What Happens When We Stop Exercising?

B2 – Upper Intermediate

There are lots of reasons why we take some time off from working out such as family obligations, work demands, inclement weather, vacation, etc. but there could be consequential changes to our bodies and health if we stop exercising.

Here’s exactly what we can expect to happen to our bodies if we stop exercising. Let’s read the article below.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210603-how-soon-do-we-become-unfit-when-we-stop-exercising

Discussion Questions:

1. What kind of exercises – if any – do you do and how often do you do them? What effects do they have on you?
2. Can you tell a physically inactive person from someone who takes care of their physical condition? What are the main differences?
3. What are some challenges to exercising?
4. Is it better to workout at home or at the gym?
5. What are other side effects of stopping exercise that you know of?