English Vocabularyfor Fitness
Staying fit and healthy requires a strong understanding of the language surrounding fitness activities. This article provides a basic vocabulary list categorized for easier learning.
General Fitness Terms
- Exercise
- Workout
- Fitness
- Health
- Healthy
- Activity
- Routine
- Goal
- Progress
- Motivation
Equipment and Tools
- Weights
- Dumbbells
- Barbells
- Resistancebands
- Exercise machine
- Treadmill
- Elliptical
- Stationary bike
- Yoga mat
- Jump rope
Workout Components
- Warm-up
- Cool-down
- Cardio
- Strength training
- Stretching
- Repetition
- Set
- Intensity
- Duration
Describing Fitness Levels & Activities
- Beginner
- Suitable for those starting a fitness routine.
- Intermediate
- A level of fitness that’s between beginner and advanced.
- Advanced
- Suitable for those with extensive experience.
- Running
- Exercising by covering ground with feet.
- Swimming
- Exercising in water.
- Cycling
- Exercising with a bicycle.
- Hiking
- Exercising by walking in the outdoors.
- Yoga
- A mind and body practice.
- Pilates
- A system of exercises.
This list provides a starting point. Further research and practice will help you build your fitness vocabulary.