Pilates

Joyce Wah-Sheung Wong has been living in Hong Kong for seven years since relocating back here from the US. A professional opera singer for over eight years, she is a regular freelance singer and often works with Opera Hong Kong. She is currently playing the part of Extra Nun in the cast of The Sound of Music, which is playing until 21st June, and will be singing the role of Despina in the upcoming performance of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte on August 30th at City Hall.

As part of our ongoing series, we find out why real people have taken to the popular practice of Pilates, how it has helped re-shape their bodies, and improve strength and sports performance. Here, Triska Childs, originally from Melbourne, Australia, tells us how she tried Pilates after realizing that walking her dogs alone would not keep

We tend to place much of our focus on muscle and cardio health, but often neglect to consider our bone health. Our bodies are constantly breaking down old bone cells and building new ones, however as we age, this process slows and we need to take steps to help maintain our bone density. Women generally

We asked real people to tell us about the benefits they’ve experienced through their Pilates practice: how it’s re-shaped their bodies, improved sports performance, and increased day-to-day strength. Here, Jim Maguire explains the reasons that prompted him to take to tried and tested practice and the health benefits that both he and his wife have experienced as

Just the other day I overheard a trainer-client conversation about setting up the next workout appointment. When given the options between two slots, the client said: “Let’s do it as early in the day as possible. Then it’s out of the way.” It’s the “out of the way” that got me thinking, says Benjamin Degenhardt

As part of our ongoing series, we find out why some real people have taken to the popular practice of Pilates, and how it has helped re-shape their bodies, improve strength and sports performance.   Here, Marylene and Thomas Poullaouec, originally from Brittany, France, tell us how their hectic Hong Kong lifestyle forced them to

5 REASONS MEN SHOULD DO PILATES There’s a reason ladies can’t get enough of mat classes—they work. From a stronger core to better sex, here’s why Pilates is great for guys, too. While women tend to dominate mat classes, Pilates holds plenty of benefits for men who rise to the challenge—yes, it’s hard. Whether you’re a