Vocabulary for describing exercise routines

Vocabulary for describing exercise routines

Cardiovascular Exercise

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  Running:
  
  A popular form of aerobic exercise.
  
  _Example:_ I go for a run three times a week.
  
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  Jogging:
  
  Slower andless intense than running.
  
  _Example:_ I prefer jogging to running.
  
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  Cycling:
  
  Exercise using a bicycle.
  
  _Example:_ Cycling is a great way to improve cardiovascular health.
  
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  Swimming:
  
  An excellent full-body workout.
  
  _Example:_ I swim laps in the pool daily.
  
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  Brisk walking:
  
  A moderate-intensity cardio workout.
  
  _Example:_ Brisk walkingis a great way to burn calories.
  
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  Elliptical training:
  
  A low-impact cardio exercise using an elliptical machine.
  
  _Example:_ She enjoys elliptical training for its low-impact nature.
  
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  Jumping jacks:
  
  A high-energy, full-body exercise.
  
  _Example:_ Jumping jacks are a good way to warm up before exercising.
  

Strength Training

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  Weightlifting:
  
  Using weights to build muscle and strength.
  
  _Example:_ He dedicates time each day to weightlifting.
  
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  Bodyweight exercises:
  
  Exercises performed using only your body weight, e.g., push-ups, squats.
  
  _Example:_ She likes the variety of bodyweight exercises.
  
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  Push-ups:
  
  A common upper body exercise.
  
  _Example:_ I do push-ups as part of my routine.
  
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  Squats:
  
  A lower body exercise focusing on strengthening legs.
  
  _Example:_ Squats are important for leg strength.
  
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  Pull-ups:
  
  A challenging upper body exercise.
  
  _Example:_ Pull-ups help build back strength.
  
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  Lunges:
  
  A lower body exercise that targets quads and glutes.
  
  _Example:_ He incorporates lunges into his strength training.
  
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  Rows:
  
  Exercise to strengthen back muscles.
  
  _Example:_ He likes to do rows after his weightlifting.
  

Other Helpful Terms

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  Warm-up:
  
  Preparing the body for exercise.
  
  _Example:_ Always include a warm-up before your workout.
  
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  Cool-down:
  
  The recovery period after exercise.
  
  _Example:_ A cool-down is essential for muscle recovery.
  
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  Sets and reps:
  
  Used in weight training to describe the number of times a specific exercise is performed and the number of times you repeat.
  
  _Example:_ He does 3 sets of 10 reps for each exercise.
  
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  Interval training:
  
  Alternating high-intensity exercise with periods of rest or lower intensity.
  
  _Example:_ He likes the intensity of interval training.
  
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  Flexibility training:
  
  Activities to improve range of motion.
  
  _Example:_ She does yoga for flexibility training.