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Skydiving in Bangkok
Have you ever wanted to go skydiving in Hong Kong? Well, no need to try, you can’t. The closest place to do it? Bangkok. The company Skydive Hong Kong is here to help. You can buy from them an all-inclusive weekend tandem skydiving package that includes flights to Bangkok, hotel for the weekend, driver to and from the drop zone and tandem skydive. But you can also organize your own trip and buy only the tandem jump ticket that includes HD videos and photos. This is the option I chose, for a weekend in Bangkok with friends in December. One of the main advantages of doing it in Bangkok is that you’re…
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9 tips to survive the holiday season
It can be tough to go through the festive season without going crazy on food, booze, sugar and all holidays’ temptations, and therefore losing all your gains and fitness level… But fear not fitties, we have tips for you! 1. Use smaller plates Chances are you’ll eat way more calorie-dense food, so using smaller plates will help you keep your portions under control. 2. Binge on protein and fibers Of course, you’ll have some of that pumpkin pie, it’s Christmas! But make sure you fill up on protein and fibers first, they’ll help you feel fuller longer and give you fuel for the day too. 3. Be…
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13 sentences to NEVER tell to a fit chick
How strong they are, how they look, how often they train, why they train, what they eat or not, what they wear… People always have tons of comments about what fit chicks do. It can be incredibly annoying but, let’s admit it, sometimes quite funny too. If ever you have a doubt or know people that could use it, here is a list of a few things you’d better not tell them (and the answers you may hear if you do)… 1. You’re so strong for a girl. No, she’s just strong. And if you continue that bullsh*t, she may lift/beat you, just to show you the three last…
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Hong Kong Sports Clinic’s multidisciplinary approach
Location Central Services Physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, sports massage, running/postural assessment, stretch, sports specific strengthening, exercise classes, stability training Price $$$ (scroll down for price details) Opened in 2014 (new location since August) When you love sports and training, a sports clinic is a place that you wish you’d never have to visit. But at the same time, you know you’ll most probably have to, sooner or later. So you want it to have a comprehensive offer, provide quality services, employ a friendly staff and all that not costing an arm… I don’t know about you, but personally, I’m always a bit lost when physical pain shows up. Should I…
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Give the gift of fitness and wellness for Christmas!
There we are: Christmas is around the corner… and you need to get gifts! And if you don’t start now, chances are you will end up running around in stress before the D day and end up with great gifts but totally out of budget or cool gifts but not really the best you could do. So here are 10 ideas, at different prices (low to high), to give the gift of fitness/wellness for Christmas 2017! A taste of plant-based protein smoothies Review before here, the Nuzest JUST FRUIT & VEG Taster Pack is ideal to taste the different flavors and make a switch to plant-based protein. The pack…
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Meet Danielle Means, Strongman and Powerlifting athlete, with an uncommon drive to win
Seasoned athlete, Danielle Means started with 7 years as a National HK Rugby Player (2007-2014) before getting seriously into Powerlifting and Strong(wo)man, setting records in those disciplines. Dont let the petite silhouette and sweet smile fool you, this young lady is a fierce competitor: 2016 HK u63kg Record Holder Squat, Bench and Deadlift 2016 Singapore u60kg Powerlifting Record Holder: Squat, Bench and Deadlift 2017 Arnold Classic Strongman World Championships 7th Place 2017 Arnold Asia Strongman Champion 2017 u63kg Deadlift Champion and Overall Wilks Champion 2017 u63kg Bench Press Champion and Overall Wilks Champion Who/what inspired to start your competition journey? I’ve always been involved in sports. My mom started me off…
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Which crazy sports person are you?
Have you ever been called crazy by your family or colleagues for training “so much”? Sometimes it’s funny and sometimes quite exasperating. But one thing is for sure: whether it’s at the gym, in the park or on the field, there actually are a few crazy sports people… So which one are you?! 1. The optimist guy 2. The guy into squats (or trying) 3. The girl who just can’t let go (of the bar) 4. The girl who has rhythm 5. The guy who has no time to sit 6. The guy who overestimated his flexibility 7. The guy coming down to earth with a bang 8. The…
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The Studio by JAB: a new home and a facelift for JAB
Location Central Discipline Boxing, kickboxing, strength & conditioning, yoga, kids BJJ, kids kickboxing Price $$ (scroll down for price details) Opened in September 2017 (new location) JAB moved and became The Studio by JAB. For those who knew the initial place, expect a massive upgrade! Concept wise, the idea was a brand new gym, keeping the best of JAB and adding more, to offer a holistic fitness experience that includes training, yoga, and recovery, to fit the typical Hong Kong person’s needs. Actually, they have done such a great effort on recovery techniques that I think it deserves a dedicated separate review, so stay tuned for this in the next days!…
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Reformer Pilates and good vibes at Anhao Wellness
Location Mid Levels/Central Discipline Reformer/mat Pilates, yoga, fitness Price $$ (scroll down for price details) Opened in 2012 Hidden in one of Mid-Levels leafy flies of stairs, away from the hustle and bustle of streets nearby, Anhao Wellness is the cutest pilates studio I’ve had the occasion to visit in Hong Kong. Its light, openness and small size make it very special and a very pleasant place to exercise in. Who is behind and at Anhao Wellness? Estelle Neve, the founder, is a former French National Gymnast, certified personal trainer, and Pilates instructor. She created Anhao Wellness in 2012. There was one floor first (the 4th floor) and 2 years…
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From 17 to 19 Nov, 2XU changes your plank seconds into $$$
How long can you plank for? I know, planking is boring… But if I tell you that the longer you plank, the more money you get to spend at 2XU, I bet planking is not so boring anymore. From 17 to 19 November, 2XU is challenging all Hong Kong fitness fans to take the “2XU Plank Challenge”, in partnership with Pinnacle Performance. The challenge rewards the relentless – the longer you can hold the forearm plank position, the more 2XU store credit you earn! How to take the challenge Visit the 2XU flagship store in Causeway Bay on Friday 17 November and Saturday 18 November and showcase your…
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8 bad gym habits we’re all guilty of
Because we’re all lazy, in a rush, selfish, silly… Some of those may ring a bell. It’s ok to admit it fitties, nobody’s perfect! 😉 1. Skipping warmup, and/or stretching Lifting heavy or making your heart pump is great but guess what will happen when you lose all mobility or get injured? That’s right, no more lifting. 2. Doing the same exercise/routine repeatedly because you like it/you wanna get good at it You will become better at it, no doubt, because your body will adapt. That’s called exercise adaptation. But to get fit(ter) you need to go for new stuff all the time and therefore becoming comfortable being…
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LEAN & STRONG by Strength Culture: the benefits of a PT with the fun of a group class
Location Central Discipline Strength and conditioning Price $$ (scroll down for price details) Launched in October 2016 The benefits of personal training + the benefits of a group class is the dream equation, but seems impossible to find on the market. I tried to create this myself for a while, mixing up a bit of both… But then I tried Strength Culture’s LEAN & STRONG program. Concept A small group of people, trained by experienced and knowledgeable trainers – Ian Nam and Denn Robles -, at a ratio of one trainer for 3-4 people max, 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7 am), through 6-week structured programs. Every 6-week…
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The difference between under HK$200 and above HK$500 sports bras
What month, other than October – Breast Cancer Awareness month -, could we choose to speak about sports bras? None. Don’t get us wrong, you should “take care of your girls” and we should be talking about breast cancer anytime in the year. But let’s embrace “Pink October” and tell you about our favorite sports bras on the market by price range! Under HK$200 Cotton On may not be a sports brand but they do offer an active range that is wide, fun, cheap and of a decent quality. I’m personally a big fan of their tops but their bras are not bad either. They’re comfortable, they offer light to medium…
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8 people training addicts find incredibly annoying
All training addicts know them. They can sometimes be so annoying that it gets hard to deal with them. Here are 8 of them. Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals… but all characters are unfortunately real. 1. Bob, that fellow gym goer who hits on you Sure, you both like to exercise, it may even be fun to be training partners sometimes, but how does that make the two of you soul mates?… Do you even look like you’re here to get a date? No. So get out of the way buddy! 2. Pete, who never wipes after him Pete gives his best when…
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Nuzest JUST FRUIT & VEG, your fibre-packed plant-based protein smoothie on the go!
Location Online shop HK based Price $$ (scroll down for price details) Products Plant-based protein smoothies Created in 2011 in Australia, launched in Hong Kong end of 2015 Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? I don’t. Although I have my protein pretty much under control now, my fibers intake could definitely be better. That’s why I decided to give a go to the JUST FRUIT & VEG range of Nuzest. What’s the concept? It’s a powder you mix with water, to get a tasty and healthy plant protein smoothie. It’s only real food inside, with natural flavors. Each serve is 5 fruits, 5 vegetables, and golden pea protein. Nuzest JUST FRUIT…
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Time for some nice cream (no BS ice cream)!
No matter if it’s sunny or not, it’s hot enough to have ice cream (but do you need a specific season really?!) and instead of running to your local supermarket when the craving kicks in, why not making yourself, in a few min, some nice cream?!”Nice cream” for ice cream texture, nice taste, and no nasty ingredients. Only 2 or 3 ingredients, the easiest and fastest treat ever, that’s also healthy and vegan! “Nice cream” for ice cream texture, nice taste, and no nasty ingredients. Only 2 or 3 ingredients, the easiest and fastest treat ever, that is also healthy and vegan! Banana & peanut butter nice cream (with…
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Akmon Concept, the stylish, functional and reliable anti-pollution mask
Location Online shop, Hong Kong based Prices $$$ (scroll down for price details) Products Anti pollution face masks Created in June 2017 An anti-pollution mask is not exactly the thing I usually review when it comes to fitness accessories… But living in a city like Hong Kong, with the pollution we, unfortunately, have to deal with on a daily basis (and sometimes at a very worrying level), can you really work on your fitness without paying attention to the quality of the air you breathe? So this product may be more of a well-being product than a properly fitness one but still serves the same purpose in my opinion: a…
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Corio: mixing (easy) dance, barre and fitness for the happiest workout in town!
Location Central Disciplines Different mixes of dance, barre, and fitness: “THE MOVES”, “THE BARRE”, “THE SHAPES” Price $$ (scroll down for price details) Created in Method created 3 years ago, official launch to public in October 2017 The Corio Method The Corio Method was created and is taught by the amazing Elle Kealy. It’s a mix of dance, barre, and fitness. It uses the power of interval training to keep your metabolism revved. It hits thighs, glutes, core, triceps and other trouble spots with targeted bodyweight and resistance training while cardio is hidden inside high energy easy-to-do dance inspired routines. Barre and Pilates training principles balance your physique and create…
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H-Kore: the hard kore workout that gets you addicted
Location Central Disciplines Lagree fitness training, Circuit training, Kettlebell training Price $$$ (scroll down for price details) Open since 2013 H-Kore, the first Lagree Fitness studio in Hong Kong, offers a training on Megaformer machines, not be mistaken with Reformers, that are used for Pilates. Pilates and Lagree Fitness are both recognized as excellent methods of improving flexibility, core strength and balance without impact on joints, spine and connective tissues. However, Lagree Fitness is a different method, on a different machine, and also requires a very specific qualification. I’m personally not very good at Pilates, not the most flexible, and I know my core muscles are not my main strength. So…
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A collagen powder… Why? Which one? How?
I recently received quite a lot of messages asking why I was adding collagen powder to my smoothies or hot drinks, which one I was taking, where I could find it etc. So I hope the info here after helps! Let’s start with the why Supplementing collagen seemed to be the new thing in the fitness and health world. As an example, Hannah Bronfman, founder of HBFIT and Fitness/health goddess, swears by collagen powder and is literally obsessed with her “Match Collagen Latte” (recipe here FYI). She’s the one who got me to research more. There are tons of articles online about benefits of supplementing collagen. You could spend hours/days reading…
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12 real awkward situations fit people have (had) to face
Fitness can sometimes lead you to funny/awkward situations or struggles, in or outside of the gym. We’ve interviewed a bunch of fit people and all those are real situations they’ve had or regularly have to face… 1. “When there’s a birthday celebration at the office, people always assume I’m on a very strict diet and therefore, I can’t eat cake…” 2. “When I join a lifting class or just train in a gym where there are men, they’d hand me all the lighter weights assuming this is what I want/need… And it’s always coming from guys I’d easily outlift!” 3. “I’m a good rower. It’s a fact. I’ve been…
