Persuasive speech outline

Introduction:

Beautiful and smart individuals are praised everywhere and by everybody. They not only

achieve their goals of life in an efficient and successful way but also influence others in a

constructive manner. People want to be like those individuals who inspire them through their

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intellectual capabilities and physical appearance. (Pathos) You can also obtain this admiration

by following an exercise regimen. It will not only make you smart [Your thesis statement

identified mental health (not intellect) as what regular exercise improves.] but improve your

physical appearance. [The Introduction needs to include your thesis statement.] Regular exercise

enhances mental health and physical appearance of the individuals.

Transition: Today, I will talk about the ways by which exercise boosts up your mental wellbeing

and physical appearance. [This transition needs to lead to your first main point, which is

enhancing mental health.]

Body:

I: Exercise is a successful method to improve mental health.

[Remember to indent.] A: Increased level of Dopamine, Serotonin and Endorphins [State each

point in one complete sentence.]

1. (Logos) Exercise rises raises the level of serum calcium, which intensifies the production

of dopamine and this improved level of dopamine governs different intellectual

operations (Sutoo and Akiyama. 2003). [Intellectual capacity is different from mental

health capacity.]

2. (Logos) According to recent researches, the level of 5- HIAA and serotonin is increased

through exercise in various parts of the brain, which is not only effective in improving

mood but also minimizes the probability of depression in the future (Young. 2007).

3. (Logos) Exercise is a successful method to increase the production of endorphins that are

helpful in the treatment of brain diseases like depersonalization (Hayes and Ross. 2017).

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[Are any of these points or parts of these points quoted verbatim? If so, remember to

indicate using quotation marks.]

B: Improved memory and thinking skills [State each point in one complete sentence. Some of

the information you stated below includes direct quotations, which must be identified using

quotation marks. Not including direct quotes is a form of plagiarism.]

1. (Logos) Exercise is useful in minimizing insulin refusal, decreases inflammation and

triggers the production of growth chemicals that further enhances the development of

blood tubes in and vigour of the cells in brain (Godman,. 2014).

2. (Logos) Different researches indicates that the areas of the brain which command

memory and thinking have substantial capacity in those people who exercise regularly as

compared to those individuals who do not exercise (Godman,. 2014).

Transition: Now I will like to tell you about how In addition to improving your mental health,

regular exercise can assist you in achieving an attractiveimprove your appearance (Pathos).

II: Exercise enhances physical appearance.

A: Upgraded self-confidence and glowing skin [State each point in one complete sentence.]

1. (Logos) Exercise increases self-esteem of the people by reducing depression and

improving their mental wellbeing, which performs a significant role in magnifying their

physical appearances (Sutoo and Akiyama, 2003).

2. (Pathos) Exercise increases blood flow that carries nutrients and oxygen across the body,

which gives more sparkling and younger looking skin to the individuals.

B: Weight loss is crucial for enhancing physical appearance.

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1. (Ethos) A variety of exercise classes like aerobics, Yoga and Pilates etc. are useful in

losing weight by burning extra calories (Bangay,. 2017).

2. (Pathos) Fashion choices of the people improve after losing weight because they can fit

to any size more size options are available and it to makes them individuals physically

more appealing (Tondl and Henneman,. 1994).

Transition: Here I will ask a question from you. “Will Would you like to sit idle at home or will

hit the gym as soon as possible to be an attractive and healthy person?” (Pathos) And if you are

still not sure about it then please consider my experience of working as a fitness trainer (Ethos).

Conclusion:

(Ethos) On the basis of my expertise as a fitness trainer and rigorous research, I conclude

that exercise is necessary for improving mental health as well as physical health and physical

appearance. [Use the same wording as you used in your thesis statement.] You only need to attain

the services of a fitness trainer who can recommend a variety of classes to suit your schedules

and needs. You can make yourself as a mentally healthy and physically attractive individual just

by making a decision (Pathos). So, choose a healthy alternative over a lethargic lifestyle and be

a first person to take the initiative! (Pathos). [This call to action is appropriate for a claim of

policy, but not for a claim of fact.]

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[Begin at the top of the last page.]

ReferencesWorks Cited: [Center on the line. Indent the second and subsequent lines of each

citation. Do not number citations and place in alphabetical order by author’s last name.

Use APA citation format.]

1. Hayes. D. and Ross. C. E. (2017). “Body and mind: the effect of exercise, overweight, and

physical health on psychological well-being”. University of Illinois. Pages 387-400.

http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.kingston.ac.uk/stable/pdf/2136952.pdf?refreqid=search%3Ad6c

c9d080705e260ec511e8af2de9f01

2. Sutoo. D. and Akiyama. K. (2003). “Regulation of brain function by exercise”. Elsevier.

Pages 1-14.

3. Young. S. N. (2007). “How to increase serotonin in the human brain without drugs”. Journal

of Psychiatry and neuroscience. Pages 394-399.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2077351/

4. Godman. H. (2014). “Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills”.

Harvard health publishing.

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https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memorythinking-skills-201404097110

5. Bangay. E.C. (2017). “7 ways diet and exercise improve your appearance”. Life style.

https://www.lifestyle.com.au/health/7-ways-diet-and-exercise-improve-your-appearance.aspx

6. Tondl. R. M. and Henneman. A. (1994). “Using Clothing Choices and Body Image to

Enhance Self-Esteem”. Journal of extension.

https://joe.org/joe/1994august/iw1.php