Whether you are enjoying the great outdoor with friends and loved ones or unwinding after a long day at work, physical fitness is a necessity of life that leaves you more energized in the end. Essentially the human body needs exercise to survive and the real enjoyment comes from the different ways of achieving this. With the changing of the times, fitness has become not only a common pass time but also a new way of life. We are more educated in the benefits of exercise and how to adapt it to fit our ever-changing lifestyles. Between gyms with new modern equipment, products such as protein bars and shakes, new forms of exercise like yoga and Pilates, the idea of getting some exercise has grown into much more than just a walk in the park. How is this ancient Chinese culture Shaping up?

A full-blown fitness revolution is underway as the country prepares for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Franchising in an emerging market, China’s cities are filled people exercising in modern Fitness facilities