How to exercise for better balance

admin 2022年3月5日

Beginner

Health & Lifestyle, Health & Lifestyle - Beginner

Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you play sports?
How often do you go out for a walk?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

maintain /meyn-TEYN/

[verb] – to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less
Ken is doing his best to maintain his grades this semester.

shake /sheyk/

[verb] – If you are shaking, your body makes quick short movements, or you feel as if it is doing so
The 4-year-old child was shaking and crying.

ability /uh-BIL-i-tee/

[noun] – the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something
Rin has an amazing ability to sing high notes.

avoid /uh-VOID/

[verb] – to not allow yourself to do something
Please avoid playing loud music in public.

equipment /ih-KWIP-muhnt/

[noun] – the set of necessary tools, clothing, etc. for a particular purpose
They own a store that sells electrical equipment.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Do you often find yourself stubbing your toe on the doorframe or tripping over a curb? Perhaps you’re just clumsy, or you may be suffering from balance problems. Let’s explore some exercise strategies that can help you maintain a good balance.

Test your balance

Try the one-leg stand test. Stand on the floor and lift one foot, balancing your weight over your remaining standing leg. Try it on both sides. Normally, you should be able to stand on one leg for at least 20 seconds without too much shaking. It is best to do this daily.

Enhance body awareness and control
Before you can do any body-weight exercise, you must first be aware of your body’s position. Doing yoga or tai chi while paying attention to how you shift your weight can do wonders for your body.

Improve posture
Posture affects your body’s ability to center your weight. Practice breathing exercises and avoid sitting for long periods.

Improve coordination
The next time you head out, notice any problems with your walking and try to correct them. Be mindful of your steps.

These exercise strategies do not require any equipment. You can start doing them for a better balance.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

When doing the one-leg stand test, you should lift one foot.
You must first be aware of your body’s position before doing any body-weight exercise.
Posture does not affect your body’s ability to center your weight.
If you notice any problems with the way you walk, you must correct them.
The exercise strategies require equipment.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

maintain

shake

ability

avoid

equipment

You can find the yoga mat in the workout ________ section.
Please ________ being late to work.
She began to _______ because of the cold weather.
I admire her ______ to lead a class of 40 students.
Exercising can help you ________ good health.