Exercise Part 1. Running

Memorize the words and phrases listed below:

to pump iron – накачивать мускулы

sweat glands – потовые железы

cardiovascular system – сердечно-сосудистая система

circulatory system – система кровообращения

fuel source – источник энергии

carnivore – плотоядное животное

Answer the following questions.

1. What is it in the sphere of health that is characteristic of recent years?

2. How is it possible for some people to play sports and still be out of shape?

3. What does aerobic exercise do for the human body?

4. Why are humans considered to be the best distance runners in the animal kingdom?

A. give English equivalents for the following words and phrases:

заниматься художественной гимнастикой, двигаться энергично и равномерно, снабжать кислородом мышцы, вырабатывать энергию, исключительная способность, система охлаждения, дыхательная система.

B. 1) pick up the derivatives of the following words: fit (adj.), run.

2) pick up the expressions related to the words: fit, fitness n.; exercise v., exercise n.;

shape n., run v., system n.

3) point out synonyms of the words: exercise n., overall (adj.).

DISCUSSION

1. Do you think that those who join the fitness movement do it because of their wish to get in shape or because the fitness movement is in vogue?

2. In what way do you treat the notion “aerobic exercise”? What are its health benefits?

3. Is running a good way to gain all-round fitness?

Part 2. Weight-training

Read passage 2 for the arguments for or against weight-lifting as a form of aerobic exercise. Fill in the chart below.

Weight-lifting
	for	against
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	2.	2.
	3.	3.

DISCUSSION

1. Add some ideas of your own to the pros and cons of this exercise and talk them over with your partner.

2. Exchange your ideas of weight-training as a form of aerobic exercise (both for men and women).

Part 3. Swimming

1. passage 3 and state the benefits of swimming as mentioned by the speaker.

Supply the missing parts and enlarge on the ideas you’ve got.

1. For … swimming is almost as good as running.

2. This … be the most pleasant part of swimming.

3. Swimming can build your … .

4. When we are in shape, we feel good about ourselves and … .

SPEAKING 1. State the case for and against swimming.

2.Discuss your conceptions of swimming as aerobic exercise with your partner