Working Out - Gym IELTS Flashcards
A facility equipped for physical exercise and fitness activities.
Gym
Example: “I go to the gym three times a week to lift weights.”
A session of physical exercise or training.
Workout
Example: “My morning workout includes running and stretching.”
Physical activity done to improve health and fitness.
Exercise
Example: “Regular exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.”
The condition of being physically fit and healthy.
Fitness
Example: “She has been working hard to improve her fitness level.”
Exercises designed to improve muscle strength and endurance.
Strength training:
Example: “Strength training helps to build muscle and increase metabolism.”
Short for cardiovascular exercise, which includes activities that raise the heart rate.
Cardio:
Example: “I do cardio workouts like running or cycling to improve my heart health.”
The number of times an exercise is performed in a set.
Reps (repetitions):
Example: “I did three sets of ten reps for each exercise.”
A group of consecutive repetitions of an exercise.
Sets:
Example: “I completed three sets of squats before moving on to lunges.”
Tissue in the body responsible for movement and strength.
Muscle
Example: “Weightlifting helps to build and tone muscle.”
The activity of lifting weights to build strength and muscle mass.
Weightlifting
Example: “He enjoys weightlifting as part of his fitness routine.”
The sport or activity of building and developing muscles through weightlifting and nutrition.
Bodybuilding
Example: “Bodybuilding requires dedication to training and diet.”
The state of being in good health and physical condition.
Physical fitness
Example: “Regular exercise contributes to overall physical fitness.”
The ability to move joints and muscles through their full range of motion.
Flexibility
Example: “Yoga helps to improve flexibility and reduce muscle stiffness.”
The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
Stamina
Example: “Running long distances requires good stamina and endurance.”
The ability to withstand prolonged physical effort or hardship
Endurance
Example: “Training for a marathon requires building endurance through long runs.”
To prepare the body for exercise with light physical activity.
Warm up
Example: “I always warm up with stretching before starting my workout.”
To gradually reduce the intensity of physical activity to return the body to a resting state.
Cool down:
Example: “After my run, I like to cool down with a slow walk.”
To engage in physical exercise or training.
Work out:
Example: “I usually work out at the gym in the evenings.”
To inflate or swell muscles through exercise.
Pump up
Example: “After lifting weights, my muscles are pumped up.”
To improve muscle definition and firmness through exercise.
Tone up
Example: “She started lifting weights to tone up her arms.”
To increase muscle mass and size through weightlifting
Bulk up
Example: “Bodybuilders often bulk up before competitions.”
To lose weight and reduce body fat.
Slim down
Example: “She’s been eating healthier to slim down for summer.”
To engage in physical activity to release sweat and toxins from the body.
Sweat it out
Example: “I like to sweat it out in a hot yoga class.”
To continue with effort despite difficulties or challenges.
Push through
Example: “When I feel tired during a workout, I push through and finish strong.”
To complete a task or exercise with determination and energy.
Power through
Example: “I had to power through my workout despite feeling exhausted.”
An expression used to indicate readiness to go to the gym for a workout session.
Time to hit the gym!
Example: “It’s 5 PM, time to hit the gym and get my workout in.”
An expression used to convey muscle fatigue during intense exercise.
I’m feeling the burn!
Example: “After that intense leg workout, I’m really feeling the burn!”
An expression used to indicate muscle soreness after a previous workout.
I’m sore from yesterday’s workout.
Example: “I can barely walk today; I’m so sore from yesterday’s leg day.”
An expression used to express the desire to improve physical fitness.
I need to get back into shape.
Example: “I’ve been slacking off lately; I really need to get back into shape.”
An expression used to describe giving maximum effort during a workout.
I’m pushing myself to the limit
Example: “This HIIT workout is tough, but I’m pushing myself to the limit.”
An expression used to indicate efforts to improve physical appearance for the summer season.
I’m working on my summer body.”
Example: “I’ve been hitting the gym hard because I’m working on my summer body.”
