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10 phrasal verbs used when working out

Phrasal Verb Meaning Examples
Warm up To prepare the body for exercise by doing gentle movements or stretches. 1. Make sure to warm up before starting your workout to prevent injuries.
2. She spends 10 minutes warming up on the treadmill.
3. We always warm up with some light cardio before lifting weights.
4. It's important to warm up properly in cold weather.
5. The coach led the team in a series of warm-up exercises.
Cool down To allow the body to gradually return to its resting state after exercise. 1. Don't forget to cool down after your run to avoid muscle cramps.
2. She spent 5 minutes cooling down with some gentle stretches.
3. The yoga instructor guided the class through a relaxing cool-down session.
4. Cooling down properly can help prevent post-workout soreness.
5. After the intense workout, we cooled down with some deep breathing exercises.
Work out To engage in physical exercise or activity. 1. I try to work out at the gym three times a week.
2. He usually works out for an hour in the morning.
3. Let's work out together tomorrow at the park.
4. She enjoys working out with her personal trainer.
5. Working out regularly can improve both physical and mental health.
Lift weights To exercise by lifting heavy objects or weights, typically for strength training. 1. He spends most of his gym sessions lifting weights.
2. She's been lifting weights to build muscle mass.
3. It's important to use proper form when lifting weights.
4. Lifting weights can help increase bone density.
5. She's seen great results from consistently lifting weights.
Stretch out To lengthen or extend the muscles before or after exercise to prevent injury and improve flexibility. 1. Remember to stretch out before you start your workout.
2. After running, it's important to stretch out your leg muscles.
3. He spends 10 minutes stretching out his arms and shoulders.
4. Yoga is a great way to stretch out and relax.
5. She prefers to stretch out her muscles in the morning to start her day.
Pump up To increase energy or motivation, often before exercising. 1. Listening to upbeat music always pumps me up before a workout.
2. The coach gave a motivational speech to pump up the team before the game.
3. She drank an energy drink to pump herself up for the race.
4. Watching inspirational videos can help pump you up for a challenging workout.
5. He likes to pump himself up by visualizing success before competitions.
Burn off To eliminate calories or excess energy through physical activity. 1. Running on the treadmill helps me burn off stress.
2. She's trying to burn off the extra calories she consumed over the weekend.
3. High-intensity interval training is an effective way to burn off fat.
4. Cycling is a great way to burn off calories while enjoying the outdoors.
5. I always feel better after I've burned off some energy with a good workout.
Work through To continue exercising despite fatigue or discomfort. 1. She pushed herself to work through the pain during her workout.
2. It's important to listen to your body but also to know when to work through the discomfort.
3. He's determined to work through his physical limitations and reach his fitness goals.
4. Despite feeling tired, she decided to work through the last few reps.
5. Working through challenges during exercise can build mental toughness.
Warm down To gradually decrease the intensity of exercise before coming to a complete stop. 1. After the intense workout, we spent some time warming down with gentle stretches.
2. It's important to warm down properly to prevent muscle soreness.
3. He prefers to warm down with some light cardio after lifting weights.
4. She spent 15 minutes warming down after her run to avoid cramps.
5. The yoga class ended with a calming warm-down session.
Work off To remove or reduce weight or excess energy through exercise. 1. She's trying to work off the extra weight gained during the holidays.
2. Running helps her work off stress and tension.
3. He's been working off his frustration by hitting the gym regularly.
4. It can take time to work off the calories consumed during a big meal.
5. Swimming is a great way to work off excess energy while being easy on the joints.