He devised a set of exercises, known as the Five-Animal Exercise, to strengthen the physique, imitating the actions of the tiger, deer, bear, ape and bird.

• 他自创一套体操，即后世流传的‘五禽戏’，通过模仿虎、鹿、熊、猿、鸟的动作，达到强健体魄的功效。