Fitness & Working Out

Surf sportswear retail leader Rip Curl has announced a new partnership with Franco/U.S.-based recycling company TerraCycle, a Wetsuit Take Back Recycling Program enabling surfers to recycle their surf branded wetsuit across Australia at…
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Reports of global sportswear behemoth Adidas and sustainable shoe company Allbirds working together to develop a near-zero carbon footprint shoe dominated last year and now the wait is over, as the sportswear giant and the sustainable…
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In the fall of last year, global athleisure brand lululemon unveiled its impact agenda, marking its commitment to an equitable and sustainable future, and pledging to limit its environmental impact by creating products from alternative…
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U.S. soccer stars Toni Pressley and Ali Riley announced their plans to launch a vegan cooking show titled 'Girls Gone Veg', with its first episode to release on May 7 on the 'I Am Athlete' platform founded by former National Football…
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Existing titleholder in the middleweight division of professional boxing, Claressa Shields, who recently won again at the junior middleweight division thus becoming the first woman fighter to win an undisputed championship in two weight…
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In a recent study titled 'Reactive fungal wearable', researchers explore the use of fungi as a potential candidate to produce sustainable textiles that can be used as eco-friendly bio wearables, for instance, the processors in tech…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s hard not to have come across CBD – the biggest trend in the health and wellness world and the latest to take Hong Kong by storm. From supporting stress relief to helping people cope with…
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Trail running, already one of the most popular sports with a growing community in Hong Kong and throughout Asia, is gaining additional momentum amid travel restrictions this year. While experienced athletes are taking on numerous running…
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The only think you need to start running is a pair of shoes, or so the famous saying goes. Well, sure, but if you start trail running you will definitely need more than just a pair of shoes. As a long time trail runner, I've done my fair…
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In our Corona times, when so many of us have suddenly become either dedicated runners or master chefs, it's easy to get over-enthusiastic about our new hobbies and end up in trouble. And while our mistakes in the kitchen can cost us a few…
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Chances are you’ve heard about trail running lately. Perhaps your work colleague happens to be an avid trail runner, maybe your friend has just picked up the sport, or it just keeps coming up during family dinner conversations. Long story…
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Breathwork has gained enormous popularity in recent years with pundits calling labelling it as the ‘new yoga’ or ‘meditation’s little brother’. There's no doubt this is a net positive. Most of us don't breathe deeply enough and breathwork…
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When we think about self-care and personal health we normally imagine a daily routine for glowing skin, lean muscles, and happy gut. We rarely pay attention to the organs in our body that we can't see or feel immediately - despite the fact…
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Starting from yesterday, it’s compulsory to wear a mask both indoors and outdoors in Hong Kong (and in many other countries too!) due to a resurgence in local case transmission. Wearing a mask should not exempt you from continuing with…
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2020 will be remembered as a year of cancelled events thanks to 'Rona (or Covid-19 as it is officially known) and us trail runners have been a particularly disappointed bunch. By definition, trail running is a sport that requires the…
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Lululemon, the darling of the athleisure world, has announced that it will acquire the stay-at-home fitness company Mirror for US$500 million. It marks the brand’s first acquisition, and is yet another sign that the future of fitness…
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Update (June 11): This article has been updated to reflect that Greg Glassman has since stepped down from his role as CEO of CrossFit. Reebok, one of the biggest brands under sportswear giant Adidas, has just severed its ties with…
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The coronavirus crisis is beginning to ease in some areas of the world, and many regular gym, fitness and yoga studio goers have been eager to see the return of in-person classes and sessions. But while the economy is gradually opening up,…
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NEOU, the startup that describes its app as the “Netflix of fitness”, has just raised US$5 million in investment from big Wall Street names including CEO of asset management firm Ares Management Mike Arougheti and president of Vista Credit…
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Global sportswear giant Adidas and sustainable shoe brand Allbirds are now collaborating to develop a new performance shoe with the lowest carbon footprint ever recorded. In the process, the two companies share sustainable innovations and…
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Chinese fitness app Keep, which provides users with online training to exercise at home, has just secured US$80 million in its latest Series E funding round. The latest capital has reportedly lifted the startup to unicorn status, and comes…
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