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第一段
1 .So if you're one of those people who hasn't found the perfect physical activity yet
所以如果你是那些还没有找到最完美的体育活动的人之一的话，
2 .- here are some things to think about which might help you make the right decision for you.
这里有一些事情，可能对你做出正确的抉择有所帮助。
第二段
1 .The first question to ask yourself is whether you would enjoy training in a gym.
你要问自己的第一个问题是你是否喜欢在健身房锻炼。
2 .Many people are put off by the idea of having to fit a visit to the gym into their busy day
许多人一想到要在繁忙的一天中挤出时间去健身房就心烦意乱
3 .- you often have to go very early or late as some gyms can get very crowded.
——你经常得很早或很晚去，因为一些健身房可能会非常拥挤。
4 .But with regular training you'll see a big difference in a relatively short space of time.
但是通过定期的训练，你会在相对较短的时间内看到很大的不同。
第三段
1 .Running has become incredibly popular in recent years.
近年来跑步变得非常流行。
2 .That's probably got a lot to do with the fact that it's a very accessible form of exercise—
这可能与它是一种非常容易获得的锻炼方式这一事实有很大关系——
3 .anyone can run- even if vou can only run a few metres to begin with.
任何人都能跑——即使你一开始只能跑几米。
4 .But make sure you get the right shoes
但是一定要穿对鞋
5 .- it's worth investing in a high quality pair and they don't come cheap.
一双高质量的运动鞋很值得投资，而且它们不会贬值的。
6 .Another great thing about running is that you can do it at any time of day or night
跑步的另一个好处就是你可以在白天或者是晚上的任何时间进行
7 .- the only thing that may stop you is snow and ice.
——唯一能阻止你的是冰雪天气。
第四段
1 .Swimming is another really good way to build fitness.
游泳是另一种健身的好方法。
2 .What attracts many people is that you can swim in an indoor pool at any time of year.
一年中的任何时间都可以在室内泳池游泳这一点吸引了很多人。
3 .On the other hand, it can be quite boring or solitary
另一方面，游泳可能是相当无聊或孤独的
4 .- it's hard to chat to people while you're swimming lengths.
——你在游泳的时候，很难和人去交谈。
第五段
1 .Cycling has become almost as popular as running in recent years.
近年来，骑自行车几乎和跑步一样流行。
2 .That's probably because as well as improving their fitness,
这可能是因为他们不仅提高了身体素质，
3 .many people say being out in the fresh air in a park or in the countryside can be fun,
许多人说在公园或乡下呼吸新鲜空气会很有趣，
4 .provided the conditions are right, of course - only fanatics go out in the wind and rain!
当然天气要好，只有狂热分子才会在刮风下雨的天气出去呢！
第六段
1 .Yoga is a good choice for those of you looking for exercise
瑜伽对那些想锻炼身体的人来说是个不错的选择
2 .which focuses on developing both a healthy mind and body.
它能够同时塑造健康的心灵和身体。
3 .It's a good way of building strength and with the right instructor,
这是一种锻炼力量的好方法，而且有合适的教练的话，
4 .there's less chance of hurting yourself than with other more active sports.
与其他更积极的运动相比，受伤的几率更小。
5 .But don't expect to find it easy
但别指望会很容易
6 .— it can be surprisingly challenging,
——它可能具有惊人的挑战性，
7 .especially for people who aren't very flexible.
尤其是对那些不太灵活的人来说。
第七段
1 .Getting a personal trainer is a good way to start your fitness programme.
找个私人教练是开始健身计划的好方法。
2 .Obviously there can be significant costs involved.
显然，这可能会带来巨大的成本。
3 .But if you've got someone there to encourage you and help you achieve your goals,
但是如果有人激励你、帮助你实现自己的目标的话，
4 .you're less likely to give up.
你放弃的可能性就会更小。
5 .Make sure you get someone with a recognised qualification, though,
但是，一定要确保你请的教练有认证资格，
6 .or you could do yourself permanent damage.
否则你可能会给自己造成永久性伤害。
第一段
1 .Whatever you do,
无论你做什么，
2 .don't join a gym unless you're sure you'll make good use of it.
如果你没确定你会好好利用的话，千万别报健身房。
3 .So many people waste lots of money by signing up for membership and then hardly ever go.
很多人签了会员，但是很少去，所以就浪费了很多钱。
4 .What happens to their good intentions?
他们原本那些很好的打算去哪里了呢？
5 .I don't think people suddenly stop caring about improving their fitness,
我觉得并不是人们突然不在乎提升身体健康了，
6 .or decide they have more important things to do.
或者是决定他们有更重要的事情去做。
7 .I think people lose interest when they don't think they're making enough progress.
我觉得是因为当人们觉得他们进步不大的时候，他们就会失去兴趣。
8 .That's when they give up hope and stop believing they'll ever achieve their goals.
那时，他们放弃了希望，不再相信自己能实现自己的目标。
9 .Also, what people sometimes don't realise when they start is that it takes a lot of determination and hard work to keep training week after week
而且，人们有时在开始的时候并没有意识到，坚持一周又一周的训练需要很大的决心和努力
10 .and lots of people don't have that kind of commitment.
很多人没有那种决心。
第二段
1 .One thing you can do to help yourself is to set manageable goals
你可以做的一件事是帮助自己设定可管理的目标
2 .- be realistic and don't push yourself too far.
——现实点，不要逼自己太紧。
3 .Some people advise writing goals down,
有些人建议写下目标，
4 .but I think it's better to have a flexible approach.
但是我觉得方法灵活一点会更好。
5 .Give yourself a really nice treat every time you reach one of your goals.
每次当你达到一个目标时，好好款待一下自己。
6 .And don't get too upset if you experience setbacks
如果你遇到挫折，不要太沮丧
7 .- it's a journey - there are bound to be difficulties along the way.
——这是一段旅程，路上肯定会有困难。