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Exercise is an important part of keeping a healthy lifestyle. Fitness tools and tips can help individuals develop an exercise plan that is not only safe but helps them to work toward a certain goal such as weight loss or running a marathon.
Consult Your Doctor
Before beginning the weight loss or exercise program, it is best to consult your doctor to make sure that you are in proper health and that there are no possible conditions that could get worse by exercise. Ask your doctor to recommend exercises based on your fitness level that will help you achieve your goals.
Set Goals and Limits
When beginning a fitness program, it is important to start off slow and work toward a more advanced goal. Begin with short 10-to 20-minute exercise each day to prepare your body for more active exercises and to prevent injury.
Drink Plenty of Water
During exercise, the body loses liquid from sweating, therefore, it is important to drink lots of water before, during and after exercising. Experts recommend drinking water or sports drinks every 15 to 20 minutes during exercise and more often during more active exercises. Continue to drink water several hours after exercising to refill liquids in the body.
Exercise Equipment
Exercise equipment such as treadmills(跑步机), exercise bikes and weights is a great way to stay fit when on a busy schedule or on rainy days. Before using exercise equipment at home or in the gym, educate yourself on the proper use of each piece to avoid injury to yourself or damage to the equipment.
Tracking Tools
Use of tools such as pedometers(计步器) or heart rate monitors can help record calories, steps and heart rate. These tools can help keep dieters and athletes active and eager to reach their health and fitness goals.
21. What’s the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce some ways of exercising.
B. To introduce us some exercise tips and tools.
C. To persuade us to take exercise to keep fit.
D. To give us advice on losing weight by exercise.
22. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. You can lose weight or take exercise in poor health.
B. Treadmills are only used in the gym when it rains.
C. Starting with long and violent exercise may cause injury.
D. You need to drink lots of water until you finish exercising.
23. How often should we drink water during extreme active and violent exercises?
A. Every 10 minutes. B. Every 15 minutes.
C. Every 20 minutes. D. Every 30 minutes.
