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National Fitness Exercise

Initiated by the Ministry of Social Affairs in 1969, the National Fitness Exercise promoted daily physical activity nationwide.

Last updated 29 March 2025
An image of a large group of people doing the National Fitness Exercise

An image of a large group of people doing the National Fitness Exercise.

The National Fitness Exercise (NFX) was launched by the Sports Division of the then Ministry of Social Affairs in 1969 to encourage physical fitness among the population. 

People were encouraged to exercise to music broadcast over the radio every morning and evening. Records were also made available to schools and interested parties to play.