1、Brainstorm: 1. Do you keep doing sports? Why or why not?2. How many of you will start exercise?being too tired not having enough timenot knowing how to eexercise properlytoo expensive to exercise to join a club or hire a trainer (Part.1) Understanding the benefits of exerciseWhat benefits are mentio
2、ned in this part?1. to increase the efficiency of your heart and lungs.2. to have better immune systems and are at lower risk of disease.3. to be good for your mental health4. to improve certain brain functions to work harder and grow stronger over the long term to reduce stress and get over negativ
3、e feelings to perform better at school Do you know other benefits besides those mentioned in the article?Discussion to lose weight/keep fit/ strengthen body and will to be energetic/refreshed/happierto learn to cooprate with others/ team spirits to build up your strenghth and confidence/have open mi
4、ndrelax yourself phyiscally and mentally. Do you want to start exercise now? But what activities to do?Question (Part.2) Planning your exercise routine1. heart and lung efficiency2. muscle strenth3. flexibility Aerobic activities pull-ups weightlifting. joggingswimmingskiing dancing running . to dev
5、elop heart and lungs strength training to increase muscle strength and encourage bone developmentflexibility training gymnasticstaichiyogaballet. to stretch your muscles and improve your bodys range of movementIf you want to start your exercise, what kind of sports activities do you want to choose a
6、nd why?Question After doing sports , you must be thirsty and hungry , so do you know what to eat and drink?Question (Part.3) Eating and drinking right 1.carbonhydrates2. protein3. water to keep up your energy fisheggsmilk products. noodles ricefruitvegetable . to recover and repair your muscles to m
7、ake up for that lost to sweat Function What food What to eat and drink? (Part.3) Eating and drinking right doing exercise 1.5-2.5hours before afterWhen to eat ? at least 30 minsan hour after a hard workout When to drink ? doing exercise throughout exercise 1. Why food and water are important to us w
8、hen doing exercise? Do you think its a safe way to lose weight by dieting?2.What details should we pay attention to to protect us from injury?Question (Part.4) Avoiding injury 1.to wear proper clothes and equipment2.to start small and slowly work your way to a longer and harder exercise routine3. to
9、 warm up before exercising and stretch after it. What should we do to avoid injury ? Can you think of any other ways to avoid injury?To try your best but dont push yourself too hardTo avoid overdoing itTo ask for professional advice.Question Reading and writing skillWhat makes a good guide?1. cautio
10、us languages2. logical contents3. specific instructions4. persuasive language.Now you have decided to start exercise,and you hope your best friend can start with you together. Write a letter to tell him the benefits of doing exercise as well as some guidance about what to do according to what we lea
11、rn today.Task 1. Only exercise can remove all kinds of doubts. 只有运动才可以除去各种各样的疑虑。只有运动才可以除去各种各样的疑虑。歌德歌德2. Sport is the source of all life. 运动是一切生命的源泉。运动是一切生命的源泉。达达芬奇芬奇3.No doctor, no medicine, exercise every day is the most effective. 不靠医，不靠药，天天锻炼最见效。不靠医，不靠药，天天锻炼最见效。谚语谚语 4. If you want to be strong, r
12、un! if you want to be fit, run! if you want to be smart, run!如果你想强壮，跑步吧！如果你想健美，跑步吧！如果你想聪明，跑步吧！如果你想强壮，跑步吧！如果你想健美，跑步吧！如果你想聪明，跑步吧！古希腊古希腊A beginners guide to exerciseYou want to start doing exercise? Congratulations! You have just taken your first step towards a new and improved you!Understanding the be
13、nefits of exerciseMost people assume that regular exercise does wonders for the body and mindbut what exactly are its health benefits? To start with, physical activity increases the efficiency of your heart and lungs. During exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder. This extra effort makes th
14、em grow stronger over the long term. It has also been proven that active people tend to have better immune systems and are at lower risk of diseases. Moreover, exercise is good for your mental health. Working out can help you reduce stress and get over negative feelings. Some studies even show that
15、exercise improves certain brain functions, meaning you could actually exercise your way to better performance at school!betterefficientovercomePlanning your exercise routineWhen you plan an exercise routine, the first thing to consider is what you expect to improve: heart and lung efficiency, muscle
16、 strength or flexibility. Aerobic activities, like jogging, swimming and skiing, develop your heart and lungs. Strength training, such as pull-ups and weightlifting, increases muscle strength and encourages bone development. Flexibility training, including gymnastics and tai chi, helps stretch your
17、muscles and improve your bodys range of movement. These types of exercise all play a role in a healthy routine. Above all, choose activities you enjoy because, in this way, youre more likely to stick with them.flexiblepromote Eating and drinking right Like cars that run on petrol, your body burns ca
18、rbohydrates for energy. Foods like noodles, rice, fruit and vegetables give your body plenty of carbohydrates to keep up your energy during a long workout. To help your muscles recover and repair themselves after exercise, you need to eat foods rich in protein, such as fish, eggs and milk products.
19、When to eat is also of great importance. In general, you should have your meal an average of 1.5 to 2.5 hours before exercising. Do not eat immediately after exercise; instead, wait at least 30 minutes after a typical routine, or as much as an hour after a hard workout. Remember to drink throughout
20、exercise to make up for water lost to sweat.analogyAvoid injuryTo prevent soft tissue injury, make sure that you wear proper clothes and equipment when exercising. You should also start small and slowly work your way to a longer and harder exercise routine to avoid getting hurt. Finally, remember to warm up before exercising and stretch at the end of your workout.So, now you know the benefits of exercise and how to do it safely and effectively. What are you waiting for?Homework: Send an email to your friend to encourage him/her to start exercise.
