Exercise can not only improve the body, but also hone the spirit. According to historical records, Lu You lived to the age of 85, making him the longest-lived poet of the Song Dynasty. He remained hale and hearty in his later years, thanks to a fitness exercise called Chosho. When the ancients chosho, they would stretch their bodies and take deep breaths in a rhythmic manner. Along with the Shouting, the sound is deliberately drawn out, similar to the "mountain Shouting" we use when climbing ...
