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IELTS Speaking Lesson about Keeping Fit

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In IELTS Speaking, keeping fit and healthy is a common topic in Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the test.

In this lesson you will learn vocabulary, including collocations and idioms to help you talk confidently about fitness, doing exercise, and even going to the gym.

 

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IELTS Speaking vocabulary: Keeping fit

  There are 3 stages to fitness.

  1. Get fit 
  2. Be fit
  3. Keep fit / stay fit  

 We can also say, 

  1. Get into shape 
  2. Be in good shape   
  3. Stay in shape        

To work out (v.) = to do exercise 

To do a workout (n.)

To take up a sport = to start doing a new sport

Join a/the gym = to become a member of a gym

Do aerobic exercise – e.g.

  • running
  • swimming
  • fast walking
  • cycling
  • football
  • circuit training 

Do a cardio workout = do aerobic exercise

Do strength training = to lift weights / to do some weightlifting (this is anaerobic)

Benefits of aerobic exercise

  • Boost your fitness
  • Burn calories 
  • burn (belly) fat

Benefits of strength training

  • Tone your muscles 

Do some exercise 

Do some sport 

I like to do some exercise in the morning 

I like to do a bit of exercise in the morning 

Gain weight = to put on weight = to get fatter

Lose weight = to shred some pounds / kilos

I need to get rid of my spare tyre = I need to lose fat from around my waist

Eat a balanced diet 

Cut down on junk food/fast food = to reduce it (eat less of it) 

IELTS Speaking Gym

Here are some suggestions from students about how to keep fit and healthy.

I hit the gym 

I practice yoga 

I do some brisk walking 

I do a mix of aerobic exercise and some strength training 

I try to keep fit by jogging every morning 

I take a regular walk and I also do pilates, I love to be active.

I’ve got into the habit of going down the gym twice a week to work out.

I do regular exercise and take care with my diet, avoiding too many packaged and processed foods

I’ve become very health-conscious so I like to do a regular workout and also take care with the food I eat. I drink plenty of water. 

Read: 25 tips to staying in shape

IELTS listening: Fitness

Listen to the audio./ video below and decide if the following are 

TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) 

  1. I like to keep fit
  1. I played sport at school 
  1. I swam a lot at school 
  1. I love going to the gym 
  1. I enjoy walking because it suits older people 
  1. I never work from home 

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Answers:

  1. I like to keep fit TRUE
  1. I played sport at school TRUE
  1. I swam a lot at school FALSE
  1. I love going to the gym FALSE
  1. I enjoy walking because it suits older people TRUE
  1. I never work from home FALSE

IELTS Speaking idioms: Keeping fit

Fill in the gaps with the correct word to make an idiom about fitness. 

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I’m totally out of [1]___________, I need to get rid of my spare [2]_________

He has been going to the gym everyday lately, and now he is [3]__________ fit

She works out a lot and is as [4]______ as a fiddle 

I was a bit off [5]___________ yesterday, but I feel right as [6]__________ today

 

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Answers:

  1. I’m totally out of shape = not fit or healthy
  2. I need to get rid of my spare tyre = to lose fat around my waist
  3. He has been going to the gym everyday lately, and now he is fighting fit = very fit
  4. She works out a lot and is as fit as a fiddle = very fit
  5. I was a bit off colour yesterday = not feeling well
  6. but I feel right as rain today = feeling very well

More related idioms:

You are the picture of health = you look / feel great

I feel under the weather = I don’t feel well

IELTS listening: Fitness answers

  1. I like to keep fit TRUE
  1. I played sport at school TRUE
  1. I swam a lot at school FALSE
  1. I love going to the gym FALSE
  1. I enjoy walking because it suits older people TRUE
  1. I never work from home FALSE

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