运用文献法和逻辑分析法等研究方法对“木桶理论”在中国老年人开展体育养生过程中的启示作用进行了研究。结果发现,受“木桶理论”启示,中老年人在体育养生时要树立整体观,做到形神合一、动静结合,在讲求科学养生的同时注重因人而异,还要有持之以恒的精神。这些启示对中国老年人实现强体质、增精神、祛病疾和益寿延年的养生目标非常有益。 By using the methods of literature and logic analysis, this paper studies the enlightenment of “Barrel Theory ” in the process of recuperating sports in Chinese seniors. The results showed that, inspired by the theory of “barrel”, the middle-aged and elderly people should establish a holistic view of physical health so as to achieve the unity of form and mind and the combination of movement and tranquility. While emphasizing scientific regimen, The spirit of perseverance. These revelations are very beneficial to the elderly in China in achieving their goals of strengthening their physique, increasing their mental health, removing illnesses and prolonging life expectancy.