Running, cycling, aerobics (有氧运动) … there are hundreds of ways to get fit. Here are two relatively new ones that you might like to try.
Exergaming
Exergaming consists of doing exercise with video games. And there are lots to choose from. Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is a fun way to work out. Simply stand on a platform and hit the coloured arrows with your feet as you follow the instructions on the screen. As the tagline (标 语) says, "Taking dancing to a whole new level!" For a gentler form of exercise, try the "Wii Fit" series of games. You can do yoga, strength training and aerobics while standing on a balance board.
Anti-shoes
They're meant to improve your posture, and strengthen your muscles. They can also increase circulation and reduce body fat. The shoes were invented by Swiss engineer Karl Müller in the early 1990s. On a visit to Korea, he noticed that walking barefoot over some soft fields alleviated (缓解) his back and knee problems. He also discovered that the Kenyan Masai tribespeople (who often walk barefoot) don't suffer from back pain and are famous for their perfect posture. So, he decided that the answer was a shoe with a curved sole and no heel. The shoes were launched in 1996, and by 2000 approximately 20,000 pairs had been sold in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Some celebrities such as Jemima Khan, Jodie Kidd and Sadie Frost also own a pair.
A. Since then, they have become a big hit.
B. Concentrate on the screen and search for the instructions.
C. You score points by hitting the right arrow at the right time.
D. And every year there are lots of new ideas for getting into shape.
E. Walking on Anti-shoes is similar to walking barefoot on sand or grass.
F. Personalize your workout, or exercise with a friend, competing in games!
G. Anti-shoes are designed to exercise parts of your body while you're walking.
