Practice English Reading Exercises for B1 – Fitness Activities & Gyms

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Reading 1

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a leisure centre.

There are descriptions of eight leisure centres.

Decide which leisure centre would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom works unusual hours and needs a place that never closes. He is training for a marathon and requires a full-size athletics circuit. He wants to join a scheme where his daily visits cost nothing.

2   Sara finishes work late and wants to swim late at night. She doesn’t drive, so the centre must be near public transport. She also wants a warm restaurant to buy a hot meal afterwards.

3   Mike loves racket sports and wants to play badminton indoors. He doesn’t own any gear, so he must hire equipment. After his game, he wants to relax in a heated steam room or sauna.

4   Anna has a young child and needs a centre with supervised childcare. She wants to join guided fitness classes with an instructor. She plans to drive and requires somewhere she can safely leave her vehicle.

5   David wants to learn how to do indoor rock climbing. He is currently at university and hopes to find a cheaper entry rate. He also needs to purchase some brand-new sports clothes from a store inside the building.

Large 24-hour Leisure Centers

A Titan Active Hub

Our massive facility welcomes visitors all day and night, so your schedule is never an issue. Athletes will love our outdoor 400-metre running track for long-distance practice. If you sign up for our annual subscription, you won’t have to pay a single penny for any of your visits.

B Velocity Sports Arena

We are proud to keep our doors open continuously from Monday to Sunday, making it easy to train whenever you want. You can enjoy our 400-metre running track and excellent gym. However, please note that everyone must pay a small entrance fee each time they arrive, even regular subscribers.

C Aqua City Centre

Open until midnight, our Olympic-sized heated pool is perfect for an evening dip. Getting here is incredibly easy, as we are located right next to the central underground station. When you finish exercising, head upstairs to our excellent dining area, which serves delicious cooked dishes and fresh soups.

D Harmony Fitness Place

We offer wonderful guided sessions, including yoga and Pilates, led by professional trainers. Parents will appreciate our fantastic kids’ club, where staff look after your little ones while you exercise. We are located on a busy high street, so unfortunately, there is absolutely no space for visitor vehicles.

E The Racquet Pavilion

Enjoy a fast-paced game of badminton on our excellent indoor courts. If you don’t have your own rackets or shuttlecocks, you can easily borrow them from our friendly reception desk. Following your match, you can rest your tired muscles in our beautifully warm wooden sauna and steam rooms.

F Family Active Zone

This spacious centre features a massive free parking area, making it perfect for drivers. While you take part in our daily group exercise workshops led by expert coaches, your kids can have fun in our safe, supervised playroom. It is the perfect environment for active parents to stay fit!

G Summit Leisure Base

Experience the thrill of our massive indoor climbing walls, which are designed for all abilities. If you need new gear, our fantastic retail shop sells top-quality shoes, shirts, and trousers. We offer excellent facilities, but our prices are exactly the same for everyone, regardless of age or education.

H Vertical Edge Complex

Challenge yourself on our spectacular indoor climbing walls, reaching up to fifteen metres high! Learners in full-time education receive a generous percentage off their entry tickets when showing their ID. Additionally, our brilliant onsite retail store has a huge range of high-quality athletic outfits and trainers available to buy.

Reading 2

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a luxury health and fitness gym.

There are descriptions of eight fitness centres.

Decide which fitness centre would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Anna enjoys swimming and wants a gym with a beautiful, high-quality pool. She also needs a hot sauna to rest her muscles after exercise. She earns a good salary and is happy to pay high prices for a premium experience.

2   David works long hours and needs a quiet, peaceful environment to reduce his stress. He is looking for a fitness instructor to guide him one-to-one, and he also wants a café inside to buy healthy meals after his workout.

3   Maria and John want to attend group yoga classes together. They always drive to the gym, so they absolutely need a free car park. They also prefer a place with luxurious, comfortable changing rooms to get ready for work.

4   Leo is focusing on building muscle and needs excellent weightlifting equipment. Because of his unusual working hours, the gym must stay open until midnight. Finally, he wants to be able to book sports massages to help his body recover.

5   Sophia has a young baby and needs a safe childcare facility while she exercises. She loves training outside in the fresh air. Since she might move house soon, she requires a flexible membership that she can cancel at any time.

Luxury Fitness Centres

A The Pearl Club

This exclusive health centre offers top-class facilities for members who demand the best and don’t mind the premium monthly fees. Enjoy our stunning, heated indoor swimming area, which is beautifully decorated. Afterwards, you can step into our traditional steam rooms to completely unwind and rest your tired body in absolute comfort.

B Zenith Fitness

Step away from the noisy, busy city into our incredibly calm and peaceful wellness centre. We provide expert individual coaching sessions where our staff design your perfect workout. When you finish, visit our wonderful dining area to purchase fresh salads and vitamin drinks, which is perfect for completing your stress-free visit.

C Oasis Health

Drivers will love our huge, complimentary vehicle area right outside the front entrance. Inside, we offer daily guided stretching and breathing sessions perfect for couples. Before you leave, use our five-star shower facilities, complete with soft towels and premium soaps, ensuring you feel completely refreshed before heading out to the office.

D Iron & Silk Club

For those serious about strength, our main floor is packed with the heaviest dumbbells and resistance machines available. We welcome night owls, as our doors do not lock until midnight. To prevent injuries, our professional therapists offer deep tissue muscle treatments to keep you in perfect physical condition every single week.

E Skyline Wellness

Enjoy your daily workout under the sun on our brilliant rooftop training space! Mothers can relax knowing their little ones are playing safely in our fully supervised kids’ room. We never force you to sign long-term agreements either; you pay month-by-month, making it ideal if your life plans change unexpectedly.

F Aqua Fit Centre

We have a fantastic, twenty-metre swimming area and lovely hot steam rooms for everyone to enjoy after a long day. However, we believe fitness should be for everybody, so we offer the cheapest monthly prices in the whole city! Please note that we do not provide towels or luxury beauty products.

G Energy Max Gym

This is the loudest, most energetic club in town! With loud dance music playing in every room, it is definitely not a quiet place. Our expert one-to-one trainers will push you to your limits. Afterwards, grab a fresh protein shake or a nutritious sandwich from our brilliant and healthy snack bar.

H The Retreat

Located right in the busy city centre, we offer fantastic group stretching and yoga sessions. Our washrooms are truly luxurious, providing expensive shampoos and beautiful mirrors. Unfortunately, because we are on a crowded high street, there is absolutely no space for cars, so all members must arrive by bus or train.

Reading 3

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The people below all want to find a personal trainer specialized gym.

There are descriptions of eight gyms.

Decide which gym would be the most suitable for the people below.

1   Tom is looking for a fitness center that offers individual coaching to keep him focused. He has an irregular schedule and needs a place open every day of the week. He also wants a gym with affordable monthly fees.

2   Simona recently hurt her knee and needs a gym that specializes in helping people heal from injuries. She wants an instructor to guide her during private sessions, and she also wants a facility that includes a swimming pool.

3   Andrei wants to strengthen his back after an accident and needs a gym that can help with injury recovery. He can only train at random times, so it must open daily. He also requires a free car park.

4   Nicola wants private sessions with a personal instructor who can design a unique workout plan for her. She prefers to train early in the morning and needs a gym situated close to local bus and train links.

5   Karl needs a gym that operates seven days a week to fit his busy lifestyle. He wants an expert trainer but also enjoys large group exercise classes. He must find a place that offers a safe childcare service.

Gyms with Personal Trainers

A Budget Fitness

At Budget Fitness, we believe personal training should be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer the lowest subscription rates in the city. Our certified staff provide excellent single-client instruction to help you stay motivated. Our modern doors are open from Monday through Sunday without exception, matching any busy routine.

B Healing Motion Gym

This specialized center focuses entirely on muscle rehabilitation and helping clients safely get fit after painful accidents or joint damage. Personal trainers work with you alone during private appointments to ensure you exercise safely. The facility also features a beautiful indoor pool, which is ideal for low-impact water exercise.

C Peak Performance Centre

Whether you are healing physical injuries or just getting started, our expert trainers are ready to assist. Our popular facility operates every single day of the week, so you can train whenever you like. Best of all, we provide an enormous complimentary vehicle parking space right outside for all members.

D Downtown Elite

Get your day started with our early dawn workouts beginning at 5 a.m. daily! Every member receives a dedicated one-on-one coach to create a unique fitness routine. Our central building is highly convenient for commuters, located just a short walk from the main downtown bus terminal and train station.

E Family and Fitness Studio

We offer great flexible schedules because our trainers are available from Monday to Sunday. Members can enjoy independent workouts or join our lively team exercise and dance sessions. Parents can exercise without worrying, as we provide a professional crèche and supervised play area for young children at no extra charge.

F The Recovery Zone

Our brand-new facility specializes in helping people heal from physical damage and medical operations. We have a fantastic heated pool and modern medical equipment. All rehabilitation sessions are conducted in friendly, supportive groups of ten people, led by a clinical trainer. Please note that our exclusive weekend passes are quite expensive.

G Trackside Training

Achieve your health goals with our tailored single-client packages. Our professional instructors look after you throughout your entire workout. Reaching us is simple as we are located beside the city’s train station. Please note that we cater strictly to night workers, opening our doors from 4 p.m. until midnight every day.

H Solo Space Gym

We focus exclusively on private, quiet fitness environments, meaning we do not offer any group exercises or team classes. Our personal instructors are available seven days a week for individual bookings. Our center also includes a wonderful, safe playroom where trained staff look after your toddlers while you train.

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