Exercise and a Long Life
運動與長壽
Introduction
New studies show that strength training and walking help people live longer.
新研究顯示，力量訓練和步行有助於延長壽命。
Main Body
One study looked at many women for 30 years. Women did strength training for 120 minutes a week. This helped their hearts and brains. Walking and other cardio exercises helped even more.
有一項研究觀察了許多女性 30 年。這些女性每週進行 120 分鐘的力量訓練。這對她們的心臟和大腦有幫助。步行和其他有氧運動的幫助則更多。
Another study looked at older women. They walked 4,000 steps a day. This reduced the risk of death. They did not need to walk 10,000 steps to be healthy.
另一項研究觀察了年長女性。她們每天步行 4,000 步。這降低了死亡風險。她們不需要步行 10,000 步才能保持健康。
Both studies show that a little exercise is very good. You do not need to do too much to stay healthy.
兩項研究均顯示，少量的運動非常有益。您不需要做太多運動即可維持健康。
Conclusion
Small amounts of strength training and walking help people live longer.
少量的力量訓練和步行有助於延長壽命。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The Magic of "A Little"
In the text, we see this phrase: "a little exercise is very good"
When you want to say a small amount of something, use a little + thing.
Examples from real life:
- A little water 💧
- A little sleep 😴
- A little help 🤝
🛠️ Building Sentences: "Do not need to"
Look at how the writer says we don't have to do too much: "You do not need to do too much"
The Pattern:
Subject + do not need to + Action
Try these simple versions:
- I do not need to run. (It is okay to walk)
- You do not need to study 10 hours. (2 hours is enough)
- We do not need to hurry. (We have time)