Physical Fitness Activities

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a physical discipline in which participants use their surroundings to perform acrobatic movements

adjective describing an activity or style of movement that is unrestricted and spontaneous

  • The sport of free running involves navigating urban environments by performing acrobatic movements.
  • I love watching videos of people doing free running, it's so cool!
  • Dude, that guy is a total free running ninja!
  • In the business world, sometimes you have to do some mental free running to come up with creative solutions.

noun a traditional Indian martial art that originated in Kerala

  • Kalaripayattu is a traditional Indian martial art that originated in Kerala.
  • Have you ever tried practicing Kalaripayattu? It's really cool!
  • I heard that Kalaripayattu is like the OG of all martial arts.
  • In the world of self-defense, Kalaripayattu is considered a hidden gem.

noun a game played on a large open-air course, in which a small hard ball is struck with a club into a series of small holes in the ground, the object being to use the fewest possible strokes to complete the course

  • Golf is a popular sport that requires precision and skill.
  • I'm thinking of taking up golf as a hobby.
  • Let's hit the links and play some golf this weekend.
  • Navigating the complexities of politics can sometimes feel like playing a round of golf.

noun a Filipino martial art that focuses on weapon-based fighting techniques

  • Arnis is a traditional Filipino martial art that focuses on using sticks and other weapons for self-defense.
  • I've been practicing arnis for a few months now, and I'm starting to see some improvement in my skills.
  • My grandpa is a master of arnis, he can take down anyone with just a stick!
  • In the world of business, arnis can be seen as a metaphor for strategic planning and defense against competition.

noun a type of Indian martial art that involves fighting with a long stick or staff

  • Silambam is a traditional Indian martial art that involves fighting with a long stick.
  • I recently started learning silambam and it's been a great workout.
  • Have you seen those silambam masters perform? They're so skilled!
  • In the business world, strategic planning is like playing silambam - you need to be quick on your feet and adaptable.

noun the equipment used in the sport of kiteboarding

  • Kite boarding is a popular water sport that combines aspects of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, and gymnastics into one extreme sport.
  • I'm thinking of trying out kite boarding this weekend at the beach.
  • Kite boarding is totally rad, dude. You should give it a go!
  • In life, we need to learn how to ride the waves like we do in kite boarding - with balance, agility, and determination.

noun a type of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines

  • Many people choose to participate in aerobics classes to improve their cardiovascular health.
  • I'm thinking about trying out aerobics to get in shape for summer.
  • Aerobics is a killer workout, but it's worth it for the results.
  • In the business world, staying competitive is like doing aerobics - you have to keep moving to succeed.