SPORTS VOCABULARY

An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another following rules.

Esther became interested in extreme sports when she tried bungee jump on a trip to New Zealand. Extreme sport is a sport that is exciting but also dangerous.

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To maintain the body in good physical condition by exercising regularly.

• to keep fit

• to get into shape

• to warm up

Dylan is a real fitness fanatic and goes to the gym every day. Fitness fanatic means to be unconcerned with keeping fit.

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I have always wanted to take up archery and I'm going to join the new club that has just started in my area. To take up (a sport) means to start playing a sport.

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To cool down means to prepare for strenuous activity by doing gentle exercise first. On the other hand, to warm up means to end a session of strenuous activity with gentle exercises to allow the heart rate to come down and the body return to a near resting state.

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My friend is so out of condition that she gets out of breath walking up the stairs. To be out of condition means

• to be not physically fit (unfit)

• to train with a lot of effort and passion

• having strong heart and lungs

Following a fitness programme at my local gym helped me to stay motivated as I got back into shape after having a baby. Fitness programme is a planned timetable of activities to help someone improve their health and physical condition.

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He felt so much stronger since he started working out with weights and his body was really beginning to __________. This means to make your body bigger and heavier, especially by gaining more muscle.

• work out

• bulk up

• slim up

A place where people go to do physical exercise; usually has a gym, weights equipment and rooms for exercise classes

• sports centre

• fitness centre

• stadium