Health & Wellness vocabulary
Vocabulary for fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyle
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Body & Physical Health · 24
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| body | A1 | all of you from head to feet |
| health | A2 | how well your body and mind are |
| healthy | A1 | having a strong body, not sick |
| fit | A2 | healthy and strong from physical exercise |
| muscle | B1 | soft part inside your body that helps you move |
| bone | A1 | a hard white part inside your body |
| joint | B1 | place where two bones connect |
| spine | B1 | row of connected bones down the middle of the back |
| heart | A1 | the part inside your body moving your blood |
| lung | A2 | part inside your body used for breathing |
| liver | B1 | large part inside your body that cleans blood |
| kidney | B2 | one of two body parts that clean your blood |
| stomach | A2 | part inside your body where food goes |
| brain | A1 | the part inside your head that thinks |
| blood | A1 | the red liquid inside your body |
| immune system | B1 | parts of your body that fight illness |
| metabolism | B2 | how your body changes food into energy |
| circulation | B1 | movement of blood around your body |
| digestion | B2 | the process of breaking down food in your body |
| posture | B2 | way you hold your body when sitting or standing |
| flexibility | B1 | being able to bend or change easily |
| endurance | B2 | the power to bear pain or hardship without giving up |
| stamina | C1 | the physical energy that lets you sustain long effort |
| balance | B1 | the ability to stay steady and not fall |
Nutrition & Diet · 19
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| nutrition | B1 | food and how it helps your body |
| diet | A2 | a plan to eat less or more healthily |
| vitamin | B1 | something in food that your body needs to be well |
| mineral | B1 | a substance in food that your body needs |
| protein | B1 | substance in food that helps your body grow |
| carbohydrate | B1 | a part of food like bread that gives you energy |
| fat | A1 | a soft substance in food or on the body that stores energy |
| fiber | B1 | part of food that helps your body digest |
| calorie | B1 | unit for measuring energy in food |
| nutrient | B1 | substance in food that your body needs |
| supplement | B2 | a pill or product you take to get more vitamins |
| hydration | B1 | getting enough water in your body |
| organic | B1 | grown without chemicals |
| whole grain | B1 | food made from all parts of the grain |
| balanced diet | B1 | eating the right amount of different foods |
| meal | A1 | the food you eat at one time |
| superfood | B2 | food thought to be very good for your health |
| antioxidant | B2 | substance that protects body cells from harm |
| probiotic | B2 | a living thing added to food that is good for the stomach |
Fitness & Exercise · 23
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| exercise | A1 | moving your body to stay strong and healthy |
| workout | B1 | a time of exercise to make your body strong |
| training | A2 | regular exercise to become fit or good at a sport |
| cardio | B1 | exercise that makes your heart work harder |
| strength | B1 | being strong, power of the body |
| stretching | B1 | pulling your body to make muscles longer |
| warm-up | B2 | exercises done to get the body ready for activity |
| cool-down | B1 | slow exercise after a hard workout |
| gym | A2 | a room or building where people exercise and lift weights |
| fitness center | A2 | a business place with exercise machines and classes |
| yoga | A2 | exercise with slow moves and deep breathing |
| pilates | B1 | gentle exercise that makes your body stronger |
| running | A2 | moving fast on your feet |
| jogging | A2 | running slowly for exercise |
| swimming | A1 | the act of moving through water |
| cycling | A2 | riding a bicycle |
| weightlifting | B2 | the sport of lifting heavy objects |
| push-up | B1 | exercise of pushing body up from the floor |
| squat | C1 | an exercise where you bend your knees to lower your body |
| plank | B2 | an exercise where you hold your body straight, resting on your arms and toes |
| rep | B1 | one single time you do an exercise movement |
| set | A1 | a group of the same exercise done one after another |
| personal trainer | B1 | person who helps you exercise |
Sleep & Rest · 19
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| sleep | A1 | to close your eyes and rest at night |
| rest | A1 | to stop working and be quiet |
| relax | A2 | to rest and feel calm |
| tired | A1 | feeling you need to sleep or rest |
| fatigue | C1 | extreme tiredness, especially from hard work or exercise |
| exhaustion | B1 | the state of being extremely tired |
| insomnia | B1 | not being able to sleep |
| nap | B1 | short sleep during the day |
| dream | A1 | pictures and stories in your mind when you sleep |
| nightmare | B1 | very bad scary dream |
| deep sleep | B1 | sleeping very deeply and not waking easily |
| sleep cycle | B2 | the natural pattern your body follows while sleeping |
| sleep deprivation | B2 | not getting enough sleep over time |
| jet lag | B1 | tired feeling after flying across the world |
| snore | A2 | to make a loud breathing sound when sleeping |
| alarm | A2 | a clock that rings to wake you up |
| refreshed | A2 | feeling new and full of energy again |
| drowsy | B1 | feeling very sleepy |
| rested | A2 | feeling fresh after sleeping or relaxing |
Habits & Wellness · 20
| Word | Level | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| habit | A2 | something you do often without thinking |
| routine | B1 | things you do the same way every day |
| lifestyle | B1 | way a person lives their life |
| wellness | B2 | the practice of staying healthy in body and mind |
| wellbeing | B2 | how healthy, happy and comfortable a person feels overall |
| self-care | B2 | taking care of your own health and happiness |
| mindfulness | B2 | giving full attention to the present moment |
| meditation | B1 | sitting quietly and thinking deeply to relax |
| stress | B1 | worried feeling when you have too much to do |
| stress relief | B1 | things that help you feel less worried |
| prevention | B2 | stopping something bad from happening |
| moderation | B1 | act of keeping things not too much |
| detox | B1 | cleaning the body of harmful things |
| cleanse | B1 | a plan to remove harmful things from your body |
| quit smoking | A2 | to stop using cigarettes |
| boost | B1 | to make something better or stronger |
| improve | B1 | to make something better |
| maintain | B1 | to keep something in good shape |
| achieve | B1 | to finish something well after hard work |
| progress | B1 | moving forward or getting better |
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