It is impossible to keep in good health unless we have sufficient recreation. The mind, too, needs rest to keep alert and vigorous. There is a lot of truth in the old saying, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
There are many games which we can play after our work is done. But its always advisable for people to remember that persons who sit much should take up sports or a kind of recreation that requires muscular exercise. Those who spend most of their time in the open air and have constant muscular labor, however, should adopt reading or some other quiet forms of recreation that will give them some physical rest.
Cycling is said to be a capital means of recreation. But some people foolishly exhaust themselves by excessive exertion on the bike. The same may be said in regard to football. Tennis is a great form of recreation. Fishing requires much patience, but there is the risk of catching cold by prolonged exposure. A good brisk walk is one of the finest forms of exercise. For persons engaged in outdoor labor, chess playing is an excellent change.
除非我们有足够的娱乐，否则不可能保持健康。头脑也需要休息，以保持警觉和活力。这句古老的谚语中有很多真相，只工作不玩耍，聪明的杰克。我们的工作完成后，我们可以玩很多游戏。但是，人们总是认为坐着的人应该参加体育运动或是一种需要肌肉锻炼的运动。那些在户外度过大部分时间的人，有固定的肌肉劳动，但是，应该通过阅读或其他一些安静的娱乐方式来给他们一些身体上的休息。
骑自行车是一种资本的娱乐方式。但有些人愚蠢地将自己的体力消耗在自行车上。同样可以说是关于足球。网球是一种很好的娱乐形式。钓鱼需要多大的耐心，但长时间暴露在寒冷的危险中也有。散步是最好的运动形式之一。对于从事户外劳动的人，下棋是一个很好的改变。