verb phrase · informal
follow a fitness routine
UK/ˈfɒləʊ ə ˈfɪtnəs ruːˈtiːn/US/ˈfɑːloʊ ə ˈfɪtnəs ruːˈtin/FOL·low a FIT·ness rou·TINE
to stick to a planned series of exercises on a regular basis
Examples
“If you want results, you should follow a fitness routine consistently.”
“She follows a fitness routine that includes cardio and strength training.”
“Beginners often find it hard to follow a fitness routine at first.”
Band 8 sentence
“To see steady improvements, it's crucial to follow a fitness routine and gradually increase intensity.”
Collocations
- follow a daily fitness routine
- follow a personalised fitness routine
Word family
Common mistakes
follow fitness routine→follow a fitness routine
follow the fitness routine→follow a fitness routine
Say it for a higher band
5follow fitness routine→6stick to an exercise plan→7+follow a fitness routine
Synonyms
stick to an exercise plan
Easily confused
stick to an exercise plan
“He found it hard to stick to an exercise plan during exams.”
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