1 . Green exercise is a term used to describe any type of physical exercise that takes place in a natural environment rather than in a health club or gym.
A slightly different approach to green exercise puts more stress on the fresh air, sunshine and involvement with the natural world, rather than the equipment or clothing used during the exercise.
Many consider green exercise helps to reconnect human beings with the natural world. The interaction with nature helps to lower people's blood pressure, refresh their mind, and actually improve their self-esteem.
Not everyone believes that the green exercise is more beneficial than working out in a health club or gym.
| A．A green gym uses as little equipment as possible |
| B．Spirits are also believed to be positively affected |
| C．Opinions on what truly green exercise means differ |
| D．Green exercise includes a range of activities exposed to nature |
| E．So riding a bicycle in the forest can be called a type of green exercise |
| F．It usually doesn't use fitness equipment that is normally found in a gym |
| G．Some point out that many health clubs are built to make full use of natural light |
2 . Are you sitting more than ever?
We know sitting too much is bad, and most of us naturally feel a little guilty after a long-time TV watching.
“Sit less, move more” is what the Heart Association encourages us to do.
| A．Now it’s time to get up and move around. |
| B．Take a moment to think about your sitting activities. |
| C．Health experts also suggest exercising on a daily basis. |
| D．But this guideline is just too simple and abstract to make a difference. |
| E．As of today, average adult will spend 56-86% of their daily time sitting. |
| F．But what exactly goes wrong when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day? |
| G．To make up for the weakness, a research team is working on a more specific guideline. |
3 . Winter is often a low point for outdoor lovers, as cold weather pushes them indoors. However, winter can be a beautiful time of year for a winter trail walk.
Generally, winter walking presents dangers.
Above all, you should dress warmly. The best way to dress for cold weather exercise is to wear more layers. When you warm up from the exercise, you can take off layers so you will never become over heated.
Shoes are a very important aspect of winter walking. Instead of using regular shoes on a winter walk, consider trying a pair of snowshoes, a fun way to enjoy your trail.
| A．Nor will you suffer from being too cold. |
| B．Stay focused while you are out walking. |
| C．You may find your favorite trail closed during the winter. |
| D．You will be more steady on the snow and get a better workout. |
| E．So why not continue to spend time outside, taking winter trail walks? |
| F．The severer the weather is, the more careful you need to be when walking. |
| G．A trail that normally gets lots of traffic may be empty during the winter. |
According to some records,Tai Chi dates back as far as 2,500 years.It’s a practice that involves a series of slow gentle physical movements,and
5 . Why we should exercise as a family
We've all heard the saying "The family that plays together stays together." Enjoying quality family time is important and working out together could be the perfect solution. It's never too early to introduce healthy lifestyle choices, whether you leave the car at home and walk to school or enjoy a family cycle at the weekend.
Set rewards for achievements. Taking the kids to the park is such a fun and easy thing to do. Try setting them tasks. If they manage to do all the tasks, allow them a certain amount of TV or gaming time if that's what they like to do!
Find a hobby they enjoy. One of the most important things is to find a healthy hobby that they love.
Find exercise friends. Perhaps there's a family nearby with kids the same age. See if they would like to exercise together.
| A．This will motivate everyone. |
| B．Don't be a competitive Mum or Dad! |
| C．Support the kids with encouragement. |
| D．Avoid making the reward about food or drink! |
| E．They're more likely to be fit and healthy later in life. |
| F．Ask them what they fancy giving a try and, within reason, let them! |
| G．Working out together as a family is one of the most beneficial things you can do. |
6 . Tips to Exercise When It’s Really Hot Outside
Exercising in the fresh air might seem like a good idea.
Drink promptly (及时地). Regardless of how fit we are, exercising outside will pose a significant danger to our body when it’s hot. Drinking water is probably the most basic part of exercising in the sun.
Dress appropriately. Wear material that will help our body breathe. Consider wearing light colored clothing.
| A．Choose the right time to exercise. |
| B．Drink as much water as possible. |
| C．So be sure to take enough water with us. |
| D．That’s not to say we can’t exercise in the midday. |
| E．Light colors absorb less heat than darker colors. |
| F．Overall, the key to exercising is to listen to our body. |
| G．It’s dangerous, however, to exercise outside in hot weather. |
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2. 这些运动带给你的改变。
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1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．In a hospital. | B．In a gym. | C．In a park. |
| A．She fell off the bed. | B．She had trouble breathing. | C．She almost died of heart disease. |
| A．Stopping drinking Coke. | B．Giving up fried chips. | C．Getting up early. |
9 . Yoga is a discipline I’ve long been a fan of, and I practise sun salutations (拜日式) several times a week. I know it does me good and now I have to add another benefit — it could be a life saver for people recovering from a heart attack.
I’m not at all surprised to learn that an Indian study of almost 2,500 people recovering from heart surgery found breathing exercises and stretching boosted circulation and strengthened the heart Furthermore, the researchers claimed a three-month programme of yoga while recovering from surgery after a heart attack resulted in a lower risk of being bit by another.
Better sill, people who did a daily hour of breathing exercises and gentle movement were about 16% less likely to die over the next five years. Why? Tests showed participants’ hearts were pumping blood around the body more efficiently.
Lead researcher Professor Naresh Sen, from Jaipur, said, “Patients undertook three months of a Dew daily one-hour programme specifically designed for patients who have heart diseases, combining yoga with meditation in the morning, and a pattern of breathing exercises, comprising slow and fast breathing elements in the evening. Yoga and breathing exercises may reduce metabolic (新陈代谢的) stress, reduce oxygen demand and prevent ventricular remodelling (damage to the heart).”
Yoga performed well given tat the trial involved patients who bad suffered the most serious type of heart attack, where one of the major arteries is blocked. All bad undergone surgery to widen the vessels, using a stent (支架) to allow blood to flow more freely. Half the patients were then put on a three-month programme of yoga Over the next five years, the patients in the yoga group were 16% less likely to die. There was an unexpected bonus too, heart performance was improved, with an 1I% boost to its ability to pump blood round the body. Those who didn’t do yoga saw an increase of only 4%.
1. What did the Indian study find about the patients doing yoga?| A．The patients’ blood circulated less efficiently. |
| B．The function of the patients’ heart failed |
| C．The patients could recover from the heart attack |
| D．The patients were less likely to have another heart attack. |
| A．Yoga and breathing exercises may prevent diseases. |
| B．Yoga and breathing exercises may strengthen the body. |
| C．Yoga and breathing exercises may improve metabolic activities. |
| D．Yoga and breathing exercises nay make the body need more oxygen |
| A．Yoga meant everything to them. |
| B．Yoga reduced their chance to die. |
| C．Most patients performed yoga to get healthier. |
| D．4% of the patients’ heart ability has improved. |
| A．Yoga can save people’s life. |
| B．Yoga does good to people. |
| C．Yoga can cure people of a heart attack. |
| D．Yoga benefits people recovering from a heart attack. |
10 . There have always been a lot of commonly believed but false ideas about being fat and doing exercise. Some people believe that they can' t help putting on weight as they get older while others hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat.
I’ ll never lose weight — I come from a fat family
Wrong. While we can'tchange the body type we are born with, we can't blame our genes for making us fat. There' s plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families, and the main reason is that they share the same habits of eating too much and exercising too little.
Wrong! Fatness is not caused by a slow metabolism (新陈代谢). In fact, although fat people consume more energy than slim people, they also fail to realize how much they eat! Keeping a diary can help you work out your daily food intake more accurately
Exercising is boring
Wrong!
No pain, no gain
Wrong!
| A．Anything can be boring if you do it repetitively. |
| B．Exercise should be stopped if continuous pain is felt. |
| C．If you don' t, rest and seek medical advice. |
| D．Exercise is not meant to hurt. |
| E．Here are more myths (false ideas). |
| F．People are fat because they consume too little energy. |
| G．I am fat because I burn calories slowly. |
