Working Out - Gym IELTS Flashcards
A facility equipped for physical exercise and fitness activities.
Gym
Example: “I go to the gym three times a week to lift weights.”
A session of physical exercise or training.
Workout
Example: “My morning workout includes running and stretching.”
Physical activity done to improve health and fitness.
Exercise
Example: “Regular exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
The condition of being physically fit and healthy.
Fitness
Example: “She has been working hard to improve her fitness level.”
Exercises designed to improve muscle strength and endurance.
Strength training:
Example: “Strength training helps to build muscle and increase metabolism.”
Short for cardiovascular exercise, which includes activities that raise the heart rate.
Cardio:
Example: “I do cardio workouts like running or cycling to improve my heart health.”
The number of times an exercise is performed in a set.
Reps (repetitions):
Example: “I did three sets of ten reps for each exercise.”
A group of consecutive repetitions of an exercise.
Sets:
Example: “I completed three sets of squats before moving on to lunges.”
Tissue in the body responsible for movement and strength.
Muscle
Example: “Weightlifting helps to build and tone muscle.”
The activity of lifting weights to build strength and muscle mass.
Weightlifting
Example: “He enjoys weightlifting as part of his fitness routine.”
The sport or activity of building and developing muscles through weightlifting and nutrition.
Bodybuilding
Example: “Bodybuilding requires dedication to training and diet.”
The state of being in good health and physical condition.
Physical fitness
Example: “Regular exercise contributes to overall physical fitness.”
The ability to move joints and muscles through their full range of motion.
Flexibility
Example: “Yoga helps to improve flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.”
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
Stamina
Example: “Running long distances requires good stamina and endurance.”
The ability to withstand prolonged physical effort or hardship
Endurance
Example: “Training for a marathon requires building endurance through long runs.”
To prepare the body for exercise with light physical activity.
Warm up
Example: “I always warm up with stretching before starting my workout.”
To gradually reduce the intensity of physical activity to return the body to a resting state.
Cool down:
Example: “After my run, I like to cool down with a slow walk.”
To engage in physical exercise or training.
Work out:
Example: “I usually work out at the gym in the evenings.”
To inflate or swell muscles through exercise.
Pump up
Example: “After lifting weights, my muscles are pumped up.”
To improve muscle definition and firmness through exercise.
Tone up
Example: “She started lifting weights to tone up her arms.”
To increase muscle mass and size through weightlifting
Bulk up
Example: “Bodybuilders often bulk up before competitions.”
To lose weight and reduce body fat.
Slim down
Example: “She’s been eating healthier to slim down for summer.”
To engage in physical activity to release sweat and toxins from the body.
Sweat it out
Example: “I like to sweat it out in a hot yoga class.”
To continue with effort despite difficulties or challenges.
Push through
Example: “When I feel tired during a workout, I push through and finish strong.”
