Going to the gym - are we getting obsessed? - Comprehension questions and answers
1. How quickly was the membership of UK gyms found to be rising in the 2015 study?
It was rising by 44% each year.
2. Name two advantages of the 'budget gym' to the customer.
Prices are lower and there are no long, inflexible contracts for users.
3. What role does the media play in encouraging us to participate in the current fitness culture?
By promoting an ideal body image and persuading us to exercise in order to conform to the stereotype.
4. Describe the positive side of peer pressure at the gym or club.
Peer pressure can motivate people to achieve their exercise goals.
5. What other function of the gym or health club is mentioned in the text?
It acts as a modern day meeting place.