China fitness boom
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540 Million Chinese Regularly Exercise; Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun 77% of the Way to Fitness Goal
China is experiencing a fitness boom, with 540 million people (38.5%) exercising regularly. By the end of 2024, the country had 4.84 million sports venues, providing 3.0 square meters of sports facilities per capita. The national physical fitness qualification rate reached 84.8%, a significant increase since 2000. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun’s fitness journey, aiming for 100 workout sessions in 2025, inspires many and mirrors China’s increasing focus on health and wellness, presenting opportunities for related businesses.
