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Short bursts of movement may help health — Level A1 — Group of women exercising together in a park.

Short bursts of movement may help healthCEFR A1

17 Mar 2026

Adapted from Margaret Ashburn-Virginia Tech, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Khanh Do, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
75 words
  • Many people have very busy daily schedules and jobs.
  • Many jobs are sedentary and involve long sitting periods.
  • Short bursts of movement may improve overall health for people.
  • An expert gave a general answer about movement and health.
  • The brief report is short and has limited information.
  • It does not give exact details about times or effort.
  • There is no information on the best activity types.
  • People who want details should read the full report.

Difficult words

  • sedentarysitting most of the day; not active
  • bursta short time of fast activity
    bursts
  • movementthe act of moving the body
  • experta person with special knowledge
  • reporta short text that gives information
  • limitednot a lot; with little information

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Discussion questions

  • Do you have a busy daily schedule?
  • Do you sit for a long time at work or school?
  • Would you try short bursts of movement during the day?

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