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 Alternative
Exercise

During this class you will:

Intermediate • Discuss fitness trends.

• Make fitness plans.

• Discuss national
exercise programs.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- Why is exercise important?

Warm-up
- What kind of exercise do you think is best? Why?

- Describe your weekly exercise program.

- Describe the best kind of exercise for someone

who is very busy.
And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

"The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I

And you
enjoy."
-- Kenneth H. Cooper
can
- What does this quote mean to you?
quote
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me…
- How does exercise improve your quality of life?

- Do you think people who exercise are happier than

those who don’t?

- What health problems can a person experience from

not exercising?
Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Many people don't like going to the gym. They

choose lifestyle activities to help them stay in
shape. Persuade your classmates which activity is Speak
better:

- Spending an hour on the treadmill.

your
or
- Cleaning the house for an hour.
mind.
- Taking a Zumba class.
or
- Going dancing with friends.

- Exercising on a stationary bike.

or
- Biking to work.

- Taking an aerobics class.

or
- Working in the garden.
Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

You work as a personal trainer. You have to make

a fitness plan for each of your clients. Decide
what exercises the person should do every week. Imagine
- Will the person exercise alone or in a group?
- How often should the person exercise?
- What other things can the person do to stay healthy?
that!
Client #1 – A businessperson. Exercises occasionally.
Wants to get into better shape, but doesn’t have a lot
of time. Travels frequently.

Client #2 – A university student. Exercises on a regular

basis, but is bored with his/her workout. Wants a workout
that is more interesting and challenging.

Client #3 – A housewife with three children. Does not

have an exercise program, but wants to get into shape.
Needs an exercise program that will fit her busy lifestyle.
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Have you tried an alternative exercise such as Zumba

or CrossFit? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Answer
2. Have you ever practiced yoga? What was your
experience like? me this!
3. What alternative exercise programs are popular
where you live? Explain.

4. Why do you think alternative exercises are so

popular?

5. What kind of exercise do you think is best for

children? Teenagers? Adults?

6. How do you feel when you exercise? How do you

feel when you don’t exercise?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

Many countries now have programs designed to

Before you
motivate people to be more active. In Canada,
the ParticipACTION program helps people of all go!
ages be more active. Participants receive a list of
activities, many of which are unique to Canada,
like lacrosse and snow shoveling. People can
track their activities online and earn prizes such as
gift cards, trips or even a vehicle!

- What do you think about the ParticipACTION

program?
- Are there any similar programs in your country? If not,
do you think there should be? Why or why not?
- Which unique activities do you think would be
included in your country’s list?
- Do you think there should be a law that requires
everyone to exercise? Explain.
- What motivates you to exercise?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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