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Picture warm-up

1. What do you see in this picture?
2. Who are these people, and what are they doing?
3. Does this look like your life here, or in your home country? How is it the same or different?

Discussion questions

1. What do you do to stay healthy?
2. How often do you exercise?
3. What kind of exercise do you enjoy most?
4. Do you go to a gym? Why or why not?
5. Is it easier to stay healthy in the U.S. or in your home country?
6. How much water do you drink every day?
7. What unhealthy habits would you like to change?
8. Do you think Americans walk less than people in your country? Why?
9. What healthy foods do you eat regularly?
10. How many hours of sleep do you need to feel good?
11. What free ways can people exercise in your city?
12. Do you track your steps or exercise with an app or watch?
13. How do you stay motivated to exercise?
14. Do you think sugary drinks should have extra taxes?
15. What is one small change anyone can make to be healthier?

Key words

Say the word, then read the example sentence out loud.

• exercise
  I exercise three times a week.
• work out
  She works out at the gym before work.
• in shape
  Walking every day keeps me in shape.
• balanced diet
  A balanced diet includes fruit and vegetables.
• stretch
  Stretch before you run.
• gym membership
  My gym membership costs $20 a month.
• nutrition
  Good nutrition gives you more energy.
• lose weight
  My doctor told me to lose weight.
• habit
  Drinking water is a healthy habit.
• calories
  This drink has 300 calories.
• motivated
  I feel more motivated when I exercise with a friend.
• sweat
  We were sweating after the class.
• energy
  I have more energy when I eat breakfast.
• sedentary
  Office jobs can be very sedentary.
• well-being
  Exercise is good for your mental well-being.

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