Swimming is a familiar exercise for Liu Xiaoqing - Photo: SH
Abundant energy source
In the Chinese entertainment industry, Liu Xiaoqing has long been considered a symbol of timeless beauty.
Although often teased for "pretending to be young", the undeniable truth is that the actress once famous for her role as "Wu Zetian" still maintains an admirable toned figure and vibrant demeanor at the age of 74.
Actress plays badminton at the age of over 70 - Photo: CN
To maintain that appearance and energy, Liu Xiaoqing always maintains a serious, high-intensity training schedule, spread across many different sports .
Not just one or two single sports, Liu Xiaoqing regularly maintains five or six sports at the same time, from jogging, swimming, badminton, table tennis, to rock climbing and planking.
Diverse training regimen
On her personal page and in recent interviews, the actress said that every day she starts with light exercise at 5:30 am.
After stretching with a towel or resistance band to wake up her muscle groups, she goes out for a jog or brisk walk, regularly maintaining 8,000 steps a day.
Morning is also the ideal time to absorb fresh air, helping to keep the mind alert and refreshed. For Liu Xiaoqing, jogging is not only a physical exercise but also a way to connect with nature and keep the mind clear.
She often goes for a walk in the evening - Photo: XN
The afternoon, from about 11am to 5pm, is the important time she devotes to mixed sports.
When the weather is good, she swims about 50 laps, or more than 2,000 meters, in the pool. Other days, she chooses badminton or table tennis - sports that help train quick reflexes, hand-eye coordination and increase endurance.
Sometimes the 74-year-old actor changes things up by climbing high-rise stairs or doing light mountain climbing. Changing up the activities helps the body exercise comprehensively and avoids boredom.
At night, before going to bed, Liu Xiaoqing spends about 10-15 minutes doing plank - a famous exercise that helps strengthen abdominal and back muscles.
Liu Xiaoqing's youthful beauty - Photo: CN
At the age of over 70, she still maintains a plank record of more than 5 minutes, something that many young people admire. In addition, she also maintains the habit of standing on her head or using light acupuncture therapy to stimulate circulation and restore muscles.
Talking about the reason for maintaining such an intense training regimen, Liu Xiaoqing shared: "I have never taken more than three days off from training. Sports make me feel young again, have a purpose in life and have the energy to work."
"Beauty is something that can be lost over time, but charisma and health are things we can keep if we know how to take care of ourselves properly" - one of the actress's famous quotes.
Liu Xiaoqing was born in 1951 in Chongqing, China, and is one of the most veteran and famous actresses of Chinese cinema.
She began her acting career in the late 1970s and quickly became famous for her sharp beauty and versatile transformation ability. Liu Xiaoqing made a big splash through her role as Feng Xiaoyu in the film Dream of the Red Chamber and especially the role of Wu Zetian - a role she played in many different television versions over the decades.
Not only an actress, she is also a film producer, businesswoman and has held the role of politician . After many ups and downs, she still holds a special place in the hearts of the audience thanks to her resilience, talent and timeless beauty.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/luu-hieu-khanh-choi-5-mon-the-thao-mot-luc-20250714194132695.htm
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