Vocabulary about Health, Fitness, and Well-being

Maintaining good health and fitness is essential for a happy life. Understanding key English vocabulary related to health, fitness, and well-being will help you communicate effectively about these topics. This lesson introduces important terms and phrases to assist you in discussing health and wellness confidently.

Common Health Vocabulary

English Term	Pronunciation	Definition	Spanish
Health	/hɛlθ/	The state of being free from illness or injury. 🩺.	Salud
Well-being	/ˈwɛlˌbiːɪŋ/	A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.😊	Bienestar
Exercise	/ˈɛksərˌsaɪz/	Physical activity to improve health and fitness. 🏃‍♂️	Ejercicio
Nutrition	/nuˈtrɪʃən/	The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health. 🥗	Nutrición
Diet	/ˈdaɪət/	The kinds of food that a person habitually eats. 🍎	Dieta
Hygiene	/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/	Practices to maintain cleanliness and health.🧼	Higiene
Immune system	/ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪstəm/	The body's defense against infections.🦠	Sistema inmunológico
Vaccination	/ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/	A treatment to prevent disease.💉	Vacunación
Stress	/strɛs/	A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse circumstances. 😓.	Estrés
Relaxation	/ˌriˌlækˈseɪʃən/	The state of being free from tension and anxiety. 🧘‍♀️.	Relajación
Sleep	/sliːp/	A natural periodic state of rest for the mind and body. 😴.	Dormir
Fasting	/ˈfæstɪŋ/	The practice of abstaining from food or drink for a period of time, often for health or religious reasons. ⏳	Ayuno

Fitness and Exercise Vocabulary

English Term	Pronunciation	Definition	Spanish
Workout	/ˈwɜrˌkaʊt/	A session of vigorous physical exercise.🏋️‍♂️	Entrenamiento
Stretching	/ˈstrɛtʃ.ɪŋ/	Exercises to improve flexibility. 🤸‍♂️	Estiramiento
Strength training	/strɛŋkθ ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/	Exercises to build muscle strength. 💪	Entrenamiento de fuerza
Gym	/dʒɪm/	A place equipped for physical exercise.🏋️	Gimnasio
Yoga	/ˈjoʊɡə/	A practice of physical postures and breathing exercises.🧘	Yoga
Running	/ˈrʌnɪŋ/	The activity of moving swiftly on foot.🏃	Correr
Swimming	/ˈswɪmɪŋ/	The sport or activity of moving through water.🏊	Natación
Cardio	/ˈkɑːr.di.oʊ/	Aerobic exercise that increases heart rate.❤️	Ejercicio cardiovascular
Endurance	/ɪnˈdʊr.əns/	The ability to sustain physical activity over time.🏃	Resistencia
Warm-up	/wɔːrm ʌp/	Light exercises before a workout.🔥	Calentamiento
Cool-down	/kuːl daʊn/	Light movements after exercise to relax muscles.❄️	Enfriamiento
Flexibility	/ˌflɛk.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/	The ability of joints to move freely.🤸‍♀️	Flexibilidad

Health Conditions

English Term	Pronunciation	Definition	Spanish
Allergy	/ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi/	A reaction of the immune system to a substance.🤧	Alergia
Flu	/fluː/	A contagious viral infection causing fever, aches, and fatigue.🤒	Gripe
Sprain	/spreɪn/	An injury to a ligament caused by twisting.🩹	Esguince
Infection	/ɪnˈfɛk.ʃən/	A disease caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.🦠	Infección
Dizziness	/ˈdɪz.i.nəs/	A sensation of losing balance.😵	Mareo
Sore throat	/sɔːr θroʊt/	Pain or irritation in the throat.🗣️	Dolor de garganta
Fever	/ˈfiː.vɚ/	An abnormally high body temperature.🌡️	Fiebre
Headache	/ˈhɛd.eɪk/	Pain in the head.🤯	Dolor de cabeza

Examples of Common Health & Fitness Phrases

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• (quotes)I have a terrible headache today.(quotes) - Tengo un terrible dolor de cabeza hoy.
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• (quotes)Make sure to stay hydrated when exercising.(quotes) - Asegúrate de mantenerte hidratado al hacer ejercicio.
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• (quotes)I need to make a doctor’s appointment.(quotes) - Necesito hacer una cita con el médico.
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• (quotes)She goes jogging every mo ing to stay fit.(quotes) - Ella sale a correr cada mañana para mantenerse en forma.
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• (quotes)You should warm up before working out.(quotes) - Deberías calentar antes de hacer ejercicio.

Medical Phrases⚕️

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• (quotes)I have a terrible headache today.(quotes)
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• (quotes)Make sure to stay hydrated when exercising.(quotes)
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• (quotes)I need to make a doctor’s appointment.(quotes)

Cultural Tips🌍📖

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• In English-speaking countries, it is common to greet healthcare professionals politely and thank them after a consultation.
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• Gyms often have specific rules, such as wiping down equipment after use.
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• People in different cultures may have unique health habits, such as drinking herbal teas or meditating.
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• Being on time for medical appointments is important in many countries.

By mastering this vocabulary and practicing regularly, you'll enhance your ability to discuss health and fitness topics confidently in English-speaking environments.