Fitness Vocabulary

adjective describing someone who is physically strong, fit, and active

• She excels in various athletic activities such as running, swimming, and tennis.
• He's always been really athletic, playing sports since he was a kid.
• That dude is so athletic, he can dunk a basketball without even trying.
• Her mind is as agile and athletic as a gymnast, able to quickly solve complex problems.

noun the physical structure and material substance of an animal or plant, living or dead

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• The human body is a complex system of organs and tissues.
• I need to work on my body and get in shape for summer.
• Check out that guy's ripped body!
• The company is the body of employees working together towards a common goal.

noun the jaws or cheeks of a person or animal

• The chef demonstrated his exceptional culinary skills by preparing a dish with perfectly seared pork chops.
• I'm craving some juicy pork chops for dinner tonight.
• Those pork chops were lit, I couldn't stop eating them.
• She really knows how to cut through the noise and get to the heart of the matter, she's got some serious chops.

noun physical activity or movement carried out to improve health or maintain physical fitness

verb to engage in physical activity or movement

• Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good physical health.
• I try to squeeze in some exercise whenever I can, like going for a walk or doing some yoga.
• I'm not really into the whole exercise thing, but I know I should probably start.
• Exercising your mind with challenging puzzles can help improve cognitive function.

noun a place or building equipped for physical exercise and other forms of physical activity

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• She goes to the gym every morning before work to exercise.
• I'm hitting the gym later, want to join me?
• I'm gonna get my swole on at the gym today.
• Working on my mental strength is like going to the gym for my brain.

adjective describes the state of being in good health or showing good health

• It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly.
• I feel so much better after switching to a healthier diet and cutting out junk food.
• I'm trying to get my body right by eating clean and staying healthy.
• A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body for overall well-being.

noun a form of running at a steady, gentle pace

verb to run at a steady, gentle pace

• She decided to go for a jog in the park to maintain her fitness.
• I usually jog around the neighborhood in the mornings.
• Let's go for a quick jog to burn off some calories.
• His mind liked to jog back to memories of his childhood.

noun the middle part of the body, between the chest and the waist

adjective relating to or located in the midriff

• She wore a dress that revealed her midriff, which was considered inappropriate for the formal event.
• I need to work on toning my midriff before summer hits.
• Check out her abs, her midriff is on point!
• The company's financial midriff was showing signs of strain.

verb to do something to an excessive or extreme degree

• It is important not to overdo your explanation in the report.
• Don't overdo it with the seasoning on the steak.
• She tends to overdo the drama in her stories.
• You don't want to overdo it and burn yourself out.

adjective describing a person as attractively slim and elegant

• The actress looked svelte in her elegant gown on the red carpet.
• Wow, she's looking so svelte after her new workout routine.
• She's totally svelte now, she's been hitting the gym hard.
• His argument was svelte, cutting straight to the point without any unnecessary details.

noun a salty fluid exuded by sweat glands in the skin to regulate body temperature

verb to excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

• After exercising, my body produces sweat as a way to regulate its temperature.
• I always sweat a lot when I work out at the gym.
• I was sweating bullets during that intense meeting.
• The thought of public speaking makes me break out in a cold sweat.

verb to give life or energy to; to make lively or active

• The new marketing campaign aims to revitalize the company's brand image.
• I need to find a way to revitalize my old sneakers.
• Let's grab some coffee to revitalize ourselves before the meeting.
• Reading a good book can help revitalize the mind and spirit.

adjective Describing someone who is in good physical condition and ready to participate in a match or competition.

• The athlete trained rigorously to ensure he was match-fit for the upcoming competition.
• I've been hitting the gym so I can be match-fit for our soccer game this weekend.
• I need to get my act together and get match-fit before the season starts.
• Her mind was sharp and her skills were honed, making her match-fit for any challenge that came her way.

noun a term used to describe a selfie taken while working out

• The concept of a 'welfie' has gained popularity in the field of social psychology.
• Let's take a quick welfie before we head out!
• I love taking welfies with my friends whenever we hang out.
• Her smile in the welfie captured the essence of pure joy.

noun a made-up word that does not have a specific definition

• The runner took a runfie before the marathon to document the event.
• Let's stop for a runfie during our jog!
• I love taking runfies with my running buddies.
• She wanted to capture the moment in a runfie to remember it forever.

noun a slang term for fifty dollars

adjective describing something as fifty in number or quantity

• The tailor carefully measured the fitty for the perfect fit.
• I can't believe you found such a fitty dress for the party!
• That car is a total fitty, I wish I could afford it.
• Her new haircut is a fitty, it really suits her.

verb to make active or to start a process or function

adjective in a state of being active or functioning

• The emergency alarm was activated as soon as the fire was detected.
• I activated the security system before leaving the house.
• She activated her charm to get out of a speeding ticket.
• The new policy activated a wave of protests among the employees.