# Healthy Living Upper Intermediate

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- CEFR: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- Theme: Health & Body
- Words: 20
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Exercise vocabulary for structured training, including cardio, stamina, a plank and an interval, alongside the intake and moderation that turn moving into…

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## Word list

* **stamina** /ˈstæmənə/: The strength to keep going for a long time without getting tired. — “Swimming has really improved my **stamina**.”
* **cardio** /ˈkɑrdioʊ/: Exercise that makes your heart beat faster, such as running or cycling. — “I do twenty minutes of **cardio** before the weights.”
* **pace** /peɪs/: The speed at which you walk, run or work. — “Try to keep a steady **pace** for the whole run.”
* **cool down**: To move slowly and gently after hard exercise so your body settles. — “Always **cool down** with a slow walk after running.”
* **toned** /toʊnd/: Having firm, well-shaped muscles because of regular training. — “Daily swimming left her shoulders and arms nicely **toned**.”
* **core** /kɔr/: The muscles around your stomach and lower back that support your body. — “Planks are a great way to strengthen your **core**.”
* **repetition** /ˌrɛpəˈtɪʃən/: Each single time you complete a movement in an exercise. — “Try to do twelve **repetitions** of each exercise.”
* **interval** /ˈɪntərvəl/: A short period of rest or lighter activity between periods of intense exercise. — “The coach added short **intervals** between each sprint.”
* **plank** /plæŋk/: An exercise in which you hold your body straight, supported on your forearms and toes. — “She held a **plank** for a full minute.”
* **circuit** /ˈsɜrkət/: A series of different exercises done one after another with little rest. — “We did a **circuit** of squats, lunges, and burpees.”
* **nutritious** /nuˈtrɪʃəs/: Containing the natural substances that people need to stay healthy. — “Beans are cheap, filling, and very **nutritious**.”
* **posture** /ˈpɑstʃər/: The way you hold your back, neck and shoulders when sitting or standing. — “Working at a laptop all day ruins your **posture**.”
* **sedentary** /ˈsɛdənˌtɛri/: Involving a lot of sitting and very little movement. — “Office work is far too **sedentary** for me.”
* **moderation** /ˌmɑdərˈeɪʃən/: The habit of never having too much of something, such as food or drink. — “A glass of wine is fine in **moderation**.”
* **hydrated** /ˈhaɪˌdreɪtəd/: Having taken in enough water so that your body works properly. — “Drink regularly to stay **hydrated** in this heat.”
* **processed** /ˈprɑsɛst/: Changed in a factory, often with extra salt, sugar or chemicals added. — “We're eating less **processed** food these days.”
* **balanced** /ˈbælənst/: Containing the right amounts of different foods or things needed for good health. — “Eating a **balanced** diet keeps your body healthy.”
* **intake** /ˈɪnˌteɪk/: The amount of food, drink, or another substance that enters your body over time. — “Try to reduce your sugar **intake** this year.”
* **craving** /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/: A strong desire for something, especially a particular food. — “She had a sudden **craving** for chocolate.”
* **detox** /ˈdiˌtɑks/: A period of avoiding harmful substances such as alcohol, sugar, or drugs to improve your health. — “He went on a two-week **detox** after the holidays.”

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