The Benefits of Yoga

The world has evolved into a global village where individuals have different needs and lifestyles. Exercise is needed to stay healthy and fit. You need to look no further than T8 Fitness when it comes to offering fitness products at an affordable price.

T8F was founded on the basic concept of keeping individuals fit and healthy. It is considered to be a young, creative and motivated company with ambition and passion for fitness. The company was founded in Hong Kong in 2011 with a core mission to provide their clients with ultimate experience and products in order to keep them fit and healthy. The main products which they offer include Yoga and Pilates DVDs, ToeSox(the ultimate grip socks!), exercise equipment and accessories.

While Yoga may sound boring to some, the modern form is definitely a great fun activity since it focuses on the “flow” rather than the poses themselves. Yoga can enhance performance in every phase of your life. If you are a fitness fanatic, you should be aware of the benefits which Yoga provides to the human body. Here are a few of them:

• Yoga helps in building confidence by helping you love and accept your body.
• Yoga is that one basic exercise, which can be done anywhere without any special equipment.
• It enhances both mobility and control and helps you play any sport with more stability and mindfulness.
• It helps in proper breathing and aids towards knowing about your posture.
• Yoga also helps in broadening the individual’s perspective about the world.
• It nullifies the agony of stiff joints and tight muscles.
• One of the main benefits of Yoga includes that it helps the individual to become leaner and stronger.
• It also helps in relieving stress. Consequently, it aids in restoring peace of mind, productivity and helps the individual to focus on his work in an efficient way.

If you are someone who loves to stay fit and healthy and are looking for motivation to get into shape then T8 Fitness is the right place for you to get started. It not only offers exercise equipment but also deals in a variety of Yoga mats, therapy balls, grip socks and accessories that keep you motivated to work harder.

So, what’s stopping you? Get your yoga mats and accessories on T8Fitness.com now and enjoy your sessions!

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How To Become a Pilates Instructor

 

 

Polestar is a globally recognized provider of rehabilitation based Pilates education. It has a team of dedicated teachers and instructors and is known to produce high caliber trainers and Pilates studio models. Their vision revolves around creating an impact on the world through a movement which will foster awareness of self as well as the community. Polestar Pilates Asia was established in 2001. Since then it has arranged several successful courses in different Asian countries such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

In order to become a Pilates instructor, it not only requires time but also dedication and investment from the individual. One must have a high level of motivation and dedication towards the teaching profession to excel in this field. The following are some steps to consider if you wish to be a Pilates instructor:

• First step is to enroll in a Pilates class and become familiar with the exercise method. Most courses will also require a basic knowledge of Anatomy, so you should look into some online or contact Anatomy courses.
• Next, decide the type of qualification you might need from a Mat qualification which will allow you to teach groups and individuals on the Mat all the way through to Comprehensive qualification which will allow you to teach and train clients using the full range of Pilates equipment.  At Polestar, we offer great flexibility with our Gateway Programme, enabling you to ease into professional education.
• Third step would comprise of selecting the relevant school you want to train with– do your research!  Think of the type of teacher you want to be, and make your choice accordingly.

• Enroll in your programme of choice. Make sure that you choose a school that will support you from the start right through to examination and beyond. At Polestar we offer an extensive mentorship programme to support our students every step of the way.
• An additional step will be to register yourself with the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). It is a governing body for the Pilates industry based in the US. Polestar Pilates Asia meets and exceeds the requirements for inclusion on the PMA registry of schools.

Becoming a Pilates instructor is a wonderful journey that requires the right dedication, passion, and motivation. Remember, it is an ongoing process – at Polestar we believe in providing education that will last a lifetime. So, if you are looking for the right place to start your career as a Pilates Instructor then Polestar Pilates Asia could be the right place for you. Register today!

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Fun Myth Busting Facts about Pilates!

 

 

Exercise has become a major necessity for every individual in today's world. People exercise mostly to stay fit and healthy, as well as relieve stress. Exercise should not be age bound, it is something which individuals from any age group can do as a way to lead a healthy lifestyle. Iso Fit offers flexible exercise sessions that are customized according to the specific needs of their clients. Iso Fit, since its inception in 1998, is known for providing a range of Pilates and Gyrotonic sessions under the supervision of dedicated, experienced professionals. One of the reasons Iso Fit is so popular among clients is the mix of services one receives in any session – a combination of Pilates, Gyrotonic Exercise, as well as other exercises techniques such as Body Kinetics, Feldenkrais, Fit Ball, TRX, and Rommet Technique.

Pilates is known to be one of the most efficient ways to re-educate your body so you can move efficiently, stay pain free, get into shape and stay fit! Although it originated in the 20th century, there are still a lot of myths associated with the method. Let’s have some fun and bust some of these myths!

Here are 7 Myth Busting facts about Pilates:

Myth 1: It was always called Pilates.

The original name of Pilates is Contrology. Joseph Pilates, the inventor, intended it to be about the art of control, an exercise method where you control your body, mind, and muscles. The moves he designed, focus on core muscles in the "powerhouse" (abs, pelvic floor, lower back), proper alignment of the spine, and awareness of breath.

Myth 2: You need special machines to do Pilates.

Mat Moves are vintage Pilates. They have been prevalent since inception of Pilates and have proven to be effective and efficient in many ways. Machines are often used to assist with a movement which may be more difficult on the Mat!

Myth 3: Pilates is a form of Yoga.

Not true. While there are some similarities between the two, Pilates is an Exercise System of its own, developed by the wonderfully talented and visionary Joseph Pilates. These two systems, in their own way, focus strongly on improving all aspects of physical fitness (flexibility, strength, posture, muscle tone) and incorporate a strong body/mind integrative component.

Myth 4: Pilates is only for Women.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Pilates is for Men too! Pilates was invented by a man (a bodybuilder no less!), and many male athletes swear by it, including Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, members of the All Blacks Rugby Team, Andy Murray….Pilates is great for sportsmen and athletes! Converted yet?

Myth 5: Pilates is a fad.

It is true that many celebrities enjoy Pilates, for example, Lucy Liu swears by a combo of Pilates and running to give her a physical and mental boost. However Pilates has stood the test of time, and is only gaining in popularity, recognition and reputation both within the general and the medical community.

Myth 6: Pilates is only about the Core.

While it is true there is a strong focus on the core, Pilates is a whole body workout which dramatically and rapidly improves strength, flexibility, posture and overall alignment of the musculature and skeleton.

Myth 7: Pilates has too much Flexion

Pilates has a variety of functional movement patterns for the spine. Carla Mullins from Body Organics in Australia says “To fully appreciate Pilates we need to ensure that the movement patterns are representative of all the movements of the spine.   A balance movement class would have incorporated the flexion abdominal series but also a lot of other work from sides, four point kneeling to extension.” Well said!

Pilates is an excellent way to improve posture and flexibility, tone your muscles, and feel young again! If you are ready to get started, schedule your assessment session or book a group class with Iso Fit today!

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Omega 3 Pork is Coming to Select Hong Kong Markets

Flodins award-winning Omega-3 pork is finally going to be available at certain retail outlets in Hong Kong this December. FUSION Supermarket (Discovery Bay, Parkview) and designated TASTE Supermarket (Festival Walk, Stanley Plaza and Hopewell Center) are amongst the selected few.  

Why Omega-3 Pork?

The question should be why not? However, Flodins Omega-3 Pork is amongst the best meats on the market, and it’s definitely tremendously beneficial. Right off the bat, it relies on the principles of Nordic farming methods. These are specifically designed animal farming methodologies which guarantee the highest and purest quality of the pork meat. The animals are raised humanely on Nordics farms that always operate to the highest standards of animal welfare. The farms rely on traditional farming techniques in order to provide your pork with the purest, most tender taste imaginable.

Things to Consider:

Not only is Omega-3 Pork by Flodins tasty, it’s always very beneficial. First of all, it’s pure, and it doesn’t contain contaminants like the majority of meat. We live in a world in which the majority of the foods are actually developed instead of grown, and that definitely incentivizes a lot of health issues. With Flodins pork, you can rest assured that you are going to be eating both deliciously and healthy- with lots of Omega-3s!

Some of the benefits of Omega-3 Pork include:

• 4 times more Omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional pork
• Omega-3 pork is GMO free
• Naturally tasty and tender
• The farms are carefully chosen, and they rely on traditional Nordic growing techniques.

Flodins Omega-3 Pork is the result of 5 years worth of extensive research., conducted with licensed farmers in different research facilities throughout Finland- such as the Natural Resources Institute in Finland as well as the large Helsinki University. Their methodologies are backed up by solid science. Flodins Omega-3 pork can be cooked any way you like- since it’s loaded with high-quality fat, the meat is quick to prepare. Since it stays juicy and tender longer, cooking time is less critical as well.

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Foods For Radiant, Glowing Skin

 

 

Waking up in the morning with a picture-perfect radiant skin rarely happens in reality. You may not be able to change the tone, complexion, those pesky little pimples, and freckles currently on your skin, but you can turn it all around by using the all-natural, safe and sustainable products  from Gourmet Skin Bar. No matter what your skin is like, Gourmet Skin Bar is going to make you fall in love with your skin and is your ultimate guide to achieving a healthy and radiant glow. Gourmet Skin Bar recommends these amazing foods for your skin:

Cucumber: Virtually a cure-all full of hydrating enzyme-filled water, and hydration is key for youthful, smooth skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which is why you put the chilled slices over your eyes for a DIY spa treatment!

Seaweed: Rich in B vitamins and minerals such as iron, seaweed helps with healthy blood flow to contribute to radiant skin.

Kale: This good-for-you green is an excellent source of the beauty-boosting vitamins A, C, and E, all of which have potent anti-aging properties and help promote healthy new cell growth. Kale is also loaded with minerals, such as magnesium and calcium, that healthy skin needs.

Papaya: With its vivid orange color, papaya promotes skin lightening, exfoliation, and skin repair. It also helps if you are having digestion problems!

Probiotic-rich foods: Probiotics are one of the biggest beauty secrets for clear, radiant skin. They encourage the growth of friendly gut flora that helps keep your digestion in check, so there’s better nutrient delivery to the skin and entire body. Try adding these beauty foods to your daily routine.

Pumpkin Seeds: These awesome seeds are full of B vitamins and biotin, essential nutrients for strengthening hair, nails, and skin. They also help fight acne, thanks to zinc!

Lemon: An easy and delicious way to add flavor to your food and drinks; from water and tea to fish and salad. It gives you a boost of vitamin C and its enzymes have also been shown to help rejuvenate liver tissue and help support skin collagen.

If you are looking for an easy, all-natural solution to your skin problems, then try The Beauty Chef’s GLOW Inner Beauty Powder? Simply mix a spoonful into your morning smoothie! Highly recommended by Gourmet Skin Bar, as it has the potential nutrients curated from 24 skin-loving fermented superfoods that will surely make your skin shine bright with that radiant glow you have always wanted!

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Official Gay Game Hong Kong 2022 Bid Submitted!

 

 

The Official bid to host the 2022 Gay Games in Hong Kong has been submitted! This was a huge undertaking, largely completed by an enthusiastic team of volunteers and ending in 300 pages of extremely detailed, well-organised book on why Hong Kong should host the games. The Gay Games are the largest international sport and cultural gathering open to all, regardless of ability, age, sexual orientation, race, gender, nationality, political or religious beliefs, ethnic origins, or HIV status- hosted every 4 years. Paris is scheduled to host the games in 2018. The Bid Book includes Letters of Support from Government,  as well as more than 125 letters of support from Political, Commercial, LGBT, Sport and other NGO's organisations and individuals! Read on to learn more and see the bid book for yourself:

Actual cover of the #GGHK2022 Bid Book

Hong Kong will be the first Asian city to host the Gay Games since its inception in 1982. The games see thousands of competitors from dozens of countries flock to the city to compete in approximately 36 different sporting events over a nine-day period. It is expected that hosting the Games will bring at least half a billion HK dollars economic impact to the city. Local sports, including Tower Running, Trail Running and Dragon Boating are included in the proposal. Alongside the sporting events, arts and culture events, including calligraphy, lion dancing, and the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be featured.

LGBTI sports organisation Out in HK leads the 2022 bid, hoping to encourage people from all walks of life to participate and compete. “Hosting the games for first time in Asia will be a great opportunity to build a new base of supporters and members and an amazing opportunity for Asia to show the rest of the world how amazing Hong Kong is!”- Out in HK founder Dennis Philipse  

We Do Need Your Support! This bid was put together by a team of enthusiastic volunteers but there are costs involved in the bidding, so please show your support- even a little goes a long ways. Download your copy of the bid book here, and see the Huge potential this event has. This will be an amazing event that will benefit so many, in many different ways!

Let The Games Begin!

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Bamboo: The Ultimate Source of Survival

 

 

By now, nearly everyone knows that we are depleting the natural resources of the only home that we have at a rate that is well past sustainable. Occasionally, a development comes along that provides some optimism about our prospects for making positive changes in our living habits. And Bamboa knows this “secret” well- Sustainable Bamboo! Bamboo has been used for everything from food to bridge building for millennia, and now it's time to take a fresh look at all that this amazing plant has to offer. Bamboa also supports local craftsmen and encourages the use of bamboo as a durable and sustained resource. If you are wondering how bamboo can help sustain the environment and has a win-win use, read on!

The contemporary world contains great problems for everyone, like global warming, overpopulation, and deforestation; leaving us worried sick about running out of resources and more. But bamboo can be used for every purpose that serves human life, some of which include:

• It has a fast growth rate. In fact, some bamboo species grow more than three feet every day!
• Bamboo has a higher oxygen emission rate while it absorbs considerable amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
• Subject to the species, bamboo can be reaped in 1-5 years. Hence, it has a shorter harvesting period.
• Bamboo involves small waste production since nearly every part of the plant can be used; be it in producing exquisite furniture or chopsticks.

Bamboa fiber dining ware is perfect for barbecues: light weight, unbreakable and once it reaches the end of its life cycle (20 years) it biodegrades under the soil within two months.

• Bamboo has a high versatility and can replace almost every use that wood serves. Paper, floorboards, furniture, charcoal, construction constituents, and much more can be made from bamboo.
• Also, it is the most reliable and cheapest source that does not need any sort of chemicals or fertilizer.
• It benefits the environment, bamboo roots are notable in preventing erosion and retain the soil nutrients for the next crops. It can also grow in a variety of climatic conditions.
• For the parts of the world where unemployment reigns, bamboo brings economic stability by providing ample job opportunities in bamboo production and product manufacturing sectors.
• Bamboo provides prospects for various cultures to resolve their conflicts through trade and collaboration that aids everybody.

Last but not the least; it requires optimism and global cooperation to let bamboo products gain popularity and save the planet. Bamboa is determined to utilize bamboo as an ultimate source of survival, presenting a variety of products that will allow mankind to enjoy the fruits of nature!

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