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English stories about sports and fitness. From gym routines to team sports, learn vocabulary for staying active. These stories cover workout descriptions, sports rules, competition, and healthy lifestyle topics. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts learning English.

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People playing football on a field
A1
2 min

Playing Football

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Max and his five friends meet at the park to play football. They form two teams of three and play an exciting game. The final score is three to three. Everyone is tired but happy, and they agree to play again next week.

Swimming Lessons
A1
2 min

Swimming Lessons

Seven-year-old Emma goes to her first swimming lesson. With the help of teacher Anna, she learns to put her face in the water, kick her legs, and float on her back. By the end, Emma loves swimming and looks forward to more lessons.

The Yoga Class
A1
3 min

The Yoga Class

Emma tries yoga for the first time with her friend Lisa. She goes to a Saturday morning class at a studio near the park. The teacher Anna guides them through breathing exercises and simple poses. Emma finds some poses easy and others difficult, but the teacher encourages her to do what feels right. By the end, Emma feels relaxed and happy, and she decides to make yoga part of her weekly routine.

Watching the Game
A1
3 min

Watching the Game

Marco invites his friend Leo to watch a football match on TV. His favorite team plays at three o'clock. They sit on the sofa with chips and soda. The game is exciting. Marco's team scores first, but the other team ties the game. In the last minutes, Marco's team scores again and wins two to one. Marco and Leo are very happy and agree to watch together again next week.

Joining a Sports Club
A2
3 min

Joining a Sports Club

Mark moves to a new city and joins a local football club called City United to make friends. He meets friendly teammates, practices hard, and plays in his first match. When City United wins with his assist, Mark finally feels at home.

The Tennis Match
A2
5 min

The Tennis Match

Marco enters his first amateur tennis tournament after practicing for weeks. He loses the first set against his tall opponent Stefan, but follows his father's advice to target Stefan's backhand. Marco wins the second set and fights hard in the decisive third set. With the score tied at five games each, Marco wins his service game and then breaks Stefan's serve to win the match. It becomes the best day of his tennis life.

Rock Climbing
B1
0 min

Rock Climbing

Emma, who has always been afraid of heights, decides to try indoor rock climbing with her experienced friend Marcus. Despite initial nervousness, she learns the safety techniques, conquers the beginner walls, and discovers a passion for climbing. Over the following weeks, she improves her skills and eventually tries outdoor climbing, realizing she is stronger than she thought.