Synonyms and antonyms of To do physical exercise as a way of keeping fit in British Thesaurus

burn off ()

to use up energy or get rid of fat from your body by doing physical activity

exercise (verb)

to do a physical activity such as walking, swimming, or running in order to stay healthy and make your body stronger

exercise (verb)

to move or use a particular part of your body in order to make it strong

firm up ()

to make the muscles in a part of your body stronger

hold (verb)

to stay in the same position, for example when you are exercising

jog (verb)

to run at a slow steady speed, usually for exercise or pleasure

limber up ()

to do gentle exercises that make your muscles stretch, especially in order to prepare for taking part in a sport

loosen up ()

to exercise your muscles before doing physical activity

pump iron ()

to lift heavy metal objects as a form of exercise

sculpt (verb)

to change the shape of your body so that you have a lot of muscles

touch your toes ()

to bend, while keeping your legs straight, and touch your toes with your fingers, as a physical exercise

warm up ()

to prepare for a sport or activity by doing gentle exercises or practising just before it starts

warm up ()

to prepare for a particular race, game, or competition by competing in less important events first

work out ()

to do physical exercise as a way of keeping fit