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For prenatal and postnatal ladies looking to tone up their arms and legs, H-Kore is the place to go. Start out in the dedicated Pre and Post Natal classes before moving on (if you’d like) to the MegaKore Basics classes. In all classes, exercises will be modified to ensure a safe workout for women looking to stay fit during their pregnancy. With small class sizes for individual attention and upbeat music, it’s all about creating an inviting, but also challenging, group environment for the courageous and strong mumma-to-bes out there.

Born in sunny California, Lagree fitness made its way to Asia 8 years ago, with its first stop in Hong Kong. If you’ve yet to cross the Megaformer off your list, or you feel like you’ve plateaued with your regular gym sessions, it may be time to head to H-Kore for their Megakore class. A little intimidating at first, the megaformer machine is fitness magic, and those familiar with it swear (and sweat!) by it.

Best for: Strength training, yoga, barre and kettlebell For those with a busy schedule, H-Kore’s on-demand classes are here to help you get moving at any time, from anywhere. From kettlebell training to a calming yoga class and barre, there’s a variety of training programmes to choose from (we recommend opting for the seven-day unlimited pass if you’re unsure of where to start!). If you’d like to train privately with a personalised training programme, H-Kore also offers private training sessions for you to target specific fitness goals.

Vivienne and Vanessa took the fitness industry by storm when they opened H-Kore in 2011. A fitness regimen loved by the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Meghan Markle, Lagree Fitness is a high-intensity, low-impact workout adaptable to all fitness levels. The duo fell in love with the Lagree method while in London and decided to bring it to Hong Kong when they found themselves falling out of shape and missing the workout. As co-founder of the city’s first and only Lagree Fitness Studio, Mexico-born Vanessa is also a Lagree certified instructor who can be found at H-Kore’s locations in Central and Quarry Bay.

The best part about this intense full-body workout is that it is easy on the joints, which is particularly important postpartum (because ligaments and tendons are more supple than usual). A 45-minute session will get your heart pumping, make you stronger and stretch you like a yogi!

Tackling strength, cardio and flexibility all at once, the MegaKore class at H-Kore is no easy feat. At first glance, the Megaformer looks a lot like a medieval torture device (it certainly feels like one, too) but don’t let it put you off giving it a go. The weighted springs, hanging straps, pulleys are there to provide adjustable resistance and a broad range of exercise variations for a high-intensity, low-impact workout. The most brutal part of the workout is moving in a slow pace and holding each pose for at least four counts – the shake is what you’re after, whether you like it or not.

This collaborative home workout for you and a friend or partner is designed to get your heart rate up and make you sweat. For beginners, try to do 10 reps for each exercise and twice a week. Check out the video of Chloe guiding you through >>

When you take the Megakore class at H Kore, you will be on a cool Megaformer machine, trying to strengthen, stretch, and sweat. From HIIT to Yoga, you can expect various levels of fitness training. Even if you are pregnant or rehabilitating from an injury, you can find the perfect class for you.