Parents Who Rock Hong Kong: Meet Ziggy Makant of Zig Fit, Joint Dynamics Evolve, And Mom Body Soul Podcast

Ziggy Makant: A Trainer And Influencer In Hong Kong

How long have you lived in Hong Kong? Where do you live and why?

• I'm born and raised (for the most part) in Hong Kong! We're out in the New Territories to have more space and be closer to family.

Are you a parent? If so, how many kids do you have?

• Yes, two boys - 2 and 5 years old

Tell us what you do?

• I'm a pre-and-postnatal fitness trainer and Instagram micro-influencer, sharing my motherhood journey both professionally and personally. I explore everything from sustainable switches to navigating toddlerhood!

Ziggy Makant: Tips, Things To Do, And Raising Kids In Hong Kong

What Do You Love Most About Hong Kong And Raising Your Kids Here?

• Hong Kong is home! It’s such an amazing place where you can go to the beach in the morning for a play, and within minutes be back in the bustling city surrounded by interactive art installations. It's such a multi-cultural environment, and ultimately a really safe place to raise children.

What are 3 of your favorite things to do in the city?

• Go for dim sum with the kiddos! I also like to hit the beach – Gold Coast is our closest – and take a hike. Our current favorite is the Kam Tin Family Trail.

How Do You Spend Your Me Time?

• I enjoy doing a fitness class that's entirely unrelated to my day-job. Something out of my scope where I can switch my brain off and just move!

Ziggy Makant: Her Favorite Things

What's Your Favorite Song, Favorite Book and Favorite Superpower (yours or one you would love to have)?

• My favorite song is I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston. As for books, it's Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham. My superpower is the power of connection. I'm like a telephone wire, connecting people!

What words of wisdom would you pass down to your younger self?

• Wear more sunscreen.