Leisure and Sports Vocabulary in English
1. gym a place where people go to exercise or lift weights
2. workout a session of physical exercise
3. yoga a type of exercise involving stretching and breathing techniques
4. pilates a form of exercise designed to improve posture and strengthen muscles
5. aerobics a type of exercise that involves rhythmic movements to music
6. swimming the act of moving through water by using one's arms and legs
7. hiking a long walk in the countryside or wilderness
8. biking riding a bicycle
9. running a form of exercise that involves moving swiftly on foot
10. skiing the act of gliding down snowcovered slopes on skis
11. snowboarding a winter sport in which the participant rides a snowboard down a slope
12. surfing riding on waves on a surfboard
13. rock climbing the activity of climbing steep rock faces
14. kayaking the sport of navigating water in a small, narrow boat
15. paddleboarding a water sport in which the participant stands on a board and uses a paddle to move through the water
16. golf a game played on a large outdoor course, in which participants hit a small ball into a series of holes
17. tennis a sport played with rackets and a ball, in which two or four players hit the ball back and forth over a net
18. basketball a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
19. football (soccer) a team sport in which two teams of eleven players try to score points by kicking a ball into the opposing team's goal
20. baseball a team sport in which two teams of nine players take turns hitting and fielding a ball
21. volleyball a team sport in which two teams hit a ball over a net using only their hands
22. badminton a racket sport in which two or four players hit a shuttlecock back and forth over a net
23. table tennis (ping pong) a game played with small paddles and a lightweight ball on a table divided by a net
24. martial arts a variety of sports and activities that focus on selfdefense, such as karate, judo, and taekwondo.
As people increasingly care about health and fitness, leisure and sports vocabulary becomes more and more important. It's crucial to identify the right vocabulary to use when talking about different sports and physical activities in English. With these words, you'll be able to communicate effectively with friends or colleagues about your favorite leisure and sports activities.
