5 wellness and fitness things to do this weekend Aug 3-4 in Hong Kong – much of it free
- Take a free dip in a pool, get your ice skates on, stretch it out in yoga or pick up litter while jogging this weekend in Hong Kong
This weekend in Hong Kong, there is so much to do – and so little time. With public swimming pools and other sports and leisure facilities open free of charge on Sunday, and a programme of dozens of free sports demonstrations and challenges across the city, just dive in and see what you fancy.
Here are five ways to spend healthy time. Get moving.
1. Sport for All Day – August 4
There is no excuse not to share in the Olympic spirit and get sporty yourself on Sunday. To encourage people to get active, especially parents and children, free sports and recreation programmes are on offer at Leisure and Cultural Services Department venues across all 18 districts in the city. And most sports and leisure facilities – including public swimming pools – are open free of charge.
A tiny sample of the dozens of sessions available: an agility challenge and hula hoop training at Aberdeen Fitness Centre, and sports climbing and archery at the Island East Sports Centre.
The indoor and outdoor Leisure and Cultural Services Department leisure facilities, including badminton courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, netball courts, volleyball courts, squash courts, table tennis tables, American pool tables, billiard tables, sport climbing walls, bowling greens, golf facilities, fitness rooms, activity rooms, dance rooms and cycling track are open free of charge, but require advance booking.
