Fitness vocabulary and phrases

1. Fitness vocabulary

 

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2. Common English phrases related to fitness and exercises

Term	Definition and Example
In good shape	Being physically fit and healthy. 👉 After months of regular exercise, he’s in good shape now.
Out of shape	Being physically unfit or unhealthy. 👉 He hasn’t exercised in years, and he’s really out of shape.
Eat healthy	To have a diet that is good for you, often including lots of fruits and vegetables. 👉 She tries to eat healthily by including lots of fruits and vegetables in her meals.
Cut down on	To reduce the amount of something, often unhealthy foods or habits. 👉 He’s trying to cut down on sugar to improve his health.
Work up a sweat	To exercise to the point where you start to sweat. 👉 Jogging every morning helps him work up a sweat and keep fit.
Keep in shape	To stay fit and healthy. 👉 Yoga is a great way to keep in shape.
Balanced diet	Eating the right amount and variety of different foods to stay healthy. 👉 Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for good health.
Regular exercise	Doing physical activity consistently. 👉 Regular exercise helps in maintaining physical and mental health.
Hydrate	To drink enough water. 👉 It’s important to hydrate properly, especially during workouts.
High in calories	Food that has a lot of energy, which could lead to weight gain if consumed excessively. 👉 Foods like chocolate and fast food are high in calories.
Low in calories	Food that does not have much energy, usually healthier and good for weight loss. 👉 Vegetables and lean proteins are often low in calories.
Junk food	Foods that are not healthy, often high in fat, sugar, and calories but low in nutritional value. 👉 Chips and candy are examples of junk food.
Nutrient-rich	Foods that are high in vitamins and minerals. 👉 Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are nutrient-rich foods.
Cut out	To stop consuming something, usually related to food or habits that are bad for your health. 👉 She decided to cut out sugar from her diet to improve her health.
Maintain weight	To keep one’s weight steady and within a healthy range. 👉 Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help maintain weight.
Overweight	Weighing more than is normal. 👉 Regular exercise can prevent you from becoming overweight.
Underweight	Weighing less than is normal. 👉 It’s just as unhealthy to be underweight as it is to be overweight.
Sedentary lifestyle	A way of life that involves little physical activity. 👉 Living a sedentary lifestyle can lead to many health problems.
Active lifestyle	A way of life that includes regular physical activity. 👉 She leads an active lifestyle, which includes daily exercise and healthy eating.
Stamina	The ability to keep going for a long time, either physically or mentally. 👉 Regular exercise can help improve your stamina.
Dehydration	A harmful decrease in the amount of water in your body. 👉 Drinking plenty of water can help prevent dehydration.