This article is based on the survey data in 2020，and analyzes the current characteristics and future development trend of the elderly’s fitness in China. The results showed that the proportion of elderly people participating in fitness continued to increase，and the form of participation continued to upgrade. The intensity，duration，projects and venues of the elderly’s fitness had unique characteristics. The factors affecting the elderly’s fitness participation level were related to individual cognition and economic income level，and were also affected by the surrounding support environment. The strategy of actively coping with the aging of the population and developing sports for the elderly should include the strategic planning of sports for the elderly，strengthening the construction of the elderly fitness support environment and improving the individual fitness awareness level.