Beyond age: Elderly Chinese woman practices gymnastics
Updated 13:29, 05-May-2019
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Chinese seniors are known for doing exercises regularly in parks to keep healthy. Surnamed He, a 77-year-old woman from Xi'an City, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, is one of them. /VCG Photo

Chinese seniors are known for doing exercises regularly in parks to keep healthy. Surnamed He, a 77-year-old woman from Xi'an City, northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, is one of them. /VCG Photo

She has suffered from such illnesses like cervical and lumbar spondylosis when she was at the age of 60. /VCG Photo

She has suffered from such illnesses like cervical and lumbar spondylosis when she was at the age of 60. /VCG Photo

Practicing gymnastics for more than 10 years, Mrs. He has gradually recovered and become more energetic. /VCG Photo

Practicing gymnastics for more than 10 years, Mrs. He has gradually recovered and become more energetic. /VCG Photo

China has seen a rising life expectancy for its people over the years. In Xi'an, the average life expectancy of its residents is expected to rise from 78.53 years in 2015 to 79.88 years in 2020 and 81.88 years in 2030, according to an action plan made by the municipal authorities. /VCG Photo

China has seen a rising life expectancy for its people over the years. In Xi'an, the average life expectancy of its residents is expected to rise from 78.53 years in 2015 to 79.88 years in 2020 and 81.88 years in 2030, according to an action plan made by the municipal authorities. /VCG Photo