health and fitness idioms

What does the expression 'out of shape' mean?

• In excellent physical shape

• Not being in good physical condition

• Being in shape

• Exercising regularly

What does the expression 'a couch potato' describe?

• A very active person

• A person who watches a lot of television

• A person who cooks a lot

• A person who exercises

What does 'a recipe for disaster' mean?

• A situation that leads to negative consequences

• A good health strategy

• An effective exercise plan

• A balanced diet

What is a 'wake-up call'?

• An alarm to wake up

• A wake-up call from a friend

• A health reminder

• An event that causes a change in behavior

What does 'get (back) into shape' mean?

• Exercise occasionally

• Lose weight quickly

• Improve physical fitness

• Eat healthier

What does 'hit the scales' mean?

• Eat healthy

• Weigh oneself

• Exercise

• Go to the gym

What does it mean to 'step up to the plate'?

• Rest more

• Eat well

• Exercising in a group

• Take responsibility

What does 'hit the gym' mean?

• Healthy cooking

• Do yoga

• Running outdoors

• Go to a fitness center

What does 'break (work) up a sweat' mean?

• Start sweating from physical activity

• Do light exercise

• Take a break

• Exercise at home

What does 'put your back into it' mean?

• Do light exercise

• Rest a little

• Eat less

• Do something with maximum effort