do some exercise

Meaning

To engage in physical activity to keep your body healthy and strong. This is a standard daily collocation; native speakers prefer 'do' or 'get' over 'make' for exercise.

Examples

• I try to do some exercise every morning before breakfast.

  I try to do some exercise every morning before breakfast.

• You should do some exercise if you want to feel more energetic.

  You should do some exercise if you want to feel more energetic.

• We went to the park to do some exercise in the fresh air.

  We went to the park to do some exercise in the fresh air.

• It's hard to find time to do some exercise when you work full-time.

  It's hard to find time to do some exercise when you work full-time.

• She loves to do some exercise, like yoga or running, after work.

  She loves to do some exercise, like yoga or running, after work.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I need to make some exercise.

  ✓ I need to do some exercise.

  In English, we always use the verb 'do' (not 'make') when referring to physical exercise.

• ✗ He does many exercises every day.

  ✓ He does some exercise every day.

  When referring to general physical activity, 'exercise' is uncountable. 'Exercises' usually refers to specific school tasks or physical routines.

Related Expressions

Practice

• After sitting at a desk all day, I really need to ___.

  💡 Engage in physical activity to stretch your body.

  Show answer

  do some exercise

• Do you want to ___ with me in the gym?

  💡 Work out together.

  Show answer

  do some exercise