Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
Bodies are made to move! They are not designed for sitting around in front of the television or reading magazines. Keeping fit doesn’t (1) ______ you have to be a super-athlete, and even a (2) ______ exercise can give you a lot of fun. When you’re fit and healthy, you’ll find you look better and feel better. You’ll (3) ______ more energy and self-confidence.
Every time you move you (4) ______ exercising. The body is designed to bend, stretch, run, jump and climb. The (5) ______ it does, the stronger and fitter it will become. Best of (6) ______, exercise is fun. It’s (7) ______ your body likes doing most – keeping on the move.
Physical exercise is not only good (8) ______ your body. People who take regular exercise are usually happier, more relaxed and more alert (9) ______ people who sit around all day. Try an experiment – next time you’re (10) ______ a bad mood, go for a walk or play a ball game in the park. See how (11) ______ better you feel after an hour.
A sense of achievement is yet (12) ______ benefit of exercise. People feel good (13) ______ themselves when they know they have improved (14) ______ fitness. People who exercise regularly will (15) ______ you that they find they have more energy to enjoy life. So have a go – you’ll soon see the benefits!