On September 8, 2023, the first set of driver health exercises in China, organized and developed by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the General Administration of Sport of China (hereinafter referred to as the Social Sports Center of the General Administration of Sport of China) and exclusively supported by Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Yuchai), was officially released. This is the first set of health exercises for special occupational groups led by national ministries and commissions.

China has the largest group of drivers in the world. According to incomplete statistics, the total number of Chinese drivers in 2022 exceeded 510 million, distributed in fields such as trucks, buses, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, ships, and passenger cars. Due to long-term sitting, the driver group often suffers from various occupational diseases or fatigue driving situations. According to the "2022 Survey Report on the Employment Status of Truck Drivers" released by the China Federation of Logistics and Procurement in 2023, most truck drivers suffer from occupational diseases. According to survey data, 72.37% of truck drivers suffer from occupational diseases such as stomach disease, cervical spondylosis, and hypertension while driving. The health issues of truck drivers still deserve attention. The main age distribution of truck drivers who reported occupational diseases is between 36 and 45 years old, and they have been engaged in the freight industry for 11 to 15 years. Only 27.63% of truck drivers reported no health issues mentioned above. The health of drivers has become an important influencing factor for the high-quality development of China's logistics industry.

To ensure the health of drivers, since 2022, the Social Sports Center of the General Administration of Sport has organized and promoted the compilation and creation of driver health exercises, which have been specially developed by a team of experts such as Dr. Yan Qi from the Sports Science Research Institute of the General Administration of Sport of China. With the participation and guidance of units such as the Science Fitness Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Beijing Hospital, and through joint research and trial with Yuchai on different driver groups, the final draft has been finalized. This set of driver health exercises will be the first fitness exercise specifically developed by national ministries and commissions for professional groups in China. After evaluation by experts from the Social Sports Center of the General Administration of Sport, it is believed that it has good scientificity, effectiveness, and ease of learning. It can help the driver community alleviate fatigue and physical discomfort during driving and work, and is suitable for widespread promotion, thereby ensuring the health of drivers and promoting the healthy development of China's transportation industry.

Yuchai is the largest independent professional power system supplier in China, and the first internal combustion engine manufacturing enterprise in China to produce and sell over 10 million units. Its users are spread across fields such as trucks, buses, engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, and ships, with a relatively broad user base, providing a large user base for the creation of driver health exercises. Regarding Yuchai's deep participation in the creation of the first set of driver health exercises by the Social Sports Center of the General Administration of Sport in China, Li Hanyang, Secretary and Chairman of the Yuchai Group's Party Committee, stated that in Yuchai's culture, emphasizing gratitude to customers, helping customers succeed, and participating in the creation of driver health exercises is a very meaningful and valuable thing, allowing driver friends to truly enjoy an exclusive health guarantee, This is also a manifestation of Yuchai's concrete implementation of the national national fitness strategy and fulfillment of social responsibility.

Yuchai has always attached great importance to the fulfillment and practice of social responsibility. Against the backdrop of the rampant COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, Yuchai has shouldered its social responsibility and promptly established a special working group to provide five service guarantees for the "most beautiful reverse travelers" on the highway, including "heartwarming package+free checkpoint" services, free rescue and maintenance services for the entire vehicle, free expedited passage services for epidemic vehicles, emergency support services for accessories, and free epidemic support materials in the highway service area, Warm up the group of truck drivers. Yuchai's efforts in the field of driver welfare have also been recognized. In 2022, Yuchai was awarded the honorary title of "Public Welfare Pioneer Bee Enterprise" by China Automotive News and China Automotive Brothers, and Yuchai Machinery was also awarded the honor of "Truck Brother Trusted Brand".

On the occasion of the release of China's first set of driver health exercises, the "Driver Health Exercise" WeChat mini program, officially authorized by the Social Sports Guidance Center of the General Administration of Sport of China (hereinafter referred to as the Social Sports Center of the General Administration of Sport of China) and exclusively supported by Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Yuchai), has been officially launched. The "Driver Health Exercise" WeChat mini program is specially developed for the driver group, dedicated to providing a one-stop sports solution for gift redemption such as driver health exercise teaching, check-in exercise, interactive dating, and fitness equipment for the driver group.

The first set of driver health exercises in China is organized and developed by the Social Sports Center of the General Administration of Sport, with exclusive support from Yuchai. It is the first set of health exercises developed by a national ministry and targeted at the driver profession. The development of this set of health exercises has been guided by the Science Fitness Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, Beijing Hospital, and other units. Through joint research and trial with Yuchai on different driver groups, it can effectively help the driver group alleviate fatigue and physical discomfort during driving and work, thereby ensuring the health of drivers.

This set of driver health exercises not only has good scientificity, effectiveness, and ease of learning, but also has strong usability. It can be practiced anytime in the driver's cab, near vehicles, highway service areas, and other places, and has great promotion value.

In order to better enable the driver community to understand and use driver health exercises, and to safeguard their own health, Yuchai United Sports General Administration Social Sports Center has developed a driver health exercise mini program. This WeChat mini program mainly has four major functions: driver practice, clock in, expert guidance, and personal voice expression. Through the video teaching function, driver friends can watch

In order to better enable the driver community to understand and use driver health exercises, and to safeguard their own health, Yuchai United Sports General Administration Social Sports Center has developed a driver health exercise mini program. This WeChat mini program mainly has four major functions: driver practice, clock in, expert guidance, and personal voice expression. Through the video teaching function, driver friends can watch the complete driver health exercise teaching video demonstrated by Sydney Olympic walking champion Wang Liping; Through the "I Want to Check In" section, you can follow the driver's health exercise teaching course, enjoy the best experience brought by health exercise, and record the exercise check-in process online; Provide training incentives for drivers through value-added services such as calendar reminders, medal achievements, and mall redemption, allowing the driver community to have more motivation to participate in training; During the process of driving or exercising, drivers may encounter various problems. Through columns such as "Expert Talk" and "On the Road", we provide drivers with a platform to share experiences and exchange ideas, creating a platform for healthy exercise and interactive socializing.

Compared to other apps, the "Driver Health Exercise" WeChat mini program does not need to be downloaded. Simply search for "Driver Health Exercise" on WeChat or scan the following QR code to open the mini program and enjoy scientific and effective health services. Editor/Zhao E