Elderly perk up exercise regimen to stay fit
Senior citizens joining gyms and working out with same enthusiasm, frequency and training levels as younger members
However, a considerable number of seniors in China still lack awareness about actively participating in fitness regimens and exercise routines.
The centers now have members aged over 65. The member system tracks age, body condition, workout duration and content while providing suggestions and support in training, according to the company.
Physical fitness is an important component in the healthy lifestyles of elderly people.
The National Fitness Plan (2021-25) proposes that by 2025, the proportion of residents in China who regularly participate in physical exercise will reach 38.5 percent.
The Healthy China Action (2019-30) also states that by 2030, the proportion of urban and rural residents who regularly participate in physical exercise will exceed 40 percent.
Survey results indicate that nearly half of seniors participate in physical exercise at least once a week, and overall, two-thirds of them regularly engage in fitness activities.
As the main force in the fitness community, the proportion of middle-aged and elderly people who regularly participate in physical exercise will increase even more in the future, according to the survey.
In addition to deepening the level of participation in physical exercise, the categories of fitness participation among elderly people will also become more diversified.
This poses a challenge to companies on how to inspire middle-aged and elderly people through concepts and organizations, and to drive more gray-haired residents to enter the gym.
wangzhuoqiong@chinadaily.com.cn
