Guo does physical exercise in the Ritan Park, Beijing. [Photo by Nanda Lal Tiwari
Zhang, 85, a retired mechanic, also comes to the park regularly for physical exercise.
"I do the exercise alone because I like the way. I have been coming here for over 20 years as I live nearby. I started doing exercise when I knew that air pollution is not good for health and by doing physical exercise in places like this, we get fresh air and reduce the impact of air pollution on our health. Since I started doing exercise here, I have had no health problems."
A visit to the park in the morning or evening makes it clear that the senior citizens are quite conscious about their health. One can see them jogging, practicing tai chi, sanshiliu tapping (36-time tapping) or even square dance. They are also inspirational to many young and adult people about the importance of keeping fit through physical exercise regularly. They can also be role models for any program about Healthy China.
