[Vocabulary] Physical activity

Question 1

How do you _ physical activity _ your daily routine?

= включаете, инкорпорируете

Answer 1

How do you incorporate physical activity into your daily routine?

/ɪnˈkɔː.pər.eɪt/

Question 2

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…

Answer 2

To be honest, I’m not the type to spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

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.

Question 4

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to _ _ l_ (= чтобы размять ноги).

Answer 4

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.

Question 5

And I have this simple app that nudges me to _ _ _ my desk and _ _ _ _ (= встать из-за стола и немного подвигаться), which is really helpful.

Answer 5

And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk and move around a bit, which is really helpful.

Question 6

Every day, I _ walk_ _ tak_ the bus whenever I can.

= take option 1 rather than option 2

Answer 6

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.

Question 7

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I _ _ q_ walk _ _ office (= прохожусь по офису) to stretch my legs.

Answer 7

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.

Question 8

I’m not the type to watch TV _ hours _ _ (= часами); instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.

Answer 8

I’m not the type to watch TV for hours on end; instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

Honestly, my daily routine is _ _ _ _ (bit) juggling act.

Answer 10

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act.

Question 11

It sort of kick-starts my day and _ _ _ b_ (= придаёт мне энергии), you know?

Answer 11

It sort of kick-starts my day and gives me a boost, you know?

Question 12

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus _ _ _ (= когда это возможно).

Answer 12

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.

Question 13

And on weekends, I love _ _ _ (= хожу в походы, на длинные прогулки) – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!

Answer 13

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)

Question 14

_ work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Answer 14

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Question 15

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 / …

Answer 15

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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. **

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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.

Question 19

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).

Answer 19

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/

Question 20

Whenever I get the chance, I h_ _ (= go to) the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.

Answer 20

Whenever I get the chance, I head to the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.

Question 21

Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I _ _ b_ _ exercise. (=I’m not into exercise)

Answer 21

Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I’m not big on exercise.

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

But going to the gym and scheduling workouts _ _ _ th_ (= isn’t something I enjoy doing). Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.

Answer 24

But going to the gym and scheduling workouts isn’t really my thing. Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.

Question 25

Well, I like to keep it simple and _ (DO >> adjective), you know?

Answer 25

Well, I like to keep it simple and doable, you know?

Question 26

Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to _ a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.

Answer 26

Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to take a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.

Question 27

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.

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

Then, on most evenings, I’ll spend some time at the gym, for a more structured workout, mixing _ (= кардиотренировку) with strength training.

Answer 28

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/

Question 29

..mixing cardio with strength training. You know, maybe run on the treadmill or _ some _ (= поднимать гантели).

Answer 29

mixing cardio with strength training. You know, maybe run on the treadmill or lift some weights.

Question 30

It’s all _ _ _ a habit, really.

= the key is to turn this into a habit

Answer 30

It’s all about making it a habit, really.

Question 31

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.

Answer 31

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.

Question 32

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.

Answer 32

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.

Question 33

You’ve been really _ with your morning runs (= you don’t skip them). How do you do it?

Answer 33

You’ve been really consistent with your morning runs. How do you do it?

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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.