Marathon Training: Enhance your performance with aromatherapy & sports massage (Part 2)

In part 2 of our interview, Roy Chan explains the difference between regular massage & sports massage and how it can help athletes to perform better.

Marathon Training: Enhance your performance with aromatherapy & sports massage (Part 1)

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

What does it take to successfully compete in endurance sports such as the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon? Dedication, hard training and discipline for sure. But it doesn’t stop there. Top athletes include tailor made pre- and post-race treatment programs for body & mind in their training routines, not only to enhance performance but also to minimize the risk of injuries. A common misconception among amateur athletes is that such treatment programs are for elite racers only. 

Carrier Oil of the Month: Camellia Oil

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This month’s carrier oil is known as the “Tree of Spring” and was the best kept beauty secret of the Geishas in old Japan. In fact, this exceptionally silky and fine oil has been used for centuries in Asia for skincare due to its richness in anti-oxidants and fatty acids: Camellia Oil.