Victor Chau is no stranger to Hong Kong's yoga community. Known for his spectacular yoga selfies (learn exactly how he takes his photos here) and hands-on approach to yoga teaching, Victor is often on the road, traveling all over Asia to teach others how to stretch, meditate and unwind.
In our latest edition of In The Gym With, we asked Victor about his yoga journey, cheat day treats and who he looks up to as fitspiration.
When did you first start working out?
I have been doing yoga for more than 15 years now, but I only seriously incorporated it as a workout to my routine about four years ago.
Describe a typical week of workouts for you.
I usually do six days of yoga practice, one FleXTreme session at Flex Studio, one or two spin classes at XYZ and another session at F45 Quarry Bay.
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What is your favourite workout, class or exercise?
Yoga is still my number one go-to discipline for my physical and spiritual wellbeing, but I do love the adrenaline rush that I get from spinning and cross-training. On my rest days, I like to go on a hike in Hong Kong.
How do you stay motivated?
Knowing that each yoga practice or workout will keep me fit, calm my nerves, centre myself and slow down my ageing process—all of which will make me a happier and more wholesome person. That is my motivation.
What do you wear when working out? Any fave brands or stores?
Lululemon—it offers a wide variety of options from yoga, running, CrossFit and spinning. Even on days when I work out or practice yoga twice a day, my workout clothes do not smell because of their technology that inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria.
