Woman dies suddenly in gym in Hunan, sparking concern

On April 2nd, a netizen posted a video claiming that a woman in Yiyang, Hunan Province, died suddenly while exercising at a gym, sparking attention.

The video shows that the incident took place inside Xuefu Market in Chaoyang Street, Gaoxin District of Yiyang, Hunan. Police cars were parked outside the building in question.

According to a live broadcast report on April 3rd, a nearby shop owner said that the incident occurred on April 2nd. The woman was exercising on the 7th floor of the gym at that time, and the tragedy struck unexpectedly. “Around 7 o’clock that night, I saw that a police cordon had been set up at the scene. It was said that no one had physical contact with the woman at the time of her sudden death.”

Staff from Yiyang City’s 120 Emergency Medical Command Center stated that the woman had no vital signs at the scene, but the specific cause of death is still unknown.

The police have stated that they are investigating the matter but have not disclosed specific details.

The news has attracted attention online.

Netizens left comments on the video section, saying, “She was a neighbor I grew up with, 38 years old, with two daughters. I just found out it was her… sigh…” “It happened on April 2nd, and the body was only removed yesterday.” “It seems to be a sudden death due to heart disease.”

Some netizens believe that, “It may be due to insufficient rest, leading to high-intensity exercise. One must ensure they get enough sleep and sufficient carbohydrates, otherwise, it’s very dangerous.” “The oils we consume now also clog our arteries, disease starts from the mouth, no matter how much you work out.” “There are many sudden deaths nowadays.” “It’s getting younger and younger.” “These are the lingering effects from the previous epidemic.” “The gym is unlucky.” “It’s not due to equipment issues, one must take responsibility for themselves.”