(250702) -- CHONGQING, July 2, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese CrossFit athlete Wang Xuanlin performs consecutive muscle-ups on the gymnastic rings in southwest China's Chongqing, June 29, 2025.

In recent years, functional fitness training has been steadily gaining momentum in China.

Competitions such as CrossFit, HYROX and Spartan are attracting an expanding number of enthusiasts.

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