Before you listen:

Describe different types of exercise that are helpful in these areas: flexibility, strengthening, and
endurance. What kinds of workouts do you do?

Vocabulary: Match the words with the meaning.

 Tall tale  Feelings of being worried.
 Buy a story  The ability to keep doing something difficult
over time.
 Anxiety  Feelings of being worried.
 Endurance  Get rid of.
 Burn off  Believe something that is probably not true.

A. Listen to the recording and answer the following questions

1. What does the man usually do on Mondays and Wednesdays?
a. He plays tennis.
b. He runs.
c. He does aerobics.

2. Before he goes out to exercise, he ____.

a. stretches
b. eats breakfast
c. does push-ups

3. The man lift weights to ____.

a. improve his endurance
b. increase his flexibility
c. strengthen his muscles

4. The man goes hiking on Saturdays ____.

a. to burn off weight from overeating
b. to visit a friend
c. to get rid of his worries from the week

5. What does the man do on Sundays?

a. He relaxes and watches TV.
b. He goes for a walk.
c. He goes swimming.

B. Discuss in groups of 3.
What are some of the reasons why people exercise? What are some of best types of exercise for
losing weight, improving cardiovascular fitness, and strengthening and stretching? Share your
experiences or those of people you know who have had positive experiences in improving their
health by exercising.