lifestyle
class lengths and styles. Once you
select your level, time and style
you’re ready for some yoga bliss.
There are also meditations and
other relaxation techniques offered.
If you can find a quiet moment and
a bit of sacred space, give this a
go and be prepared to feel at ease.
6. MyFitnessPal
This is a good all around app for
fitness, nutrition, exercise and
news. You can sign up for their
newsletter, which is always full of
timely information. Poke around
the app or website and be ready to
be amazed by all the info. Here’s
one of their 10-minute workouts
that covers the whole body with
no equipment at all. Give it a go!
https://blog.myfitnesspal.
com/10-minute-no-equipment-
total-body-workout/
Many gyms and fitness coaches in
Hong Kong are also providing online
workouts, some are for members,
some have a fee for each session,
while some are completely free.
If you prefer to exercise without a
device on hand, or if you’re unable to
use a screen during the time you have
for some exercise, there are some other
options. A home exercise routine can
be as simple as doing a few of these:
Mix it up by choosing five exercises
each day. Start with 10 repetitions of
each exercise and build your way up
to 20. If you would like to add some
weights but don’t have any at home,
try using a bag of rice instead. As you
get stronger, add an extra exercise
every week.
• Push-ups
• Dips (using a chair or steps)
• Crunches
• Squats
• Calf Raises
• Burpees
• Lunges, walking lunges
• Mountain climbers
• Knee raises
• Star jumps
• Plank, side plank
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