noun phrase · neutral
regular physical activity
UK/ˈrɛɡjʊlə ˈfɪzɪkəl ækˈtɪvɪti/US/ˈrɛɡjələr ˈfɪzɪkəl ækˈtɪvəti/REG·u·lar PHYS·i·cal ac·TIV·i·ty
bodily movement or exercise done on a regular basis to improve or maintain health
Examples
“Doctors recommend regular physical activity to lower the risk of diabetes.”
“Children need regular physical activity at school as well as at home.”
“Promoting regular physical activity is cheaper for public health than treating chronic diseases.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public-health campaigns should focus on creating opportunities for regular physical activity — such as safe cycling routes and community sports — rather than simply advising people to 'exercise more'.”
Collocations
- engage in regular physical activity
- increase physical activity
- moderate-intensity physical activity
Word family
Common mistakes
I do regularly physical activity.→I do regular physical activity. / I engage in regular physical activity.
physical activity = hoạt động vật lý→physical activity = hoạt động thể chất
Say it for a higher band
5do exercise→6exercise regularly→7+regular physical activity
Synonyms
exercise regularly
Easily confused
exercise
“I make sure I get exercise at least three times a week to keep my energy up.”
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