LESSON 5A LISTENING AND VOCABULARY
Word |
Meaning |
Aerobics |
energetic physical exercises, often performed with a group of people to music, that make the heart, lungs, and muscles stronger and increase the amount of oxygen in the blood |
Burn off calories |
The process of expending energy through physical activity leads to weight loss or maintenance. |
Get fit |
Achieving a level of physical health and well-being through regular exercise and proper nutrition. |
Heart |
The organ that pumps blood throughout the body; also refers to being healthy and strong, especially in relation to exercise. |
Jogging |
to run at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise |
Personal trainers |
someone whose job is to help you become stronger and healthier by deciding which exercises you should do and showing you how to do them |
Press-ups |
An upper body exercise that strengthens the chest, shoulders, and triceps, is performed by pushing the body off the ground.
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Pull-ups |
a physical exercise in which you lie flat with your face towards the floor, and try to push up your body with your arms, while keeping your legs and your back straight.
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Sit-ups |
A core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles by lifting the upper body from a lying position.
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Stretching |
Exercises that elongate muscles and improve flexibility, often done before and after workouts. |
Warming up |
Gentle exercises that prepare the body for more intense physical activity, reducing the risk of injury.
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Weight training |
Strength training using weights to build muscle and increase strength.
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Working out |
Engaging in physical exercise to improve fitness, health, and overall well-being. |
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