Chinese grandma, 92, wows public by completing 200 push-ups, 100 sit-ups daily

The Star

13-06-2025

A 92-year-old grandmother in China has wowed mainland internet users by doing 200 push-ups and 100 sit-ups each day.
The nonagenarian's fitness exploits are the latest example of how the country's senior citizens are embracing challenging workout routines.
She came under the spotlight after she shared longevity tips at a Yao Ethnic Minority Medicine Festival in Jianghua Yao Autonomous County in central Hunan province in early June, Jianghua TV reported.
'Maybe my movements in doing the push-ups are not up to standard, but I insist on doing 200 each day,' the woman surnamed Li, was quoted as saying.
She said she habitually exercises at home because it often rains and it is not convenient for her to take part in outdoor activities.
When reporters arrived at Li's home, she happily obliged them by completing 100 sit-ups on her bed and 200 push-ups on the floor.
She also skilfully spins the hula hoop, according to the report.
Li also revealed that she bathes her feet in hot water every evening.
'I used to get cramps in my legs, but after I started taking foot baths, it did not happen again,' she said.
Li said her health has really benefited by doing exercise.
'My hair turnThe sprightly Li demostartes how supple and agile she is despite her advancing years. Photo: Douyined white many years ago. But some of it turned black recently,' she said.
After graduating from college in Changsha of Hunan in 1959, Li worked for decades as a kindergarten teacher.
'I like doing the type of movements kids usually do,' she told the media.
Details of her family were not revealed in the report.
Internet users have marvelled at Li's vitality.
'Unbelievable! I can only do fewer than 10 push-ups at a time,' one person said.
'My God. She can really do it. She is 92! I could not do that when I was 29,' said another.
As many as 300 million of China's 1.4 billion population are at least 60 years old.
Some of them have trended on social media thanks to their efforts at keeping fit.
The physique of a Shanghai man in his 70s who has been dubbed 'Modern Grandpa' makes him look like he is in his 40s.
He skips, does push-ups and practises yoga at home every day.
Three years ago, a 78-year-old grandmother doing push-ups in a hospital corridor went viral.
She said she exercised to keep strong so she could look after her sick husband. - SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST