Vocabulary
agility
Noun
/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/
The ability to move quickly and easily
Soccer players need agility to change direction rapidly during games.
ailment
Noun
/ˈeɪl.mənt/
A minor illness or health problem
He visited the doctor for a minor ailment affecting his stomach.
cardiovascular
Adjective
/ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/
Related to the heart and blood vessels
Swimming is an excellent cardiovascular exercise for overall fitness.
endurance
Noun
/ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/
The ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time
Cycling builds endurance and strengthens leg muscles.
epidemic
Noun
/ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/
A disease that spreads quickly among many people in an area
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people last winter.
fatigue
Noun
/fəˈtiːɡ/
Extreme tiredness or exhaustion
After working 12 hours, she felt overwhelming fatigue.
hydration
Noun
/haɪˈdreɪ.ʃən/
The process of providing water to your body
Proper hydration is essential during hot summer weather and exercise.
hypertension
Noun
/ˌhaɪ.pəˈten.ʃən/
High blood pressure, a medical condition
The doctor prescribed medication to control his hypertension.
immunity
Noun
/ɪˈmjuː.nə.ti/
The body's ability to resist disease and infection
Vaccines help build immunity against dangerous diseases.
inflammation
Noun
/ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
Swelling, redness, and pain in a part of the body
The injury caused inflammation in his knee joint.
insomnia
Noun
/ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/
The inability to sleep well or fall asleep
Stress at work caused her insomnia for several weeks.
longevity
Noun
/lɒnˈdʒev.ɪ.ti/
The ability to live for a long time
Regular exercise contributes to longevity and good health.
malnutrition
Noun
/ˌmæl.njuˈtrɪʃ.ən/
Poor health caused by not eating enough good food
Malnutrition is a serious problem in many developing countries.
metabolism
Noun
/məˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/
The process by which your body changes food into energy
Exercise can help speed up your metabolism and burn calories.
obesity
Noun
/əʊˈbiː.sə.ti/
The condition of being extremely overweight
Obesity increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
preventive care
Noun
/prɪˈven.tɪv keər/
Medical care focused on preventing illness before it occurs
Regular checkups and vaccinations are important parts of preventive care.
sedentary
Adjective
/ˈsed.ən.tər.i/
Involving little physical activity; mostly sitting
Office workers often have sedentary jobs that require long hours at desks.
stamina
Noun
/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/
Physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time
Marathon runners need excellent stamina to complete the race.
wellness
Noun
/ˈwel.nəs/
The state of being healthy in body and mind
The company promotes employee wellness through fitness programs and healthy meals.
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