فهرست
Aerobics
Title: Aerobics
Pronunciation: /ɛˈroʊbɪks/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ɛˈroʊbɪks
Synonym: cardio, exercise
Opposite: rest
a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching
The aerobics class was a great way to start the day with a workout
Athletic
Title: Athletic
Pronunciation: /æθˈlɛtɪk/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: æθˈlɛtɪk
Synonym: sporty, active
Opposite: sedentary
Relating to athletes or the practice of sports and physical exercise
The athletic training program focused on building strength and endurance
Barbell
Title: Barbell
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑrˌbɛl/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈbɑrˌbɛl
Synonym: weight bar, free weight
Opposite: light weight
A long metal bar with weights attached to either end, used for weightlifting and strength training
The weightlifter lifted the heavy barbell with ease
Dumbbell
Title: Dumbbell
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌmˌbɛl/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ˈdʌmˌbɛl
Synonym: hand weight, free weight
a short bar with weights at either end, used for weightlifting and strength training exercises
The fitness trainer recommended using dumbbells for arm exercises
Cross trainer
Title: Cross trainer
Pronunciation: /krɔs ˈtreɪnər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: krɔs ˈtreɪnər
Synonym: elliptical machine, cardio machine
Opposite: rest
A piece of exercise equipment that combines the movements of a treadmill, stair climber
The gym added a new cross trainer to their collection of cardio machines
Horizontal bar
Title: Horizontal bar
Pronunciation: /ˌhɔrəˈzɑntəl bɑr/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˌhɔrəˈzɑntəl bɑr/
Synonym:gymnastics bar
a piece of gymnastics equipment consisting of a horizontal bar for performing various exercises
The gymnast demonstrated impressive strength on the horizontal bar
Jump rope
Title: Jump rope
Pronunciation:/dʒʌmp roʊp/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/dʒʌmp roʊp/
Synonym :skipping rope
A length of rope with handles at each end, used for skipping over as an exercise or game
The boxer used a jump rope to warm up before his training session
Mat
Title: Mat
Pronunciation:/mæt/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/mæt/
Synonym :padding, cushion
Opposite :hard floor
a piece of thick padding used as a surface for wrestling, gymnastics, exercise
The yoga class used mats for the floor exercises
Multigym
Title: Multigym
Pronunciation:/ˈmʌltiˌdʒɪm/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈmʌltiˌdʒɪm/
Synonym :all-in-one gym machine
Opposite :single-purpose machine
a piece of exercise equipment that allows for multiple different exercises and workouts in machine
The fitness center invested in a new multigym for their members
pommel horse
Title: pommel horse
Pronunciation:/ˈpʌməl hɔrs/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈpʌməl hɔrs/
Synonym :gymnastics horse, vaulting horse
Definition :a piece of gymnastics equipment with a padded top resembling a horse’s back,
used by male gymnasts for various routines and exercises
Example
The gymnast performed impressive maneuvers on the pommel horse
Rowing machine
Title: Rowing machine
Pronunciation:/ˈroʊɪŋ məˌʃin/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈroʊɪŋ məˌʃin/
Synonym :ergometer, rower
A piece of exercise equipment that simulates the action of rowing for cardiovascular
The athlete used a rowing machine to build upper body strength
punching bag
Title: punching bag
Pronunciation:/ˈpʌntʃɪŋ bæg/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈpʌntʃɪŋ bæg/
Synonym :heavy bag, punch bag
a sturdy bag filled with sand, used as a target for punching and kicking exercises in boxing
The boxer unleashed his frustration on the punching bag
Trampoline
Title: Trampoline
Pronunciation:/ˈtræmpəˌlin/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈtræmpəˌlin/
Synonym :bounce mat, rebounder
a piece of equipment consisting of a strong fabric stretched over a steel frame and used for jumping
The children had fun bouncing on the trampoline in the backyard
Treadmill
Title: Treadmill
Pronunciation:/ˈtrɛdˌmɪl/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈtrɛdˌmɪl/
Synonym:jogging machine, running machine
a device consisting of a continuous moving belt on which a person can walk or run while remaining
I prefer using the treadmill at the gym for my cardio workouts
To hop
Title: To hop
Pronunciation:/toʊ hɒp/
Part of speech:verb
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/toʊ hɒp/
Synonym:bounce, skip
To move by jumping on one foot
The children were excited to hop around on one foot during the game
To stretch
Title: To stretch
Pronunciation: /toʊ strɛtʃ/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /toʊ strɛtʃ/
Synonym: extend, lengthen
Opposite: contract
Definition: to extend one’s body or a part of one’s body to its full length, typically in order to warm up before exercise or to increase flexibility
Example
The athlete would always stretch before starting a workout
Sweat
Title: Sweat
Pronunciation: /swɛt/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /swɛt/
Synonym: perspiration, moisture
Opposite: dryness
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a result of physical exertion
After the intense workout, she was covered in sweat
Chin-up
Title: Chin-up
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɪnˌʌp/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈtʃɪnˌʌp/
Synonym: pull-up, bodyweight exercise
Definition: an exercise in which a person grasps an overhead bar and pulls their body up until
their chin is level with the bar
Example
He could only do three chin-ups before his arms tired out
push-up
Title: push-up
Pronunciation: /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/
Synonym: press-up, bodyweight exercise
Definition: an exercise in which a person lies facing the floor and, keeping their back straight, raises and lowers their body by straightening and bending their arms
Example
She could do fifty push-ups without stopping
Sit-up
Title: Sit-up
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪtˌʌp/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈsɪtˌʌp/
Synonym: crunch, ab exercise
Definition: an exercise in which a person lies flat on the ground, lifts their torso to a sitting position, and then lies back down again without changing the position of their legs
Example
He did sit-ups every morning to strengthen his core
Jumping jack
Title: Jumping jack
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ dʒæk/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an exercise performed by jumping to a position with the legs spread wide and the hands touching overhead, then returning to a position with the feet together and the arms at the sides
Formal or informal: informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ dʒæk/
Synonym: star jump, side-straddle hop
Example
The coach led the team in a set of jumping jacks to warm up
Massage
Title: Massage
Pronunciation: /məˈsɑʒ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :uncountable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/məˈsɑʒ/
Synonym :rubdown, bodywork
The rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints of the body with the hands
After the marathon, she treated herself to a relaxing massage
Martial arts
Title: Martial arts
Pronunciation:/ˈmɑrʃəl ɑrts/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :uncountable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈmɑrʃəl ɑrts/
Synonym :combat sports
various sports,which originated chiefly in Japan, Korea, and China as forms of self-defense
Martial arts require discipline and focus
Weight-lift
Title: Weight-lift
Pronunciation:/weɪt lɪft/
Part of speech :verb
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/weɪt lɪft/
Synonym :lift weights
To lift heavy objects as a form of exercise
The athlete weight-lifted to build muscle strength
work out
Title: work out
Pronunciation:/wərk aʊt/
Part of speech :verb
Formal or informal :informal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/wərk aʊt/
Synonym :exercise, train
To engage in physical exercise or training; to solve a problem through effort
I like to work out at the gym after work
Pace
Title: Pace
Pronunciation:/peɪs/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/peɪs/
Synonym :speed, rate
Opposite :stand still
The speed at which someone walks, runs, or moves; a single step taken when walking or running
The runner kept up a steady pace throughout the race
Dressing room
Title: Dressing room
Pronunciation:/ˈdrɛsɪŋ rum/
Part of speech :noun
Formal or informal :formal
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:/ˈdrɛsɪŋ rum/
Synonym :changing room, locker room
Definition :a room where performers can change into costumes before going on stage; a room where clothes are tried on by customers before purchase; a room where athletes prepare for competition and change into uniforms
Example
The actor waited nervously in the dressing room before his big scene
