Compared to the West, why are there not many men in China who like to exercise?

First of all, one thing must be corrected: Westerners, both male and female, exercise regularly at a much higher rate than us Chinese, and they do it not just because they value their bodies, but also for fitness. Fun and body-building effects.

Having been on business trips and traveling abroad many times, I have a deep understanding of this: as long as it is not raining or snowing, you can see various kinds of things in European and American cities from time to time, especially in parks, seashores, rivers and lakes, and hillsides. People exercising, running, cycling, skateboarding or rollerblading.

The Chinese people do not like fitness due to the following factors

1. Habit problems. Foreign middle school and high school students go to the gym. In China, 90% of the people you see in the gym are adults. Now when it comes to fitness, most people’s reaction is: fitness = weight loss. In fact, many people are not aware of the benefits of fitness to the body. Moreover, our country's tradition of emphasizing civility over martial arts has a history of at least thousands of years. Wufu has always been a derogatory term, so everything related to physical labor is looked down upon. In addition, although the level of medical and health care in the West is much higher than that in our country, medical treatment in them is very troublesome and extremely expensive. Building a strong body and resisting minor illnesses is also a necessity for Westerners.

2 Genetic issues. Most Asians are short in stature and have weak bone development. They are either tall and obese, or they are like bean sprouts. So I felt that I had no natural advantages, and no matter how much I practiced, I would never have the figure of a foreigner, so I simply stopped practicing.

3 Identity issues. For students, parents generally attach great importance to their children's studies, but do not pay attention to fitness at all. They feel that practicing is a waste of time, which is a sign of worthlessness. For adults, the most important thing is to make money and keep fit, but not for food.

4 Cultural issues. Many people feel that work is stressful. They have been tired for the whole day. How can they still have the energy to go to the gym? Why spend money and suffer when you have that time to lie at home and feel comfortable? In China, if you see a 30-year-old skateboarding or jogging on the street, many people will laugh at him. In foreign countries, this is normal. If you laugh at others, others will laugh at you.