collocation · informal
do regular exercise
UK/duː ˈrɛɡjʊlə ˈɛksəsaɪz/US/duː ˈrɛɡjələr ˈɛksərsaɪz/do RE·gu·lar EX·er·cise
to take physical activity on a regular basis to keep fit or healthy
Examples
“I try to do regular exercise, even if it's just a 30‑minute walk every day.”
“Doctors recommend doing regular exercise to reduce the risk of many illnesses.”
“Students who do regular exercise often feel less stressed during exams.”
Band 8 sentence
“I do regular exercise — jogging and light weight training — which I find essential for maintaining focus during long study sessions.”
Collocations
- do regular exercise
- exercise regularly
Word family
Common mistakes
do a regular exercise→do regular exercise
make regular exercise→do regular exercise
Say it for a higher band
5exercise→6exercise regularly→7+do regular exercise
Synonyms
exercise regularly
take regular exercise
Easily confused
take regular exercise
“She tries to take regular exercise by cycling to work.”
Related words
Learn this word with the rest of its set, and get reminded at the right time.
In Sport & Exercise
Learn it with its set