1990

June - Vision for a "total" association for the Philippines by co-founders Cynthia Norton, Donna Paras, and Tina Juan.

August 30 - First planning session.

October 1 - Letters sent out to the various fitness professionals informing them about the association.

October 11 - Election of officers from among the original founders.

 

1991

January 19 - SEC papers approved.

January 26 - First General Meeting at San Agustin Gym. Step aerobics is introduced to the Philippines.

March - First AFPP Newsletter is published. Basic Resistance Training Seminar conducted by Donna Dowling and Anna Unson at the Corinthian Building, Makati.

May - Basic Anatomy Seminar by Dr. Jose Silao at the Sanctuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, Makati.

July - Advanced Bench Variations Seminar by Cynthia Norton. Focus on Abs and Back by Tina Juan and Shirley Quejada. Held at the Sanctuario de San Antonio, Makati.

October - Basic Nutrition Seminar by Dr. Florentino Solon. Biomechanics by Dr. Mario Imson. Held at the Sanctuario de San Antonio, Makati.

December - First Step Challenge at the Manila Polo Club, Makati.

 

1992

February - First Anniversary party at Kudos Disco, Makati.

March - Exercise Do's and Don'ts by Tina Juan and Shirley Quejada at Shape Gym, Philam Village, Quezon City. May 1992 - Luzon Eliminations, Shape Up Dance Aerobics Competition, Euphoria Disco, Makati.

June - Two day seminar by Carol O'Halloran, first international presenter from Australia.

July - Visayas Eliminations, Shape Up Dance Aerobics Competition, Baseline Gym, Cebu City.

September - Mindanao Eliminations, Shape Up Dance Aerobics Competition, Acropolis Disco, Davao City.

October - "Fit IDEA in Manila", a three-day seminar by Jodi Cohen, Lynne and Victor Brick at the Legends Hotel, Pasig.

November - Grand Finals, Shape Up Dance Aerobics Competition, Grand Ballroom, Manila Pavilion Hotel.

 

1993

January - 2nd Step Challenge, Century Park Sheraton Hotel.

February - "Workout for a Cause", Election of officers, Manila Club, Magallanes Village, Makati.

April - Royal Tagaytay Marathon, Tagaytay, Batangas.

April - NIKE Elite Tour with Liz Bradley and Trish Leahy at the Mondragon Building, Makati.

June - Reebok Marathon, Mega Mall.

June - 1st Aqua Aerobics Seminar by Karen Westfall at the Manila Polo Club.

September - Fit IDEA in Manila - "Dangers of Steroids" by Dr. Noel Bate, "Nutritional Supplements" by Dr. Leonor Panlasigue, Aerobic Seminars by Karen Westfall and Tari Anderson at the Legends Hotel, Pasig.

September - AFPP National FIT Tour, seminars and aerobic marathon at Bacolod City.

October - AFPP National FIT Tour, seminars and aerobic marathon at Cebu City. Visayan Eliminations, National Aerobic Competition, Baseline Gym Complex. Luzon Eliminations, National Aerobic Competition, Kristin's Disco.

December - Personal Training Seminar by Dr. Joseph Acosta at Valle Verde II Community Hall.

 

1994

January 28, 29, 30 - 1st AFPP National Fitness Convention, Marathon, and Grand Finals, National Aerobic Competition, at the Shangrila Trade Center.

March - NIKE Elite Fitness Tour with Connie Love and Sue Stanley at the Westin Philippine Plaza Hotel.

August - AFPP Fit IDEA in Manila at the Forbes Park Pavilion.

October - PICAF: Philippine International Competitive Aerobics Foundation is founded and becomes a separate entity from AFPP.

November - Charlotte Williams two-day fitness seminar at the Mondragon Building, Makati.

 

1995

January - Brett Fairweather seminar at the Legends Hotel, Pasig.

February 14 - AFPP participates in the Department of Health Hataw Bayan project, Malacanang Palace grounds.

May - Three-day NIKE Elite Tour with Frank Butterfield, Westin Philippine Plaza Hotel.

September to October - First AFPP Basic Fitness Intructor's Course by Vanessa Rice at the Clark Hatch Olympia Gym.

December - AFPP Fit IDEA in Manila at the Legend Hotel, Pasig.

 

1996

February to June - Basic Gym and Aerobics Instructor Course by Shirley Quejada and Tina Juan at PWU Total Wellness Gym.

March - Reebok Challenge Marathon, Glorietta Center, Makati.

April - 2nd AFPP National Fitness Convention with Karen Westfall, Tari Anderson and Tim Culwell and various local speakers at the Valle Verde Country Club and Legends Hotel.

May - NIKE Elite Tour with Donna Richardson and Angie Bunch at the Mandarin Hotel Ballroom.

October - "Fit Idea 1996", Highlights of the 1996 World Fitness Convention at the Legend Hotel, Pasig.

 

1997

February - "Fitness for All" Seminar at the International School, Makati. Theme: Exercise programs for special populations like hypertensives, asthmatics, etc.

March to May - 3rd AFPP Instructor Training Course by Shirley Quejada at Thermogenesis Gym, Ortigas Center.

April - "Summer Fitness" Seminar with International Presenter Lawrence Biscontini at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

June - "Trends in Fitness" Seminar at the Manila Club, Makati.

September - "Fit Idea 1997" (Highlights of the 1997 World Fitness Convention) at the Legend Hotel, Mandaluyong.

November - 3rd National Fitness Convention with International Presenter Lawrence Biscontini and various local speakers at the Westin Philippine Plaza Hotel.

 

1998

February 28 - "Fitness for All" Seminar at the Philippine Trade and Training Center. Special video training on Abs/Lower Back and Hips/Lunges.

June 27 - "Fitness Update" Seminar at the Philippine Trade and Training Center. Special guest: Perla Thomas (presenting Latin Aerobics). Special video training on Quadriceps and Hamstrings/Calves.

August 15 - "Fit Idea 1998" Seminar at the Philippine Trade and Training Center, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Highlights of the 1998 World Fitness Convention at Orlando, Florida.

May to July - 4th AFPP Gym and Aerobics Instructors Training Course by Shirley Quejada at Thermogenesis Gym, Ortigas Center, Greenhills.

August to September - 5th AFPP Gym and Aerobics Instructors Training Course by Shirley Quejada at Excel Fitness Center, 5th Floor, Mega Mall.

August to December - 6th AFPP Gym and Aerobics Instructors Training Course by Shirley Quejada at Technofit Fitness Center, Tutuban Shopping Mall.

November to December - 7th AFPP Gym and Aerobics Instructor Training Course by Shirley Quejada at Excel Fitness Center, Mega Mall.

November 21 - 4th AFPP National Fitness Convention at Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus, Quezon City. Special guests were Mr. Bruce Merit (Asian Size Body Bar Exercise Program) and Professor Hercules Callanta (Exercise Programming for the Recreational Athlete). Other topics were Kiddie Fitness, Latin Aerobics, Video Training (Rotator Cuff).

 

1999

January to April - 8th AFPP Gym and Aerobics Instructor Training Course by Shirley Quejada at University of the Philippines International House (Balay Kalinaw), Diliman, Quezon City.

January to March - 1st AFPP Advanced Fitness Instructor Course by Shirley Quejada at University of the Philippines International House (Balay Kalinaw), Diliman, Quezon City.

January to March - 1st AFPP Fitness Business Management Course by Shirley Quejada at University of the Philippines International House (Balay Kalinaw), Diliman, Quezon City.

February 27 - Gym and Aerobics Instructor Seminar at Balay Kalinaw, University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus, Quezon City. Topics were: ABC's of Spotting, Sensible Weight Training for the Young, Cardio Kickboxing and Dance-Based Choreography.

April 18 & 25 - Provincial Fitness Workshops in Davao (April 18) and Bacolod (April 25). Topics were: How to Flatten Your Abs, Latin Aerobics, Dance Aerobics, Stretch and Tone Workout, Role of Resistance Training in Fat Reduction and Why You Aren't Getting Results From Your Workout

April 15, 16 & 17 - Three Day Basic Instructor Course by Shirley Quejada, Tina Juan and Mayet Quitco held at Fitness Advantage Gym, Apo View Hotel, Davao City.

April 22, 23 & 24 - Three Day Basic Instructor Course by Shirley Quejada, Tina Juan and Mayet Quitco held at St. La Salle College, La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City.

May 29 - Gym and Aerobics Instructor Seminar at Balay ng Alumnae Building, University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus, Quezon City. Topics were: Introduction Alexander Technique (Joy Romualdez), Losing Weight: It's a Matter of Timing (Dr. Larry Fee), Partner Stretch & Tone (Shirley Quejada), Health Supplement Update (Tina Juan), Introduction to Athletic Training (Jimbo Saret), Aqua Fitness Workshop (Perla Thomas & Carmen Pena).

September 11 - "Fit Idea 1999, Part One" Gym and Aerobics Instructor Seminar at Balay Kalinaw (International House), University of the Philippines, Diliman Campus, Quezon City. Topics: Controversies in Exercise, Athlete's Warm-Up, Active Isolated Stretching, Re-Cycled Step, Yoga for Group Exercise, Theme High-Low Impact, Fitness Kickboxing.

November 27 - 5th AFPP National Fitness Convention at Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Guest of honor was Rich Siebert, International Fitness Presenter. Topics by Siebert included "How to Make Every Class a Great Class", "Building Moves & Combinations", "Fitness Leadership". Topics by other presenters included: Portable Fitness Testing (Dave Bercades), Strength Training for Team Sports (Dr. Jenny Serrano), Spotting Muscular/Skeletal Problems Before Clients Start Exercising (Dr. George Canlas), Basics of Plyometric Training (Hercules Callanta), and Fit for Two (Shirley Quejada).