Vigorous Exercise May Lower Risk of Major Diseases – Beginner – EN
New research says exercise intensity matters, not only total exercise time. Even a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower the risk of serious diseases.
The study found links between harder exercise and lower risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dementia, and other conditions. Vigorous activity means you are breathing hard and can say only a few words at a time.
Researchers used UK Biobank data from people who wore fitness trackers and from others who reported their exercise. People who did more vigorous activity had lower disease risk, even when total activity was the same.
Experts say you do not need extreme workouts. Walking faster, climbing stairs quickly, or carrying heavy groceries may help. Starting slowly and building a routine is important, especially for people with health problems.
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dementia — useful health word or phrase from the article
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climbing stairs — useful health word or phrase from the article
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Fill In The Blanks Listening Practice
New research says matters, not only . Even a few minutes of vigorous activity each day may lower the risk of serious diseases.
The study found links between harder exercise and lower risk of , , dementia, and other conditions. Vigorous activity means you are breathing hard and can say only a few words at a time.
Researchers used data from people who wore and from others who reported their exercise. People who did more vigorous activity had lower disease risk, even when total activity was the same.
Experts say you do not need extreme workouts. Walking faster, quickly, or carrying may help. Starting slowly and building a routine is important, especially for people with health problems.
Vocabulary Retention Quiz
1. What does the new study say matters besides total exercise time?
2. What are two diseases linked to lower risk with vigorous exercise?
3. What are two simple ways to add vigorous activity?
Discussion Questions
Do you think a few hard minutes of exercise sounds easier than long workouts?
What vigorous activity could you add to your week?
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