{"id":481981,"date":"2026-05-13T04:30:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/481981\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T04:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T04:30:17","slug":"hong-kong-parks-are-this-fitness-coachs-gym-of-choice-no-expensive-memberships-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/481981\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong parks are this fitness coach\u2019s gym of choice, no expensive memberships required"},"content":{"rendered":"<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Ash Ayonote left office life behind after spending years behind a desk in Hong Kong. Now, as a fitness coach, he is showing that the city\u2019s parks make great gyms by leading outdoor training sessions that prioritise community as much as cardio.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">His approach has universal appeal. He recently trained three generations of men from the same family in a public park in Sai Kung. Simon Kavanagh, 53, was the first in the family to turn to Ayonote in October 2023.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">\u201cI was approaching 50, feeling unfit and looking for some structure and routine,\u201d Kavanagh says. \u201cAsh was able to bring the discipline, goal setting and accountability that I wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Kavanagh was able to develop the foundation he needed to take part in a <a target=\"_self\" class=\"e1yy41x40 ef9u0v01 css-1ankfgb ecgc78b0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/lifestyle\/health-wellness\/article\/3352485\/how-train-and-prepare-hyrox-gym-sessions-running-practice?module=top_story&amp;pgtype=subsection?module=inline&amp;pgtype=article\" title=\"\" data-qa=\"BaseLink-renderAnchor-StyledAnchor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hyrox<\/a> event in Hong Kong in July 2025, alongside a group of other people that Ayonote trains. The event requires competitors to complete eight 1km (0.62-mile) runs interspersed with eight punishing fitness challenges. The most recent version in the city took place between May 8 and 10 and attracted nearly 20,000 competitors.<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"People take part in one of Ayonote\u2019s training sessions at the Wai Man Road Playground in Sai Kung. Photo: Edmond So\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/4ca3fbe3-308a-42bb-9c31-f59448332980_1126e908.jpg\" title=\"People take part in one of Ayonote\u2019s training sessions at the Wai Man Road Playground in Sai Kung. Photo: Edmond So\"\/>People take part in one of Ayonote\u2019s training sessions at the Wai Man Road Playground in Sai Kung. Photo: Edmond So<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Kavanagh says Ayonote has become a great friend through their many fitness sessions, and he enjoys bringing family members and visiting friends to his classes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ash Ayonote left office life behind after spending years behind a desk in Hong Kong. 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