Sport & Exercise

20 words

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   cardiovascular healthnoun phrase/ˌkɑːdɪəʊˈvæskjʊlər hɛlθ/

   the health of the heart and blood vessels; how well the heart and circulatory system works

   “Regular brisk walking can improve cardiovascular health.”

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   physical fitnessnoun phrase/ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l ˈfɪtnəs/

   The state of being healthy and strong, especially as a result of regular exercise.

   “Regular training improves physical fitness over time.”

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   core strengthnoun phrase/kɔː(r) strɛŋθ/

   the strength of the muscles in the abdomen and lower back that stabilise the body

   “Pilates classes are great for building core strength.”

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   lead an active lifestyleverb phrase/liːd ən ˈæktɪv ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

   To have daily habits that include regular physical activity rather than being sedentary.

   “Older people can lead an active lifestyle by walking and gardening.”

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   get into shapeverb phrase/ɡet ˈɪntə ʃeɪp/

   to become fit and healthy through exercise and diet

   “After the holidays he decided to get into shape for the summer.”

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   stay hydratedverb phrase/steɪ haɪˈdreɪtɪd/

   to keep the body supplied with enough water

   “It's important to stay hydrated during long runs.”

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   muscle sorenessnoun phrase/ˈmʌs(ə)l ˈsɔː.nəs/

   the feeling of stiffness or pain in muscles after strenuous activity

   “I felt significant muscle soreness after my first gym session.”

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   physical education curriculumcollocation

   The organised programme of physical education taught in schools.

   “Many countries are updating their physical education curriculum to include mental health.”

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   public funding for sportcollocation/ˈpʌblɪk ˈfʌndɪŋ fɔː spɔːt/

   Money provided by the government to support sporting activities and facilities.

   “There is an ongoing debate about public funding for sport and whether it should prioritise elite teams.”

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    exercise equipmentcollocation/ˈeksəsaɪz ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

    Machines or tools used for physical exercise.

    “The community centre bought new exercise equipment for the gym.”

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    overtraining syndromenoun phrase/ˌəʊvəˈtreɪnɪŋ ˈsɪndrəʊm/

    a condition where prolonged excessive training leads to decreased performance and fatigue

    “Ignoring rest days can increase the risk of overtraining syndrome.”

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    take part in competitionscollocation (verb phrase)

    to join contests or matches where you compete against others

    “She plans to take part in competitions next season to gain experience.”

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    follow a balanced dietcollocation (verb phrase)/ˈfɒləʊ ə ˈbælənst ˈdaɪət/

    to eat a variety of foods in the right proportions to stay healthy

    “To support intensive training, athletes must follow a balanced diet.”

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    gym membershipcollocation/ˈdʒɪm ˌmembəʃɪp/

    A paid subscription that allows someone to use a gym regularly.

    “I renewed my gym membership for another year.”

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    demonstrate good sportsmanshipcollocation (verb phrase)

    to behave fairly and respectfully toward opponents and officials in sport

    “After losing the match, he demonstrated good sportsmanship by congratulating the winners.”

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    high-intensity exercisecollocation (noun phrase)/haɪ ɪnˈtɛnsɪti ˈɛksəsaɪz/

    short periods of very intense physical activity that raise heart rate quickly

    “High-intensity exercise burns calories fast but needs careful recovery.”

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    skill developmentcollocation/skɪl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

    The process of learning and improving abilities or techniques.

    “Youth sports programmes focus on both physical fitness and skill development.”

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    low-impact exercisecollocation (noun phrase)/ləʊ ɪmˈpækt ˈɛksəsaɪz/

    physical activity that is gentle on the joints and avoids jumping or heavy impact

    “Swimming and cycling are typical low-impact exercises suitable for rehabilitation.”

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    recreational activitiescollocation/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl ækˈtɪvətiz/

    Pleasure or leisure activities people do in their free time.

    “The council organises recreational activities for teenagers during the summer.”

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    stretching routinecollocation (noun phrase)/ˈstrɛtʃɪŋ ruːˈtiːn/

    a set of stretches done regularly before or after exercise to improve flexibility

    “I always do a five-minute stretching routine after my run.”