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.
- Get fitÂ
- Be fit
- Keep fit / stay fit Â
 We can also say,Â
- Get into shapeÂ
- Be in good shape Â
- Stay in shape    Â
To work out (v.) = to do exerciseÂ
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 trainingÂ
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 caloriesÂ
- burn (belly) fat
Benefits of strength training
- Tone your musclesÂ
Do some exerciseÂ
Do some sportÂ
I like to do some exercise in the morningÂ
I like to do a bit of exercise in the morningÂ
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 dietÂ
Cut down on junk food/fast food = to reduce it (eat less of it)Â
Here are some suggestions from students about how to keep fit and healthy.
I hit the gymÂ
I practice yogaÂ
I do some brisk walkingÂ
I do a mix of aerobic exercise and some strength trainingÂ
I try to keep fit by jogging every morningÂ
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.Â
Read: 25 tips to staying in shape
IELTS listening: Fitness
Listen to the audio./ video below and decide if the following areÂ
TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)Â
- I like to keep fit
- I played sport at schoolÂ
- I swam a lot at schoolÂ
- I love going to the gymÂ
- I enjoy walking because it suits older peopleÂ
- I never work from homeÂ
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Answers:
- I like to keep fit TRUE
- I played sport at school TRUE
- I swam a lot at school FALSE
- I love going to the gym FALSE
- I enjoy walking because it suits older people TRUE
- 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.Â
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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 fiddleÂ
I was a bit off [5]___________ yesterday, but I feel right as [6]__________ today
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Answers:
- I’m totally out of shape = not fit or healthy
- I need to get rid of my spare tyre = to lose fat around my waist
- He has been going to the gym everyday lately, and now he is fighting fit = very fit
- She works out a lot and is as fit as a fiddle = very fit
- I was a bit off colour yesterday = not feeling well
- 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
- I like to keep fit TRUE
- I played sport at school TRUE
- I swam a lot at school FALSE
- I love going to the gym FALSE
- I enjoy walking because it suits older people TRUE
- I never work from home FALSE
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