体育锻炼，迎接奥运

　　Everyone in China these days seems to be concerned with their physical fitness, and everyone's talking about getting in shape, but the truth is that most adult Chinese do not exercise on a regular basis. And yet, to feel good, look our best and live longer, fuller lives, regular exercise is a must

　　Exercise on a regular basis can be beneficial in many ways. First, there are the obvious physical advantages such as appearance, strength, endurance, and an overall healthier lifestyle. There are also the not-so obvious physical advantages such as the prevention of diseases and some kinds of cancer, and the reduction of hypertension. Regular exercise is also good for an overall healthy mental outlook. It relieves stress, and people who have a regular exercise lead happier and healthier lives than those who do not. Finally, exercise can increase your academic performance. That is, research has shown that schools with good physical education programs have students that score higher on tests than those with poor or no physical education programs at all.