Exercise And Fitness Terminology

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun

• In order to achieve success, we must be willing to go the limit and put in maximum effort.
• If you want to win the race, you've got to go the limit and give it all you've got.
• Dude, if you really want to impress her, you gotta go all out and go the limit.
• Sometimes in life, you have to go the limit and push yourself beyond your comfort zone to reach your goals.

noun a physical exercise that involves pulling one's body up towards a bar or other elevated surface

verb to bring something closer by exerting force in a backward direction

adjective used to describe something that is elevated or raised

adverb in a manner that involves pulling something towards oneself

• The driver decided to pull up to the curb to drop off the passengers.
• Hey, can you pull up a chair and join us at the table?
• I'm going to pull up at the party later, you should come too.
• It's time to pull up our socks and get to work on this project.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The athlete prepared to run at full speed during the race.
• I saw him run at the last minute to catch the bus.
• She decided to run at the store before it closed.
• The company decided to run at the new market segment to increase sales.

noun a person or thing that strengthens or reinforces something

• The physical therapist recommended using a strengthener to improve muscle tone.
• I've been using this strengthener to help me get stronger at the gym.
• I heard that new protein shake is a real strengthener for building muscle.
• Reading challenging books is a great strengthener for the mind.

noun a continuous area or expanse of land or water

verb to extend or spread out to its full length

• The physical therapist instructed the patient to stretch out their arms and legs slowly.
• I like to stretch out on the couch and watch TV after a long day.
• I'm feeling so stiff, I need to stretch out before I start my workout.
• It's important to stretch out of your comfort zone in order to grow and learn.

verb to extend or pull something to its full length or width

• The fabric stretched tightly across the frame.
• I stretched out on the couch and took a nap.
• I stretched the truth a little to make my story more interesting.
• His patience was stretched to the limit after dealing with the difficult client.

noun an act of stretching or state of being stretched

verb to extend or lengthen

• It is important to stretch before engaging in any physical activity to prevent injuries.
• I always make sure to stretch before going for a run.
• I need to remember to stretch before hitting the gym.
• The company will need to stretch its budget in order to afford the new project.

verb the action of extending or lengthening something

adjective describing the act of extending or lengthening

• The physical therapist recommended stretching exercises to improve flexibility.
• I always feel better after stretching in the morning.
• I'm gonna do some stretching before hitting the gym.
• The company is stretching its resources to meet the increasing demand.

verb to burden or oppress with something heavy or difficult to bear

• The heavy workload began to weigh down on the employees.
• All these responsibilities are really weighing me down.
• I can't believe how much this bad news is weighing me down.
• The guilt of his actions continued to weigh down on his conscience.

noun a state of feeling mentally dull or sluggish

• The patient complained of heavy-headedness as a side effect of the medication.
• I always feel heavy-headed after staying up late studying.
• I can't focus in class today, I have major heavy-headedness.
• The weight of the world on her shoulders left her with a sense of heavy-headedness.

noun High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short bursts of intense activity followed by brief periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise.

• High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been proven to be an effective way to improve cardiovascular health.
• I love doing HIIT workouts because they really get my heart pumping!
• HIIT is no joke, it will leave you sweating buckets!
• In life, sometimes you have to approach challenges with a HIIT mentality - giving it your all in short bursts.

noun a plural form of the noun 'active', referring to people or things that are actively engaged in a particular activity or pursuit

• The skincare product is formulated with various actives to target specific skin concerns.
• I love using products with actives because they make my skin look amazing.
• I swear by actives in my skincare routine for keeping my skin clear and glowing.
• In order to succeed, you need to be proactive and take actives steps towards your goals.

adjective describing a period of time or activity that occurs after one's regular work hours

• Many employees participate in after-work networking events to expand their professional connections.
• Let's grab some drinks at the bar for an after-work hangout.
• I'm so ready to chillax at home after work.
• The after-work rush hour traffic can be quite stressful to navigate through.