Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Vocabulary for discussing fitness, healthy living, nutrition, and overall wellness.

Exercise and Fitness

hacer ejercicio (to exercise) entrenar (to train/work out) el entrenamiento (workout/training) el gimnasio (gym) el entrenador personal (personal trainer) la rutina de ejercicios (exercise routine) calentar (to warm up) estirar (to stretch) levantar pesas (to lift weights) las pesas/mancuernas (weights/dumbbells)

Types of Exercise

correr/hacer jogging (to run/jog) caminar (to walk) nadar (to swim) montar en bicicleta (to ride a bike) hacer yoga (to do yoga) hacer pilates (to do pilates) bailar (to dance) las artes marciales (martial arts)

Fitness Goals

ponerse en forma (to get in shape) perder peso (to lose weight) ganar músculo (to gain muscle) tonificar (to tone) mejorar la resistencia (to improve endurance) aumentar la flexibilidad (to increase flexibility)

Nutrition

la nutrición (nutrition) la dieta (diet) llevar una dieta equilibrada (to eat a balanced diet) las calorías (calories) las proteínas (proteins) los carbohidratos (carbohydrates) las grasas (fats) las vitaminas (vitamins) los minerales (minerals) la fibra (fiber)

Healthy Eating

comer sano (to eat healthy) alimentos orgánicos (organic foods) los alimentos procesados (processed foods) las frutas y verduras (fruits and vegetables) los granos integrales (whole grains) mantenerse hidratado/a (to stay hydrated) beber agua (to drink water)

Mental Health

la salud mental (mental health) el estrés (stress) la ansiedad (anxiety) la depresión (depression) relajarse (to relax) meditar (to meditate) la meditación (meditation) el bienestar (wellbeing) el equilibrio (balance)

Sleep

dormir bien (to sleep well) el sueño (sleep) descansar (to rest) tener insomnio (to have insomnia) estar cansado/a (to be tired)

Bad Habits

fumar (to smoke) el cigarrillo (cigarette) dejar de fumar (to quit smoking) beber alcohol (to drink alcohol) el estilo de vida sedentario (sedentary lifestyle)

Wellness Practices

cuidarse (to take care of oneself) el autocuidado (self-care) tener una vida sana (to have a healthy life) el chequeo médico (medical checkup) la prevención (prevention)

Common Phrases

Me siento bien/mal. (I feel good/bad.) Estoy en forma. (I'm in shape.) Necesito hacer más ejercicio. (I need to exercise more.) Llevo una vida sana. (I lead a healthy life.)

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