regular exercise — routine workout
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
physical activity that you do often, usually following a schedule, to stay healthy or fit.
Say it like a native
Textbook I engage in physical exercise on a consistent and recurring basis.
Native I get regular exercise.
'On a consistent and recurring basis' is padding; 'regular exercise' is the set phrase.
Pattern: do/take/get regular exercise; regular exercise is important/necessary
In use
- Regular exercise can help reduce stress and improve your mood.health
- In my opinion, regular exercise is essential for maintaining both physical and mental health.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I do regular exercises every day.
✓ I get regular exercise every day.
In the fitness sense 'exercise' is uncountable — 'regular exercise', not 'exercises'.
Common collocations
regular exercise— regular exercise, get regular exercise, the importance of regular exercise, exercise regularly
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'occasional exercise', which means you only exercise sometimes.