1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
|
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en-HK" prefix="og: http://ogp.me/ns#">
<head>
<title>ALPHASTEP - FAQS</title>
<meta name="description"
content="Our team share the core belief that it is essential for children to engage in physical exercise from an early age. We were alarmed by the lack of emphasis on children’s fitness in Hong Kong, as physical education at local schools is currently significantly below the recommended WHO standard. At AlphaStep, we were inspired to change....">
<!-- css -->
<?php include 'inc/headlinks.php';?>
<!-- js -->
<?php include 'inc/link-js.php';?>
</head>
<body>
<!-- header -->
<?php include 'inc/navbar.php';?>
<!-- end of header-->
<!-- breadcrumb -->
<div class="breadcrumb" style="background-image:url(../assets/images/breadcrumbbg.jpg);">
<div class="breadcrumbWrapper text-center">
<p class="breadcrumbTitle m-0 pt-4 h3 text-uppercase">FAQS</p>
<div class="breadcrumbLink">
<a href="index.php"> Home</a> / <span class="blueFont">FAQS</span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<section class="mainSmallWrapper">
<p class="h1 blueFont">About the brand & concept</p>
<div id="accordion01">
<p class="big">What is AlphaStep?
</p>
<div>
<p>
AlphaStep is an innovative fitness foundry, designed to forge the fundamental physical skills of
children and teenagers aged 3-17, while helping them create positive lifelong habits that enable
them to unleash their full potential. The newly designed 6,000 square foot space in Tseung Kwan O
fitted with international standard certified equipment, offers 20+ individual courses across seven
categories which include Foundational, Ninja Warrior, Mind & Body, Strength & Conditioning, Sports
Specific, Parent-child, and Play & Learn.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">How is AlphaStep supporting fitness training for children?
</p>
<div>
<p>
AlphaStep provides a range of courses that exemplify a balance between health and skill related
fitness. The foundry is fitted with international standard equipment, including ninja warrior and
immersive training facilities to take children through their fitness journey step by step, by
utilising fun elements. Backed by professional physical training coaches and experts in youth
education, AlphaStep offers a wide range of 20+ courses, incorporating the skills that are essential
to strengthening a child’s mind and body at different developmental stages.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">What are the benefits of children taking courses offered by AlphaStep?
</p>
<div>
<p>
Some benefits of AlphaStep courses for children include:
<ul class="list mb-4">
<li>Improvement of the early development of the child’s body and brain
</li>
<li>Better movement, injury prevention in sports and daily living
</li>
<li>Improvement of social skills
</li>
<li>Improvement of self-confidence and self-efficacy
</li>
<li>Better brain function: learning and retention
</li>
<li>Improved mental and physical wellbeing, both short-term and long-term
</li>
<li>Reduced feelings of anxiety and depression
</li>
<li>Reduced risk of long-term illnesses and obesity
</li>
</ul>
</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="h1 blueFont">About the courses</p>
<div id="accordion02">
<p class="big">What kind of memberships do you offer?
</p>
<div>
<p>
The individual course fees vary based on the selected course, the age group, and level. Individual
courses available are: Foundational, Ninja Warrior, Mind & Body, Strength & Conditioning, Sports
Specific, Parent-child, and Play & Learn. AlphaStep also offers customised group courses, and
services for events and partnerships.
</p>
<p>For more information about the courses, please visit [course page link], or contact us at
<a href="mailto:info@alphastep.com.hk" class="link"> info@alphastep.com.hk</a> and (852) 3791 2626 .
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">At what age should children get involved in the courses?
</p>
<div>
<p>
Early childhood physical development is a crucial window of opportunity to set the foundation for
one’s future success in sports as well as daily living, therefore experts recommend children start
as early as possible. AlphaStep aims to make physical activity an integral part of every child’s
day, creating positive lifelong habits that will remain with them forever, enabling them to unleash
their full potential. The foundry offers training courses to children starting at the age of 3.
Visit [course page link] for more information about the courses.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">How much activity do children need every day?
</p>
<div>
<p>
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children and youth aged 5-17 should perform 60
minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity daily. This should be composed of
aerobic exercise as well as high intensity activities that strengthen muscles and bones. Physical
activity exceeding 60 minutes per day may provide additional health benefits.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">How does AlphaStep differ from other children fitness training offerings?
</p>
<div>
<p>
AlphaStep’s courses are focused on nurturing positive lifelong habits. The course based programmes
are data-driven, featuring regular body composition tests, skill assessments, verbal and written
coach assessments, and progress tracking. The foundry trains both physical skill and health related
fitness, benefiting the body and mind at the same time. Throughout the process, participants improve
their teamwork as well as individual development through integration of fun elements into the
training.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">What courses do you offer for children?
</p>
<div>
<p>
AlphaStep offers 20+ individual courses for children, across seven categories which include
Foundational, Ninja Warrior, Mind & Body, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Specific, Parent-child,
and Play & Learn. The courses are available at different levels for several age groups.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">What courses do you offer for adults?
</p>
<div>
<p>
Courses within the Foundational, Strength & Conditioning, Mind & Body, and Sports Specific
categories are available for adult age groups. AlphaStep also offers adult group courses, and
services for events and partnerships.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">How do I apply for a course?
</p>
<div>
<p>
To apply for a course, contact us at <a href="mailTo:info@alphastep.com.hk"
class="link">info@alphastep.com.hk</a> and (852) 3791 2626, or visit AlphaStep at G20 & G21A,
Ground Floor, Monterey Place, 23 Tong Chun St, Tseung Kwan O. Our coaches are available for a
physical assessment, as well as a trial.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">What language are the courses conducted in?
</p>
<div>
<p>
AlphaStep courses will be conducted in both English and Cantonese.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">Is a trial class available?
</p>
<div>
<p>
Yes, a trial class at AlphaStep is available. To find out more, contact us at <a
href="mailto:info@alphastep.com.hk" class="link"> info@alphastep.com.hk</a>
and (852) 3791 2626.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="h1 blueFont">About the facilities </p>
<div id="accordion03">
<p class="big">What facilities are available at AlphaStep?
</p>
<div>
<p>
On top of sport specific facilities and traditional fitness spaces, AlphaStep offers specialised
ninja warrior and immersive training facilities. These facilities focus on daily functional
movements, and stimulate the participants’ bodies and minds by helping them train in diverse
environments.
</p>
<p>
Ninja Warrior is an obstacle based all-round training system certified by major international safety
standards, such as ASTM and EN 1176, providing multifaceted training for both children and adults.
Immersive training introduces interactive technology and virtual landscapes to innovate the exercise
space, utilising lights and music. Incorporating digital technologies and visual elements, the
facility offers over 30 diversified training programmes.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">Are the courses safe for children? Does the facility and equipment at AlphaStep meet any
international safety standard?
</p>
<div>
<p>
The foundry is fitted with international standard certified equipment, including ninja warrior (ASTM
and EN 1176 certified) and immersive training facilities.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">What kind of group activities can be organised at AlphaStep?
</p>
<div>
<p>
Group programmes available at AlphaStep are the Sports Specific (Intermediate) and Customised Group
Programme courses. Please visit [‘for groups’ page link] to find out more.
</p>
</div>
<p class="big">How is AlphaStep enforcing health and safety measures?
</p>
<div>
<p>
The health and wellbeing of all guests and staff is our top priority. AlphaStep implements stringent
hygiene protocols and practices to ensure visitors feel safe at all times and are in compliance with
the latest government guidelines and restrictions. Along with temperature checks, hand sanitisers at
each entrance, and regular disinfection of all surfaces and equipment, guests are required to
complete a health declaration form upon each visit to AlphaStep.
</p>
</div>
</div>
<p class="h1 blueFont">About the location </p>
<div id="accordion04">
<p class="big">What public transport is available near AlphaStep?
</p>
<div>
<p>
Visit us by MTR, bus or minibus:
</p>
<ul class="list mb-4">
<li><b>MTR:</b> Tseung Kwan O Station, Exit A2 (around 5 mins walk)
</li>
<li><b>Minibus:</b> 114A (Get off at Monterey at Tong Chun Street)
</li>
<li><b>Bus:</b> 796C、796E、796P、796X (Get off at Evangel College at Chi Shin Street)
</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<!-- end #section -->
<!-- footer -->
<?php include 'inc/footer.php';?>
<script src="https://code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.js"></script>
<script>
$(function() {
$("#accordion01").accordion({
heightStyle: "content"
});
$("#accordion02").accordion({
heightStyle: "content"
});
$("#accordion03").accordion({
heightStyle: "content"
});
$("#accordion04").accordion({
heightStyle: "content"
});
});
</script>
</body>
</html>
|