The fun of National Fitness Day

全民健身日的乐趣

Round Table China

2026-08-06

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August 8 is National Fitness Day in China, but for millions of people here, staying active has already become a daily habit, from sunrise park goers to late-night gyms, from cycling clubs to square dancing and smart fitness apps. So what actually turns exercise from a chore into something you stick with for life? We explore the habits, mindsets, and unexpected motivations that keep people moving long after the new year's resolutions fade. On the show: Steve, Fei Fei & Yushan
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning This is Roundtable August 8th is National Fitness Day in China,

  • but for millions of people in the country, staying active has already become a daily habit.

  • From sunrise park goers to late night gyms, from cycling clubs to square dancing

  • and smart fitness apps, everybody seems to be doing something.

  • So what actually turns exercise from a chore into something you stick with for life?

  • We're live from our studios here in Beijing.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • I'm Steve Hatherly.

  • Thanks for being with us today.

  • And for the show, I'm with Fei-Fei and Yushan.

  • First up.

  • August 8th marks China's National Fitness Day, but it's about much more than simply breaking a sweat.

  • From packed parks at sunrise to late night gyms, from marathons

  • and cycling clubs to square dancing in the park and smart fitness apps,

  • staying active has become a part of everyday life for millions of people.

  • As fitness becomes more accessible and more social too, I'd say,

  • it's also changing the way people think about health and community and perhaps even happiness.

  • So what does the growing fitness culture take to turn exercise into a lifelong habit?

  • Fei-Fei and Yuxian, good afternoon.

  • Is exercise for you a lifelong habit?