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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.
to do gymnastics
Turnen and Gymnastik can both refer to organized physical exercises. Turnen is more likely to mean a sport involving gymnastics skills and often apparatus, whereas Gymnastik refers to general exercises for stretching, strengthening, and movement. Use turnen on apparatus, and Gymnastik for general exercises on a mat.
Im Verein macht Mia auf der Matte Gymnastik für Kraft und Beweglichkeit.
At her club, Mia does exercises on the mat to improve her strength and flexibility.
Im Verein turnt Mia an Ringen, Barren und anderen Geräten.
Mia does gymnastics on rings, parallel bars, and other apparatus at her club.
