At an outdoor swimming pool in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, a group of winter swimming enthusiasts keeps up their morning workouts in the early light of day. Among them, 96-year-old Pan Xiude stands out. She has persisted winter swimming for 40 years. Speaking about the practice, Pan said that reaching the age of 96 is proof of its benefits. Since she took up swimming, she noted, her body has felt especially refreshed and full of energy.