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Hong Kong - what a place to be a runner/ hiker! so many places to go, so much to see. Thanks to our event partner HK Running who have categorised over 600km of different routes to enjoy. These are 3 of our favourite: Stairway to heaven (The Twins)  The Twins feature...

Who doesn't love a good smoothie!? Here are 3 great recipes to try this week! 1) Detox Green Smoothie with Chia Seeds      Ingredients Vegan, Gluten free, Paleo ∙ Serves 1 Produce 1 Banana 1 cup Pineapple chunks, frozen 1 cup Spinach, leaves Refrigerated 1 cup Almond...

A big thanks to Sassy Hong Kong for holding the readers awards for which we were nominated for...and we won for a company making waves in the fitness and wellness industry! Thanks to all who voted....tribe love! Congratulations to all the other nominations. Through...

Upon hearing two tones of different frequencies – sent simultaneously to the left and right ears – the brain perceives a third tone based on the mathematical difference between the two frequencies.
The myriad of different tones possible are said to help us with things like anxiety, sleep, focus, memory, pain and many more

Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to mint. Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day. They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”

There are so many different ideas to run properly!

here are a few basics to get you started

Eyes. Look ahead and keep your eyes and head up looking down means you will

We are very excited to have our new leggings in the activewear addition in Sassy Hong Kong!

Take it easy the first few times. Your first time hiking around trails might be slow as you adjust to the terrain, as there are roots, rocks, slopes, trees, and more in your way. It my not feel natural don’t worry every time will get easier as you learn to read the path.

Get excited! We have opened registration for our april 2019 events. What's new? our 5 week program is continuing to evolve, now with 2 meditation classes during the meditation week, anddddd we have added a 10K! We expect it to fill up quick so get signed up now Early...

This film festival is a celebration of the fantastic women around us who are doing extraordinary things. Join us for a series of inspiring short films with a focus on adventure, the environment and heart-warming stories.

Life isn’t about finding yourself, it’s about creating yourself. Take the start of the new year as an opportunity to reflect on 2018 while setting yourself up for a strong and purposeful 2019. Goal setting is a great way to fill your life with the things that inspire you and bring happiness. 

The Hong Kong based Women’s Five event company which organises fitness programs and running events for women has recently launched their own apparel wear for women and girls, starting off with leggings. Their launch collection includes items for ‘Active’, ‘Yoga’ and ‘Casual’ wear. They opened their online store www.womensfive.store in late December 2018

SMOKY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM TACOS
SERVES 4 (VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE)

If you’re tired of hitting the bars or clubs for the countdown (not because we are old…) and are looking for something different or more meaningful, try these out!

I’m going to make a bold statement and say, confidence is everything. It is important to know first and foremost what confidence is. Psychotherapist Nathan Blumenthal, founder of the self-esteem movement in psychology stated  “the reputation you have with yourself – your self-esteem – is the single most important factor for a fulfilling life”

RunNation Film Festival 2018 – Coming to Hong Kong! The RunNation Film Festival brought to you by Women’s Five and HK Running is now coming to Hong Kong! – DEC 9th. 6-8pm Dedicated to showing inspirational running films from around the world. We don’t focus just on...

Let the good times roll! We have now opened registration for our next event. New run course New and improved 5 week program 5 week fitness program starts September 3rd 5K run on October 7th. register here! http://womensfive.com/october-2018/

Why is Mindfulness important. Before we start - what exactly is mindfulness? The simplest definition we know is “clear awareness”. It is the ability to be present, and knowing what is happening in your experience in each moment. This attention can be applied to your...

Why is meditation important? Meditation is a way to transform and develop the mind. Practicing meditation encourages and develops concentration, clarity and emotional regulation. By taking part in a particular practice of your choice, you learn more about the patterns...

Everyone wants one…some only sign up for that perfect shot. But they usually end up looking like something you do not want to share….so what’s the secret?

Here are some tips to help you get that great running photo.