Health & Fitness

The gym, the diet, and the long game of staying in shape.

20 words

1. health n. /ˈhɛɫθ/

the condition of your body and mind, and how well they are working.
2. healthy adj. /ˈhɛɫθi/

a common word used to describe someone who is not sick, food that is good for you, or a large amount of something.
3. fitness n. /ˈfɪtnəs/

the state of being healthy and strong, or how suitable something is for a specific purpose.
4. exercise n. /ˈɛksɝˌsaɪz/

physical activity to stay healthy, a task you do to learn a skill, or the act of using a right or power.
5. workout n. /ˈwɝˌkaʊt/

a period of physical exercise to keep fit, or a difficult task that requires a lot of effort.
6. gym n. /ˈdʒɪm/

a place where you go to exercise, lift weights, or play sports; it can also mean the physical education class you take at school.
7. muscle n. /ˈməsəɫ/

a part of your body that helps you move, or the strength and power to get things done.
8. stamina n. /ˈstæmənə/

the physical or mental strength that lets you keep doing something difficult for a long time. It is what helps you finish a long race or a hard day of work.
9. endurance n. /ˈɛndɝəns/

the ability to keep going through pain, tiredness, or a long period of time without stopping.
10. flexibility n. /ˌfɫɛksəˈbɪɫəti/

the ability to bend easily without breaking, or the ability to change plans and adapt to new situations.
11. Diet n. /ˈdaɪət/

the specific types of food and drink that a person or animal usually consumes. It can also mean a plan where you eat less to lose weight.
12. nutrition n. /nuˈtɹɪʃən/

the process of getting the right food for health and growth, or the study of how food affects your body.
13. Calorie n. /ˈkæɫɝi/

a unit of energy that measures how much fuel is in food or how much energy your body uses. You count these when you want to know if a meal is heavy or light.
14. protein n. /ˈpɹoʊˌtin/

a natural substance found in foods like meat, beans, and eggs that helps your body grow and stay strong.
15. Weight n. /ˈweɪt/

how heavy someone or something is. You measure this to see if a person is healthy or if a suitcase is too heavy for a plane.
16. jog n. /ˈdʒɑɡ/

a slow, steady run that you do for exercise. It is faster than walking but slower than a real race.
17. Stretch n. /ˈstɹɛtʃ/

a continuous area of land or water, or a period of time that goes on without stopping. It can also mean the act of making your muscles longer and looser.
18. Yoga n. /ˈjoʊɡə/

a system of physical exercises and breathing techniques that helps you stay healthy and calm. It is often used to improve flexibility and reduce stress.
19. Marathon n. /ˈmɛɹəˌθɑn/

a long race where people run about 42 kilometers. You can also use this word to describe any activity that takes a very long time and requires a lot of energy.
20. athlete n. /ˈæθˌɫit/

a person who is very good at sports or who takes part in physical competitions like running or jumping.