Shadowing Practice: Physio Reveals: 5 Science-Backed Exercises that Reverse Aging - Learn English Speaking with Video

Did you know that there are five simple exercises that can help you feel and move like you're 20 years younger?

The thing is, many of us accept growing weaker and more frail as we age.

But here is the exciting news.

There's a special exercise approach that can physically reverse aging in just weeks.

In this video, I'll show you

that approach as well as the top five science-backed exercises you need to do to stay strong and healthy,

especially if you're over 50.

Now, before we dive into the exercises,

let's talk about a key factor that impacts our longevity and mobility,

one that's often overlooked.

In 1989, scientists coined the term sarcopenia,

from the Greek word sarx meaning flush and penia meaning loss,

to describe age-related muscle decline that starts in our third decade of life.

What they didn't realize then was how rapidly this condition accelerates after age 50.

Fast forward to 2019, sarcopenia became officially recognized as a medical condition.

Why?

Because research now shows that it's a major cause of disability,

frailty, and falls in older adults.

But here is the good news.

Recent studies, including a groundbreaking one in 2024,

reveals that sarcopenia is not only preventable but also reversible.

This particular study showed that older adults can reverse muscle loss in just 12 weeks with the right exercises.

Now you might be thinking,

I already know exercise is important.

But here's the catch.

As per the study, not all exercises are created equal.

Doing the wrong ones or exercising without the right approach can waste your time or even lead to injury.

That's why in this video,

I'll show you the top five anti-aging exercises and the one approach that scientists called the gold standard for reversing muscle loss,

regardless of your age.

For these five exercises, we'll focus on the key muscle groups in your body,

offering both easier and challenging variations to suit any fitness level.

Let's get into exercise number one.

This is something I recommend to almost every patient in my clinic that is over 50.

It is the squat.

Squats target the biggest muscles of our legs,

our glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings,

which are crucial in helping us walk,

climb stairs, and get off a chair.

But what people don't know is that squats also activate the muscles of the back and our core.

This helps build stability and endurance in our trunk,

which ultimately helps with everyday tasks like lifting, bending, and carrying.

So here is how to do the squats correctly.

Start in standing with feet shoulder-width apart,

place your arms either straight in front of you or cross them in front of your chest.

As you inhale, slowly lower yourself down by bending at the hips and knees together.

Be sure to pause at the bottom point.

The back should be straight and breathing should be deep.

As you exhale, stand back up,

focusing on activating your big leg muscles,

including your glutes and quads.

I typically recommend two sets of 10 repetitions for this exercise.

To make it harder, you can use a weight in your hand,

like a 10 or 15 pound dumbbell.

To make it easier,

you can use a chair to do slow sit stands with the option of using the armrests for balance.

Again, start with two sets of 10 and you can increase the repetitions as you get stronger.

Now, before you make squats a daily habit,

there's one crucial thing you need to understand.

Without it, you risk not only frustration but also potential injury.

Let me introduce you to Adrian,

a 60-year-old patient of mine who went from struggling to walk to his mailbox to being able to walk

and garden for an hour in just a few weeks.

Now Adrian loved gardening and playing with his grandkids but after injuring his back he was unable to do either.

When he came to see me he was only able to walk 10 minutes.

I gave Adrian a few exercises,

one of them was the squat and I also started him on a simple protocol,

walking for just five minutes a day.

Now here's a trick that I wish all my patients knew.

I asked Adrian to increase his exercise and walking time by 20% each week

and this is what we call the golden rule of rehab.

Consistency is always better than intensity.

In two months, Adrian tripled his walking time,

was able to get back to gardening for an hour,

and regained his strength to lift and play with his granddaughter again.

So the key takeaway here is that progress doesn't have to be fast,

it just needs to be steady.

To improve your strength and reverse muscle loss,

we have to focus on consistency and gradual improvements.

Think marathon, not a sprint.

And this approach called progressive strength training is what scientists now call the gold standard for fighting muscle loss and reversing aging.

So now that you understand this golden rule and approach,

let's dive into exercise number two.

This one is focused on strengthening your back and your core,

another exercise I recommended to Adrian.

Exercise number two is called the modified crunch.

Crunches are excellent for targeting your core muscles,

particularly the rectus abdominis, which is also called the six-pack muscle.

But more importantly, the modified crunch helps build a strong core by strengthening the deeper muscles of the trunk and the back,

which is essential for maintaining good posture,

trunk stability, while also helping reduce back pain in later years.

So here's how to perform the modified crunch,

a version most people can do.

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor or on your bed.

Place your hands on your thighs.

From here, engage your abdominal muscles by pulling your belly button down towards the ground.

Imagine the muscles of the core getting slightly tighter while your low back gets flatter against the bed.

If you have back pain,

this slight movement of a pelvic tilt can give you relief.

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From here, inhale deeply and as you exhale,

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lift your shoulder blades off the ground.

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Focus on using your abdominal muscles to curl up rather than pulling with your neck or chest.

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Only go as high as you can,

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holding for a moment at the top and slowly lowering back down as you inhale.

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Repeating for two sets of 15 repetitions.

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If you have neck pain,

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you can place your hands lightly behind your head for slight support.

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But again, do not pull with your neck.

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Ensure the movement is mostly coming from your core.

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Remembering that quality is more important than quantity.

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Concentrate on engaging your core throughout the movement while also maintaining your breath.

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Now to make this more challenging,

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you can either lift up higher,

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use a weight on your chest or you can simply do more repetitions.

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But for an easier version,

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you can perform a partial crunch,

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lifting just your head and shoulders slightly off the ground,

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maybe an inch or two,

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but you should still be able to feel this in your core.

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Now, as with any exercise,

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listen to your body and progress gradually,

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starting slowly and increasing as you build strength and endurance.

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Now that we've worked on strengthening your core,

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let's move on to an exercise that will challenge your lower body strength,

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balance, and flexibility all at once.

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Exercise number three is called the reverse lunge.

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Lunges like squats are a key exercise for building stronger legs and glutes,

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but that's not all.

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Lunges also engage your back and abdominal muscles,

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helping to relieve stress on your spine and ease back pain,

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which like I mentioned is common in many of my patients over 50.

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shows that regular lunges not only boost your knee and hip joint health but also increase bone density,

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reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

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Now, I'm going to show you a lunge variation that's much easier than the typical forward

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or walking lunge that you may see.

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So start by placing your feet shoulder width apart and holding onto a chair or counter for support in front of you.

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While keeping your back straight,

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take a wider than normal step backwards.

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Your front leg should form a right angle at the bend,

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while your back leg remains on the toe and also bends at a right angle as best you can.

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As you lower yourself, imagine a straight line running from your back to your neck moving down as one unit,

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bending both hips and knees to lower yourself smoothly.

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You don't need to touch the floor with your knee,

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just aim for a distance of about 3-5 centimeters off the floor.

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Once you reach the bottom,

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rise slowly in one smooth motion,

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keeping your abdominal muscles engaged and remembering to breathe throughout the movement.

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Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side,

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aiming for one set of 10 repetitions on each side.

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If you have knee or hip arthritis pain,

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I would suggest start with mini lunges,

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lowering yourself only 25% of the weight down.

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If you have extra mobility and strength,

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you can try a more challenging version,

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letting go of the support and using a 10-pound dumbbell in each hand for added difficulty.

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Again, aim for one set of 10 repetitions on each side

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and increasing the numbers and the depth of your lunge gradually as you build strength.

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Now that we've strengthened our legs and core,

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it's time to tackle the key muscles of our upper body.

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Exercise number four is a modified push-up.

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Now push-ups are a powerful exercise for building strength in your upper body,

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focusing on your chest, shoulders, and triceps.

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But they also engage your core,

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helping to improve your ability to lift, carry, push, and pull.

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And this was a key exercise for Adrian who was able to build the strength to lift and play with his granddaughter.

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So here's how to perform a push-up.

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Starting with the modified version that's easier for beginners.

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Placing your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart on the floor with your knees on the ground.

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Keep your body in a straight line from your head all the way down to your knees.

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Now lower yourself towards the floor by bending your elbows,

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keeping your body in a straight line.

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Aim to go down until your chest is just above the floor,

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again there's no need to touch it,

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slowly pushing yourself back up to the starting position in a smooth, controlled motion.

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Engage your core and keep your body straight throughout the movement.

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Aim for two sets of ten repetitions.

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Now for those with shoulder problems or reduced upper body mobility,

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try this easier version against the wall.

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Stand facing a wall with your feet about a foot away,

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place your hands on the wall slightly wider than shoulder width,

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bend your elbows and lean towards the wall,

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bringing your chest closer without touching it and then pushing yourself back to the starting position.

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This is a gentle way to build upper body strength without putting too much strain on your shoulders.

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You can always make this harder by moving your feet further away from the wall or by using a countertop.

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Now if you have extra strength and mobility,

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you can always challenge yourself with a full push-up.

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Only difference is you have your feet on the ground rather than your knees.

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But keep your body in a straight line from your head to heels,

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keeping your core tight.

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Now regardless of which version you choose,

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aim for two sets of 10 repetitions to start,

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gradually increasing as you build strength in your upper body.

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Now there's still one more exercise that is crucial for maintaining your mobility and independence as you age.

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Time for the final exercise.

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The final exercise, number five, is the glute bridge.

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And in my experience, it's the most powerful indicator of overall mobility and strength well into your seventies,

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eighties and beyond.

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If you're able to perform 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise,

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it means that you have the strength needed for essential daily activities like getting off the bed,

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chair, walking, and climbing stairs.

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And because of its functional importance,

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I suggest most of my patients to incorporate it into their regular routine.

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So here's how to perform the glute bridge.

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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor or bed,

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knees hip-width apart.

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arms at your sides, palms facing down for stability.

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From here, engage and tighten your core by bringing your belly button down.

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As you inhale, press through your heels and lift your hips off the floor,

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squeezing your glutes at the top.

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Your body doesn't have to form a straight line,

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just go as far as you can.

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Hold this position for a brief moment,

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ensuring your glutes and core are engaged.

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Exhale as you slowly lower your hips back to the floor,

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control throughout the descent, performing two sets of 10 repetitions.

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To make the glute bridge more challenging,

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try incorporating a single leg variation.

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Lifting one leg while performing the bridge adds way more intensity and engages your stabilizer muscles of your side glutes even more.

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For a more easier version,

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start by focusing on squeezing and holding your glute muscles while keeping your hips close to the ground.

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You can gradually lift your hips just 1 to 2 inches off the floor as you build strength.

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Over time, you'll find you can lift higher and perform the exercises with greater ease.

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Now two key tips for those over 50,

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ensure that your core muscles are engaged throughout the movement

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and try not to extend too much through your lower back or arching backwards.

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Just make sure you're doing this in a smooth and controlled fashion.

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So now that you know how to boost your muscle mass and get stronger,

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here's something even more exciting.

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Did you know that there's a simple trick that can help you walk like you're 20 years younger?

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Click on this video and I'll show you that one exercise that can instantly improve your walking.

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It's perfect for anyone over 50.

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I'll see you there.

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Deze spreekles op niveau C1 is gebaseerd op de video “Physio Reveals: 5 Science-Backed Exercises that Reverse Aging”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: exercise, muscle, core, strength, knee. Deze video bevat 232 zinnen en 2373 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 13:40. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 174 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. 82% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.

Belangrijke woorden in deze video

De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:

Woord	Uitspraak	Betekenis
repetition zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/	herhaling
squat zelfstandig naamwoord	/skwɑt/	hurken
modify werkwoord	/ˈmɑ.dɪˌfaɪ/	modificeren, veranderen
width zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˈwɪtθ/	breedte
inhale werkwoord	/ɪnˈheɪl/	inademen
abdominal bijvoeglijk naamwoord	/æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/	abdominaal, buik-
strengthen werkwoord	/ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/	versterken
exhale werkwoord	/ˌɛksˈheɪ̯l/	uitademen
sarcopenia zelfstandig naamwoord		spierverlies, sarcopenia
trunk zelfstandig naamwoord	/tɹʌŋk/	stam
variation zelfstandig naamwoord	/ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/	afwisseling, variatie
granddaughter zelfstandig naamwoord		kleindochter
backward bijvoeglijk naamwoord	/ˈbækwɚd/	achteruit, naar achteren
endurance zelfstandig naamwoord	/ɪnˈdʊɹəns/	uithoudingsvermogen
activate werkwoord	/ˈæktɪˌveɪt/	activeren, aanzetten

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

Woord	Betekenis
get off werkwoord	van ... afgaan
go down werkwoord	afdalen
lift up werkwoord	optillen

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

Structuur	In de video
Lijdende vorm be + voltooid deelwoord — het gaat om wat er gebeurt, niet om wie het doet	are created · is called · is also called
Present perfect have/has + voltooid deelwoord — iets uit het verleden dat nu nog telt	we've worked · we've strengthened

Uitspraak om op te letten

De spreker gebruikt 19 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals you're, I'll, doesn't. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.

De “th”-klanken: width /ˈwɪtθ/, strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/, arthritis /ɑːˈθɹ(a)ɪtɪs/, smoothly /ˈsmuːðli/, thigh /θaɪ/
De klanken “sh” en “zh”: repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, variation /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/, flush /ˈflʌʃ/, frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/
Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: repetition /ˌɹɛp.əˈtɪʃ.ən/, mobility /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/, incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹ.pɚ.eɪt/, consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/, osteoporosis /ˌɒstiəʊpəˈɹəʊsɪs/

Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:

Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: lunge /lʌnd͡ʒ/, backward /ˈbækwɚd/, squeeze /skwiːz/, grandkid /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌkɪd/, quad /kwɑd/
/æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/, backward /ˈbækwɚd/, activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/, grandkid /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌkɪd/, hamstring /ˈhæmstɹɪŋ/
/g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: glute /ɡluːt/, grandkid /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌkɪd/, groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndˌbɹeɪkɪŋ/, beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/, gradual /ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuəl/

Zo oefen je met deze video

Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als repetition, squat, modify.

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Belangrijke woorden in deze video

Phrasal verbs die je zult horen

Grammatica in deze video

Uitspraak om op te letten

Zo oefen je met deze video

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