If sitting is the new smoking, then it’s no surprise that sciatica is the new tennis elbow. In fact, sciatica is often caused by sitting around and/or piling on the pounds. It can also be caused by doing something physical but doing it the wrong way. “There’s a lot of misconceptions when it comes to […]
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He’s not a vampire. Nor a bat. In fact, Tamar Begum is a super fit former gymnast who has transformed into the city’s most expertly trained teacher of AntiGravity® workouts. And now, he’s having a great time at Flex. He comes with a bit of a pedigree. Tamer’s uncle is Christopher Harrison, the talented founder
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In Sri Lanka, instead of stuffing their faces with sugary muffins to get them moving, the locals savour Gotu Kola, considered a cure-all, and one that tastes pretty darn good too. Thanks to the General Manager at TRI Lanka Resort in Galle, Oliver James, we can let you in on their version of this flavoursome
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It’s the start of autumn/winter 2017 – and that means beautiful new season Athleisure-wear styles are hitting the streets. Enter London born and bred Pepper & Mayne, a sensation in the UK, new to Hong Kong and gracing both Flex studios with their ballet-inspired, new season looks, thanks to our hot-off-the-press retail collaboration with high
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Meet Cindy and John Hetherington and their two girls, Teya (10) and Lila (8). The family (and pet dog, Buddy) resides at the jaw-dropping expanse of Bel Air estate in Pokfulam, their bright and breezy apartment perched on the 22nd floor with eye watering 90-degree views across the South China Sea. It’s Saturday and they’ve
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You know a workout is much more likely when you look fashionable and fabulous (code: baggy t-shirts be-gone).
And with summer fast approaching, now’s the time to get warm-weather-ready by sliding into the chicest Athleisure looks to hit the racks. One look at what’s on the rack and you won’t be able to resist the street cred nor the comfort.
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Katie Duff was a professional dancer and aerial performer at Disney parks in Japan and Hong Kong. To the observer, she was at her physical peak.
But something wasn’t right with her body. She was bulky in some areas and not feeling particularly fit.
“I was doing the same thing every day (as a performer) but not doing enough cardiovascular (work),” says the Flex instructor, who adds that parts of her body were weaker than others due to the repetitive nature of her routines.
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The clever people at Hong Kong’s Eatology (www.eatologyasia.com) have come up with this dairy-free, super delicious sweet treat recipe to satisfy your tastebuds when nothing but comfort food will do.
Quite simply, the combination of soymilk and cooked rice results in a creamy, dairy-free dessert (the coconut milk cooks the rice into a perfectly soft texture that can’t be resisted). With a tad of sweetener and a dash of cinnamon, get ready to swoon.
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Who better to ask about pre-natal wellness than a healthy pregnant woman? Victoria Tang – co-founder of creative agency Thirty30 Creative and the daughter of prominent businessman David Tang – says her pregnancy has not stopped her from enjoying an active lifestyle. We asked Victoria, now 35 weeks pregnant, to share her journey from working-out
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