The 24 solar terms, consisting of 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms, were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese to guide agricultural production.
Today, the culture behind the terms provides useful guidance to people's lives as each term features special food, cultural ceremonies and healthy living tips.
The Chinese solar term "Xiazhi," or the Summer Solstice, falls on June 21 this year. It is the tenth solar term of a year and the fourth solar term in the summer. It brings the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. The weather is hot and thunderstorms are frequent.
As the temperature starts to rise, fruits are in their prime time and ready to be harvested. Farmers are busy with intertillage, wishing for favorable weather and abundant crops. The celestial shift and rhythm of life can be felt. During this time, people celebrate the arrival of hot summer with outdoor activities and exercises.
No pains, no gains. Just as the causality of farming and harvesting, working out with diligence and consistency will lead you to a healthy situation physically and mentally. Each drop of sweat during the exercise will witness your improvement, make you become stronger, more confident -- and be the best version of yourself!
Feel the vitality and passion of outdoor exercising together with Xinhua images!
