Ep. 065 - Embracing Masculinity: Breaking Asian Stereotypes Through Fitness (Ft. Cedric Kong)

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Welcome to episode 65 of the First Generations Podcast. Today’s guest is Cedric Kong and he is a fitness trainer that helps asian men lose belly fat, build muscle, and become a stronger version of themselves. He first started as what one would call a “stereotypical asian” in Western society, a “nerd, ” very grades focused and neglecting other aspects of his life. He was born and raised in Hong Kong and it was until he went to London, England for University was where he was introduced to realm of physical fitness. In this episode, he shares his story of growing up in Hong Kong, the cultural norms and how his studies in London had changed him forever. We talk about the need for fitness for individuals, we talk about the role of masculinity in men; ESPECIALLY ASIAN MEN, and  the benefits of fitness that has helped him in his day to day life - such as his confidence. Growing up in the stereotypical environment, we also dive into common stereotypes for asian men that we have both seen and witnessed in Western Culture. He currently resides in Hong Kong and has a mission to spread awareness and increase the life of his clients through fitness. 

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