Lv's Spring and Autumn Annals puts forward the view that "running water does not rot, and family members do not gnaw", and life lies in sports. Ancient physicians such as Hua Tuo created five-animal play, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Tai Ji Chuan and other sports forms. At the same time, it also puts forward that "the human body wants to work, but it should not make extreme efforts" and "the body wants to work very little, but it is extremely tired". Emphasize that exercise should be moderate, "both form and spirit", that is, both form and spirit should be practiced at the same time. Advocates do not unilaterally emphasize pure sports. Facts have also proved that professional athletes often have great training intensity because they aim to win the championship. Although they are as strong as cattle, they may not all live long. However, in ancient times, when medicine and technology were underdeveloped, some people who insisted on practicing Qigong and Tai Ji Chuan lived longer. Some people even use it to cure cancer.

Moderate exercise is a positive way to preserve health and prevent aging. It can make people old, full of ideals and dedication, full of confidence and interest in life. "Going to the city to see the mountains means playing chess, reading righteous books, learning the words of calligraphy, watering flowers and planting bamboo, listening to the piano and playing cranes, burning incense and frying tea, and talking with friends", so as to exercise bones and muscles, cheer up the spirit, stabilize health and achieve longevity.