Manila, May 4 -- A strong and healthy body is the best defense against the deadly coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
With this on mind, the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB)-Philippines is urging the Inter-Agency Task Force for Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to reconsider its decision to exclude the fitness industry among the industries allowed to re-open and operate during the general community quarantine (GCQ).
"It is worth noting that maintaining a strong and healthy body boosts immunity which is our primary shield and armor against Covid-19 and other diseases," said IFBB-Philippines president Rowena Walters in a three-page letter to the IATF-EID dated May 1.
Thru Walters, the IFBB made an...