Kim Chiu says working out ‘big help’ in caring for her mental health

Kim Chiu is defined by her bubbly personality that can brighten any room, but for her, it has something to do with her commitment to fitness, saying it has been a huge help in caring for her mental health.

Chiu shared that she makes it a point to wake up at six in the morning and begin working out at seven or 7:30 every day, as it helps in “clearing out [her] mind.” This, according to her, is reflected in her energetic demeanor as one of the hosts of the noontime show “It’s Showtime.”

“D’un lumalabas ang naipon kong energy,” she told reporters at a beauty brand launch in Quezon City last June 2. “Malaki ang tulong ng work out, not just physically but also mentally. Kahit mabilisang 30 minutes lang, basta walking or running.”

(That’s where my energy comes out. Working out has been a huge help for me, not just physically but also mentally. Even though it’s done for 30 minutes, either through walking or running.)

When asked how she finds strength amid trials, the actress said she was raised by her parents to go through the problem as she can only help herself. “Kunwari may problema ka financially, magtrabaho ka. Kapag may problema ka emotionally, i-work out mo, isayaw mo.”

“Gawin mo ang kahit anong gusto mong gawin, or kung wala kang makausap, nandyan ang mga kapatid at kaibigan mo,” she continued. “Lahat ng struggles, nagagawan ng paraan. Huwag tayo tumigil kapag may problema. Hindi dapat huminto ang mundo mo doon.”

(For example, if you’re struggling finally, work. If you’re struggling emotionally, work it out. Dance it out. Do anything. If you can’t speak to anyone, your siblings and friends are there. You can find a way through your struggles. Your world shouldn’t stop there.)

The actress said having a clear mental state reflects on one’s demeanor. With this, she hopes her supporters will realize the beauty of living in the moment.

“Live in the moment. Mabuhay ka lang. Na-realize ko dahil sa COVID na ang bilis pala ng buhay ng mga tao so mabuhay ka nang paano nagpapasaya at nagpapaganda sa’yo,” she said.

(Live in the moment. Just live your life. COVID-19 made me realize that life is too short. Live a life that makes you feel happy and beautiful.)

The year 2024 is jampacked for Chiu, on top of being one of the hosts of “It’s Showtime.”

Chiu is also the lead of the drama series “Linlang: Teleserye Version” with Paulo Avelino and JM de Guzman, as well as the Philippine adaptation of “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim,” also with Avelino.