Beckham backs healthier choices

If you can't bend it like David Beckham, you can at least follow his health tips.

In his capacity as insurance giant AIA's global ambassador, the soccer icon was in Beijing last week to promote healthy living among children and parents - as well as treating kids to a display of his trademark freekick skills.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England midfielder, who retired in 2013 following a 20-year trophy-laden career, first stopped off for an early climb at the Great Wall with some local children, who explained some of the site's history.