Climb Some Rocks
Hong Kong’s largest outdoor climbing wall is within easy reach for cheapskate fitness fanatics. The King’s Park Centenary Centre is home to the wall, which is 18 meters high and 16 meters wide. As a non-member, you can can walk in and use the wall for $80 during off-...
Punch ‘Em Up
Martial arts aficionados can check out Epic MMA Club (1/F, Aon China Building, 29 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2525-2833, www.epicmma.com) or Impakt Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (2/F, Wing’s Building, 110-116 Queen’s Rd. Central, 2167-7218, www.impakt.hk)—both...
Skip the escalator to the mid-levels and… walk? No, that doesn’t sound right. What is it called when you use your own legs to move your body through space?
Develop a crippling phobia of elevators, and then relocate your refrigerator to the rooftop of your building. If the cardio doesn...
The latest running shoes. Designer yoga pants. The iPhone running armband with matching ergonomic headphones. Free weights and protein shakes; classes and club memberships. Personal trainers and sweat-wicking sports socks. Yes, the business of fitness is one that can hit you in the wallet if you...
New Year, New Launches
(Zero) apologies for being so product-heavy this week. It’s the new year and people are going nuts with their spring collections. There’s so much amazing stuff out there I just had to share! Normal programming resumes next week when I go to try my first spin class...
Spa-Tacular Christmas Specials
Whether you’re looking to take a break from the ravages of Christmas shopping (and garroting yourself with a bit of tinsel isn't an option), or are attending a party that you want to look your best for, the spas around town are offering a host of festive...
Bombarded with weight-loss adverts in the MTR and believers in the unhealthy idea that girls (and even guys) of all shapes and sizes should be around 100 pounds, Hongkongers live in a city that’s crazy about diets. Using measures from diet pills and slimming massages to parasitic worms (which...
It’s an all-too-common Hong Kong story. At the beginning of the week, you make a solemn vow to hit the great outdoors over the weekend and go on a nice, healthy hike. But come Friday night, the allure of happy hour drinks is too much to resist, and before you know it, it’s noon the next...
On a clear, blue-sky day, this pleasant stroll is ideal for lazy folks who want to get up close and personal with nature without expending a lot of effort.
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