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You can’t do everything for everyone, but you can always do something for someone. As we enter into Summer, the days are longer and there is more time for everyone to do something different. Why not offer a helping hand to those in need, and exchange it for an experience? We met up with the Fion and Suetyi, the Founders of Time Auction - a charity that allows you to exchange volunteer hours for unique experiences such as dining with an inspiring guest, taking part in a fitness class or cooking with a Michelin-starred chef. read more

Welcoming our newest instructor to the Cave, check out PIA this week on the XYZ schedule. Born and raised in Hong Kong, from Filipino descent, Pia is also an Educator at Lululemon, so knows a few things about lycra! From competitive cheerleading to goalkeeping in football Pia has always been Born to Move... read more

As the city gets thrown into Halloween overdrive, we take a look at the weird and wonderful things that freak us out. But why do we even get scared of things? Well, it’s all to do with the basic and animalistic instinct of fight or flight. Basically when faced with a danger we have two options, fight back or run away. Either way we need to act and act fast. Find out what freaks out our instructors! read more

Having just arrived in Hong Kong, Joe is finding his feet in Asia and is excited that the XYZ community is where he landed. Born and bred in Scotland, Joe moved to London to pursue his passion for theatre and successfully treaded the boards in numerous shows. Driven by the need to move, Joe found himself side stepping into the world of fitness and the rest you can say is history… Find out more about Joe. read more

Balancing out his job in the world of finance, Chris took his passion from being an XYZ rider and made it into his purpose to challenge you on the weekends! Holding the record for the most rides on the 2 week trial pass, Chris has always been determined to excel in whatever space it may be; from the office desk to Spartan races to leading you in the cave. Canadian born, Hong Kong and Australian schooled, now resident in Hong Kong. Find out more about Chris. read more

Transitioning from the world of Investment banking into fitness, has been the journey that Ida always knew she was destined to take. Born and raised in China, Hong Kong is now where she calls home and XYZ is where her journey brought her. Not only has Ida created a new professional life, she has also embarked on a new personal journey on becoming a mother. Find out more and book a bike with Ida. read more

A Hong Kong local from Taiwanese descent, Jess joins the XYZ family after being a rider with us since almost day 1. Starting out her career path with Lululemon, Jess knew that a career in fitness was where she wanted to be. Her journey took a few twists and turns but we are happy she finally found her way to the cave. Find out more about Jess and book a bike with her. read more

Living in Hong Kong, we all lead hectic, fast-paced lives which make it difficult at times to stick to our exercise routines; for mum’s this can be even more difficult! Between caring for children, workplace and household demands, school and all the rest, there is often little time left for mums to take out for themselves and workout. We asked a few of our XYZ Mums for their top tips on how to fit a workout into their daily hustle and bustle. read more

So maybe breaking up is a little radical but “going on a break” can make you realise what you are actually missing. In this case the grass is greener on the other side, as without your phone you’re actually appreciating it. Think you don’t need a time out?Just count how many times you look at your phone in a day, then click here to find out how to get back to real time. read more

Angie believes that when you feel good, you look good, so it was inevitable that XYZ would become an extension of her successful modelling career. Originally leaving Malaysia for London to pursue a Law Degree, she found that it was not the courtroom where she belonged, but the runway. After successfully working and travelling through Europe, Angie started to miss her Asian roots but didn’t feel ready to go home, so Hong Kong seemed like the answer. However it soon became much more and is now the place she calls home. Juggling long days of modelling shoots and hours on the bike, find out what helps Angie unwind at the end of the day. Oh and by the way…the Law Degree, she got that as well. read more

Each week we have been inviting you to get to know our newest Gen V trainers, and today it’s Harry stepping into the limelight. Already no stranger to taking the stage after training at the famous Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film institute, Harry now adds the XYZ Cave to his credits. Born and raised in Hong kong he now brings his acting experience to the Asian film circuit and his life long passion for fitness to XYZ. What get’s Harry motivated, energised and aligned in his day to day life as an actor and Spin instructor? read more

American born with Mexican roots but now proud to call Hong Kong home. After moving here 5 years ago for love and a career in retail management, Bruno has now found a new love and that love affair is XYZ. He fell in love as a rider and after 3 years of riding made the commitment of becoming an instructor. Delve deeper into what drives a day with Bruno read more

Born in Hong Kong but raised in the UK, Gigi has returned to her birth place and is excited to continue her venture into sport & fitness as an XYZ instructor. Take a sneak peak into a day in the life of Gigi. read more

They have been teaching for just over a month now and hopefully you have managed to score a class with them; Gen V is our newest batch of motivators to inspire and drive you to your best class yet. We want to share with you a little bit more about them, what gets them up in the morning, what winds them down at night and everything else in between. First on the list is Nick Brown. Born and raised in Hong Kong, to a British father and Pilipino mother, Nick made sport his life from an early age. Find out more here. read more

Every year we make resolutions that are personal to us, seeing the new year as the perfect time to kick start a new phase in our lives. However January often proves to be a stressful time, as everyone is returning from their holidays, there is a work load increase after the season lull and then we find ourselves failing before we even get started. Here are a few XYZ tips on how to make your resolutions last longer than it took you to make them. read more

Thanksgiving may be an American tradition but it is always good to take a moment to take a step back and look at what you are thankful for in your life. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, focusing on the things that bring you joy in life can remind us of the value of the little delights that we sometimes overlook. We asked our team of Instructors what they’re grateful for, here’s what they said: read more

Leaving work early to get a manicure with your friend, skipping the last hour of work to get a massage are all in themselves delightful things to do. However what makes these things so fun is the fact that they are unexpected, spontaneous and even a tad daring. What have you done recently to add a boost of spontaneity to your life? read more

How do you face up to a challenge or a difficult situation? Do you face them head on or run for cover? Find out more about how a few words can change your response in these situations. read more

It has been recognised around the world by over 90 percent of business leaders, that high levels of wellness lead to enhanced productivity in the workplace. This fact couldn’t be more prevalent than in Hong Kong where the average employee works 2300 hours a year in comparison with the global average in developed countries of 1700 hours. Thus leading to a workforce of stressed, tired and consequently unproductive employees. Read more to see what you can do for yourself, your company or for your colleagues. read more

Do you ever wonder where the time in a day goes? Sometimes it can be the way you are living those hours that make them unproductive and have them pass by without being fully utilised. Here are a few tips on how to work better and live better so you can get the most out of your day. Read more read more