Are you looking for a fun way to improve your fitness? Look no further than tennis! This fast-paced sport offers more than just a good time on the court.
Become more agile (敏捷的) and flexible.
Build up overall strength.
Have you ever noticed that tennis isn’t just about the arm movements?
Establish-social interaction.
Some sports can be played or done on your own, such as swimming.
| A．Avoid any blood disease. |
| B．Improve your heart’s health. |
| C．But tennis is not one of them. |
| D．It is actually related to many muscle groups. |
| E．Read on to find how you can play tennis well. |
| F．Here are a few other reasons why you might want to have a try on it. |
| G．Tennis demands quick responses, quick changes in direction and agile movements. |
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【推荐1】If you want your mind to be sharper, the evidence suggests you should visit the gym.
Consider this: one German study found that older people who enjoy mild exercise—such as gardening—are half as likely to suffer from cognitive impairment as they age. Another experiment found that pensioners asked to take a leisurely walk a few times a week scored better on attention and memory tests.
One, possible reason is that the exercise improves the blood (and therefore oxygen) supply to the brain which helps give it the, energy, to think. It might also promote the growth of neurons (神经元) and perhaps encourage the release of certain neurotransmitters and growth hormones (生长激素) that are important to the brain’s overall health.
In the future, some researchers are looking into specially designed “exergames” that combines physical activity with cognitive training to give your brain the best possible workout; early results suggest that the sum is greater than the individual parts.
| A．But it’s not just older people. |
| B．But that assumption is turning out to be seriously wrong. |
| C．All of them could contribute to better concentration and memory. |
| D．But how can exercising your muscles improve your brain power? |
| E．IQ tests are designed to measure general intelligence rather than knowledge. |
| F．In the meantime, the work should at least give you one more reason not to put off that visit to the gym. |
| G．More studies are needed to support the idea that our behaviour are changing our brains. |
【推荐2】I’m a hiker- ”born to hike,“ as my husband likes to joke. It does my heart and soul good to take a pack and head out on a trail, especially when I’m alone and can let my mind wander where it will. The experience of hiking is unique, research suggests, conveying benefits beyond what you receive from typical exercise.
Hiking can help to keep us calm and happy.
Hiking can increase our creativity. I’m sure I’m not alone in finding that walks in nature let my mind wander freely in creative directions.
Hiking can help strengthen a positive relationship with the natural world. Besides being good for us, hiking may also help the world around us. After all, if we can walk and cover longer distances, we could use cars less and reduce our carbon footprint.
| A．Hiking can keep our mind sharp. |
| B．Hiking can improve our professional skills. |
| C．Beyond that, hiking benefits our planet indirectly. |
| D．Exercise in general can be a great way to decrease stress. |
| E．Here is what science is saying about the benefits of hiking. |
| F．In fact, I’ve written many of my articles while hiking on a trail. |
| G．This shows that hiking may be one of the best ways to exercise. |
【推荐3】We assume exercise improves our mental health. But what kind of exercise works best? Researchers analyzed the effect of different types of exercise. They looked at the link between physical activities and mental health and found team sports were the best, followed by cycling, either on the road or a stationary bike. Physical activities typically performed in groups, such as team sports and gym classes, provided greater benefits than running or walking.
Researchers rated mental health based on a survey. It asked respondents how many days in the previous month their mental health was “not good” due to stress, depression or problems withemotions. People who played team sports like soccer and basketball reported 22.3% fewer poor mental-health days than those who didn’t exercise. Those who ran or jogged fared 19% better, while those who did household chores 11.8% better.
They found team sports may have an extra benefit because of the social component, and yoga or tai chi can promote mindfulness, which is often touted as beneficial for mental health.
The researchers also found that those who exercise between 30 and 60 minutes had the best mental health, with 45 minutes the optimal duration. Exercising three to five times a week correlated with fewer dark days. “Over 90 minutes of exercise and there isn’t an extra benefit,” Dr. Chekroud said.
The study analyzed the exercise habits and mental health of 1.2 million US adults, based on self-reported answers to survey questions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It wasn’t a randomized controlled study and just an association between exercise and better mental health. It can’t explain if poor mental health causes people to exercise less or exercise causes people to have better mental health.
1. Which exercise will best help to cheer up the depressed?| A．Running and jogging outdoors. | B．Playing soccer and basketball. |
| C．Doing some household chores. | D．Cycling or riding a stationary bike. |
| A．They boost self-esteem. | B．They offer inner peace. |
| C．They involve interaction. | D．They help achieve goals. |
| A．more exercise isn’t always better |
| B．exercise habits decide mental health |
| C．exercise leads to better mental health |
| D．mental health causes people to exercise |
| A．What sports work best for mental health? | B．More exercise, better mental health! |
| C．Less exercise, poor mental health! | D．What is the good effect of exercise? |
