The Benefits of Omega-3’s

Omega-3’s are a part of a class of essential fatty acids needed for a healthy diet and can be found as a supplement or enjoyed in foods. One of the foods that you can find omega-3 in is Flodins premium pork, their pork has 4 times more Omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional pork! Their award-winning Omega-3 pork is the result of 5 years’ extensive research in partnership with selected farmers and Finnish research institutes, including the Natural Resources Institute Finland and University of Helsinki. Here are some of the major benefits of adding omega-3 to your diet.

Raises Blood Triglycerides

Both exercise and diet have an impact on triglyceride levels in the blood. Triglyceride levels are important when you are trying to keep your body healthy, and control LDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is the type of cholesterol that is bad for the body, as high levels are one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Feeling Full

One of the best ways to stick with a diet is having the feeling of being full, which Omega-3 fats are able to help with. Appetite Magazine published a study that provided subjects a controlled diet that permitted subjects to have either more than 1,300 mg or less than 260 mg of omega-3 fatty acids per day for a 2 week period during an 8-week diet. The subjects with the larger dosage reported that they felt a lot less hungry after meals.

Burns Fat

There is also research showing that having adequate amounts of omega-3 in a diet increases the health benefits that come from regular exercise. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study in which subjects were divided into four different groups. Each group received a combination of the following: sunflower oil, omega-3, sunflower oil with exercise, and omega-3 with exercise.

The people in the group with omega-3 with exercise were found to have lost the most amount of body fat and lowered their blood cholesterol more than all the other groups. The researchers of this study hypothesized that there is a synergistic effect between exercise and omega-3 that created more weight loss. This is likely due to a shift in the fat’s metabolism to decrease storage, and increase the oxidation of the fats.

Cognitive Performance

It has also been suggested that omega-3 plays a role in cognitive performance. People who take omega-3 will often show improved levels of energy and vigor.

There has been a lot of research done about Omega-3 and its benefits for a diet. Adding Omega-3 to your diet is as easy as buying Flodins Omega-3 Pork. The higher content of Omega-3 also makes the fat melt faster and be infused in the meat creating juicy, succulent pork meat.

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The Oov, Gay Games and More Come to Hong Kong

Gay Games Fundraiser at Orange Peel

There was an  incredible turnout at the Gay Games Fundraising night, Sept 17th at the Orange Peel. With generous support from both Orange Peel and Grana, we had a non-stop, action-packed night filled with joy, love, and celebration of diversity from our poets, musicians, singers and authors. The night truly showcased the amazing amount of talent we have in this community.  The night started with Vivian Kwok’s harp medley with “Over the Rainbow”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, and Denise Ho’s “Lawrence and Lewis”.

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Upcoming Polestar Courses at Iso Fit

Professional Pilates instructors prefer Polestar for its consistent high-quality education, training and support. Polestar Pilates applies professional techniques and develops the highest quality of teachers, making Polestar Pilates a perfect fit for Iso Fit. This is the reason why Iso Fit has been hosting the high quality and world renowned Polestar Pilates courses since 2001. Their team of dedicated professionals are able to use their Polestar Pilates Training to deliver a variety of options for clients, tailoring each session to meet the needs of the client. The unique combination of the Pilates and Gyrotonic exercise systems ensures that Iso Fit helps its clients meet their health and fitness goals. In order to enhance training other exercise methods such as Body Kinetics, Feldenkrais, Fit Ball TRX® and Rommet technique, to mention but a few, may also be applied during sessions to provide an all round mind/body experience.

You can also provide your clients with this type of high quality service! If you are ready for taking the next step and going into a teacher training course, check out the upcoming Polestar courses at Iso Fit. Iso Fit is offering two courses to boost up your Pilates training and exercise methods.

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Rapeseed Oil: Reasons to Use It

Thinking of the perfect way to cook your premium Nordic meats from Flodins? There are many ways, you could have it grilled, broiled, seared, or fried, among others. When it comes to frying, one of the most important things is to make sure that you use the right kind of cooking oil. It must not only be able to bring out the best flavor from your meat, but it must also be good for your health. In this case, you can consider using rapeseed oil. It may be a bit expensive, but when you take a look at its benefits, you will be easily convinced to have it chosen above all others.

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The Oov Arrives in Asia

The pioneers in Pilates training and education, Polestar Pilates has introduced a new instrument for better training - the Oov. Polestar Pilates Asia brought the Oov to Asia during their 2016 Pilates Retreat in Malaysia. The retreat included a fantastic programme of workshops and master classes covering a wide range of Pilates teaching applications. The following highlights just some of the benefits and features the Oov provides.

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Fall/Winter ToeSox 2016 Collection

 

Whether it's yoga, fitness training or a ballet class, each requires special moves and techniques. But are you feeling comfortable in that apparel? When you're not wearing comfortable clothing, you may become prone to injuries during training. In particular people often overlook the slickness of normal socks, or even bare feet on a yoga mat or other fitness equipment. Grip Socks are essential to preventing sliding and slipping, and good news! The new   Fall/Winter ToeSox 2016 Collection is available at T8 Fitness! T8 Fitness brings to you the finest in yoga, Pilates and fitness accessories.

Feet are the one of the most sensitive parts of the body prone to physical injuries. This is why T8 Fitness offers a wide variety of ToeSox. These socks are specially designed to give you comfort and safety during fitness training. T8 Fitness is the exclusive distributor of ToeSox in Hong Kong. The ToeSox Fall/Winter 2016 Collection includes incredible and stylish designs, fitting the needs of everyone. Yoga and fitness trainers love the comfort and vivid, popping colours of the ToeSox variety. Ballerina grip socks, Low Rise barre socks, ankle grip socks, casual crew socks, leg warmer dance socks, and casual knee high socks are some of the new introduced collection.

• The Full-Toe Bellarina grip socks are great for year round use as they feel less hot to wear during barre, yoga, or just walking around your home.
• The Half Toe Low Rise grip socks in Black are perfect for those who mix and match their workout attire- they match everything!
• Full Toe Low Rise grip socks are a personal favourite for Barre and Yoga - full foot coverage works wonderfully paired with long yoga pants.

 Get a grip with the ToeSox collection and experience comfort, leisure and fashion at the same time! Hurry and order your favourite pairs of ToeSox online- before the new collection sells out!​

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The Oov Arrives in Asia

The pioneers in Pilates training and education, Polestar Pilates has introduced a new instrument for better training - the Oov. Polestar Pilates Asia brought the Oov to Asia during their 2016 Pilates Retreat in Malaysia. The retreat included a fantastic programme of workshops and master classes covering a wide range of Pilates teaching applications. The following highlights just some of the benefits and features the Oov provides.

Sessions often incorporate equipment to add variety and to add challenge to training and rehabilitation. The Oov has many benefits: The shape of the Oov is engineered to match the natural spinal curves of your body. Unlike a foam roller, the Oov is made from compliant foam so it is comfortable. Once a client is positioned on the Oov, they are essentially in what we refer to as a “neutral spine.”  The Oov is shaped to be an unstable surface. So while it “cradles your spine,” it also challenges your rotational stability, which is functional for many of our daily activities. It strengthens the spinal posture and alters the habitual and non-adaptive motion patterns of the clients.  More importantly, clients gain new awareness of these patterns which is a challenging aspect of our treatment paradigms. The Oov also promotes healthy posture, it’s designed to allow the shoulder blades to move freely while laying on it. We can train a client’s head, neck and shoulder alignment while challenging the neuromuscular system to recognize a new, healthy position of the spine.

Polestar Pilates cares for their instructors and clients alike and wants the best for them. Introducing the Oov adds a challenging new dimension to Pilates training, and many benefits for physical therapy and fitness clients alike. Follow us on Facebook, and watch for upcoming courses and programmes for the Oov around Asia.

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Upcoming Polestar Courses at Iso Fit

Professional Pilates instructors prefer Polestar for its consistent high-quality education, training and support. When applying professional techniques and developing awareness, Polestar Pilates complies best with the quality and standard of education maintained by Iso Fit. This is the reason why Iso Fit has been hosting world renowned Polestar Pilates courses since 2001. Their team of dedicated professionals are available to deliver a variety of techniques, personalising each session to meet their clients needs. With a wide variety of Pilates and Gyrotonic session, Iso Fit helps its clients meet their training goals. Enhanced exercise methods such as Body Kinetics, Fit Ball TRX and more are available for advanced training. 

If you are ready for training, check out the upcoming Polestar courses at Iso Fit. Iso Fit is offering two courses to boost up your Pilates training and exercise methods.

The first course is  the Mat with Small Props which will be held 05-06 Nov 2016. As the name indicates, this course includes Pilates mat exercises with foam roller, rotating discs, balance board, gym ball, Flex Ring Toner®, and springs. These exercises are specially designed to enhance and challenge your Pilates mat repertory. These small props add a unique proprioceptive challenge to the original exercises as well as providing support and assistance to the more challenging Pilates repertoire. 

The second dynamic course, The Reformer Qualification Course, will be from 03 Dec 2016 - 19 Feb 2017. Consisting of five sections, this course provides the opportunity to become a Pilates Reformer Teacher. The program provides instructions on Pilate principles, techniques and exercises and is scheduled for 3 two-day sessions. Successful completion of the series will enable participants the opportunity to gain qualification by sitting for the Reformer Exam. 

It is time to reach your training goals! Snag your spot now by registering for these courses, and receive the best Pilates instruction in Hong Kong.  

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5 Social Media Tactics To Boost Up Your Business

Social media networks are fantastic resources for businesses of all sizes looking to promote their brands online. The platforms themselves are free to use, and with the the right knowledge and promotion, organic growth is very achievable. Social media platforms also have paid advertising options for brands that want to reach even more new audiences. Prosperity Research Digital Agency(PRDA) is Asia's leading social media management agency and offers a variety of services to their clients such as SEO, Branded Content, Reputation Management, Digital Strategy etc. They are known for delivering success and premium services to their clients.

First, when choosing a network, always look for the mainstream platform that will best benefit your business. A bigger platform has wider opportunities for everyone regardless of the size of your business. Facebook has a wealth of options for any type of organization, it's a great starting point for your business, regardless of your industry. You can use it to share photos, videos, important company updates and more.

Secondly, now that you've entered the mainstream social media, you need to activate your business strategies. Once you're caught in the social media network, produce active responses in advance to be used on short notice. You can use Twitter for the effective content production, get ahead in your game, and make it go viral in no time!

Thirdly, crafting a lot of creative content in advance will make your business flourish like wildfire! Via likes, follows, shares and hashtags, Instagram seems like a good platform to increase your business popularity. You'll need high definition photographs to attract viewers and increase your community.

Next, before you launch your product on social media, examine the market and the target audience. Deep market analysis and target community are the key facets of effective social media tactics.

Lastly; business members should be present for online customer to provide a better social media service. The professional agency of Prosperity Research Digital Agency(PRDA) leads the social media market with organic and successful social communication to deliver the best to its clients. Contact them today to get started!

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3 Things You’ll Love about FitBit Blaze

Le Luxury is a well-known and recognized online retailer which usually deals in fashion jewelry, watches, and pens at competitive prices. Le Luxury keeps their stock updated with the latest trends and believe in the aspect of satisfying their customers to the fullest. Le Luxury has made an exciting new edition to their watch collection- the new Fitbit Blaze! Read on to learn more about this smart fitness watch.

The new Fitbit Blaze is a fitness tracker for everyone and anyone who wants to stay fit and live healthy. However, one might want to know what's different in this fitness tracker? Well, there are three things which you are absolutely going to love. One of them is that the tracking of Blaze Heart Rate is extremely accurate, whether you are running, jogging, exercising or even walking, it will monitor your heart rate perfectly and keep you updated. Is heart rate readings were reported as one of the most accurate consumer heart-rate trackers on the market!

Next in line is how intuitive the screen interface is. Fitbit's developers did a good job organizing the various modes and information that are accessible on Blaze. For navigation, you swipe left to flip through screens, including "Today," which displays the current day's steps and other stats; "Exercise," where you can start tracking one of multiple workouts; "FitStar;" "Timer;" "Alarms;" and "Settings." The colorful screen also looks great.

The third feature is that it has a built-in GPS which does not affect the battery life, thereby, making it even more attractive.

So, if you are looking for a device that will monitor your heartrate and will also keep you updated regarding your health then Fitbit Blaze is the right choice for you! It will help you in keeping tabs on your fitness routine and will lead you towards a healthy lifestyle. Le Luxury is the perfect place to get your hands on this exclusive fitness gadget!

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Glowing Skin From The Inside Out

Is this product safe to use? Is it organic? Is it toxic-free? These are the questions one should hear when shopping for cosmetic or skincare products. As your largest organ, skin needs special care and attention! Bringing you the healthiest choice for skincare and beauty products, Gourmet Skin Bar wants to make you feel loved in your own skin. Their philosophy is “love your skin, cherish life, and protect the planet”. This brand provides natural, organic, chemical-free skincare products and cosmetics to bring out the best in your skin. 

The saying “you are what you eat” isn't a myth, but a factual truth. Your skin shows the ultimate effects of what sort of nutrition you're getting. If your diet isn't good, there is only so much creams and serums can help your skin. To get flawless skin, you must consume foods rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants fight the free radicals in the environment and revitalize cells! Some of these foods can be green leafy veggies, berries, tomatoes and vitamin C rich foods to boost up collagen formation. It's best to you keep your gut healthy for improved digestion. Consuming fermented foods loaded with minerals, vitamins, and nutrients will benefit your gut. These super foods contain prebiotics and probiotics that make nutrients available for body use. 

Furthermore, always drink lots of water. Water is the known basis of life and has unlimited benefits for the whole body. It rehydrates your skin and reduces the risk of pimples, acne, dehydration, and enlarged pores.  Gourmet Skin Bar offers many products to take skin care to the next level by loving, cherishing, and protecting your skin. They highly recommend GLOW Inner Beauty Powder by The Beauty Chef. It contains 24 curated skin-loving fermented superfoods that nourish and enhance the skin from the inside, giving your skin a healthy glow on the outside.

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Gay Games Fundraiser at Orange Peel

There was an  incredible turnout at the Gay Games Fundraising night, Sept 17th at the Orange Peel. With generous support from both Orange Peel and Grana, we had a non-stop, action-packed night filled with joy, love, and celebration of diversity from our poets, musicians, singers and authors. The night truly showcased the amazing amount of talent we have in this community.  

The night started with Vivian Kwok’s harp medley with “Over the Rainbow”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, and Denise Ho’s “Lawrence and Lewis”. Next Racoon Hut shared excerpts from his book “The Flying Bear”  to celebrate bear culture in Hong Kong, which is seldom mentioned in the media. The following intensive and intellectual performances from our poets Katie Ng, Ian Lam, Gina Benjamin, transqueer body-builder Siufung Law and the team from Peel Street Poetry moved the crowds to cheers and at times introspection. Their message on “Coming out loud and proud” were well echoed in the room and the humorous punt on Hong Kong’s gay scene filled the room with laughter. Nigel Collett’s book reading on “Firelight of a Different Color” and English rendition of Leslie Cheung’s lyrics came at a timely moment for the remembrance of Leslie’s 60th birthday.

In our second set, Kobe, Matthew and Tony Ling wow’d the crowd with jazz and classical piano- what an elegant and moving performance! The room really heated up when “Beautiful” by Miriam and suddenly the crowd was singing together with her. It was almost like a giant Karaoke room! Everyone sang “Over the rainbow” with Wayne Yeh on the Baritone and we have a whole new rendition of “A Whole Gay World” with a duet performance by Bobby Burns and Wayne.

The Harmonics made an empowering performance when 30 of them sang “Seasons of Love” and “Make them Hear you” among the crowd . The rush of empowerment and feeling of community flooded all of us- everyone united together as the we all sang and interacted with the choir. The night ended in great fun with an entertaining, crowd-pleasing Burlesque performance by the amazing Penny Poutine.

This LGBT  event  contained so much cultural and musical talents- all in one room with such an engaging crowd. We love you all - the gays, the allies, the philosophers, the campaigners, the authors, and the quiet supporters. The Gay Games focus during this event was on promoting the Game’s mission in “Diversity, Participation and Inclusion” at all levels in Hong Kong.  And this was accomplished in spades! A huge success! We believe everybody who came last night walked away with a renewed sense of pride and will spread our positive vibe around. Our special thanks to Grana and Orange Peel for supporting this event, see all the great images here.

We are still in need of Donations! Please show your support for #GGHK2012, and make your Donation via PayPal at "donations@gaygameshk2022.com". Stay tuned for the next Gay Games fundraising night!

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