The purpose of establishing Fitness Day is to meet people's sports needs, promote the development of national fitness, further exert the comprehensive function and social effect of sports, enrich social sports and cultural life, promote people's all-round development, promote China's goal of becoming a sports power and commemorate the Beijing Olympic Games.

The Value and Significance of National Fitness Day

2008 was a brilliant year for competitive sports in China. When the fireworks dispersed, the prosperity faded, the upsurge of the national Olympic Games gradually faded, and China sports quietly returned to its original position. In the post-Olympic era, mass sports will surely get more and more attention.

In order to meet the growing fitness needs of the broad masses of the people, the State Council approved August 8th as "National Fitness Day". Spread the healthy spirit of mass sports to the public and promote the concept of healthy living.