ESL Easy Conversations Questions - Sports

These are questions that you can ask about sports!

What is your favorite sport?
Which sports do you play now?
How long have you played that sport?
What is the most exciting part in this sport?
Which sports did you play in the past?
If you changed sports, why did you do that?
Who is your favorite sportsman/sportswoman?
Why do you admire him or her?
How can you succeed in sports?
If you had to give advice to a friend about which sport to start, which one do you recommend? Why?
How often do you play sports?
Is it better to play only one sport, or to play more than one?  Why?
Who introduced you to play sports? 
Do you have a favorite sports team? Which one? Why did you choose that team?
Tell about a time that you went to a sports event!  What did you like/dislike about it?
Where was the sports event?  Did your team win or lose?
What is the educational value of losing a game or match?
How do you prepare for a match?
Are there special foods that you eat?
Do you do Extreme Sports?

Free weight workout for women - English conversation

Free weights traditionally are for men.  The picture that I remember when going to the free weight section of the gym is only the big brawny boys grunting and working with the free weights.  I was always scared that one would drop on someone's foot! Well, women are working out with free weights but not in the same way.

Read this article for more tips! http://blog.codyapp.com/free-weight-workout-for-women/

Key Terms
abs
butt
cardio
shapely
sculpted look
“fail” (you can’t do any more reps)
wedge
 crease
dumbbell
squat
booty
core
push up
real results
Beast mode
Plie Squats
Donkey kicks
glutes
midsection
dumbell

Questions
Which one of these exercises will help a woman who wants to tone her stomach muscles? 
Which one focuses on the legs?
Which one helps with the arms? 
What is the role of a "spoter" during a free weight workout? 
Which one of these exercises is the safetest? 
Which one is the most dangerous? 
How long should a free weight workout last? 
When do you know when to stop? 
How many times a week should you do a free weight workout?
How much should you expect to pay for a free weight session? 
How do you know if you have reached your muscle toning goal? 



Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English Teacher 

Pilates and Your workout

Pilates has been around for a while.  It is not as exotic sounding as Zumba, but it is more than just a set of exercises.  This website has lots of mini sites that tell you about different kinds of pilates exercises. Pick a few and try them out at home and if turns out for you, then go to a Pilates studio and work on!


http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/pilates/


This site tells us the history of Pilates http://isofitt.com/pilates.htm


Questions
Who started the Pilates exercise program?
What was the main focus?
What country was the founder from?
Why did he move to the United States?
What sport did he most like to work with?
What equipment does Pilates use?
To tone up the legs?
Gain better balance?
What are the benefits of Pilates?
What type of equipment does Pilates use?
What does the Reform machine do?
What part of the body does this machine exercise?
How do you use the rings?
What part of the body does this stregthen
How long is a Pilates session?
Does the gym need a special license?
How long does it take to become a Pilates instructor?
How many people can be in a Pilates group?
Do you put on any music?
What type of music?
How do you know if you are getting better at doing Pilates?
Which is more difficult?  on a machine or without a machine?
Can a person do Pilates at home?
What preparation should a person do it they want to start doing Pilates?




Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English Teacher

Les Mills International - A great way to work out - Sports English

Exercise to music is very popular. From just aerobics, to Zumba and Les Mills you can have the benefit of good music and getting fit.  There are many programs that you can choose from Les Mills International.  

Read here to find out more about it and prepare to have a discussion about it with your English teacher!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Mills_International

Key Terms 
founded
Olympian
gym chain
enticed
 licensing 
participants
 Entrepreneur
Fighting Globesity


Questions
Who was the founder of Les Mills?
Who was it named after?
What did Les Mills do that made him famous?
Why did he found this system?
What was the first program that he started?
What is different about Les Mills and other exercise programs?
What makes Les Mills International so popular?
What type of music is used in the programs?
Have you ever done one of these programs?
Which program is the most popular?
Which program would you recommend for someone who wants to lose weight? To have better balance?
Are there programs for different age groups?  Senior citizens? children?


Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English teacher

The benefits of Zumba Dancing! - English Conversation Lesson

English conversation lesson about the benefits of Zumba Dancing.

Zumba dancing is more than just a dance.  It is an exercise too!  There are many reasons why you should take Zumba rather than just for the exercise.  This article is on three pages, but don't let that scare you from not reading to the end!  Here is the perfect Zumba song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X8eftN2mv0&spfreload=10

Listen to the song, and then read the article and prepare to talk about with your English Teacher 
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/zumba-fun-is-secret-ingredient-of-latin-dance-workout

Key Terms
Latin rhythms
 packed 
salsa
meringue
flamenco
aerobic dance class
 everywhere in between
 tends
 recharge
a cha cha
Zumba (Spanish slang for buzz like a bee or move fast)
 ditch the workout
a training manual
to feed the frenzy
born from an accident
 infomercial
geared to 
Barring any doctor's limitations
can be modified
 very low-impact
simplicity
 to forego complex cueing
complicated choreography
freer inhibitions
slimmed down
gym rat
Suduko
therapy
perfect excuse



Questions
What is the orgin of Zumba Dancing? 
How many steps do you have to learn? 
What type of clothes do you have to wear?
How do people feel when they are dancing the Zumba?
Why does Latin Music lend itself to dancing in this way? 
What are the main benefits of Zumba? 
What type of exercise do you like the most? 
How long do you do that exercise? 
What type of musis do you like to listen while you exercise? 
Does the music help you to keep your concentration? 
How long is each of your exercise sessions? 


Conversational English Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach - Professional English teacher 

Long Slow Runs can benefit your Fitness Level - English Lesson

Just about any kind of regular exercise can help you increase your fitness level.  You need to get out and move.  But what do you do if you don't like swimming, jogging or bicycling?  Here is another way to get out and get into shape!

Read this page and prepare to speak about it with your English teacher!
http://www.runningforfitness.org/book/chapter-9-the-training-cookbook/long-slow-runs

Key Terms
cornerstone
programme  - program 
runner's high
endurance
cardiovascular
working heart rate zone
fatigue
marathon race
rehearsal run
inspiration
bang on target
demanding additional workout

Questions
What are the overall health benefits of a long slow run? 
When in the best time to do this run? 
How often?
What is better about running slowly, as compared to running fast? 
Why should you practice at your marathon pace? 
How far should you run during your practice runs? 
What is important about a rehearsal run?
How much should you increase your run each week?

Case Study
You are preparing for the Annual Marathon race in your city.  What steps do you do in order to get ready for the race?  How far in advance do you start to train? When do you schedule yourself do practice?  What diet do you put yourself on?  What is your reason for running the Marathon?  
What do you do on the day of the race before the race starts? 

Lesson Plan by Rachael Alice Orbach, Professional English Teacher