IELTS sports and healthy lifestyles

A way of living that involves  little to no physical activity or 
exercise.

Physical activity that requires 
great effort, energy, or 
exertion.

The act of using a lot of 
physical effort or force.

A diet that contains the 
proper proportions of 
nutrients necessary to 
maintain health and vigor.

To strengthen the body's 
natural defense mechanism 
against diseases and 
infections.

To boost one’s immune 
system (verb phrase)

Healthcare practices, such as 
exercise and nutrition, aimed 
at preventing disease rather 
than treating it.

To gradually increase 
physical strength and the 
ability to sustain prolonged 
physical or mental effort.

To build stamina / 
endurance (verb phrase