A new community sports initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles was held on Sunday in Seac Pai Van, aiming to draw residents of all ages to participate in health and fitness activities, according to a statement by the Sports Bureau (ID) that day.
The programme, titled “Putting the Community in Motion with Energy,” was organised by the bureau as part of the government’s policy to bring more public resources into neighbourhood communities, the statement said.
The statement added that the programme was held at the leisure area of Ip Heng Building in Seac Pai Van district under the theme “Sports Health × Community Sports Activity Day” featuring a series of activities, underlining that the event aimed to raise awareness of the health benefits of regular physical exercise while creating a lively and engaging atmosphere for residents.
A range of activities was on offer, including blood pressure checks, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) consultation services, recreational sports experience zones and a home exercise demonstration area, according to the statement.
The statement noted that professional instructors were invited to guide residents through simple home workouts and share practical health tips based on traditional Chinese medicine, adding that residents of different age groups – including seniors, youngsters and families with children –participated in the event.
In the home exercise area, participants practised easy stretching routines under the instructors’ guidance, helping them relax both physically and mentally while encouraging family interaction, the statement said.
The bureau said that the initiative highlighted the vitality of community neighbourhoods while promoting healthier lifestyles. Additional activities focusing on stress relief through exercise and sports nutrition will be held between May 10 and June 28 as part of the ongoing community fitness programme.
This handout photo provided by the Sports Bureau (ID) on Sunday shows residents “of all ages” engage in a home exercise demonstration during its “Putting the Community in Motion with Energy” initiative held at Ip Heng Building in Seac Pai Van that day.
