Author: He Jiaxin, Lu Yang
Photography: Lu Yang
In the gym where they are sweating profusely and bursting with muscles, there is a father and son who are very special. Even the easiest fitness equipment is difficult for them to use flexibly... But all the equipment in the gym Strong men and strong men all admire this father and son!
Sun Hongwei exercises with the help of his father. Photo by Lu Yang
I like all these sports. What if I can leave someday?
html At two o'clock in the afternoon on March 19, 59-year-old Guan Yongkang took his son Sun Hongwei to the gym for rehabilitation training as usual. He pushed his son in a wheelchair to the horizontal bar. After a few words of encouragement, Sun Hongwei slowly stretched out his hand to hold the horizontal bar. Stand, slowly grasped the lever and stood up. An action that ordinary people could complete in one second, took Sun Hongwei 2 minutes.Sun Hongwei was diagnosed with congenital cerebral palsy when he was born, resulting in muscle atrophy. Now, at the age of 23, he cannot stand or walk like a normal person.
In order to prevent his son's muscles from atrophy, Guan Yongkang took Sun Hongwei to the gym near his home for rehabilitation exercises almost every day. From 2 pm to 7 pm, rain or shine, this persistence lasted for five years.
Guan Yongkang takes his son to the gym to exercise almost every day. Photo by Lu Yang
Due to illness, Sun Hongwei's expression and body shape are different from ordinary people, but Sun Hongwei has always been serious about exercise.
"Come on, start, one, two, three..." Guan Yongkang shouted the command rhythmically. Every time he did pull-ups, it was very difficult for Sun Hongwei. He closed his lips tightly and gritted his teeth to support himself. Lift your own body.
Sun Hongwei gritted his teeth and continued to exercise. Photo by Lu Yang
"In the past, it was difficult for him to even sit still. Later, he received education and exercise in the welfare home and the rehabilitation class of the Disabled Persons' Federation. His cultural knowledge and self-care ability have been greatly improved, and he can barely stand up." Guan Yongkang's family were very excited when they saw their son could sit firmly and stand up.
Realized the importance of his son's exercise. After Sun Hongwei became an adult, Guan Yongkang began to take him into the gym to exercise. After years of exercise, Sun Hongwei can now not only complete sit-ups and other fitness movements, but also slow-speed assistance on the treadmill. walk.
Sun Hongwei walks slowly on a treadmill with assisted walking. Photo by Lu Yang
"I like all these sports. What if I can walk someday?" Sun Hongwei smiled honestly while walking slowly on the treadmill.
is just such a son. I donât love anyone else.
âIt is my sonâs dream to be able to walk normally. If he has confidence, I will have confidence. Our confidence together means perseverance!â When spoke, Guan Yongkangâs eyes were filled with joy. Full of love for his son.
Before Sun Hongwei was born, Guan Yongkang and his wife actually had a child, but he died unexpectedly when he was 8 years old. Sun Hongwei, who was born the next year, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as soon as he came to this world, causing the family to suffer again. Heavy blow.
Guan Yongkang accompanied Sun Hongwei in various rehabilitation trainings. Photo by Lu Yang
"It's just such a son. I don't love anyone else." After discovering that Sun Hongwei was ill, Guan Yongkang simply quit his job and devoted all his attention to Sun Hongwei. html In 224, from infancy to adulthood, Guan Yongkang accompanied Sun Hongwei in various rehabilitation trainings.
Following the advice of the teacher at the welfare institution, Guan Yongkang bought a motorcycle and took Sun Hongwei around the streets of Chengdu in order to expose Sun Hongwei to the outside world. The latest time, they went to Qingcheng Mountain and Anren Ancient Town . "We, father and son, went out to play together and settled the matter with a bowl of noodles." Guan Yongkang said with a smile.
The two fathers and sons usually get along like brothers, but occasionally they will have "a little awkwardness". "When we have a conflict, how do we resolve it?" Guan Yongkang asked, patting his son on the shoulder. "Mutual tolerance." Sun Hongwei answered his father's question seriously. Guan Yongkang said that Sun Hongwei was naughty and disobedient when he was a child, but when he grew up, he began to learn to be obedient and reasonable.
Guan Yongkang accompanied Sun Hongwei in various rehabilitation trainings.Photo by Lu Yang
Guan Yongkang has a little secret in teaching his son besides convincing people with reason. "I ignored him, and he knew he had made a mistake this time." Guan Yongkang said with a smile. What Sun Hongwei fears most every time is that Guan Yongkang "evades him", "Every time you avoid me and don't sleep with me, I feel so lonely. You are not allowed to do this in the future."
His perseverance and persistence moved them
"This movement should raise your butt a little higher." In addition to Guan Yongkang on the side, there is another person in the gym who is very concerned about Sun Hongwei's exercise. This person is Huo Yujia, Sun Hongwei's coach in the gym. Huo Yujia, who has been coming to the gym for three years, has witnessed every detail of the daily life of father and son.
Huo Yujia was very pleased with Sun Hongwei's change. He remembered that when he first met Sun Hongwei, Sun Hongwei could not sit still and could only stand up reluctantly. Through long-term exercise, Sun Hongwei's muscles have become more developed, and he can even move around with the assistance of others. Huo Yujia said that he was very moved by the regular training of the two fathers and their determination and confidence in facing many difficulties.
Sun Hongwei exercises with the help of his coach and father. Photo by Lu Yang
"The spirit of the two fathers and sons regardless of weather conditions has moved many people." Sun Hongwei is different from ordinary people in many ways, but people in the gym never cast a strange look at him because of this, and they are more praised and admired. . Huo Yujia said that usually many members would ask him about Sun Hongwei's current situation, and many people would anonymously send things to Sun Hongwei.
"They can now go to the gym to exercise for free." Shu Cong, the person in charge of the gym, said that Guan Yongkang and his son initially paid a membership fee of 2,000 yuan when they went to the gym. A year later, the gym changed owners. As the new person in charge, Shu Cong was deeply touched after learning about the situation. He returned the two thousand yuan to Guan Yongkang and allowed them to exercise in the gym for free. " Their love for life encourages everyone who comes to exercise."
The two fathers and sons are the "strongest motivation" for him to insist on exercising.
"I go to the gym three times a week on average, and I can see them almost every time I go to the gym. "Yang Sen is a member of this gym, and Guan Yongkang and his son left a deep impression on him.
remembers one time when he saw Guan Yongkang taking Sun Hongwei to do inner thigh muscle training. Sun Hongwei was running at first, and later he did a lot of stretching exercises. When it came to leg training, he was reluctant. Sun Hongwei started to get emotional and started crying, but Guan Yongkang didn't say anything and just sat quietly and waited.
No matter how hard it is, Sun Hongwei insists on exercising. Photo by Lu Yang
"I thought the father would leave with his son, after all he cried so sadly." To Yang Sen's surprise, half an hour later, Guan Yongkang and his son started training again.
"They gave me the motivation to persevere." Yang Sen admired Sun Hongwei's persistence in sports, and Guan Yongkang's company with his son also made him feel more deeply that "father's love is like a mountain." "The persistence day after day, year after year is shocking." The father and son's persistence and perseverance inspired Yang Sen. During the summer vacation when he met Guan Yongkang and his son, Yang Sen lost 20 pounds.
"It is no exaggeration that these two father and son are the 'strongest motivation' for me to continue to exercise!" Yang Sen said.
Sun Hongwei spent 4 hours on the five exercise items. He was sweating profusely and continued to walk on the treadmill with his legs tied. Although he walked slowly and needed assistance, Sun Hongwei kept a happy face on the treadmill.
Sun Hongwei always maintains a happy face on the treadmill. Photo by Lu Yang
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Original title: "How can this pair of physically weak father and son convince all the strong men?" ă
