[Vocabulary] Physical activity Flashcards
How do you _ physical activity _ your daily routine?
= включаете, инкорпорируете
How do you incorporate physical activity into your daily routine?
/ɪnˈkɔː.pər.eɪt/
To be honest, I’m _ _ _ _ spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.
= я не из тех, кто проводит часы в спортзале…
To be honest, I’m not the type to spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.
Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act, but I try to _ _ a morning jog (= выкроить время в расписании) at least three times a week.
Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act, but I try to slot in a morning jog at least three times a week.
My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to _ _ l_ (= чтобы размять ноги).
My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.
And I have this simple app that nudges me to _ _ _ my desk and _ _ _ _ (= встать из-за стола и немного подвигаться), which is really helpful.
And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk and move around a bit, which is really helpful.
Every day, I _ walk_ _ tak_ the bus whenever I can.
= take option 1 rather than option 2
Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.
My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I _ _ q_ walk _ _ office (= прохожусь по офису) to stretch my legs.
My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.
I’m not the type to watch TV _ hours _ _ (= часами); instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.
I’m not the type to watch TV for hours on end; instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.
And I have this simple app that _ me _ get up from my desk (= gives me a gentle push to..), move around a bit and stretch my legs, which is really helpful.
And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk, move around a bit and stretch my legs, which is really helpful.
Honestly, my daily routine is _ _ _ _ (bit) juggling act.
Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act.
It sort of kick-starts my day and _ _ _ b_ (= придаёт мне энергии), you know?
It sort of kick-starts my day and gives me a boost, you know?
Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus _ _ _ (= когда это возможно).
Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.
And on weekends, I love _ _ _ (= хожу в походы, на длинные прогулки) – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!
And on weekends, I love going for hikes – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!
also: I took a hike, I went on a hike (use ‘went on’ when you mean настоящий поход)
_ work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.
Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.
Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I _ _ _ point _ slot in an hour for my piano practice.
idiom: I give my attention to it, I make sure that it happens because I find it important / morally right / ethical / …
Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.
I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice. It’s my way of k_ the stress _ _.
= держать под контролем, не допускать
I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice. It’s my way of keeping the stress at bay.
Idiom: if you keep something or someone at bay, you prevent them from reaching, attacking, or affecting you.
**Eating oranges keeps colds at bay. **
Even though my schedule is packed, I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for _ _ mind.
= stop worrying and thinking about work / your current problems etc, прояснить голову
Even though my schedule is packed, I always slot in time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.
also: clearing my head
Even though my s_ is p_ (= несмотря на загруженный график), I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.
Even though my schedule is packed, I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.
I find that doing some light yoga in the morning really gives me a boost and s_ _ p_ _ _ the _ of the day.
= задаёт позитивный настрой на весь оставшийся день
I find that doing some light yoga in the morning really gives me a boost and sets a positive tone for the rest of the day.
With two kids and a full-time job, my life is a bit of a juggling act, but I manage to slot in a half-hour of reading before bed to u_ (= расслабиться).
With two kids and a full-time job, my life is a bit of a juggling act, but I manage to slot in a half-hour of reading before bed to unwind.
/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/
Whenever I get the chance, I h_ _ (= go to) the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.
Whenever I get the chance, I head to the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.
Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I _ _ b_ _ exercise. (=I’m not into exercise)
Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I’m not big on exercise.
I do enjoy a _ in the park (= прогулка) now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.
I do enjoy a stroll in the park now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.
I do enjoy a stroll in the park n_ _ _ (= from time to time), especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.
I do enjoy a stroll in the park now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.
But going to the gym and scheduling workouts _ _ _ th_ (= isn’t something I enjoy doing). Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.
But going to the gym and scheduling workouts isn’t really my thing. Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.
Well, I like to keep it simple and _ (DO >> adjective), you know?
Well, I like to keep it simple and doable, you know?
Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to _ a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.
Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to take a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.
Every morning, just after I wake up, I do a couple of _ (упражнений на пресс) and _ (отжиманий). It’s nothing crazy, just enough to shake off the sleepiness.
Every morning, just after I wake up, I do a couple of sit-ups and push-ups. It’s nothing crazy, just enough to shake off the sleepiness.
Then, on most evenings, I’ll spend some time at the gym, for a more structured workout, mixing _ (= кардиотренировку) with strength training.
Then, on most evenings, I’ll spend some time at the gym, for a more structured workout, mixing cardio with strength training.
uncountable, informal for cardiovascular exercise
BrE /ˈkɑːdiəʊ/
AmE /ˈkɑːrdiəʊ/
..mixing cardio with strength training. You know, maybe run on the treadmill or _ some _ (= поднимать гантели).
mixing cardio with strength training. You know, maybe run on the treadmill or lift some weights.
It’s all _ _ _ a habit, really.
= the key is to turn this into a habit
It’s all about making it a habit, really.
I _ _ _ (= хожу по лестнице) instead of the elevator at work, and I park my car further away to get in some extra steps. It’s nothing crazy, but it adds up.
I take the stairs instead of the elevator at work, and I park my car further away to get in some extra steps. It’s nothing crazy, but it adds up.
I start with some stretching. Just a few minutes to shake off the sleepiness and _ my blood _ (flow). It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference.
I start with some stretching. Just a few minutes to stop feeling sleepy and get my blood flowing. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference.
You’ve been really _ with your morning runs (= you don’t skip them). How do you do it?
You’ve been really consistent with your morning runs. How do you do it?
For me, it’s all about making it a habit. Now, if I don’t go for my run, my whole day feels _. It’s just part of my routine now.
= feels strange, feels wrong
For me, it’s all about making it a habit. Now, if I don’t go for my run, my whole day feels off. It’s just part of my routine now.
