English Vocabulary for Physical Activity
Essential Verbs
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Run
– To move quickly on foot. -
He runs every morning.
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Walk
– To move on foot at a slower pace. -
Let’s walk to the park.
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Swim
– To move through water. -
She swims laps in the pool.
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Jog
– To run at a slow, steady pace. -
He enjoys jogging in the park.
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Cycle
(or
bike
) – To ride a bicycle. -
I cycle to work when the weather is nice
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Jump
– To move by pushing off the ground with your feet. -
They jump rope during recess.
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Climb
– To move up something. -
The children were climbing trees.
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Lift
– To raise something heavy -
He lifted the heavy box.
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Throw
– To propel something through the air. -
She threw the ball high.
Key Nouns
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Exercise
- Physical activity for maintaining or improving health.
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Regular exercise is important for well-being.
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Workout
- A session of physical exercise.
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I have a 30-minute workout every evening.
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Sport
– An activity involving physical exertion and competition. -
Football is a popular sport.
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Fitness
– The state of being physically healthy and strong. -
Maintaining fitness is crucial for overall health
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Gym
– A place where people go to exercise and train. -
We go to the gym twice a week.
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Equipment
– Tools and gear for physical activities. -
We need special equipment for rock climbing.
This list provides a starting point. There are many more words related to different aspects of physical activity. Learning the context and usage of these words will significantlyenhance your English language skills.