Sport & Exercise

20 words

1. 1

   work out at the gymcollocation/wɜːk aʊt æt ðə dʒɪm/

   to exercise using equipment or routines at a fitness centre (the gym)

   “I usually work out at the gym after work.”

2. 2

   keep fitcollocation/kiːp fɪt/

   to stay healthy and in good physical condition

   “I try to keep fit by swimming twice a week.”

3. 3

   go for a runcollocation/ɡəʊ fə(r) ə rʌn/

   to go running, usually a short or regular jog to exercise or relax

   “I usually go for a run in the park before breakfast.”

4. 4

   team sportcollocation/tiːm spɔːt/

   a sport played by a group of people working together as a team

   “Football and basketball are popular team sports in many countries.”

5. 5

   take up a sportcollocation/teɪk ʌp ə spɔːt/

   to start practising a sport regularly as a hobby or activity

   “After moving to university she decided to take up a sport and joined the rowing club.”

6. 6

   warm-up exercisescollocation/wɔːrm ʌp ˈek.sə.saɪz.ɪz/

   light exercises performed before the main workout to prepare the body and reduce injury risk

   “Always start your session with warm-up exercises to reduce the chance of injury.”

7. 7

   do regular exercisecollocation/duː ˈrɛɡjʊlə ˈɛksəsaɪz/

   to take physical activity on a regular basis to keep fit or healthy

   “I try to do regular exercise, even if it's just a 30‑minute walk every day.”

8. 8

   go for a walkcollocation/ɡəʊ fə(r) ə wɔːk/

   to walk somewhere for pleasure or exercise, usually for a short time

   “After dinner I usually go for a walk to clear my head.”

9. 9

   improve staminacollocation/ɪmˈpruːv ˈstæmɪnə/

   to increase the body's ability to sustain physical or mental effort over time

   “Runners do interval training to improve stamina for long races.”

10. 10

    join a sports clubcollocation/dʒɔɪn ə spɔːrts klʌb/

    to become a member of an organised group where people train or play sports together

    “When I moved to the city I decided to join a sports club to meet new people.”

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    go swimmingcollocation/ɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ/

    to visit a pool, lake, sea, etc. for the purpose of swimming

    “On hot afternoons we often go swimming at the local pool.”

12. 12

    lift weightscollocation/ˈlɪft weɪts/

    to raise heavy objects (usually barbells or dumbbells) as exercise to increase strength

    “Many students lift weights at the gym to build muscle.”

13. 13

    maintain a healthy lifestylecollocation

    To keep habits (diet, exercise, sleep) that support good health.

    “To maintain a healthy lifestyle you should balance diet and exercise.”

14. 14

    lose weightcollocation/luːz weɪt/

    to become lighter by reducing body mass, usually by dieting or exercise

    “Many people try to lose weight before summer.”

15. 15

    do stretching exercisescollocation/duː ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ ˈɛksəsaɪz/

    to perform movements that extend muscles to prepare or relax them around exercise

    “Always do stretching exercises before you start running to avoid injuries.”

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    play sportscollocation/pleɪ spɔːrts/

    To take part in sporting activities (e.g. football, basketball) for fun or competition.

    “On weekends I like to play sports with my friends at the park.”

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    participate in sportscollocation/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt ɪn spɔːrts/

    To take part in sports, often implying formal or organised participation.

    “Many teenagers participate in sports clubs after school.”

18. 18

    physical activitycollocation/ˈfɪzɪkəl ækˈtɪvɪti/

    Any bodily movement that increases heart rate, e.g. walking, cycling, gardening.

    “Doctors recommend at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily.”

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    sports facilitiescollocation/ˈspɔːrts fəˈsɪlɪtiz/

    Places and equipment used for sport (e.g. pitches, pools, gyms).

    “The town lacks good sports facilities for teenagers.”

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    outdoor activitiescollocation/ˌaʊtˈdɔːr ækˈtɪvɪtiz/

    Activities that take place outside, e.g. hiking, camping, or picnics.

    “Schools often arrange outdoor activities like camping trips.”