be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners(不)含/使用/含有大量/不含添加剂/化学防腐剂/人工甜味剂
avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods避免摄取/减少/戒酒/咖啡因/高脂食物
stop/give up/(especially North American English)quit smoking戒烟
Exercise 锻炼
(British English)take regular exercise经常锻炼
do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise做适度/剧烈运动
play football/hockey/tennis玩足球/曲棍球/网球
go cycling/jogging/running骑自行车;慢跑;跑步
go to/visit/(especially North American English)hit/work out at the gym去健身房锻炼
strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles增强/锻炼腹肌
contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles 收缩/放松/伸展/使用/锻炼下肢的肌肉
build (up)/gain muscle增强肌肉
improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness增强耐力/体能/体质
burn/consume/expend calories消耗热量
Staying healthy保持健康
be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit 身体健康;变得/保持健康
lower your cholesterol/blood pressure降低胆固醇/血压
boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system增强免疫力
prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis预防/减少患心脏病/高血压/糖尿病/骨质疏松的风险
reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress 缓解/控制压力
enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being有助于身体放松/身心健康
Culture sport and fitnesssport and fitnessThe British like sport very much, but many people prefer to watch rather than take part. Many go to watch football, rugby, cricket, etc. at the ground, but many more sit at home and watch sport on television.Most people today take relatively little general exercise. Over the last 30 or 40 years lifestyles have changed considerably and many people now travel even the shortest distances by car or bus. Lack of exercise combined with eating too much fat and sugar has meant that many people are becoming too fat. Experts are particularly concerned that children spend a lot of their free time watching television or playing computer games instead of being active. In recent years, however, there has been a growing interest in fitness among young adults and many belong to a sports club or gym.In Britain most towns have an amateur football and cricket team, and people also have opportunities to play sports such as tennis and golf. Older people may play bowls. Some people go regularly to a sports centre or leisure centre where there are facilities for playing badminton and squash, and also a swimming pool. Many sports centres arrange classes in activities such as aerobics(= exercises to music), step(= stepping on and off a low step)Spinning™(= exercise on a bike), Zumba™(= dance based exercise) and keep-fit. Some people work out(= train hard) regularly at a local gym and do weight training(= lifting weights to make their muscles stronger) and circuit training(= a series of exercises that use a lot of energy). Some people do judo or other martial arts(= fighting sports). Others go running or jogging(= running at a slow pace) in their local area or on a treadmill at the gym. For enthusiastic runners there are opportunities to take part in long-distance runs, such as the London marathon. Other people keep themselves fit by walking or cycling. Many people go abroad on a skiing holiday each year and there are several dry slopes and snow domes in Britain where they can practise.Membership of a sports club or gym can be expensive and not everyone can afford it. Local sports centres are generally cheaper. Evening classes are also cheap and offer a wide variety of fitness activities ranging from yoga and Pilates to jazz dancing. Some companies now provide sports facilities for their employees or contribute to the cost of joining a gym.Sports play an important part in American life. Professional baseball and football games attract large crowds, and many people watch games on television. Although many parents complain about their children being couch potatoes(= people who spend a lot of time watching television), there are sports sessions at school for all ages. College students are usually also required to take physical education classes to complete their studies.Many popular keep-fit activities began in the US. Charles Atlas, Arnold Schwarzenegger and others inspired people to take up bodybuilding(= shaping the muscles and making them strong). Some richer people employ their own personal trainer, either at home or at a fitness centre, to direct their exercise programme. But many people just walk or jog in the local park or play informal games of baseball or football.
Extra Examples
A special trainer has been brought in to work on the tennis player's fitness.特别聘任了一位教练负责改善网球运动员的身体状况。
First, determine your present fitness level.首先,确定你目前的身体状况。
He has attained peak fitness this season.这个赛季他的状态达到了顶峰。
She's a bit of a fitness freak. She goes running every night.她特别喜欢健身,每天晚上都跑步。
Skiing offers many fitness benefits.滑雪对健康的好处很多。
The coach has given him a week to prove his fitness.教练给他一周的时间证明自己身体状态良好。
Tomkins is back to match fitness and is expected to play in the final.汤姆金斯恢复了比赛状态,有望参加决赛。
Walking is good for health and fitness.走路有利健康。
You need a good level of physical fitness for this sport.健康状况良好才能进行这种运动。
a fitness centre with gymnasium and squash courts有健身房和壁球场的健身中心