Fitness & Working Out

Sculpting bodies to elongate your muscles, tone up and increase flexibility, Barre classes have been on trend for quite some time. Loved by celebrities and supermodels who hit the barre on the regular - Natalie Portman (when she was…
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Quantified Self (QS), also known as biohacking is the concept of tracking a range of data points about your health & fitness in order to hack your way to optimal wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, the movement began in data-driven Silicon…
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It's hard to find the right person. It's even harder when it seems like the world world is one giant hook-up pool. But there are people out there who are looking for that special someone, who want to build a healthy relationship and who…
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As the countdown to Christmas 2017 begins, searching for gifts for your nearest and dearest can be a drag if you don't know where to start. Fear not, we got you! Green Queen has rounded up the best holiday gift ideas to suit everyone on…
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We love living in Hong Kong. We thrive on the electrifying energy of the city from dusk till dawn and we live for that 'hustle hard' mentality 24/7 (because, #girlboss). That is, until those long hours catches up and leaves us sleep-denied…
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It can be hard to get (or remain) motivated at the gym. If you don't know what you're doing or feel like you're not getting enough out of your exercise routine, one of the most successful ways to improve your health and fitness is by hiring…
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In recent years, a movement called 'Quantified Self' has been gaining ground. The idea is to use all kinds of available technology- including the latest science and medical advancements- to track and measure all the factors that lead to…
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As the heat index begins to wane and the autumn breeze ushers in our favorite season, we can't help but notice the sheer number of races popping up all over Hong Kong. It seems the city is in the midst of race boom with events packed full…
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Fitness and proper eating go hand-in-hand. As the adage goes: abs are made in the kitchen, and if you're going to train hard, you bet your buns there are going to be a lot of green veggies, an array of good carbs and high-quality lean meats…
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As you step in through the heavy, glass doors of upscale lifestyle and shopping mall Pacific Place, Pure Yoga beckons in regal fashion: Hong Kong now boasts a new sanctuary of holistic wellness. With high ceilings, muted mood lighting, and…
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In a bustling metropolis like Hong Kong, it can be hard to find peace of mind. Luckily, our fair city is home to a slew of yoga studios with amazing yoga teachers (check out our HK Yoga Teacher series to learn more about…
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Summers in Hong Kong can make you feel sluggish and lazy, what with the constant mid-30s temps and ridiculously high humidity levels... But island life also means long coastlines, endless beaches and beautiful bays: ideal for a more…
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Entrepreneurs making money out of dirty air, pets as probiotics, seaweed 'bacon,' the man changing Hong Kong's relationship with meat and more!
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Workout fads come and go, but none can compare to the longstanding traditional practice of yoga. Rich in history- yoga dates back over 5,000 years ago, yoga isn't just limited to asanas (aka yoga poses). The immense benefits of yoga also…
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It can be easy to forget about Hong Kong's sub-tropical paradise when you're getting your hustle on in Asia's most cosmopolitan city streets. But runners in the know regularly retreat to lush jungles and rollicking reservoirs to…
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SoulCycle on the plane? A vegan mini-mall? A gym class that involves napping? All this and more in your monthly update...
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There are countless workouts out there: from powerlifting to running to yoga to Crossfit, your body can be challenged in a wide variety of ways. But what actually works? And what's the best fit (!) for your particular physique and body?…
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When I first started out with pole and people used to ask me about my workout, I would hesitate before saying that I was a pole dancer. The stigma attached to the word "pole" evokes certain preconceived notions, which often leads to crude…
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Hong Kong can now be added to the growing list of metropolitan cities that offers its citizens a chance to reclaim its streets from the car-centric mindset that has reigned this city until now. Thanks to environmentally friendly start-up…
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As spring has sprung, the rise in temperature (and humidity) has us wanting to shed out of our winter garbs and be out OM-ing in the sunshine, trail running with friends, and dancing while the days are long. In tune with health and fitness…
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Are you feeling uninspired by your current workout? How do you switch up the monotony of a conventional workout? Sometimes, thinking outside the box is the best way to get motivated and lucky for us, Hong Kong is home to a flock of new…
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