Sports Training Terms

verb Carrying is a present participle form of the verb 'carry', which means to support and move something from one place to another.

• The porter was seen carrying the heavy luggage for the guests.
• I saw Sarah carrying all her books to the library.
• I caught him carrying a bunch of cash in his pocket.
• She was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

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 person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Overexercising can lead to serious health complications.
• You should be careful not to overexercise and strain your muscles.
• Dude, don't go overboard with the workouts, you might hurt yourself.
• Sometimes we can overexercise our minds with worry, causing unnecessary stress.

noun the teaching of physical exercises and games

• Physical education is an essential part of the school curriculum to promote overall health and fitness.
• I have physical education class next, so I need to remember to pack my gym clothes.
• PE is my favorite subject because I get to play sports and have fun.
• Engaging in physical education can help exercise not just the body, but also the mind.

noun the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method

verb to perform or repeatedly do something in order to improve or become proficient

adjective related to or involving practice or practical matters

preposition used to indicate the purpose or intended use of something

• Regular practice is essential for mastering any skill.
• I need to get more practice in before the big game.
• I've been putting in the practice to get better at playing guitar.
• Practice makes perfect, so keep working hard towards your goals.

noun the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration

adjective relating to the process of preparing something

• Proper preparation is key to success in any endeavor.
• I need to do some preparation before the big presentation tomorrow.
• I'm gonna do some prep before the party tonight.
• Life is a journey that requires constant preparation for the unknown.

noun a school or course designed to prepare students for a higher education or a specific career

adjective relating to or done in preparation for something else

• The preparatory work for the project has been completed.
• I need to do some preparatory research before starting the assignment.
• I'm gonna do some prep work before the big presentation.
• The early morning stretches were like a preparatory ritual for the day ahead.

noun training school - a school or institution where individuals receive instruction and education in a specific field or skill

• The training school offers a comprehensive program to develop professional skills.
• I heard the training school is really hands-on and practical.
• I'm thinking of enrolling in that training school everyone's talking about.
• Life can be like a training school, teaching us valuable lessons along the way.

noun a session of vigorous physical exercise or training

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• It is important to schedule a regular workout routine to maintain good physical health.
• I'm heading to the gym for a quick workout before dinner.
• I always feel so pumped after a killer workout!
• Sometimes a mental workout can be just as exhausting as a physical one.

verb to reach the same level or progress as someone or something

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

• I need to catch up with my colleagues to discuss the latest project updates.
• Let's catch up with each other over coffee and chat about what's been happening.
• I haven't seen you in ages, we should catch up soon!
• It's important to catch up with technology advancements to stay competitive in the market.

verb to become accustomed to a new climate or environment

• After living in the new country for a few months, she finally acclimated to the different customs and traditions.
• It took him a while to acclimate to his new job, but now he feels more comfortable.
• I'm still trying to acclimate to the fast-paced city life after moving from a small town.
• She slowly acclimated to the idea of change and embraced it as a new opportunity for growth.