1. Activate Schemata
- Is it important to exercise and play/do sports?
- How often should we exercise or play/do sports;?
- What are the benefts of exercising/playing sports?
- What Tips /advice would you give to someone who wants to start doing Sport or Exercising?
- Do you exercise or play any sports? What? How often?
2. Predictions
- Have a look at the photo? What do you see?
- What does she look like? (Describe her)
- How old is she?
- Is she single? Married? Has she got children?
- What does she do on her free time? Has she got any hobbies?
- Where is she from?
- What does she do? (What do you think her job is?
3. Predicions about the text- based on the Picture, Title and Subtitles / Headlines
- Look at the Picture, Title and headlines. What is the article about?
- Read the article. See if your prediction is right.
Sports and Exercise Tips- by Sarah Daren
Sports and Exercise Tips- by Sarah Daren
Article adapted from: coachesclipboard.net
Sarah Daren is a writer on the Today Show website and has been a consultant for organizations across a number of industries including athletics, health and wellness, technology and education. When she’s not caring for her children or watching the New York Yankees play, Sarah enjoys practicing yoga and reading a good book on the beach.
No matter what your job is, it’s important to exercise regularly. Yes, it can be a real challenge to stay fit when you’re working in an Office and and maybe sitting all day, but it’s well worth the effort. Exercising regularly has physical and health benefits, of course, but it’s also a great stress-buster and promotes good mental health.
Sometimes working toward a career goal can interfere with exercise. If you’ve never been “the athletic type” and you’re full-time working in an office, then you may not think exercise is for you. Although work life is challenging, it’s imperative you still take time to exercise and care for your body.
Tip 1. Set Fitness Goals
It’ll be much easier to find the motivation you need to exercise regularly if you set achievable fitness goals. You’ll have something to work towards, which will encourage you to keep pushing yourself. Just make sure to keep your goals achievable and work up to your bigger goals slowly to avoid burnout and injury.
Tip 2. Mind your form
Exercise is great for your body…until you hurt yourself. Prevent injury and make the most out of your workouts by watching your form. Ask for help from a coach or trainer, read up on proper form, and practice. It’s better to do a few reps with proper form then to do twenty with poor form.
Tip 3. Don’t overdo it
We’d all love to be able to lift huge weights right away, but overdoing it can have serious consequences. Lifting too much weight and spending too much time at the gym can cause long-term damage.
Tip 4. Remember to breath
Breathing properly can affect your endurance and make a big difference in your workouts. Breathing exercises can also help you to manage stress and stay calm in your everyday life.
Tip 5. Take it easy in the beginning
It takes time before your body is accustomed to regular exercise, so keep your workouts short and manageable when you’re first starting out. Twenty minutes three times a week is plenty for a baseline. If that’s too easy, you can always scale up.
Tip 6. Remember to warm up
When we’re not moving, our muscles and tendons tighten up. That’s why it’s so important to start every workout with a warmup. Stretching out your muscles or walking for a bit is enough to get your body ready for a run or strength training session. It’s a simple step, but it’s essential for preventing injury.
Tip 7. Remember to fuel the machine
Timing your meals to fuel your body before a workout can help your performance. It’s best to eat and drink water about two hours before a workout. This will ensure that you are fueled and hydrated, without weighing you down or causing you to feel sick.
Tip 8. Pay attention to your body
It’s never a good feeling to end a workout early, but if you injure yourself you’ll be out of commission for at least a couple of days. Listen to your body and take it easy or call it quits for the day if you need to.
Tip 9. Get training and protect your body
Sometimes, the best way to form good habits is to start by learning from someone who is more knowledgeable about exercise. If you’re able to work with a personal trainer, he or she can teach you about proper form and how to protect your body while your train.
Tip 10. Wear the right exercise Gear
While you don’t need top-of-the-line equipment to start exercising, it’s important to have the gear you need to stay safe and comfortable. Proper footwear and clothing can make a big difference, and can affect both safety and performance.
Get a head start on fitness
If you stay in shape, you’ll enjoy better work-life balance and overall well-being which can help you stay sharp and competitive as you move through life. Exercise has many benefits, and by building these skills and habits when you’re young, you’ll set yourself up for a lifetime of good physical and mental health.
4. Reading for gist (to get the main idea of the text / for general understanding)
- What is the article about?
- What are the main benefits of playing sports/exercising
- What are the tips for? Who gives the tips? Who does she give the tips to?
- What Tips does the Fitnes Coach give?
5. Reading for details (Scaning, vocabulary-new words & expressions, deeper understanding….)
! New words – Cambridce Dictionary – Words in Context
5. Personal Opinions
- What are some ideas of the article you agree with?
- What are some ideas of the article you don’t agree with?
- Which tips did you like?
- Is there any Tip you would add?
