During the 2023 Lanzhou International Marathon, all eyes were on the elderly couple—Hu Yingfu, 86, and his wife Wang Zhangmin, 77. Many doubted their ability to finish the race,
Against initial struggles, Hu found a way to motivate himself by counting electric poles while running. “The distance between each electric pole is 50 meters. I run as fast as I can, passing a dozen or so poles.” said Hu.
The couple’s love for running started as a way
Since then, the elderly couple have become regular
With a
Long-term tai chi exercise can be used as a treatment for patients suffering from early-stage Parkinson’s disease(帕金森病), said a research team from Shanghai.
Parkinson’s is
In the research,
Tai chi has been pursued as a treatment for Parkinson’s since 2012 with the specific benefits of long-term practice now
Walking more than 2,200 steps a day could reduce our risk of heart disease and early death, even if we spend the rest of the day
Researchers looked at data from more than 72,000 people in the UK, with
The study participants
The study found that taking between 9,000 and 10,500 steps per day reduced the risk of early death
One of the researchers, Matthew Ahmadi said the results show that “all
Tai Chi is par of China’s traditional culture. It is a unique type of Chinese kung fu marked with slow and gentle movements
Tai Chi
In general, it is believed that Tai Chi can slow down aging, strengthen muscles, and aid in the treatment of heart disease, skin diseases and many other
Despite being 75 years old, Chai Tixia’s expertise in Jianzi is truly impressive. With quick kicks, he effortlessly sends the Jianzi into the air and gracefully guides it to land
Jianzi,
While enjoyed throughout China, Jianzi
Chai’s spirited matches with his neighbors have a big audience
Having practiced Jianzi for over 30 years, Chai cherishes the physical and social
Every morning, millions of people in China do Tai Chi. It is popular
There are also “hard” martial arts. Shaolin Kung Fu, for example, which has a history of over 1, 500 years, is a “hard” martial art. It is fast and
In Beijing, Master Li Yu
Sports like football and basketball are also popular in China. But martial arts like Tai Chi and Shaolin Kung Fu are part of Chinese culture and history.
With lightning-quick reactions (反应) and no small amount of cleverness, Chen throws off his leg high above his shoulder in a movement. He connects his foot with the oncoming football and volleys (拦截) it powerfully downward. With a loud “bang” it springs off the strangely-curved (奇特弯曲的) ping-pong table and
This unique sport
Generally, the game is played in three-set
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The 19th Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, has highlighted not only the great celebration of sporting talent, but also the deep cultural
The cong,
The Liangzhu people, known for their mastery of planning, engineering, and agriculture, farmed rice fields, developed an advanced economy,
Doing morning exercises is a daily routine in every Chinese kindergarten and school. For the grown-ups, however, familiar schoolyards have already been replaced
The morning scenes in central parks around China are lively. At every corner of the park, you can also see people
But the most eye-catching groups in the park are the so-called “Kung Fu Grandpas/ Grannies”,
The
Social connection is also
“What I like about this place is that newcomers are always welcome. Everyone in the park feels