Common verbs used in exercise videos

Hello, everybody.

Now, if you’re anything like me,

you may have eaten a bit too much over the holidays.

And as we start the new year,

you might be thinking that you want to get back

into shape again.

And for me,

as I suggested in my last video about being kind,

a great way to do this is

through an online exercise class in English.

You’ll get fit and learn English at the same time,

a great combination.

So, to help you with this,

in today’s video I’m going to show you some verbs

that you’ll commonly find in exercise videos.

We’re going to be doing this right here,

in the home gym that I’m lucky enough to have.

And in the video,

we’re going to be helped by a special guest.

My sister, Tessa.

Before we get into the video,

please don’t forget to click subscribe,

if you haven’t already.

And don’t forget to comment below with the answer

to today’s Greg’s challenge.

With the question,

what verb in the video means, to move your body

so that it’s not straight.

But anyway, let’s crack on with the video.

Let me take you into Greg’s gym.

Right, okay.

So, Tessa, what we’re going to be doing today is

that we’re going to describe exercises to each other,

and the other person simply

has to correctly guess what the exercise is.

Yes, no problem.

You understand?

Yes.

All right, let’s go.

Lie down on your back.

Yes.

Bend your legs.

Mm-hm.

Place your hands behind your ears.

Okay.

And raise your upper body until it touches your knees.

Okay.

Got it?

Sit-up?

Sit-up.

Well done, Tessa.

Place your hands on the floor in front of you.

Yes.

Bend your legs underneath your hips.

Okay, yes.

Yes.

Push both legs back in one motion.

Yes, okay.

Pull them back towards your body.

Okay.

I think I’ve got it.

What do you think it is?

Well, I think it’s a squat thrust.

Yes, it’s a squat thrust.

Ding.

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.

Yes.

Moving to a sitting position, stand back up again.

Can I try it?

You can try it of course, yes.

So, stand with your feet moving… Oh, a squat.

Well done, Tessa.

Okay, so get down on all fours.

Right.

Okay.

Straighten your arms and legs.

Yes.

Lower your body

until your chest and stomach nearly touch the floor.

Yes.

Okay.

Push yourself back up.

Okay.

What do you think it is?

Well, I know what it is.

It’s going to be either a press-up or a push-up.

Yes.

Place your elbows on the ground beneath your shoulders,

and your feet hip width apart.

Yes.

And then, hold the position as long as you can.

Okay.

What do you think it is?

A plank.

Well done, Tessa.

So, there we go.

Lots of verbs to help

you understand online English exercise classes better.

As ever, just another reminder to subscribe to the channel

if you haven’t already.

And don’t forget to comment below with the answer

to this week’s Greg’s challenge.

With the question,

what verb in the video means, to move your body

so that it’s not straight?

So, wherever you are in the world,

enjoy exercising and I’ll see you next time

for more language fun.

See you later.