Sport: activities, training and competitions
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Sport: activities, training and competitions

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be keen on sport
увлекаться спортом
syn:
be enthusiastic about sport
to be very interested in physical activities and competitive games
I have always been keen on sport, especially swimming, and I enjoy watching competitions too.
You do not have to be keen on sport to enjoy a relaxed game with friends.
build up strength
развивать силу
syn:
increase strength
opp:
lose strength
to gradually become physically stronger
Regular swimming can help me build up my strength, especially in my arms.
I built up my strength with simple exercises before trying a more difficult climbing route.
improve stamina
повышать выносливость
syn:
increase endurance
opp:
reduce stamina
to increase your ability to continue physical activity for a long time
Regular running can improve my stamina so I do not get tired as quickly.
I improved my stamina over the summer and could hike for much longer by September.
join a sports club
вступить в спортклуб
syn:
sign up for a sports club
opp:
leave a sports club
to become a member of a group that practises an organised physical activity
I decided to join a sports club to train with people my age.
I joined a sports club last year, and now I train with the same group every Wednesday.
keep fit
поддерживать форму
syn:
stay in shape
opp:
get out of shape
to stay healthy and physically strong through exercise
Cycling is an enjoyable way to keep fit while also getting to school.
I play volleyball twice a week to keep fit and reduce stress.
play for fun
stick to a training schedule
take part in a tournament
take up a sport
train for a competition
warm up properly
work out regularly