B1 Fitness Vocabulary Exercises
Exercise 1: Match the Words with Definitions
Match each word with its correct definition:
1. Core b) The ability to continue exercising
for a long time
2. Endurance
c) The center muscles of your body
3. HIIT
d) Related to heart and blood
4. Squat
vessels
5. Lunge
e) High-intensity interval training
6. Cardiovascular
f) Correct or appropriate
7. Proper
g) An exercise where you bend
8. Consistency your knees and lower your body
9. Sore muscles h) Doing something regularly
without stopping
10. Injury
i) Damage to your body
Definitions: a) Pain in muscles
after exercise j) An exercise where you step
forward and bend your knee
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box:
Word Box: warm up, cool down, joints, beforehand, pregnant, inspire,
depend on, oxygen, responsibility, backbone
1. You should always _______ before doing intense exercise.
2. Don't forget to _______ after your workout to prevent injury.
3. Your knees and elbows are important _______ in your body.
4. Make sure to stretch _______ starting your workout routine.
5. Women who are _______ should consult a doctor before exercising.
6. Good coaches _______ their students to work harder.
7. Your fitness results will _______ how much effort you put in.
8. Your muscles need _______ to work properly during exercise.
9. Taking care of your health is your personal _______.
10. Your _______ supports your entire upper body.
Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer
Select the best answer for each question:
1. What does "tiring" mean? a) Making you feel energetic b) Making you
feel exhausted c) Making you feel happy
2. Which exercise involves jumping and moving your arms and legs? a)
Sit-ups b) Jumping jacks c) Step-ups
3. What are "dumbbells"? a) Exercise equipment with weights b) A type of
running shoe c) A fitness app
4. What does "compare prices" mean? a) To buy expensive things b) To
look at different costs c) To sell products
5. What is your "brain"? a) The organ in your head that thinks b) A muscle
in your arm c) A bone in your leg
Exercise 4: Word Formation
Complete the table by writing the correct form of each word:
Noun Verb Adjective
______
inspiration inspiring
_
______
research _______
_
_______ notice noticeable
responsibili ______ responsibl
ty _ e
depen dependen
_______
d t
______
consistency consistent
_
Exercise 5: Complete the Dialogue
Fill in the missing words in this conversation between a trainer and a client:
Trainer: Before we start, let's _______ (1) your muscles. It's important to
prepare your _______ (2) for exercise.
Client: Should I do some stretching _______? (3)
Trainer: Yes, that's _______ (4). Today we'll do some _______ (5) training -
that's high-intensity interval training. We'll start with _______ (6) - bend your
knees and lower your body.
Client: My _______ (7) are still sore from yesterday's workout.
Trainer: That's normal, but make sure to _______ (8) after we finish. Your
_______ (9) will thank you, and you'll avoid _______ (10).
Word Bank: warm up, joints, beforehand, proper, HIIT, squats, muscles, cool
down, body, injury
Exercise 6: True or False
Read each statement and write T (True) or F (False):
1. You should cool down before exercising. ___
2. Endurance means the ability to exercise for a long time. ___
3. Your core includes the muscles in your stomach area. ___
4. Jumping rope is a cardiovascular exercise. ___
5. Pregnant women should always do the same exercises as everyone
else. ___
6. Consistency means doing exercise only once a month. ___
7. Your backbone is also called your spine. ___
8. Trauma only refers to physical injuries. ___
9. Sit-ups help strengthen your core muscles. ___
10. You don't need oxygen when you exercise. ___
Exercise 7: Create Sentences
Write one sentence using each of these words. Make sure your sentences
show you understand the meaning:
1. inspire: _________________________________
2. term: ___________________________________
3. load: ___________________________________
4. some: ___________________________________
5. notice: _________________________________
Exercise 8: Categorize the Exercises
Put these exercises into the correct categories:
Exercises: squat, sit-up, lunge, jumping jacks, step-ups, jump rope
Strength Cardiovascu Core
Training lar Training
____________
_____________ _____________
_
____________
_____________ _____________
_
Exercise 9: Word Association
Match each body part with the exercise that works it best:
1. Core → _______
2. Legs → _______
3. Cardiovascular system → _______
4. Joints → _______
Options: jumping jacks, sit-ups, squats, warm up exercises
Exercise 10: Reading Comprehension
Read the text and answer the questions:
"HIIT training has become very popular in recent years. Research shows that
this type of exercise can improve your endurance and cardiovascular health.
However, it's important to warm up beforehand and cool down afterward.
Your joints need proper preparation, and consistency is key to avoiding injury.
Some people notice sore muscles after intense workouts, but this is normal.
Remember, taking care of your body is your responsibility."
Questions:
1. What does research show about HIIT training?
2. What should you do before and after HIIT training?
3. What do some people notice after intense workouts?
4. According to the text, what is your responsibility?