HONG KONG: At 71, screen legend Chow Yun Fat shows no signs of slowing down, continuing to impress fans with his remarkably fit physique.
South China Morning Post reported yesterday that the God Of Gamblers (1989) star was recently spotted at a hair salon, dressed casually in an all-black sports outfit.
Despite his understated look, he still turned heads with his lean, muscular build and distinctive head of silver hair.
Many netizens praised his dedication to staying in shape, while others were equally won over by his warm and approachable manner towards the salon staff.
“He still looks really fit despite his age,” one user wrote on Chinese social media platform Weibo.
Another commented: “Fat Gor is still in good shape!”
Chow’s enviable physique comes as little surprise given his active lifestyle, which includes regular hiking, jogging, and long-distance running.
He took up jogging about 10 years ago and has turned it into a daily habit.
According to Hong Kong news portal Dimsum Daily, he has been running 5km every single day for nearly eight years — a routine the actor credits with significantly improving his posture.
Earlier in January, Chow proved his impressive endurance once again by completing a 10km run in two hours and 23 seconds.
Beyond his fitness routine, Chow also pays close attention to his diet.
He avoids oily, spicy, sweet, and heavily salted dishes, as well as alcohol and sugary drinks, opting instead for balanced meals to help maintain muscle mass.
To round off his wellness regimen, the actor is a firm believer in foot reflexology, regularly practising foot massage after learning the technique directly from a practitioner.