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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Learning English – Lesson Seven (Health and Exercise) part I

You know the world of English is a fun and exciting place to be, I’m so glad you could join us for another lesson.

Hi everybody…this is Misterduncan in England!
How are you today? Are you OK? I hope so!
Are you happy? I hope so!

In today’s lesson we will take a look at two aspects of our lives. One is something we take for granted while it is there, but miss it terribly when it has gone. The other is an activity that we are all encouraged to do, but few of us seem to have the time to carry out.

In this lesson we will take a look at..health and exercise.

When we talk about our health, we are actually describing two things. First we refer to our…physical health, the way our bodies are functioning, how well it is working, how (well) all the different parts of your body are functioning. Then we refer to our…mental health,  how each one of us feels emotionally. How we deal with all of the problems in our lives. How we see other people around us. How (well) we cope with the effects of worry and stress. It would be fair to say that there is a connection between physical and mental health and that they (both) have the ability to affect each other.

If you feel tired after any sudden activity, such as getting up from the sofa and walking a short distance or feeling out of breath after climbing a few stairs, then there is a good chance that you are out of shape. You are unfit. Your health is poor. You are unhealthy. Prolonged inactivity or situations where you are not moving around much, such as sitting in front of the television, driving a car, or working in an office, may lead to you becoming unfit. The food you eat also decides how fit you are. Many of us eat far too much food containing fat and sugar such as biscuits, burgers, cheese, chocolate and other types of so-called junk food. Over time you wil gain weight and become obese. Your blood pressure will rise and your heart will be put under strain by all the extra body mass. You will find simple activities more exhausting. If your unhealthy lifestyle continues over a long period of time, you run the risk of suffering from diseases such as diabetes and your heart will become weak. Your chances of dying of a heart attack or stroke greatly increase if you are overweight.

There are many words connected to exercise such as..aerobics. Exercise that makes the heart beat fast from (through) constant body movement. We call this cardiovascular exercise. Burn, this word is used to express the energy being used up during exercise. Recreation, a general word for any exercise or leisure activity. Keep Fit, the act of taking exercise or following a course of exercise routines. Workout, a strenuous (tiring) exercise session focusing on certain parts of the body, such as the muscles of your arms, legs, chest, and abdomen.

There are many types of exercise for the body to perform and which one you do depend on how fit you are. And what you are trying to achieve from the exercise. There is light exercise such as walking, stretching, or just generally moving about. If you do a job where you are always on the move, then you are not only working, you are keeping fit as well.

Then there is moderate exercise. A light jog or fast walk will make you sweat a little and it will provide a good session of exercise to make your heart work and help your joints stay flexible and supple. Then there is vigorous or strenuous exercise. This is what really breaks you out into a sweat. For example, a long run or jog will really make your body work and you will be able to feel the effects of this exercise immediately. You can have (go for) a workout at a gym or health spa (health centre). Lifting heavy objects such as weights, do not only keep you fit, they also help to build up your body.


There are many simple exercise for keeping fit and healthy. The most popular ones include…walking. Yes, just go for a walk. Walk to the end of your street, then around the corner, across the field, up the hill and back down again. Walk in a big circle, around (through) the streets and along the roads,  keep on walking, until you arrive back home. Oh you can also jog. Jogging is quicker than walking, but not as fast as running. You can jog to the end of your street, then around the corner, across the field, up the hill and back down again. Jog in a big circle, around (through) the streets…and along the roads. Keep on jogging…until you arrive…back home. Or..you can go for a run. Oh dear! Running is much faster (quicker) than jogging. It can make you feel very tired. So…run to the end of your street, then around the corner, across the field, up the hill and back down again. Run in a big circle, around (through) the streets and along the roads, keep on running…until you arrive…back home!

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