Stomp the Yard
The upcoming holidays are no excuse to slack on your fitness regimen. We’re not saying that you shouldn’t stuff your face with pies, roasts and all the trimmings. But if you’re looking to get a head start on your 2014 fitness resolutions—or if you simply want to look good in your New Year’s Eve outfit—it’s time to get the exercise ball rolling. Get geared up for your winter workout sessions, like the badass mama below, in the Australian athletics brand 2XU’s new “Compression” collection. The comfortable, snazzy line of bottoms and tops is available for both men and women, and boasts workout wear jargon like “breathability,” “moisture management” and “flexibility.” We’ll take it, as long as we turn a few heads while we’re toasting to 2014.
2XU Compression collection: Tank, $585; full-length tights, $950. Available at Giga Sports, Shop 124, 1/F, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, 2918-9088, www.gigasports.com.hk.
There’s no place like home if you want to get a good workout in. It’s quiet, you never have to wait in line for a machine, and there’s no one around to try to impress—or look stupid in front of. We’ve all experienced that moment of failure when the muscled person next to you starts curling 60kg dumbells. In front of the mirrors. So take a break from the gym and get in shape (for a lot cheaper!) with these versatile products. And remember: it’s all about squats for the ladies. Men? Work on those pecs with one pushup too many.
Suspension trainer home kit, $2,200,
TRX @ Optimum Performance Studio
2/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley St., Central, 2868-5170.
Jump rope, $380, RX Smart Gear @ My Peak Condition
mypeakcondition.com.
Up activity tracker, $1,098, Jawbone @ Apple Store
IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 3972-1500.
Water bottles $150, Dopper @ Ecols
Shop L607, 6/F, The One,
100 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, 3106-4918.