Common English Words for Exercise and Sports
This article provides a list of common English words relatedto exercise and sports. Knowing these terms will help you better understand discussions about physical activity and athletic pursuits.
Exercise
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Cardio
: Exercise that increases heart rate and breathing. -
Workout
: A sessionof physical exercise. -
Training
: The process of preparing for a sport or activity through exercise. -
Strength training
: Exercises designed to build muscle strength. -
Flexibility training
: Exercises that improve range ofmotion and suppleness. -
Endurance
: The ability to sustain physical effort for a long period. -
Warm-up
: Exercises to prepare the body for more strenuous activity. -
Cool-down
:Exercises to gradually return the body to a resting state after exercise. -
Physical fitness
: Overall physical health and well-being. -
Aerobic exercise
: Exercise that uses oxygen to produce energy. -
Anaerobic exercise
: Exercise that doesn’t rely heavily on oxygen. -
Jogging/Running
: Types of aerobic exercise. -
Swimming/Cycling
: Also examples of aerobic exercise.
Sports
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Game
: A competitive activity, such as basketball or soccer. -
Sport
: A general term for any physical activity involving competition. -
Team sport
: A sport played by teams,such as football or volleyball. -
Individual sport
: A sport played by one person, such as swimming or golf. -
Competition
: A contest between two or more individuals or teams. -
Athlete
: Aperson who participates in sports or other physical activities. -
Coach
: A person who trains and instructs athletes. -
Referee/Umpire
: An official who enforces the rules of a game. -
Score