I. The Text.

The fitness problems of the past decades led to a big rise in the numbers of people participating in sports and outdoor activities. Those who pursue the latest fitness fashion are convinced that staying in good physical form requires much more than regular exercise and balanced meals. For anyone who really wants to be healthy, fitness has become an integral part of their lives. A lot of health and fitness clubs, and public leisure centres that were created in many countries indicate the popularity of sports during the past thirty years. These centres with their swimming pools, sunshine beaches, water slides, and tropical plants and gyms are very popular with the people. Families can spend their holidays at huge indoor water parks. In such places everybody have much fun.

There are many opportunities for keeping fit. First of all it is necessary to do exercises. People of different ages can design exercises that will fit them. Running, jumping, swimming, bending and stretching are among the most popular exercises.

II. Nowadays people want to be strong and healthy. What about you? If you want to keep fit remember the rules:

Good Rules to Remember:

1. Get up early and go to bed early to keep fit.

2. Take regular exercises to keep fit.

3. Take a cool/cold shower to keep fit.

4. Eat healthy food to keep fit.

5. Never smoke to keep fit.

6. What about fresh air?

Suggest your own rules.

III. Learn the dialogues:

Liz: You look terrible! What's the matter?

Polly: I atetoo many cookies last night.

Liz: How many cookies did you eat?

Polly: I ate so many cookies that I'm never going to eat a cookie again.

(I = Interviewer; B = Barbara)

I: Do you think you're a relaxed person?

B: Yes, I think so.

I: Do you ever do any physical exercise?

B:Yes, I go to the gym two or three times a week and I sometimes walk to work.

I: And how do you relax in the evenings?

B: I have a glass of wine and watch television.

(I = Interviewer, R = Robert)

I: Do you think you're a relaxed person?

R: I don't know.

I: How do you relax when you are not working?

R: Well, I go for a walk in the park now and again. I often read in the evening. I like reading, but I'm so tired after work that I frequently fall asleep with a book in my hands and the light on.

(I = Interviewer; P = Peter)

I: Do you think you're a healthy person?

P: Oh, yes, definitely. I never drink tea or coffee, I drink two glasses of milk every morning and a cup of hot water in the evening. I go running every morning before work and I spend at least 10 minutes alone in a quiet room when I get home in the evening. Then I float in the bath for about 20 minutes.

I: What does your wife think about that?

P: Oh, she thinks I'm mad.

(I = Interviewer; JC = Jane Couch)

I: Were you interested in sport at school?

JC: No, I wasn't even fit or anything. I used to smoke. I used to drink. Didn't eat very well, and this has just changed my life.

I: How long did it take you to get fit?

JC: It took me, I'd say, to get to the level that I'm at, it took me... about two years.

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