# Fitness and longevity trends in Vietnam

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fitness-and-longevity-trends-in-vietnam
> Updated: 2026-08-16T06:33:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In Hai Phong, Vietnam, Bach Ngoc Hung has gained attention for using barefoot running to manage chronic health issues, including spinal degeneration and migraines. Hung, who aims to live to 150, uses the practice to connect with nature and has embraced the nickname ‘barefoot mutant’ to encourage others.

This individual practice is part of a broader trend in Vietnam where fitness approaches are shifting toward holistic longevity. While trail running has moved from a niche extreme sport to a mainstream activity, some individuals are also adopting specialized lifestyles involving sunbathing, breathing exercises, and ‘moving meditation’ to manage physical and mental health.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Fitness trends in Vietnam: From trail running to holistic longevity

From the growing popularity of trail running to specialized barefoot running practices in Hai Phong, individuals in Vietnam are adopting diverse fitness lifestyles to improve health and longevity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fitness-trends-in-vietnam-from-trail-running-to-holistic-longevity

### 2026-08-10: Bach Ngoc Hung practices barefoot running to improve health

Bach Ngoc Hung from Hai Phong, Vietnam, uses barefoot running to overcome chronic health issues and aims to live to 150 by promoting a natural, healthy lifestyle.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bach-ngoc-hung-practices-barefoot-running-to-improve-health

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