Fitness Plan
1. Listen and fill in the blanks
Everyone knows the importance of ………………., but many of us complain that we
just …………............ Well, what if you were the president of the United …………?
These days, Barack Obama no longer has much time for ………….., entertainment,
or even …………... Since taking office however, he has maintained his commitment
to keeping fit. Exercise makes him more ……………... If he misses a work out, he
just doesn’t feel his ……………..
The President usually starts his ………. in the gym. It’s a place where he can
release ……………., clear his …………. and focus on the coming day’s events. His
typical …………….. includes …………. and weight training for at least ……. minutes, six
days a week. He is also a huge …………………. fan. He was a member of his high
…………..basketball team, and still plays as often as possible. “Basketball has
taught him to think quickly on his feet.”
The president believes it’s important to balance …………. and health. According to
Obama, “If you really want to succeed in your career and in your relationships,
you need to carve out time to …………… of your ……… as well.” If the busiest man in
the …………….. can make time for fitness, so can we !