A 54-year-old man from Jilin, China, is making waves in his hometown, for his Iron Man-worthy exercise routine: daily walks with a 40kg rock balanced on his head.
According to CCTV News, it’s a common sight for locals to see Cong Yan walking on the streets with the heavy burden. He told reporters that he’s been training this way for the past four years.
Cong adopted the routine when he hit 115kg — an unhealthy weight for his 1.63 metre tall frame.
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“At the very beginning, I just wanted to try [the exercise] because I think it’s healthier than taking diet pills. And it worked,” he said. Read more…
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