As a society, Chinese people are health nuts. When I walk to school, I often find people
of all ages working out in the park. In
schools, students perform well-choreographed aerobic routines between
classes. Health education is embedded in
the culture.
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| I love how schools make PE fun! |
Sometimes, a few people take it a little too far.
Yesterday, Chris and I decided to give our cab drivers a
rest and take the Metro to Joy City.
About 3 minutes after we boarded the 9 train, we heard a metallic thud.
Chris spurted,
“Ouch. That had to
hurt.” We both turned our heads to
witness one man’s quest to stay fit on the Metro, better known as Metrobics.
His routine was quite interesting.
He started by jumping up and down. The train came to a stop at the next station
so he laid down for a little stretching.
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| Start from a seated position. |
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| Continue with butterfly stretches. |
He then arched himself into a bridge position.
Then he did a few arm circles.
Then the man flailed his arms and jumped up and down a few
more times.
He then added a few Tai Chi poses and a couple of “Aiya’s!”
to his routine.
When he was finished he
announced,
“Lujiabang Lu.” (the
name of our train station).
That was
the end of the Metrobic workout.
I don’t believe I will be participating in this fitness
craze anytime soon.
