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A Few Ideas On Physical Fitness From My Own Experiences and Training

Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 1:06AM / Standard Entry / Members only
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Function versus aesthetics; the two deciding factors of my own physical training routine. From a martial artist standpoint, training for function will always supersede working out solely for an outward aesthetic appeal, while the opposite is true for someone wishing to mainly to maintain a sort of physical attractiveness. With that said, I truly believe exercise on any level is healthy as long as it is approached progressively. Before I entered the film industry my training routine was intended to help me acquire the explosiveness, flexibility, and specific muscle-memory needed to complement my martial arts studies. During this time, I did mostly exercises that required my own body-weight (while I did lift weights during this period, I focused on more repetitions as opposed to more weight).

Currently much of my training time is spent in the weight room building a bit more bulk as I am prone to appear a little thinner than I would like to be on film. However, my martial arts studies is still very important to me, so I will spend at least two days out of my weekly training schedule to build power and explosiveness utilizing specific weight-training methods. But since I would like to maintain a specific physique for work, I have reduced repetitions slightly and added more weight when I lift. In addition, I like to keep limber and work on specific martial arts movements, exercises, and drills to reinforce my muscle memory in that field.

Mind, Body, and Spirit. In my humble opinion, all three are important and I believe a person can reap great benefits if all three are trained properly.

And a thank you to adidas for the new set of training clothes. I especially like the cut and material of the training pants as they are comfortable and truly do not impede any movement at all during any portion of my exercise routine. Thumbs up! :)

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Justin Chen
posted on Sunday, Nov 27, 2011 1:16PM [Report]

cool~~~
Rodney Wong
posted on Saturday, Nov 19, 2011 8:01PM [Report]

nice! 540 kick
wished I was there that day!
Taiwo
posted on Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 11:14PM [Report]

Neat. why don't you send me a physical work-out sheet for me to follow-up on!
bleupluie
posted on Thursday, Oct 13, 2011 8:48AM [Report]

nice, i wanna start working out next month, been packing a lot of pounds...yes, even in this tiny body of mine...so it's not a pretty view, lol XD
Basienkaf5
posted on Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011 6:57PM [Report]

Finally a new entry. Someone should remind you about gravitation. But one day I'll be able to do that stuff too.
Thanks for sharing. God bless you ^_^
Xu Minghu
posted on Sunday, Oct 9, 2011 1:37AM [Report]

nice !
55Gordon
posted on Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011 8:56AM [Report]

keep up your dedication, it's so important in the film industry. Would be good to see you in a movie soon.
Yu-Beng Lim
posted on Sunday, Oct 2, 2011 3:19PM [Report]

looking good buddy! totally agree with you!
Melly Durham
posted on Sunday, Oct 2, 2011 12:14AM [Report]

Good ideas. I have opposite problem and camera add 10 lbs ;) I just hit gym or zumba about 5 days a week.
*Like* Etchy's comment :)
koko930
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 10:38PM [Report]

I can only do this...=P
koko930
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 10:37PM [Report]

WOW! kakkoii~~!! =D
Etchy
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 3:07PM [Report]

you should have done some 1 finger push-up pics too. ;-)
Anton Wong
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 2:55PM [Report]

kick ass!
rottendoubt
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 2:46PM [Report]

the clothes look nice!

when i worked out, i just did body weight exercises. never touched the weights. =)
elena
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 10:28AM [Report]

Pro Phil~
You are really GiNG!
David Sakurai
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 4:46AM [Report]

Great action shots! Look forward to see your new projects!
All the best to you Philip!
alivenotdead
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 2:22AM [Report]

awesome! thanks for sharing the action shots!
Etchy
posted on Saturday, Oct 1, 2011 1:45AM [Report]

You go Sifu! :-D

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Philip Ng is a Hong Kong actor who is also a master in the martial arts. Trained in Ving Tsun Kung Fu under the late Sifu Wong Shun-Leung...
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Philip Ng is a Hong Kong actor who is also a master in the martial arts. Trained in Ving Tsun Kung Fu under the late Sifu Wong Shun-Leung. Philip is also a 6th generation disciple of Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu, training from his father, Sam Ng. Philip is also a trained expert in Hung Gar Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Jiujitsu, and Escrima. He is also an accomplished fight choreographer, having worked some films in addition to acting.

(filmography from IMDb.com)
Actor:

1. Sap yueh wai sing (2009) (filming) .... Assassin
... aka Bodyguards and Assassins (Hong Kong: English title)

2. Kei tung bou deui: Yan sing (2009) .... Fire
... aka Tactical Unit: Human Nature (International: English title)

3. Luk lau hau joh yee chi ga suk tse lai (2008) .... Pete
... aka Happy Funeral (Hong Kong: English title)

4. Fa fa ying king (2008) .... Robber
... aka Playboy Cops (Hong Kong: English title)

5. Nan er ben se (2007) (completed) .... Little Tiger
... aka Invisible Target (Hong Kong: English title)

6. Sup fun oi (2007) .... Micheal
... aka Love Is Not All Around (International: English title)

7. Hui lu (2007) .... John Wei

8. Ji jern mo lai (2006) .... Huing Fei
... aka Undercover Hidden Dragon (Hong Kong: English title)

9. Duk ga si oi (2006) .... Philip
... aka Marriage with a Fool (International: English title)

10. Maang lung (2005) .... Lee Chun Pei
... aka Dragon Squad (International: English title)

11. Jing mo gaa ting (2005) .... King
... aka House of Fury (International: English title)

12. Xin jing cha gu shi (2004) .... Phillip, Wing's team member
... aka New Police Story (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka San ging chaat goo si (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)

13. Da lao ai mei li (2004) .... Bo
... aka Daai liu oi mei lai (Hong Kong: Cantonese title)
... aka Enter the Phoenix (Hong Kong: English title)

14. Chin gei bin (2003) (uncredited) .... Ambulance Vampire
... aka Qian ji bian (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
... aka The Twins Effect (Hong Kong: English title)
... aka Vampire Effect (USA: DVD title)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:

1. Maang lung (2005) (assistant action director)
... aka Dragon Squad (International: English title)

2. Siu nin a Fu (2003) (assistant action director)
... aka Star Runner (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title)
... aka The Kumite (Canada: English title: DVD title)

Stunts:

1. Luen seung lei dik chong (2003) (stunt double)
... aka Good Times, Bed Times (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title)
... aka Lian shang ni de chuang (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)

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Occupation: Actor , Action Director , Martial arts
Gender: Male
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