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B2 Level Wordlist - Working Out

Here you will learn some English words about working out, such as "barbell", "athletic", "aerobics", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
aerobics
aerobics
[noun]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

Ex: Aerobics routines often combine jumping , stretching , and running in place .
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athletic
athletic
[Adjective]

related to athletes or their career

Ex: His athletic performance in the marathon was impressive .
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locker room

a room in a school, etc. that contains lockers in which people can change their clothes

Ex: The basketball team celebrated their victory in the locker room after the championship game .
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barbell
barbell
[noun]

a metal bar with heavy discs hanging at each end, used in bodybuilding

Ex: After weeks of training , he increased the weight on his barbell to continue challenging his muscles .
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dumbbell
dumbbell
[noun]

two heavy discs with a short handle in between, used in bodybuilding

Ex: After starting with lighter dumbbells, she gradually increased the weight as her strength improved .
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cross trainer

a piece of equipment at a gym with two parts that one stands on while holding two bars and pushing each part and bar as an exercise

Ex: The cross trainer's handlebars provide upper body workout benefits in addition to lower body conditioning .
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horizontal bar

a bar fixed horizontally above the ground for used for various exercises requiring gripping and pulling motions

Ex: The athlete performed a flawless routine on the horizontal bar, impressing the judges with his skill .
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jump rope
jump rope
[noun]

a rope with a handle on each end that is swung over a person's head and under their feet as they jump

Ex: Mark bought a weighted jump rope to intensify his workout routine .
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mat
mat
[noun]

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

Ex: The gym provided mats for users to perform floor exercises and reduce impact on their joints .
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multigym
multigym
[noun]

a piece of exercise equipment designed to improve different muscles of the body

Ex: After using the multigym regularly , he noticed significant improvements in his overall strength and muscle tone .
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pommel horse

a piece of gymnastics equipment with two handles on its surface by which gymnasts can perform particular moves on

Ex: Mastering the pommel horse is considered one of the most challenging aspects of men 's gymnastics .
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rowing machine

a piece of exercise equipment with a bar and a sliding seat that improves the same muscles engaged in rowing

Ex: The rowing machine's adjustable resistance settings allow users to customize their workouts according to their fitness levels .
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punching bag

a hanging stuffed bag that is often used for practicing punching and striking techniques in boxing and martial arts

Ex: The heavy punching bag swayed back and forth with each powerful punch from the athlete .
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trampoline

a piece of exercise equipment that consists of a stretchy cloth attached to a frame on which people can jump for fun or exercise

Ex: After installing a trampoline in their garden , the family noticed an increase in their outdoor playtime .
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treadmill
treadmill
[noun]

a fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise

Ex: He started with a slow walk on the treadmill before gradually increasing his speed to a light jog .
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to bounce
to bounce
[Verb]

to jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface

Ex: During the celebration , people began to bounce in joy , creating a lively atmosphere .
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to hop
to hop
[Verb]

to jump using one leg

Ex: The playful toddler hopped around the backyard on one leg .
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to stretch

to extend one's body parts or one's entire body to full length

Ex: The dancer gracefully extends her arms and legs in a series of elegant stretches to prepare for her performance.
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to strengthen

to make something more powerful

Ex: You are strengthening your knowledge through continuous learning .
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to squat
to squat
[Verb]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

Ex: During the camping trip , they had to squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available .
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to sweat
to sweat
[Verb]

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of one's skin

Ex: The athletes were sweating heavily after the intense training session .
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chin-up
chin-up
[noun]

an exercise for the arms in which one hangs from a bar and tries to pull oneself up until the chin is above the bar

Ex: The athlete incorporated chin-ups into his upper body strength training program .
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push-up
push-up
[noun]

an exercise in which one lies face down and tries to raise one's body off the ground by pushing against the floor

Ex: He started with modified push-ups on his knees before progressing to standard push-ups.
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sit-up
sit-up
[noun]

an exercise in which a person can strengthen their stomach muscles by constantly changing from lying to sitting position without moving the legs

Ex: They included sit-ups in their morning exercise routine to help build core strength .
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jumping jack

an exercise that is performed by jumping from a standing position with legs both spread wide and the hands touching overhead and then returning to a position with the feet together and the arms at the sides

Ex: The children enjoyed doing jumping jacks during their physical education class , making it a fun activity .
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to massage

to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

Ex: After a long flight , he booked a session to have a professional masseur massage his fatigued legs .
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muscle memory

the body's ability to recover and rebuild muscle more efficiently after a period of inactivity

Ex: His muscle memory allowed him to quickly pick up where he left off in his sport after a long injury recovery .
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six-pack
six-pack
[noun]

a person's strong stomach muscles that are easily visible

Ex: The personal trainer demonstrated several exercises that help develop a six-pack.
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martial arts

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

Ex: Martial arts tournaments attract competitors from around the world to showcase their skills and techniques .
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to weight-lift

to lift heavy weights as a form of exercise or strength training

Ex: After a warm-up session, they proceeded to weight-lift using heavier dumbbells for strength training.
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to work out

to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: She worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
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pace
pace
[noun]

a person's speed when walking, moving, or running

Ex: They set a brisk pace for their daily walk , aiming to get their heart rates up .
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to burn off

to consume energy by doing physical activity

Ex: After a hearty meal, he decided to burn the extra calories off at the gym.
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dressing room

a room for athletes to change clothes and prepare for their competition or game

Ex: The dressing room needed a thorough cleaning after the tournament , with towels and uniforms scattered everywhere .
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pound for pound

used to describe the comparative skill, strength, or ability of athletes regardless of their size or weight, especially in boxing

Ex: Despite his size, he's considered pound for pound one of the toughest fighters in the boxing world.
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