As a girl, I've spent a great deal of my time on earth concerned about my weight. So I do know something about exercise. Let me tell you about the calorie-burning activities I've tried or will try.

Salsa
　　One of my friends recommended I try to maintain my weight through dancing. Sounds good, as dancing improves coordination¹ and sense of rhythm in addition to burning calories. I'm personally interested in salsa, which I find sexy and expressive². But I have yet to start classes, because (A) classes are very expensive, and (B) I cannot find a dance partner.

Ping-Pong
　　Ping-pong is the national sport of China, so how could I know nothing about it?

　　My father is a ping-pong fan, and a really good player. He's won several informal amateur³ matches.

　　My relationship with ping-pong has always been on-and-off. I'll get into it for a while, and then lose interest. The reason is because I can’t find a good partner. Some stronger can depress you, while someone weaker (or just as weak) can make the game boring.

Tae Kwon Do
　　I've recently decided⁴ to try tae kwon do as my regular exercise activity.

　　There’s a story behind this choice: A few weeks ago, I was sitting on a bus, concentrating on a book. Suddenly, the bus became very quiet except for the sound of a woman crying. I looked up to see what had happened and overheard⁵ whispers that she had just quarreled with a man, and the man slapped her face. No one on the bus dared say anything because the man looked really strong and mean. Even now I feel ashamed I was among the silent.

　　That’s why I've made up my mind to learn something that will help me protect others and myself. 

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