“Doing Zumba during the coronavirus pandemic(冠状病毒疫情期间)has made me feel so much better-and not just physically." says Mowry-Housley, 42, who is using Zumba to encourage everyone to make time for a mental and physical break.
Explaining that she has been dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety during the international disaster, the actress says that staying fit has improved her mental health. “When we all had to be quarantined(隔离)for so long. I really discovered the importance of exercising now that I had the time," she tells PEOPLE.
Mowry-Housley, who has two kids-daughter Ariah Talea, 5, and son Aden John Tanner,7-decided not to waste any of her new-found time. "I'm a huge believer in making lemonade out of lemons, so I wanted to use the time to its fullest," she says. "I discovered that when-I worked out and when I moved my body, I felt better about myself- not only physically but mentally."
Through Zumba,which Mowry-Housley says she's enjoyed for 10 years, the actress has managed to stay fit. She says Zumba has long been a favorite of hers because the dance program keeps her cheerful." The moment you hear the music, you can't help but to move your hips a bit. You feel relaxed and it gives you the energy that you need to have throughout the day." she says.
But Mowry-Housley knows that workouts are only one part of mental health, which is why she encourages people who are truly having problems to seek help not to be afraid to talk about their mental problems. “If you're really struggling, it's okay to talk about it." she says."You are not weak, you are actually strong."
4. What do you think Zumba is?
A.kind of food | B.A kind of exercise. | C.A kind of classes. | D.A kind of music. |
5. How did Housley feel during quarantine?
A.Annoyed | B.Disappointed | C.Upset | D.Anxious |
6. Which of the following best explains the underlined phrase “making lemonade out of lemon” in Paragraph 3?
A.Lemons are good for our health |
B.Lemonade tastes better than lemons |
C.One should make full use of the situation around |
D.One should use his energy fully. |
7. What is Housley's advice for the people with serious mental troubles?
A.They need to exercise more often. |
B.They are supposed to keep their problems to themselves. |
C.They ought to encourage themselves to face their problems |
D.They should have a chat with others about their problems |