Fresh starts and daily workouts with Professor Chow

If you happen to see Professor Daniel Chow Hung-kay, FLASS Associate Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies), during lunch, chances are he’ll be dressed in running gear instead of the usual shirt and trousers, fresh from his daily workout and still a little sweaty.

For over ten years, Professor Chow has made exercise part of his everyday routine. He started by hitting the University gym two to three times a week, he gradually increased his frequency to every weekday. His current regime is a 30-minute run on the elliptical trainer, or a 1km swim. Weekends are for hiking. Professor Chow’s go-to piece of equipment is the elliptical trainer because it effectively trains the legs, core, and upper body all at once, building overall endurance.

“Discipline is important in maintaining a daily exercise regimen,” he said. As a member of the Department of Health and Physical Education, Professor Chow feels strongly that he should lead by example and make regular physical activity a part of his life. “It is never too late to start, and even a little exercise can make a real difference, not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being, as I have experienced myself. If you want to feel the true benefits of exercising, join me in making exercise a regular part of your lives,” Professor Chow encourages.