Most kinds of physical exercises are beneficial for remaining healthy, but a lot of people prefer running over other forms of physical exercises. This may be because running does not require expertise and specialized equipment. 【小题1】 Some runners choose to run for the adrenaline (肾上腺素) and others choose it for the health benefits.

Running is a weight-bearing exercise. 【小题2】 It is especially helpful for young children and teenagers whose bones have not completely developed. Running is also helpful in improving joint stability (关节稳定性). It is also considered a great way of losing fat and keeping a healthy weight.

【小题3】 A lot of runners experience a sense of excitement and happiness after a run. Running releases endorphins (释放内啡肽) in your brain, which can improve mood (心情). Endorphins also naturally help manage stress. 【小题4】

While running is considered a great exercise, it should not be the only form of exercise that you perform. Running regularly, especially with improper running shoes, could increase the risk of pain in the knees. It could also cause damage (损伤) to the knee joints. 【小题5】 It can achieve a balance of strength between the upper and lower parts of the body.

Yoga (瑜伽) is a kind of sport. It is very popular around the world now. Everyone, young or old, men or women, can do yoga.

There are many reasons why people like yoga. First, yoga can build up your muscle. Your body will become stronger and more flexible. Second, yoga helps you get rid of stress. What's more, yoga can help your mind stay calm. To put it simply, the reason why so many people are falling in love with yoga is that they are discovering how wonderful it is for their mind, body and spirit.

Yoga began in India about 5,000 years ago. At that time, people wanted to be free, healthy and live a long life. As a result, this kind of exercise was born. The early yoga was part of the religion (宗教). It was usually taught one to one—one teacher and one student. Later, it was accepted by more people.

Yoga is an Indian word that means “to join together". There are three parts of yoga altogether: exercise, breathing and meditation (冥想). In the past, people paid more attention to the spirit. The idea behind the exercise was to join the mind, body and spirit as one.

With the development of the exercise, more and more people are doing yoga as a way of keeping healthy. Among them, office ladies enjoy doing yoga most. Yoga can give them peace, help them feel relaxed and have fewer worries and illnesses.

Trying to motivate yourself to exercise can sometimes feel like a fruitless attempt. Here are some tips on setting your mind on getting active, and getting fit.

Make your fitness goals known. Tell your family, friends and co-workers about your fitness goals and encourage them to ask you how your goals come along. 【小题1】

Make an appointment with your doctor. Ask the doctor about your health condition and how becoming more physically fit can help you become healthier. 【小题2】 A government study found just three hours of advice by doctors over two years helped improve couch potatoes’ physical fitness.

【小题3】 If you’re new to exercise, it’ll be better to have a fitness professional set your goals rather than doing it alone. That means setting the weights on machines for you, determining how long you should walk or run, or giving you a time limit for the running machines.

Consider healthy living, not just workouts. Even if you spend three hours a week in the gym, what of the other 100-plus waking hours each week? Fit people keep energetic during their entire day. 【小题4】 You can simply stand up and walk around whenever you get on the phone and always take the stairs, not the lift.

Do it for charity. 【小题5】 If you fall into that category, then find a way to use your charitable nature to motivate yourself to exercise. For example, donate & 1 for every mile you walk. Or commit to several fund-raising events that involve walking, biking, dancing, or a sports match.