Beyond the scale: How China's youth redefine fitness and wellbeingRound Table China

Beyond the scale: How China's youth redefine fitness and wellbeing

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If "body weight management" was once a private struggle, 2025 has made it a public dialogue. A social shift among young Chinese are quietly happening: the majority of GenZers still want to manage their weight, but motivations have evolved—from the gaze of others to self-discipline and health. Exercise dominates, social media provides accountability, and AI even lends emotional companionship. It's no longer about fitness, it's now about the psychology of modern youth. What does it mean when losing weight becomes a metaphor for regaining control in an unpredictable world? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yangyang

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pivovine
pivovine
2026.1.06
welcome yangyang!
I hold a 2 minites plank everyday in my dormitory.
Silkcloud
Silkcloud
2026.1.03
I usually hit the gym for two consecutive days,and then I'll rest for one day.This is my regular pattern.
Silkcloud
Silkcloud
2026.1.03
23:40 I can really relate to that! Because in this semester I took yoga class as my selective PE class at my university.It's not easy as I thought,and actually it's very hard