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Back to school, back to you.
In the process of keeping your kids active over the summer holidays, it’s easy to let your own wellness take a break. As the back to school season hits, rejoice in knowing that you can bring time and focus back on you! One of the best ways to get back into your wellness game (physically and mentally) is by popping into a fitness class. It might seem daunting, but there are loads of gym classes that will cater to your workout preference and give you the motivation you need (have you tried doing spin in a pool?). Whether you’re an early-morning riser, or prefer to get it in during lunch, here is a list of studios that are perfect for easing you back into a routine – hello me time!
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Pherform
Pherform is a women-only gym, based on a programme specifically designed to train a female body. Through decades of research with leading exercise scientists, it developed a specialised system that focuses on how a woman’s body responds to training. So, if you’re serious about getting back into it, this is the perfect place to go as it’ll help you find the workout schedule that best suits you. Set up a trial and take the guess-work out of your fitness routine.
When: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm and 7pm to 8:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
How much: Trial offers include: $397 (casual session), $397 (3-class pack) and $2,100 (21-day challenge for a full refund), contact for more information on all programmes
Pherform, 15 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong, 2798 8824, [email protected], www.pherform.com
XP Fitness
Cardio gym classes are a great way to get back into the fitness game and thankfully there are loads of options that tick this box – like dance! XP Fitness offers a slew of women-only, dance-based workouts that will be sure to get your heart pumping and your smile going. It’s ideal for getting your weekly/biweekly/however-weekly dose of cardio in without worrying about anybody watching (because everyone is too busy concentrating and watching themselves in the mirror)!
When: Check out the XP Fitness website for its full schedule
How much: Trial class, $150 (the fee is waived if a package is purchased on the same day of the trial class); drop-in, $350; 10-day unlimited class pack, $550
XP Fitness, 4/F Li Dong Building, No. 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong, 2951 9178, [email protected], www.xpfitnesshub.hk
WeBarre
Looking for a good mix of cardio and strength training? The WeBarre Signature Multi-Level class combines pilates, strength training, and ballet-inspired moves with a five minute HIIT section. Five minutes might not seem like much, but it’s the perfect amount to give you an interval workout and burn fat in less time. These gym classes are available in the morning and during lunch hours, so you can select the one that works best for you. And if you need to take it back to the start, its Fundamentals class is a great option. You can’t go wrong either way!
When: Check out WeBarre’s website for the full schedule
How much: Drop-in, $280; 7-day trial, $398; 1-month unlimited, $2,100; 10-class pack, $2,300 (expires after 4 months); 20-class pack, $4,200 (expires after 6 months); 40-class pack, $5,700 (expires after 8 months); 50-class pack, $8,500 (expires after 8 months)
WeBarre, 13/F Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, 2310 0008, [email protected], www.webarre.com
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Barre 2 Barre
On a time constraint? Barre 2 Barre has a variety of 45-minute leg-shaking and ab-clenching classes throughout the week that are available in the early morning and around lunchtime. The BarreAmped methodology is also in tune to components of the female body such as your pelvic floor, so whether you’re prenatal, postnatal, or none-of-the-above, you will be sure to get a good workout throughout your body. And as a frequenter of these gym classes, we can attest to the fact that while the class appears to fly by, we feel the effects of the workout in every muscle group, every single time.
When: Check out Barre 2 Barre’s website for the full schedule
How much: Class pricing ranges from $290 (drop-in) to various weekly and monthly packages, all details are available here
Barre 2 Barre, 4/F Cheung Hing Commercial Building, 37 Cochrane Street, Central, Hong Kong, 9688 3503, www.barre2barre.com
Mindful Pilates
Mindful Pilates can be referred to as “meditative pilates”. Its programme places as much emphasis on cultivating the mind to reach a calm and relaxed state, as it does on strength training. It’s a great way to ease yourself back into a fitness regime as it helps develop an understanding of how your body is connected as you perform each movement. As someone who came here during my own postnatal phase, I can definitely say that this class made me more mindful of my movements.
When: Check out Mindful Pilates’ website for the full schedule
How much: Contact directly for pricing information
Mindful Pilates, 8/F On Lan Centre, 11-15 On Lan Street, Central, Hong Kong, 6620 7050, [email protected], www.mindfulpilates.com.hk
XYZ
Don’t feel like standing? Opt for a spin class at XYZ instead! Each power-packed spin session at XYZ is basically a HIIT session on a bike, set to fun music. With classes spread throughout the day, pop in at your convenience and get your heart racing and your body drenched in sweat (promise it’s not as gross as it sounds). The best part? Aside from a little instructor controlled spotlighting, the room is completely dark. So however hard you choose to work is totally up to you!
When: Check out XYZ’s website for the full schedule
How much: Trial class, $270; drop-in, $350; 2-week trial offer, $800; 8-class pack, $2,600; 25-class pack, $7,500; 50-class pack, $14,000
XYZ, 2/F New World Tower 2, 18 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2865 0999, [email protected], www.youarexyz.com
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Velocity Aquabike Studio
Looking for a unique way to get back into the fitness scene? Check out the Velocity Aquabike Studio in Causeway Bay. An Aquabike is basically the beautiful result of a spin bike dunked in a Jacuzzi. The bikes are all designed in France exclusively for women and they each provide an effective, fat-burning workout in just 30 minutes. Find it hard to believe that you can tone-up while getting a blissful Jacuzzi jet massage? Check it out for yourself.
When: Contact for an appointment
How much: Several packages that range from a minimum of $280 for a trial session on the Aquabike, to multiple sessions with the Aquabike and the Japanese infrared sauna
Velocity Aquabike Studio, 14F, Oliv, 15-21 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2110 4460, [email protected], www.velocitystudio.hk
Pure Fitness
If gym classes are not your thing, no sweat (pun intended)! Located in various locations across Hong Kong, Pure Fitness gives you the ability to work out however and whenever you want. It promotes making fitness a habit for life and offers personal training to help tailor the most optimal sessions for you and your lifestyle. If you do, however, feel like trying out a class, you can check out one of its many offerings that include various strength training to high-cardio options.
When: Check out the Pure Fitness website for the full schedule
How much: Trial session is free, contact for information on a package that best suits you
Pure Fitness, various locations across Hong Kong, www.pure-fitness.com
Kita Yoga
Yoga is often thought to be a “stretching” workout, but that perception is far from reality. Yoga is an amazing way to bring strength, agility and flexibility to your body, and the dedicated instructors at Kita Yoga help gently guide you through it. For beginners, these gym classes are small enough so you don’t have to worry about anyone looking at you and for those who just need to get back into it, Kita Yoga’s open-level classes give you a variety of options for each guided move.
When: Check out Kita Yoga’s website for the full schedule
How much: Introductory offer for unlimited classes for a week, $300; drop-in, $300; 10-class pack, $2,750; 20-class pack, $5,000; unlimited month, $2,000
Kita Yoga, 1, U Lam Terrace, Hong Kong, 5323 1978, www.kita-yoga.com
Curves Ahead by TopFit
With a motto of being “crafted for women”, Curves Ahead by TopFit is dedicated to targeting the common problem areas of women. Using a variety of different methods, it focuses on working your deep muscles to change the shape of your body while educating you on how to effectively train those body parts. Open to all levels, it’s a great option to get yourself back into your groove.
When: Curves Ahead: Fridays, 12:15pm to 1:15pm
How much: Drop-in, $300; 10-class pack, $2,800; 20-class pack, $5,200; 40-class pack, $9,600
TopFit, 6/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong, 2776 7298, [email protected], www.top-fit.com
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