B1 – Intermediate
It is a fact that exercising or working out helps in staying healthy and losing weight. However, this may be hard to do when it is too chilly or freezing outside.
However, experts share the benefits of cold-weather workouts.
Read the article and find out why cold weather exercise is better for us. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2402/240229-cold-weather-exercise.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “metabolism” mean, “In the cold, our metabolism slows down, so we can preserve fat and keep warm.”? Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “endurance” mean, “This can help to boost your endurance over time.”? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use “endurance” in your own sentence.
- What does “to lose weight” mean, ”Physical activity in cold temperatures can boost our metabolism, which helps us lose weight.”? Give 1-2 synonyms or similar expressions and use “to lose weight” in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the pros and cons of cold-weather workouts?
- What is your opinion on this, “Going for a jog or even a swim when it’s chilly or freezing outside has extra benefits for our physical and mental health.”?
- Does this article change your opinion about working out in cold weather? Explain.
- Do you enjoy exercising during cold weather? Why or why not?
- Does the weather affect your motivation to practice sports or exercise? Why or why not? What do you do when you do not want to exercise when it is very cold?
- What are ways to fight against Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)?