but nobody appreciates the exercise

but nobody appreciates the exercise stations more than hutong residents.the machines are scattered throughout old parts of the city,tucked into narrow alleyways.at down and dusk,they are especially busy----older people meet in groups to chat and take a few rounds on the pendulum.on warm evenings ,men sit idly on the machines and smoke cigarettes.the workout stations are perfect for the ultimate hutong sport:hanging auound in the street with the neighbors.