Pandemic posture is a familiar phrase to anyone who has spent hours working from home with less-than-ideal desk set-ups. If things are feeling a little out of place or tight, get in touch with Motion Dynamics, a Sheung Wan centre that specialises in postural correction, injury remediation and movement improvement by looking at the way clients sit, stand and move. With over 26 years in the business, founder and integrative manual therapist Chris Watts has built a reputation for helping people of all ages sort out their aches and pains—whether that’s deskbound office workers who rarely exercise or super-active trailrunners who can’t sit still.

Everyone has an idea of what healthy food is, but how much of your diet should be protein, fat and carbohydrates? Is there anything that could be causing sensitivities? If you’ve been struggling to maintain a healthy weight, are feeling lacklustre or could just do with a little guidance when it comes to what and how much you should be eating, consider recruiting a nutritional therapist. Katia Demekhina at Omni Vitality gets to know each of her clients’ histories and lifestyles, and considers the environmental and health factors that may be affecting them to produce a tailored plan based on key health goals and built around changing habits.

You’ll know if the skin on your face and body is healthy, but what about your head? Japanese head spa treatments have become all the rage over the last few years, and My Space in Causeway Bay offers some of the best, thanks to founder Wing Chan’s training in the technique in Japan. The process involves a scalp health analysis using a magnifying camera, which helps the therapist identify issues, offer advice and select products for a treatment phase based on anti-ageing and scalp health, followed by a head, hand, neck and shoulder massage. Unit 1203, 12/F, United Success Commercial Centre, 508 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay. myspace.hk

You don’t have to go full Marie Kondo, but it can help to have an extra pair of hands or someone to encourage you to be ruthless when having a clear-out. Since 2016, professional organiser Orange Tam, aka Miss Orange at Jupp Uk, has helped hundreds of households achieve a more harmonious balance with a spring clean. The first step is throwing everything into a pile; then begins the sorting to figure out what clients really need. Once items are sorted, those marked for keeping are organised into a system that is easily maintained. Tidy house, tidy mind.

Three new fitness openings worth checking out if you’re looking to break a sweat and get stronger.

Renation

Wil Fang’s buzzy H Code fitness “destination” sees the entrepreneur better known for his food ventures team up with sports trainers and physios to link the wellness and fitness worlds under one roof. Renation clients have access to a programme of spin and strength classes, can be treated by physiotherapy and massage therapists, and can grab a smoothie or recovery snack at the in-house café.

Movement

Eschewing the concrete and-steel, industrial look of many gyms for a light- and plant-filled space, Movement is a stylish boutique gym in Sai Ying Pun that brings something different to the table with its focus on sustainable lifestyle through education and tailored support rather than quick gains. After a consultation, clients follow their own unique nutrition and fitness plan created by the gym’s experienced team of personal trainers.

Project S

Ballet dancer-turned-gym trainer Sarah Wersborg’s luxury duplex penthouse fitness centre in Sheung Wan elevates the concept of a gym and distils it into a surprisingly simple approach. Each 50-minute signature bootcamp session at Project S is split into two halves: HIIT for strength followed by cardio-based spinning. Wersborg believes that these classes are so intense and effective that two sessions per week should be enough to fulfil most people’s exercise needs.

It might be a cliché, but fresh activewear can help with motivation to start a new exercise regime. Try on these Hong Kong brands for size.

Lane Eight

If you’ve walked the streets of Hong Kong over the past few years, you can’t have missed Lane Eight training shoes in their many colourways, from acid yellow to forest green. The brand keeps it simple with two models: one for everyday fitness, the other for more intense HIIT workouts. Not only are these kicks optimised for the gym, but they look just as cool when grabbing breakfast afterwards. Best of all, the company takes a conscious approach to manufacturing, using materials like recycled plastic or plant-based uppers and algae-based cushioning for a sustainable bounce.

T8

No doubt you’ll have noticed how popular T8’s ultra-thin, breathable running masks have been throughout the pandemic. This Hong Kong sportswear brand was set up by two ultrarunners who wanted to create apparel that could stand up to the city’s intense heat and humidity. The brand specialises in very lightweight running clothing, from technical shirts that cool the wearer to “commando” underwear that prevents chafing. Not all exercise needs to be done in a gym setting, after all.

Selvaage

Activewear is one of the fastest-growing apparel sectors, but a lot of plastic is created to make elastane leggings and nylon shirts. Sustainable Hong Kong menswear brand Selvaage produces stylish, high-performance, durable active and loungewear using recycled nylon, organic cotton and biodegradable polyester to minimise its garments’ impact on Earth. The brand was created by two fashion industry workers who decided to take a step back and push for positive change.

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