[Vocabulary] Physical activity

Question 1

How do you _ physical activity _ your daily routine?

= включаете, инкорпорируете

Answer 1

How do you incorporate physical activity into your daily routine?

/ɪnˈkɔː.pər.eɪt/

Question 2

To be honest, I’m _ _ _ _ spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.

= я не из тех, кто проводит часы в спортзале…

Answer 2

To be honest, I’m not the type to spend hours in the gym, but I do make sure I walk a lot.

Question 3

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act, but I try to _ _ a morning jog (= выкроить время в расписании) at least three times a week.

Answer 3

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act, but I try to slot in a morning jog at least three times a week.

Question 4

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to _ _ l_ (= чтобы размять ноги).

Answer 4

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.

Question 5

And I have this simple app that nudges me to _ _ _ my desk and _ _ _ _ (= встать из-за стола и немного подвигаться), which is really helpful.

Answer 5

And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk and move around a bit, which is really helpful.

Question 6

Every day, I _ walk_ _ tak_ the bus whenever I can.

= take option 1 rather than option 2

Answer 6

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.

Question 7

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I _ _ q_ walk _ _ office (= прохожусь по офису) to stretch my legs.

Answer 7

My fitness tracker nudges me to move around every hour, so I take a quick walk around the office to stretch my legs.

Question 8

I’m not the type to watch TV _ hours _ _ (= часами); instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.

Answer 8

I’m not the type to watch TV for hours on end; instead, I prefer reading or working on a hobby.

Question 9

And I have this simple app that _ me _ get up from my desk (= gives me a gentle push to..), move around a bit and stretch my legs, which is really helpful.

Answer 9

And I have this simple app that nudges me to get up from my desk, move around a bit and stretch my legs, which is really helpful.

Question 10

Honestly, my daily routine is _ _ _ _ (bit) juggling act.

Answer 10

Honestly, my daily routine is a bit of a juggling act.

Question 11

It sort of kick-starts my day and _ _ _ b_ (= придаёт мне энергии), you know?

Answer 11

It sort of kick-starts my day and gives me a boost, you know?

Question 12

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus _ _ _ (= когда это возможно).

Answer 12

Every day, I choose walking over taking the bus whenever I can.

Question 13

And on weekends, I love _ _ _ (= хожу в походы, на длинные прогулки) – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!

Answer 13

And on weekends, I love going for hikes – nothing beats the fresh air and the view from up top!

also: I took a hike, I went on a hike (use ‘went on’ when you mean настоящий поход)

Question 14

_ work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Answer 14

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Question 15

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I _ _ _ point _ slot in an hour for my piano practice.

idiom: I give my attention to it, I make sure that it happens because I find it important / morally right / ethical / …

Answer 15

Balancing work and study can be a bit difficult, but I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice.

Question 16

I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice. It’s my way of k_ the stress _ _.

= держать под контролем, не допускать

Answer 16

I make it a point to slot in an hour for my piano practice. It’s my way of keeping the stress at bay.

Idiom: if you keep something or someone at bay, you prevent them from reaching, attacking, or affecting you.

**Eating oranges keeps colds at bay. **

Question 17

Even though my schedule is packed, I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for _ _ mind.

= stop worrying and thinking about work / your current problems etc, прояснить голову

Answer 17

Even though my schedule is packed, I always slot in time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.

also: clearing my head

Question 18

Even though my s_ is p_ (= несмотря на загруженный график), I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.

Answer 18

Even though my schedule is packed, I always find time for a quick lunchtime walk. It’s essential for clearing my mind.

Question 19

I find that doing some light yoga in the morning really gives me a boost and s_ _ p_ _ _ the _ of the day.

= задаёт позитивный настрой на весь оставшийся день

Answer 19

I find that doing some light yoga in the morning really gives me a boost and sets a positive tone for the rest of the day.

Question 20

With two kids and a full-time job, my life is a bit of a juggling act, but I manage to slot in a half-hour of reading before bed to u_ (= расслабиться).

Answer 20

With two kids and a full-time job, my life is a bit of a juggling act, but I manage to slot in a half-hour of reading before bed to unwind.

/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/

Question 21

Whenever I get the chance, I h_ _ (= go to) the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.

Answer 21

Whenever I get the chance, I head to the nearest trail and just lose myself in the sounds and sights.

Question 22

Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I _ _ b_ _ exercise. (=I’m not into exercise)

Answer 22

Physical activity? Well, let’s just say I’m not big on exercise.

Question 23

I do enjoy a _ in the park (= прогулка) now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Answer 23

I do enjoy a stroll in the park now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Question 24

I do enjoy a stroll in the park n_ _ _ (= from time to time), especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Answer 24

I do enjoy a stroll in the park now and then, especially if it’s a nice day and there’s a promise of coffee at the end.

Question 25

But going to the gym and scheduling workouts _ _ _ th_ (= isn’t something I enjoy doing). Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.

Answer 25

But going to the gym and scheduling workouts isn’t really my thing. Yeah, that’s a hard pass for me.

Question 26

Well, I like to keep it simple and _ (DO >> adjective), you know?

Answer 26

Well, I like to keep it simple and doable, you know?

Question 27

Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to _ a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.

Answer 27

Sometimes after dinner, instead of watching TV, I prefer to take a stroll around the neighborhood to help digest the meal.

Question 28

Every morning, just after I wake up, I do a couple of _ (упражнений на пресс) and _ (отжиманий). It’s nothing crazy, just enough to shake off the sleepiness.

Answer 28

Every morning, just after I wake up, I do a couple of sit-ups and push-ups. It’s nothing crazy, just enough to shake off the sleepiness.

Question 29

Then, on most evenings, I’ll spend some time at the gym, for a more structured workout, mixing _ (= кардиотренировку) with strength training.

Answer 29

Then, on most evenings, I’ll spend some time at the gym, for a more structured workout, mixing cardio with strength training.

uncountable, informal for cardiovascular exercise

BrE /ˈkɑːdiəʊ/
AmE /ˈkɑːrdiəʊ/

Question 30

..mixing cardio with strength training. You know, maybe run on the treadmill or _ some _ (= поднимать гантели).

Answer 30

mixing cardio with strength training. You know, maybe run on the treadmill or lift some weights.

Question 31

It’s all _ _ _ a habit, really.

= the key is to turn this into a habit

Answer 31

It’s all about making it a habit, really.

Question 32

I _ _ _ (= хожу по лестнице) instead of the elevator at work, and I park my car further away to get in some extra steps. It’s nothing crazy, but it adds up.

Answer 32

I take the stairs instead of the elevator at work, and I park my car further away to get in some extra steps. It’s nothing crazy, but it adds up.

Question 33

I start with some stretching. Just a few minutes to shake off the sleepiness and _ my blood _ (flow). It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference.

Answer 33

I start with some stretching. Just a few minutes to stop feeling sleepy and get my blood flowing. It’s a small thing, but it makes a big difference.

Question 34

You’ve been really _ with your morning runs (= you don’t skip them). How do you do it?

Answer 34

You’ve been really consistent with your morning runs. How do you do it?

Question 35

For me, it’s all about making it a habit. Now, if I don’t go for my run, my whole day feels _. It’s just part of my routine now.

= feels strange, feels wrong

Answer 35

For me, it’s all about making it a habit. Now, if I don’t go for my run, my whole day feels off. It’s just part of my routine now.