physical activity

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Common in health and lifestyle reading passages, often linked to well-being.

Exemplos

1. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease.
2. The WHO recommends at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
3. Physical activity can also improve mental health.

Collocations

moderate physical activity

Walking is a form of moderate physical activity.

physical activity levels

Physical activity levels have declined in modern society.

engage in physical activity

Children should engage in physical activity every day.

benefits of physical activity

The benefits of physical activity include stronger bones.

Família de palavras

Substantivo

physical activity

Adjetivo

physically active

Paráfrases

• exercise: Shorter synonym, but physical activity is broader.
• bodily movement: More formal, used in scientific contexts.
• active lifestyle: Focuses on overall behaviour rather than single activities.

Erros comuns

• Physical activity is good for your health. to Physical activity is beneficial for your health.. 'Beneficial' is more academic than 'good'.
• I do physical activity every day. to I engage in physical activity every day.. Use 'engage in' for more natural collocation.
• Physical activities are important. to Physical activity is important.. Often used as uncountable noun in general sense.