Jogging
If you get up early in the morning in most large Indonesian cities you will see an unusual sight. In city parks and city streets, lots of boys, girls, men and women are already up and busy. They are not working or going anywhere. They are exercising. Some are playing football or doing other exercises. Many, however, will be jogging. What is jogging?
Jogging is gentle running. Why is jogging so popular today? Why do people jog? People jog to relax themselves, to keep themselves fit, or simply to enjoy themselves. Our world today is a world where life is comfortable and easy for many city people. Fast buses, cars and motorcycles take us to work or to school. Lifts carry us quickly from one floor to another floor in large buildings. So many people get very little exercise.
What do you need to start jogging? You only need a pair of running shoes, an old pair of jeans or shorts, a sweater, and a little courage. Don’t be embarrassed if you meet your neighbour as you return home, hot and tired. When you begin jogging, start by running some of the way and then walking. Don’t jog too far to begin with and jog slowly. If you jog with a friend, you should still be able to talk as you jog. Once you develop a regular jogging programme, you will feel fit and well, and you will be ready to start a busy day feeling fresh and awake.
Next time you are at the swimming pool, look at the people around you especially those who are over thirty. How many of them have a fat stomach? Now you understand why more and more people today go jogging or do some other forms of exercises.
Answer these questions based on the text.
1. What will you see if you get up early in the morning in most large Indonesian cities?
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2. Mention the kinds of sports written in the first paragraph?
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3. What is the use of jogging?
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4. What do we need to start jogging?
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5. What is the best way of jogging for the beginner?
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