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gymnastics / exercises
Physical exercises for strengthening, stretching, and improving the body's mobility. It can be done both as a sport and as general fitness training.
Jeden Morgen mache ich zehn Minuten Gymnastik, um fit zu bleiben.
Every morning I do ten minutes of exercises to stay fit.
The standard verb used together with 'Gymnastik' (gymnastics/exercises) is 'machen' (to do). This combination is by far the most common and natural.
Ich versuche, zweimal pro Woche Gymnastik zu machen.
I try to do gymnastics twice a week.
'Gymnastik' (gymnastics/exercises) usually refers to general fitness or health exercises that are often done without special equipment at home, in a class, or for rehabilitation.
Nach meiner Knie-Operation musste ich spezielle Gymnastik machen.
After my knee operation, I had to do special exercises.
The word is often combined with other nouns to specify the type of exercises. Examples are 'Wassergymnastik' (water aerobics), 'Rückengymnastik' (back exercises), or 'Schwangerschaftsgymnastik' (prenatal exercises).
Meine Mutter geht jeden Dienstag zur Wassergymnastik.
My mother goes to water aerobics every Tuesday.
sport
'der Sport' and 'die Gymnastik' can both mean physical activity. 'Sport' is the broader umbrella term and includes many activities, including games and competitions. 'Gymnastik' is a specific type of exercise, often for stretching, strength, and mobility. It can be calm and non-competitive. Learners may confuse the words because 'Gymnastik' can be a form of 'Sport'. If you are talking generally about physical activities, 'Sport' fits. If you mean targeted body exercises, 'Gymnastik' is more precise.
Nach dem Aufstehen macht sie zehn Minuten Gymnastik für den Rücken.
After getting up, she does ten minutes of exercises for her back.
Im Sommer macht Lisa am liebsten Sport draußen im Park.
In summer, Lisa likes doing sports outside in the park best.