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Jeff, 23, is a personal trainer who offers advice to people who want to get in shape. "Most of my clients are looking for the perfect personal fitness programme," says Jeff. "One that would tone their muscles, build strength and endurance and get rid of extra kilos, as well as being fun and fulfilling. Unfortunately, most people are looking for a“quick fix,” only to lose interest and quit before there is any change in their health. To avoid frustration, you should consider various factors before embarking on a  fitness regime. What activity best suits your schedule and lifestyle? Do you prefer structure or flexibility? How can you relate the activity to your interests so that it is not a chore? Do you like to include exercise in your social life or is it something you prefer to do alone? Finally, once you have chosen something, it is important to do some research and know how the activity will affect your body, so you do not end up injured!
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Maya, 18, faces some typical obstacles to getting in shape. I wish I could find time to exercise, but it's really hard,' she says I have a lot of friends, and we often end up at somebody's house watching DVDs and eating crisps,' she says. 'I tend to take the easy way out and skip the exercising. ''Anyway, this summer, I decided to join a fitness boot camp.' Fitness boot camps are based on the intense physical training that new army recruits receive. However, they are for the average person who wants to lose weight or improve their endurance and strength. 'I'm going to do an eight-week programme. Training starts at six in the morning and we have to show up three days a week. If we are late or miss a session, there are consequences - we might get dunked in the lake or have to run extra laps. I'm a bit anxious, but I'm already feeling more motivated,' says Maya. I'm worried about the first day at boot camp, so I'm making sure I get more active - walking more, riding my bike, cutting out the junk food. I want to feel prepared.'
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While taking up something new can be exciting, you can injure yourself if you don't train properly. Greg, 17, wanted an activity that would help him stay fit for school sports and decidedto try running. 'I began by running alone. I trained hard, trying to get in shape quickly, but then I developed a painful condition called shin splints, which happens when the muscles in the calf become stronger than the shin muscles. Then I learnt about a beginner's running group that met twice a week. I decided to try it and quickly discovered that I much preferred running with a group rather than on my own. If I had known how much fun it would be, I would have joined right away. I've made a lot of friends in the group, and we hang out together even when we aren't running.'
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If you mention running to Elena, 17, all you will get is an eye roll. 'I can't do the same thing over and over.' Still, Elena thinks she is as fit as all her sporty friends, maybe even more so. How did she get there? ‘My mother took a belly dancing class at a local studio last year,' she says. At the time, I thought it wasfunny. I didn't think she'd stick with it. But every time she came home from her class, she had a big smile on her face and was in such a good mood.' Elena's mother convinced her to go to the studio's open house. After trying a few different kinds of dance, Elena decided to take a hip-hop class. 'At first I was self-conscious, but I loved the music and soon I was completely caught up in the moment. Now I look forward to the class every week. If only my friends had given it a try, too!'
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Read the texts again and answer the questions.
1. Which person talks about some of the risks associated with a fitness programme?
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2. Which person says why peers may not be a good influence when it comes to getting in shape?
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3. Which person refers to some of the benefits associated with making fitness a social activity?
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4. Which person talks about how family members can set a good example?
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5. Which person gives information on what the ideal fitness programme should do for a person?
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6. Which person refers to taking up an activity to help stay fit for school sports?
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7. Which person talks about a training programme inspired by the military?
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8. Which person mentions getting in shape for a programme beforehand?
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9. Which person mentions a list of important factors to consider when creating a fitness programme?
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10. Which person felt uncomfortable about doing the activity atfirst?
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Look at the following words from the text and choose the most suitable meaning.
embarking on (Text A / Jeff)
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chore  (Text A / Jeff)
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skip (Text B / Maya)
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condition (Text C / Greg)
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Match the phrasal verbs in the text with the meanings.
end up
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show up
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cut out
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take up
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hang out
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stick with
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be caught up
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