Essay - Outline of Persuasive Speech on Exercise (Persuasive Speech) I. Introduction...

Outline of Persuasive Speech on Exercise (Persuasive *****)

I. Introduction (Attention/Need)

A. When was the last time you said, "I do not have time to exercise?" Last week, yesterday, or was it the last sunny day when you saw confident, athletic runners enjoying the sunshine? When was ***** ***** ***** ***** said, "I do not have time to watch television?" Probably never! But like any f*****m of entertainment, exercise should be fun. Exercising does not have to be a chore! We can all enjoy the benefits of exercise by participating in daily hobbies that make us feel good.

B. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on "***** and Fitness" (2008): "There are 1,440 minutes in every *****. Schedule 30 of them for physical activity!" This can be as simple as going for a w*****lk—whatever you find enjoyable!

C. Ten years ago when I joined the armed forces, I thought ***** ***** of exercise could only ***** enjoyed through regimented disciplined training. Today, without the discipline of the military, I enjoy running like I did in the armed *****.

A also enjoy other hobbies such as swimming, kayaking, hiking, and simply strolling down the sidewalk.

*****. Claim:

***** like ***** all to find a hobby ***** inspires you to incorporate ***** fitness and body streng*****ning into your life!

*****I. Body of Speech (Satisfaction)

***** How would you like to lose weight, add years to your *****, and lower your risk for chronic illness?

A. Purpose: It's not in a pill, and it has no side effects—the answer is exerc*****e.

B. Techniques: Exercise burns calories which lowers your ***** of coronary heart disease, stroke, *****n-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mell**********, high blood pressure, and colon cancer by **********% according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1996). Active people have lower premature death rates as well.

2. Need (***** or body)

A. Purpose: Sometimes the first step off the couch is the hardest step. It is my desire to motivate you all to make that first step, to find something you love, ***** commit to improving your physical and mental health.

B. Techniques:

1. State need a. Lots of times, we feel we ***** little energy, so we grab a cup of coffee—*****nd a sug*****ry doughnut.

b. But re*****y, we're only adding to the problems of inactivity and a lack ***** *****—***** less we move, the less fit we become.

2. Illustration: Everyone knows someone who was once a jock in high school, but no longer competes.

*****. Ramifications: But exercise is a healthy habit that you ***** to keep up with, here ***** now—to build ***** bones, lower your cholesterol, and ***** your weight ***** blood sugar under control, according to ***** CDC ("Why ***** I be active, 2007, CDC).

4. Pointing: The importance if exerc*****e is so great you can't afford not ***** exercise—if you don't find time to do it, you'll shorten your time on earth.

Satisfaction (body)

*****. Purpose: Even moderate exercise can result