collocation · neutral
follow a training routine
UK/ˈfɒləʊ ə ˈtreɪnɪŋ ruːˈtiːn/US/ˈfɑːloʊ ə ˈtreɪnɪŋ ruːˈtin/follow a TRAIN·ing rou·TINE
adhere to a structured plan of exercises over time
Examples
“If you want results you need to follow a training routine.”
“She follows a training routine that her coach designed.”
“Following a training routine helps prevent random, ineffective workouts.”
Band 8 sentence
“Elite athletes typically follow a training routine planned by professionals to peak at the right time.”
Collocations
- stick to a training routine
Word family
Common mistakes
follow training routine→follow a training routine
follow the training routine→follow a training routine
Say it for a higher band
5exercise often→6do training regularly→7+follow a training routine
Synonyms
stick to a routine
Easily confused
stick to a routine
“He managed to stick to a routine even when he was busy.”
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