China: Beijing expands fitness options with smart sports parks.

Storyline Beijing expands fitness options with smart sports parks The city of Beijing has installed high-tech exercise equipment in public parks to create a free "15 minute fitness circle" for residents. This park in the Chaoyang District features a 900-meter running track with 10 cameras to capture runners’ workout data. The park also has interactive bikes connected to screens that allow multi-player races. Liu Fuyan, deputy directorof park： "Public demand for sports and fitness facilities continues to grow. We are working to create a comprehensive park built on a green landscape ecosystem, catering to diverse populations while integrating smart technology, recreation, sports, and fitness into one." So far, Beijing has built 36 standard sports parks, bringing the "15 minute fitness circle" into daily life. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]