Sometimes the thought of lunch is all that gets me through a long, busy morning of work. But swapping a leisurely gastronomic sit-down for a power-hour of fitness ticks my daily workout off the list, and even better, leaves me feeling far more energized and positive for the afternoon. If that alone wasn’t enough to persuade you, read on for a laundry list of advantages that come with a midday workout.
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Christina Ko is an editorial director and Pilates convert. She swears by the posture, fitness and body awareness it brings to her desk-oriented work days. She’s been a member of Flex since her first Xtend Barre Cardio Blast class, which she describes as, “Baptism by fire – a regular barre session on crack… I didn’t die.” In fact, far from it, she has tried a number of classes at Flex and is an enthusiastic regular.
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This recipe may seem a little complicated to put together, but the results are spectacular. And the various elements can also be used to make a number of different dishes when combined in different ways. So healthy without the gluten, this is a perfect heart lunch or healthy dinner. Enjoy!
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There’s a new face at Flex. Dani Bruns is an aerial specialist and will be introducing Aerial Yoga, Flying Arts and Flying Fitness into the adults and teens Flex schedule over the next few weeks. “These classes using hammocks offer a new and exciting challenge,” she says. “Now you have to think about moving in four dimensions, including up in the air! It can be so much fun and you’ll feel a fabulous sense of achievement learning tricks and performing inversions.” Here she tells us about the advantages of adding aerial practices to your yoga.
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The walk from change room to yoga mat is increasingly becoming a catwalk, with students turning up in head-turning outfits that mix high fashion with high function. Born of the post-workout brunch culture in the US, this practical, value-led and versatile trend is one we at Flex are proud to get behind. But if outlet-bought, shabby-chic has been your style up to now, why should you jump on the athleisure bandwagon and invest in stylish sporty clothes?
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LA athleisure brand Garbe Luxe has hit Flex Studio shelves and the beautifully structured, clean-lined pieces with high-fashion aesthetics are the perfect mix of sporty and stylish. Famous for the Moto Leggings, Ballet Sports Bra and Bomber Jacket, Hongkongers are going to be treating the studio like a catwalk. We talked to Natalia MacLeod, Garbe Luxe’s founder, designer about her influences, her favorite pieces and Asia.
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By Coconut Matters Serves: 4 cups My homemade granola clusters are addictive. But that’s not the only reason I make my own granola. I need to know what is on my plate because of food allergies, you won’t believe how much sugar is in store-bought granolas and because I want my granola to be full
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There really is no downside to going on retreat. A welcome and well-deserved escape from the urban jungle, a retreat offers a stress-free zone where your shoulders are finally able to drop from somewhere around your ears and your mind slows its rolladexing of chores, deadlines and responsibilities. You learn new skills, you bathe in vitamin D and various spa therapies, you delight in beautiful, tasty and nutritious food. And what’s best, it recharges you for a fresh perspective on life when you return home.
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Yamuna Body Rolling (YBR) improves so many aspects of our physical bodies: posture and body alignment, flexibility and range of motion, muscle tone, circulation and organ function.
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Teens – the earlier you start Pilates the better! Why? Because you’re building an inner dictionary of “intelligent movement” that will help your coordination, flexibility, strength and speed. Great coordination is one of the building blocks of successful fitness, plus helps you look tall and confident. Flexibility increases performance, helps prevent injury and it’s always fun to be the pretzel in class. And strength and speed allow you to do more, better, for longer and faster. What’s not to love? Here Heather explains why you really, really want intelligent movement, and why you want it now!
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