Home-based exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

Physical activity has many health benefits, one of which is to boost the immune system and its fight against respiratory viral infections. Research shows that physical activity has an acute and chronically beneficial effect on our immune response and potentially reduces risk and severity of respiratory viral infection. With the current situation in Hong Kong, it is important to enhance our immune system and reduce the risk of infection through a lifestyle with regular moderate physical activity.

In light of the current public health issues HKU Centre For Sports And Exercise has had to close its facilities for a period of time. Despite such, CSE encourages all staff and student to continue to be physically active to keep our immune system strong and our body healthy.

Exercise Videos for Home Based Training

Sedentary individuals or those who haven’t exercised in a long time should listen to your body and seek medical advice if needed.

Message from Director of Centre for Sports and Exercise, Dr. Michael Tse. Source: HKU CSE

Mini pyramin exercise circuit to do anywhere. Source: HKU CSE

Stretching is a great way to increase your flexibility and relieve stress. Follow the video along at home, stretching each major muscle group for 20-30s each side. Source: HKU CSE

This is a basic circuit training for you to follow at home. In this video we are doing 3 sets of 30 seconds exercise intervals with 20 seconds recovery. Source: HKU CSE

Mobility exercises aim to improve your joint flexibility and function in order for you to move better. Follow the exercises either as a warm up or as a routine in itself. Source: HKU CSE