Tuesday, March 01, 2005
1st paragraph of persuasive essay-Lauren Haboian
Most people don’t understand the importance of exercise. Some schools don’t even have gym class because they want to focus solely on academics. While academics are important, making sure students get some exercise each day is just as important. Adults go on so many diets, in which one can only eat certain food or only eat at certain times. People want to try and lose weight as fast as they can. It is healthier to lose only one or two pounds per week by working out four or five days a week and eating healthy. The elderly do not exercise as much as they should either. They should not be doing strenuous workouts, but walking a mile or two each day will help keep them in shape and healthy. “Recently the definition of health has been expanded to include a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (Sharkey 59). Exercise is much more beneficial than dieting to people of all ages; it is easier, it is longer-lasting, it is more fun, and schools should provide appropriate physical activity for children.