At 0:00 in the night, among the buildings in the Beijing city business district, a group of people were sweating: some were running on treadmills, some were "lifting iron" in the equipment area, and some were dancing group exercises under the guidance of personal trainers... …they focus on the movement in front of them, panting with little communication.

　　The place where they exercise is known as the late-night gym, and although it is open 24 hours a day, more fitness enthusiasts come at night.

They don't have to worry about being urged, and enjoy the joy of sweating to the fullest.

This is often the most relaxing time of their day.

　　Open all day, no one sells cards

　　Li Meng, a Beijing office worker, just finished lifting a set of dumbbells and was about to take a slow walk on the elliptical machine to relax.

The hour hand points to 1 am, she has been exercising for 2 hours, and the 3 young people next to her have been immersed in sports for some time.

They skillfully manipulate exercise equipment and are regulars here.

Away from the hustle and bustle, the only sound in the gym can be heard from the metal collision of the equipment and the sound of people's breathing.

　　The gym is located in a large shopping mall near Huilongguan in Beijing and is open 24 hours a day.

Except for a store manager, the place is often unattended, covering an area of ​​more than 200 square meters, and the most equipment is a row of treadmills.

　　According to the reporter's understanding, there are many similar gyms in the country now, mainly in big cities, and most of them are chain models.

There are more than 100 in Beijing, most of which are located in large shopping malls with more young people.

　　The store manager Xu Chen told reporters that compared with traditional gyms, this new "convenience store" gym is more in line with the sports characteristics of young people.

"Open all day, you can enter by scanning the code, and you can pay monthly and annually. No one sells cards. This model gives young people more choices."

　　Li Meng claims to have "social phobia". When she was working out in the gym, whenever she saw a fitness trainer approaching her, she would feel resistance from the bottom of her heart.

"It's called a guide, and the purpose is to get you to apply for a card."

　　To this end, she prefers to run outdoors or exercise at home.

Today, a "convenience store" gym is exactly what Li Meng wants.

　　people working out late at night

　　Han Yu chose to exercise late at night because of the pressure brought by work.

At the age of 23, he graduated with an undergraduate degree and is engaged in project operation in an Internet company.

Once, facing the computer for a day, he suddenly got up from his seat and felt dizzy, but it took him a while to recover.

The doctor diagnosed that it was caused by excessive stretching of the cervical spine.

Since then, Han Yu came up with the idea of ​​fitness.

　　The biggest problem facing Han Yu was scheduling.

He often works overtime, sometimes he gets off work after 9 pm, and most gyms are cleared before 10 pm, which makes him feel helpless.

At this time, a friend around him recommended him a 24-hour gym.

　　Late at night became Han Yu's fitness time. At first, he couldn't get to the point, so he made an appointment with a coach in the gym's APP.

　　Liu Cong, who has worked as a coach for 3 years, has mentored many students like Han Yu. Most of them work overtime. They usually only have late-night free time, and there are also fitness enthusiasts who choose a quiet late-night atmosphere.

"There are also insomniacs who have trouble falling asleep, and some who want to temporarily jump out of reality through exercise."

　　More tired or more relaxed?

　　Under the guidance of Liu Cong, Han Yu became obsessed with fitness and sometimes returned home in the early hours of the morning.

"What makes me happy is that after working out I can fall asleep on the bed and my body is getting better and better."

　　However, the controversy about late-night fitness has continued, and some netizens have asked: "Does fitness make people more tired or more relaxed?"

　　In this regard, Liu Cong said that there is no scientific evidence to prove that fitness is harmful to the body.

The premise of late-night fitness is to have a moderate amount, second, to have a sufficient rest after exercising, and third, to timely assess what level of exercise intensity is suitable for your physical state.

　　"This requires a professional guidance, not blind practice." Liu Cong suggested that you don't have to spend money to hire a fitness coach. You can search the Internet for popular science videos about fitness, which is also very practical.

　　Xu Chen said that everyone comes to the late-night gym for different reasons.

Some are to maintain physical vitality, some are to release repressed emotions, and some are to lose weight, gain muscle and reduce fat.

In times of great social pressure, it is necessary to use fitness to heal the tired body and mind.

　　(All characters in the text are pseudonyms)