Studies suggest bursts of activity bring benefits, but can ‘exercise snacks’ replace longer gym sessions for the time-poor? Experts weigh ... - South China Morning Post, SCMP, Long Reads - Studies suggest bursts of activity bring benefits, but can ‘exercise snacks’ replace longer gym sessions for the time-poor? Experts weigh ...
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Saturday 19th September, 2026
Breaking physical activity into short bouts, such as running up stairs, has become an appealing way for time-poor professionals to exercise. How do such micro-workouts compare with longer gym workouts? Experts weigh in. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Wellness
No time for the gym? Micro-workouts may be the answer for busy professionals
18 Sep, 2026 - 07:15 am

Studies suggest bursts of activity bring benefits, but can ‘exercise snacks’ replace longer gym sessions for the time-poor? Experts weigh in.
Chinese politician Duanfang (left) and his great-great-great-granddaughter E.L. Shen, a Chinese-American author whose new novel Foreigners follows three family members in different times who experience marginalisation in China and modern America. Photos: Wikipedia, Cassie Vu
Chinese culture
The tragic Qing politician whose legacy lives on in descendant’s new novel
17 Sep, 2026 - 11:21 am

The life of Duanfang inspires E.L. Shen’s novel Foreigners, about identity, queer awakening and the immigrant experience in modern America.
Mel Ng records video of a Diplomat Burger that she prepped at The Diplomat in Central, Hong Kong. The Diplomat was the 31st stop in Ng’s stagiaire series on Instagram. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Food & Drink
She’s telling Hong Kong’s culinary stories through an Instagram ‘staging’ series
17 Sep, 2026 - 06:11 pm

Mel Ng’s series is a showcase of behind-the-scenes kitchen storytelling, from fish ball joints to Michelin-starred restaurants and beyond.
Chun-Li hits Sagat with her signature Lightning Kick in the 2014 video game Ultra Street Fighter IV. Canadian actress Callina Liang will play the Chinese martial artist in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, to be released in October.
Entertainment
Why are Chun-Li’s thighs so big? All about the Street Fighter character
15 Sep, 2026 - 05:58 pm

We look at the Chinese martial artist’s backstory, sexualised design, the actors who played her – and a bizarre Jackie Chan cosplay moment.
90-year-old Wuxia master Wu Bin, in Wan Chai. 17AUG26 SCMP/Jonathan Wong
Health & Wellness
He trained Jet Li. Wu Bin, 89, shares his secrets to great health in old age
17 Sep, 2026 - 11:31 am

Martial arts legend Wu Bin talks about mentoring Jet Li and other wushu stars, and how building good habits is key to health in older life.
Nikita Kuwadekar, founder of Busy Brew, Hong Kong’s first plant-based canned coffee brand. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Food & Drink
The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude
14 Sep, 2026 - 07:15 am

Lactose-intolerant Nikita Kuwadekar, 23, couldn’t find canned oat milk coffee anywhere. Now her additive-free Busy Brew cans are finding fans.
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