Work out
Meaning - To engage in physical exercise or fitness activities.
Example - She works out at the gym three times a week to stay fit.
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Warm up
Meaning - To prepare the body for exercise by doing light exercises before starting intense activities.
Example - Before running, it's essential to warm up your muscles with some stretches.
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Cool down
Meaning - To gradually reduce the intensity of physical activity and allow the body to recover after exercise.
Example - After a challenging workout, she takes a few minutes to cool down with some gentle stretches.
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Cut back (on)
Meaning - To reduce the amount of something, especially unhealthy habits or excessive intake.
Example - The doctor advised him to cut back on sugary snacks to improve his health.
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Slim down
Meaning - To lose weight or reduce body fat.
Example - She started to eat healthier and exercise regularly to slim down before her wedding.
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Bulk up
Meaning - To gain muscle mass and size through strength training and increased caloric intake.
Example - He wants to bulk up for the bodybuilding competition.
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Opt for
Meaning - To choose or prefer a particular healthy option over others.
Example - Instead of soda, I'll opt for a glass of water with my meal.
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Work off
Meaning - To burn off calories through physical activity or exercise.
Example - After indulging in dessert, he went for a long run to work off the extra calories.
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Build up
Meaning - To gradually increase strength, endurance, or muscle mass through regular exercise.
Example - She built up her stamina by consistently going for daily walks.
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Break out (in)
Meaning - To develop a skin condition or rash, often as a result of sweating during exercise.
Example - After the intense workout, she broke out in hives.
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Shape up
Meaning - To improve physical fitness or appearance through exercise and healthy habits.
Example - The doctor advised him to shape up by adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Stick to
Meaning - To adhere to a plan, routine, or diet consistently.
Example - If you want to see results, you must stick to your workout schedule.
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Tone up
Meaning - To increase muscle tone and firmness through targeted exercises.
Example - She wants to tone up her arms and legs for the summer.
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Check up (on)
Meaning - To undergo a medical examination to assess health status.
Example - It's essential to get a regular check-up to monitor your overall health.
Give up
Meaning - To stop doing something, especially an unhealthy habit or activity.
Example - He decided to give up smoking for the sake of his health.
Warm up to
Meaning - To develop a liking or positive attitude toward something, like a new fitness routine.
Example - At first, she wasn't sure about yoga, but she warmed up to it after a few classes.
Speed up
Meaning - To increase the pace or intensity of physical activity.
Example - If you want to burn more calories, try to speed up your cardio workouts.
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Wind down
Meaning - To gradually reduce the intensity of physical activity to prepare for rest or sleep.
Example - After a hectic day, she winds down with some gentle stretches and deep breathing.
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Lift weights
Meaning - To do strength training exercises with weights to build muscle.
Example - He enjoys lifting weights at the gym to increase his strength.
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Work through
Meaning - To overcome physical or mental challenges during exercise or fitness activities.
Example - She had to work through the discomfort to complete the challenging workout.
Meaning - To engage in physical exercise or fitness activities.
Example - She works out at the gym three times a week to stay fit.
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Meaning - To prepare the body for exercise by doing light exercises before starting intense activities.
Example - Before running, it's essential to warm up your muscles with some stretches.
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Meaning - To gradually reduce the intensity of physical activity and allow the body to recover after exercise.
Example - After a challenging workout, she takes a few minutes to cool down with some gentle stretches.
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Meaning - To reduce the amount of something, especially unhealthy habits or excessive intake.
Example - The doctor advised him to cut back on sugary snacks to improve his health.
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Slim down
Meaning - To lose weight or reduce body fat.
Example - She started to eat healthier and exercise regularly to slim down before her wedding.
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Bulk up
Meaning - To gain muscle mass and size through strength training and increased caloric intake.
Example - He wants to bulk up for the bodybuilding competition.
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Opt for
Meaning - To choose or prefer a particular healthy option over others.
Example - Instead of soda, I'll opt for a glass of water with my meal.
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Work off
Meaning - To burn off calories through physical activity or exercise.
Example - After indulging in dessert, he went for a long run to work off the extra calories.
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Meaning - To gradually increase strength, endurance, or muscle mass through regular exercise.
Example - She built up her stamina by consistently going for daily walks.
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Break out (in)
Meaning - To develop a skin condition or rash, often as a result of sweating during exercise.
Example - After the intense workout, she broke out in hives.
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Shape up
Meaning - To improve physical fitness or appearance through exercise and healthy habits.
Example - The doctor advised him to shape up by adopting a healthier lifestyle.
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Meaning - To adhere to a plan, routine, or diet consistently.
Example - If you want to see results, you must stick to your workout schedule.
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Tone up
Meaning - To increase muscle tone and firmness through targeted exercises.
Example - She wants to tone up her arms and legs for the summer.
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Check up (on)
Meaning - To undergo a medical examination to assess health status.
Example - It's essential to get a regular check-up to monitor your overall health.
Meaning - To stop doing something, especially an unhealthy habit or activity.
Example - He decided to give up smoking for the sake of his health.
Warm up to
Meaning - To develop a liking or positive attitude toward something, like a new fitness routine.
Example - At first, she wasn't sure about yoga, but she warmed up to it after a few classes.
Speed up
Meaning - To increase the pace or intensity of physical activity.
Example - If you want to burn more calories, try to speed up your cardio workouts.
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Wind down
Meaning - To gradually reduce the intensity of physical activity to prepare for rest or sleep.
Example - After a hectic day, she winds down with some gentle stretches and deep breathing.
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Lift weights
Meaning - To do strength training exercises with weights to build muscle.
Example - He enjoys lifting weights at the gym to increase his strength.
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Work through
Meaning - To overcome physical or mental challenges during exercise or fitness activities.
Example - She had to work through the discomfort to complete the challenging workout.
