Fitness & Exercise
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EN: Greetings often start with 'Hey' or 'Hi' to get someone's attention, followed by their name or title.
Hey, Sarah! How are you?
EN: In English-speaking fitness environments, it is common and respectful to address a trainer as 'Coach' followed by their first name.
EN: Use 'Welcome back' to greet someone who has returned to a place they have been before, like a gym, school, or home.
Welcome back to school!
EN: In Western gym culture, coaches often use first names to create a friendly and motivating environment.
EN: Use 'feel' followed by an adjective to describe your physical or emotional state.
I feel happy today.
EN: In Western gym culture, it is common to respond enthusiastically to a coach's greeting to show you are motivated for the session.
EN: In casual English, speakers often drop 'Are you' at the beginning of a question to sound more natural and fast.
Ready to go?
EN: In gym culture, 'workout' specifically refers to a session of physical exercise. Using 'Awesome' is a common way for coaches to motivate their clients.
EN: Use 'What is...' to ask for information about a specific thing or schedule.
What is the plan for tomorrow?
EN: In a gym context, 'routine' refers to the specific sequence of exercises planned for that session.
EN: Use 'start with' to talk about the first activity in a sequence or plan.
We start with breakfast.
EN: In fitness culture, 'cardio' is a very common short form for 'cardiovascular exercise'. It includes activities like running, cycling, or swimming.
EN: Use 'Like' to give examples or compare things. In casual conversation, you can use 'Like + Noun' to ask for clarification.
Like coffee?
EN: In fitness culture, 'cardio' is a very common abbreviation for cardiovascular exercise. Using 'like' to clarify shows you are actively listening.
EN: Use 'on' to describe using exercise equipment like a stationary bike or treadmill.
Five minutes on the treadmill.
EN: In a gym context, 'the bike' usually refers to a stationary exercise bike rather than a bicycle used for transportation.
EN: Use the verb 'like' followed by a noun to express a preference or something you enjoy.
I like apples.
EN: In a gym context, 'the bike' usually refers to a stationary exercise bike rather than a bicycle used for transportation.
EN: Use 'Great job on + [activity]' to praise someone for doing a specific task well.
Great job on the homework!
EN: In Western gym culture, coaches frequently use positive reinforcement like 'Great job' or 'Way to go' to motivate clients.
EN: Use 'What is next?' to ask about the next step in a sequence or plan.
What is next on the list?
EN: In a gym or coaching setting, it is common to thank the coach after completing a task before moving to the next one.
EN: Use the simple present tense (Subject + Verb) to describe a planned activity or a step in a sequence.
Now we eat lunch.
EN: In a gym context, 'doing' a body part (e.g., 'doing legs') is common shorthand for performing exercises that target those specific muscle groups.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity or number of things.
How many apples?
EN: In a gym setting, 'times' refers to repetitions (reps). It is a very common way for beginners to ask about the workout volume.
EN: Use 'X sets of Y' to describe groups of repetitions in exercise. 'Sets' means groups, and 'of' connects the group to the number of actions inside it.
Two sets of five.
EN: In fitness contexts, 'reps' (repetitions) is often implied. 'Three sets of ten' is short for 'Three sets of ten reps'.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let + us) to suggest doing an activity together with the listener.
Let's eat lunch!
EN: In a gym or sports context, 'Let's go!' is a very common motivational phrase used to start a workout or encourage someone.
EN: Use 'is' to describe a single thing (the subject) with an adjective (the feeling or state).
The coffee is hot.
EN: In a gym context, saying a workout is 'hard' is often a compliment to the coach, meaning it was effective.
EN: Use 'do a great job' to praise someone's performance or effort in a specific task.
You do a great job in the kitchen.
EN: In Western coaching culture, it is very common to use positive reinforcement and address students by their first names to build rapport.
EN: Use 'am' after 'I' to describe how you feel or what you are. This is the basic 'Subject + be verb + Adjective' pattern.
I am happy today.
EN: In a gym setting, telling a coach you are 'very tired' is a common way to give feedback on the workout intensity.
EN: Use 'Subject + Verb + Adjective' to describe a state or feeling. 'Normal' describes the situation, while 'Hard' describes how someone works.
The water is cold.
EN: In fitness culture, coaches often use 'That is normal' to reassure clients that feeling tired or sore is a natural part of the process.
EN: Use 'Where is' to ask about the location of a single person, place, or thing.
Where is my phone?
EN: In a gym setting, it is common to carry a reusable water bottle. Asking for its location is a very natural way to start a brief interaction with a coach or friend.
EN: Use 'on' to describe something touching the top surface of an object.
The book is on the table.
EN: In a gym context, a 'bench' usually refers to a weightlifting bench or a seating area for resting.
EN: Use 'need' followed by a noun to express a requirement or necessity.
I need water.
EN: In fitness culture, consuming protein (like shakes or chicken) immediately after a workout is a common practice believed to help muscle recovery.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject with an adjective that describes it.
Water is very cold.
EN: In fitness culture, protein is highly emphasized as essential for muscle recovery after a workout.
EN: Use the word 'and' to join two things together in a list.
I like apples and bananas.
EN: In fitness culture, chicken and eggs are popular because they are high in protein, which helps build muscle after a workout.
EN: Use 'for + person' to show who something is good or suitable for.
This book is good for you.
EN: In a fitness context, coaches use 'perfect' to encourage students when their diet or exercise plan aligns with their goals.
EN: In casual conversation, speakers often drop the verb (Is it...) to ask a quick question. The meaning is understood from the context.
Same time tomorrow?
EN: In fitness and sports contexts, 'routine' refers to a specific set of exercises performed in a particular order.
EN: Use 'See you' followed by a time or day to say goodbye when you plan to meet again.
See you tomorrow!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to use the person's name when saying goodbye to build rapport, especially in a coach-athlete or friendly relationship.
EN: The phrase 'See you' is a common shortened form of 'I will see you later,' used as a friendly way to say goodbye.
See you tomorrow!
EN: In English-speaking sports culture, it is common and respectful to address a trainer or instructor as 'Coach' followed by their first name.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
A greeting used when someone returns to a place.
An expression used to praise someone for doing something well.
A casual way to say goodbye.
To put a lot of effort into an activity.
A specific sequence of exercises performed during a workout session.
A group of consecutive repetitions of an exercise followed by a brief rest period.
A specialized piece of gym equipment used for sitting or lying on while performing weight exercises.