa’kin</em>,” he said.</p><div><br/></div><p>On how he prepared for the Metro Body 2024 photo shoot, Argel shared with us, “<em>Sa mga ganitong</em> shoots, <em>may</em> months <em>na sobrang seryoso ako sa</em> training, <em>sa</em> workouts <em>na ginagawa ko</em>. <em>Para maging</em> fit <em>pagdating sa</em> shoot day. ’<em>Tsaka s’yempre</em>, <em>sa</em> diet <em>na rin</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><p>According to the Kapamilya actor, whose recent acting stints were the <em><strong>Darna</strong></em> TV series and <em><strong>Can’t Buy Me Love</strong></em>, he is also fond of fitness activities that help him tone his body built. “<em>Ngayon</em>, <em>nag</em>-strength training [<em>ako</em>], weights, <em>nagba</em>-basketball. <em>Minsan</em>, <em>nagjo</em>-jog <em>ako</em>. <em>Nag</em>-Spartan <em>din ako</em>. <em>Tapos nagiging</em> active <em>lang ako</em> every day. Walking, ’<em>yan!</em>” As one who always takes his gym training seriously, Argel seems to align his objectives with the work he puts in. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/5cf2b501-7d30-42f8-804f-ce8e55ddb0de_metrobody_argel_2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Metro Body 2024: This Is How Argel Saycon’s Fitness Trainings Look Like"/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>“’<em>Pag nasa</em> gym <em>ako</em>, <em>kahit may kasama ako</em>, <em>hindi ako nakikipag-usap sa mga kasama ko</em>. <em>Gusto kong ’yung</em> focus <em>ko</em>, <em>sa</em> workout <em>lang talaga</em>,” he told <strong>Metro.Style</strong>. Argel’s willpower, which extends to his diet, is elemental to his routine, too. Though, he reminds himself that there is still room for satisfaction. </p><div><br/></div><p>He is not a fan of nearly depriving oneself for diet’s sake, but sticks to a calculated agenda when it calls for it. </p><div><br/></div><p>“<em>Sa</em> diet <em>naman</em>, <em>hindi ko masyadong pinagbabawalan ’yung sarili ko</em>, <em>lalo na ’pag mga</em> normal days, ’<em>pag walang mga</em> shoots,” Argel added. “<em>Pero ’pag may</em> shoots, <em>siguro mga</em> weeks or months before, <em>nag-stri</em>-strict diet <em>talaga ako</em> like chicken, fish, meat. More on meat. ’<em>Tsaka kaunting</em> carbs.”</p><div><br/></div><p>On days when Argel doesn’t feel healthy and fit enough, meanwhile, it is essential for him to check on self-control to shun getting sidetracked. He said, “<em>Lalo na ’pag</em> Christmas, ’<em>yan</em>, <em>kasi nandu’n lahat ng pagkain</em>. <em>Sobrang adik pa naman ako sa</em> sweets, <em>sa</em> dessert. ’<em>Tsaka minsan</em>, <em>nakaka</em>-stress. <em>Parang buong taon</em>, <em>puro</em> workout, workout. <em>Tapos pagdating ng</em> holidays, <em>mag</em>-<em>ge</em>-gain <em>ka</em>. So <em>nakaka</em>-stress. <em>Parang</em>, ‘<em>K</em><em>aya ko pa ba ibalik</em>?’ <em>Pero</em> control <em>lang sa sarili ’tsaka disiplina</em>. ’<em>Yun lang ang importante</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Argel Saycon is #fitnessgoals in the gallery below:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/16919cc8-c46b-410d-b9fe-46881390881f_argel%20saycon%20metro%20body%20gallery%20cover.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/248c9452-fb9a-4113-9a79-45c9ce1de01e_argel7.jpg" alt="Metro Body 2024: This Is How Argel Saycon’s Fitness Trainings Look Like" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" 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Metro Body 2024: This Is How Argel Saycon’s Fitness Routine Looks Like

Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso

Published May 09, 2024 06:00 PM PHT

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