Rosma Elisa & Qaisara Afiqah Persuasive Outline Topic: Walking For Health Life Audience: General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to start walking in order to improve health. Thesis: Everyone should choose to walk on a regular basis to improve both mental and physical health. 1. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Let's be honest, we lead an easy life: automatic dishwashers, riding lawnmowers , television remote controls, automatic garage doors openers, power screwdrivers, bread machines, electric pencil sharpeners, etc. ...show more content...
Satisfaction Step1. Fortunately, there is a simple, effective solution. Exercise. This exercise is walking. 2. Walking for 20 minutes at a moderate pace 3 – 4 times a week is good for our physical and mental health (Ullman 9). a. Walking is an inexpensive form of exercise that requires no training. b. Walking is a nice, relaxing way to spend time, especially on a nice day. 3. Regular walking can reduce our risk for heart disease. a. 1994 article in Prevention reported that walking can curtail our risk for heart disease (Ullman 9). b. Walking enhances an enzyme that removes triglycerides (blood fats) from our bloodstream (Ullman 10). 4. According to a research study done in 2006, walking was proven to relieve stress, help burn fat, and relax the muscles (Ulman 12). 5. Some of you may be hesitant to get up off of the couch and start walking. a. I can assure you that once you start, your blood will begin moving, you'll feel better about yourself, you'll get fresh air, and you'll reduce the risk of heart disease. Walking works! b. John P. Wiley comments on the benefits of walking by stating, "Being on your own two feet is restful. No one is climbing on your back, leaning on a horn, . . . and if something catches your eye, you can stop
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