collocation · academic
moderate-intensity exercise
UK/ˌmɒdərət ɪnˈtɛnsəti ˈɛksəsaɪz/US/ˌmɑːdərət ɪnˈtɛnsɪti ˈɛksərsaɪz/MOD·er·ate-IN·TEN·si·ty EX·er·cise
physical activity performed at a moderate level of effort (not light, not vigorous), commonly recommended for health benefits.
Examples
“Public health guidance often recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week.”
“Brisk walking is a common form of moderate-intensity exercise that most people can do.”
“She was told to include moderate-intensity exercise in her routine to manage her blood pressure.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health campaigns should encourage people to incorporate moderate-intensity exercise into their daily routines to reduce the risk of chronic disease.”
Collocations
- engage in moderate-intensity exercise
- recommend moderate-intensity exercise
Word family
Common mistakes
do moderate intensity exercise every day→do moderate-intensity exercise every day
a moderate-intensity exercises→moderate-intensity exercise
Say it for a higher band
5do moderate exercise→6take moderate exercise→7+do moderate-intensity exercise
Synonyms
moderate exercise
aerobic exercise
Easily confused
moderate exercise
“Doctors recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.”
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