B4

After princess Diana died in 1997, the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, called her “the people’s princess”. This was not only because she was very popular, but also because she did many things that ordinary people did. One of these things was to regularly visit her local gym.

DIE

B5

Over the past twenty years, going to a gym has become an important part of many people’s lives.

BECOME

B6

Nowadays, the fitness business is booming! But for many people fitness is not the main reason for going to a gym. They go because they are unhappy with their appearance.

BOOM

B7

They want to change the way they look by losing weight and making their muscles firmer. Even the beautiful Diana was not satisfied with her body.

FIRM

B8

There are gym-goers, however, who exercise to improve their fitness. It makes them feel good.

MAKE

B9

They have discovered that walking miles on a treadmill, or using a rowing machine has many physical benefits.

DISCOVER

B10

They have more energy, their health improves and they feel less stressed.

IMPROVE

B11

Studies have shown that regular exercise also has many psychological benefits. It improves confidence and self-esteem.

HAVE

B12

People also report that when they are fitter, they can think better.

GOOD