Fitness & Working Out

If you haven't heard of CrossFit yet, then you might actually be living under a rock. Like green juices, mindfulness and sexy sneakers, CrossFit has entered our cultural lexicon and there's now a global community of fanatically happy…
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You know those people who tell you their genes are the reason they are overweight/out of shape/love to gorge on carbs? You can now call bullshit on those people thanks to the lovely folks at Absolute DNA, who have brought DNAFit genotype…
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When life in our crazy city is getting just a tad too stressful, there's no better way to ease the stress than to schedule in a good punching session. Not to mention that boxing/fighting of any kind is a world class workout, keeping you…
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Fitness is the new clubbing. Or so it seems. In 2016, it's not about where you were last night, but rather what workout you conquered on Saturday morning. There are so many awesome fitness trends to try out. We covered some pretty…
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Remember when groups of Lululemon-clad ladies was something you only saw at yoga class? These days, we all live in active wear: at home, on the plane, at the school drop off... And frankly, why not? It's so comfortable. And…
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If the whole air-conditioned gym thing is not your thing but you are looking for an intense, multi-purpose workout, then outdoor bootcamps are the perfect solution. When you need a push to do that last rep, the trainers that run the classes…
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There is no doubt about it, exercise is key to being healthy, both physically and mentally. But there are so many different workouts out there, which one should you pick? Below personal trainer Christiana Lewis advises readers on…
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As if running Hong Kong's hottest restaurants, teaching yoga avidly and being a busy mom of two wasn't enough, Yardbird et al co-founder Lindsay Jang decided to take on the online publishing world AND the niche fitness world. Some women…
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It looks to be an exciting year for health & wellness, and Green Queen shares her predictions for what will be 2016's biggest trends. 1. Bowl Everything Mark our words, this coming year the already-huge-on Instagram fad is…
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Hong Kong has become a truly exciting place when it comes to fitness. Gyms and fitness studios seem to open up every day bringing classes and trends from the world over, including some incredibly unique and seriously cool options. Below,…
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The internet is a wonderful thing. You can browse cat videos, celebrity gossip and get inspired about what to make for dinner (hopefully on Green Queen). But did you know that you can also use the worldwide web as a gym? There are myriad…
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If you hail from a place where the paleo diet is already very established (for example US cities like Austin and San Francisco) you might think Hong Kong is a paleo desert. It's hard not to miss those seemingly unlimited Wholefoods shelves…
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Hong Kong is packed with gyms and fitness studios, all of which claim to offer something different. It's hard to know which one is right for you. Sifting through all the options and listening to lots of different pieces of advice can be…
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Did you know that around half of the landmass in Hong Kong is actually made up of natural parks? Our urban jungle, known the world over for high finance and big city life, is actually a nature lover's dream with its lush green…
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Health and fitness is Hong Konger's obsession du jour and finding the perfect workout can feel like a search for the holy grail. But with so many studios, workouts and classes it can be overwhelming. Cycling or cross fit? Barre or…
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Aerial yoga, AntiGravity® yoga, aerial yoga, fly yoga or Flyoga®- this new fitness craze has many names. Each class is slightly different but in a nutshell aerial yoga combines yoga, pilates and aerial acrobatics, all done using a large…
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It Keeps Your Heart Healthy - No matter what kind of workout you prefer, doing something is bound to get your heart rate up and strengthen your cardiovascular health. The heart is a muscle and you need to use it. Regular exercise helps…
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Save the World: Start Cycling or 8 Reasons to Be a Bike Cult Convert Advocating urban cycling is hardly revolutionary. It’s common sense for most of us that cycling is environmentally friendly and just plain good for Planet Mother Earth.…
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Hong Kong haze getting you down? Sick of breathing recycled air? Looking for some beautiful panoramas? Want to get chased by monkeys and watch cattle grazing? If so, plan a visit to Shing Mun Reservoir and Country Park. Just a short ride…
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