HEALTH & WELLNESS
Train your mind as much as you train your body
Moonie Chu Hong Kong National Fencing Athlete
Moonie Chu started fencing when she was just eight years old. At the ripe old age of 14 she began training with the Hong Kong National team and went on to compete and win Bronze for Hong Kong in the 2014 and 2018 Asian Games.
“Getting used to the idea that fencing was my career instead of my hobby was difficult,” she admits. “I had to learn how to prioritise my training, my studies as well as spending time with family and friends. It took me over a year to
aspects of training, such as her cardiovascular fitness. “This pandemic has forced us to take a break and focus on the things we have been neglecting,” she says. “The outbreak has also shown us that anything can
As she entered her third year of university, Chu decided to become a full-time athlete, completing her studies on a part-time basis, a major turning point in her athletic career.
adjust to the new lifestyle.” With all major competitions and events cancelled due to Covid-19, Chu took the opportunity to focus on
change overnight. Having a flexible mindset has allowed me to overcome the emotional rollercoaster of unforeseen circumstances.” HONG KONG LIVING INFLUENCER 2020 21
