CEFR B1

brisk walk

noun phrase

Meaning

A brisk walk is a type of physical activity where a person walks quickly at a pace of about 3-4 miles per hour, often for exercise or to improve cardiovascular health. It is typically more intense than a leisurely walk and can be done indoors on a treadmill or outdoors in a park or neighborhood.

Examples

The doctor recommended a daily brisk walk to help lower her blood pressure.
He started his day with a brisk walk around the block to wake himself up.

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brisk walk (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /brɪsk wɔːk/

Definition

A brisk walk is a type of physical activity where a person walks quickly at a pace of about 3-4 miles per hour, often for exercise or to improve cardiovascular health. It is typically more intense than a leisurely walk and can be done indoors on a treadmill or outdoors in a park or neighborhood.

Examples

The doctor recommended a daily brisk walk to help lower her blood pressure.
He started his day with a brisk walk around the block to wake himself up.
The fitness class included a brisk walk segment to get the participants' hearts rate up.

How to Use brisk walk

go for a brisk walk (verb phrase): to engage in a brisk walk — "She goes for a brisk walk every morning to stay healthy."
take a brisk walk (verb phrase): to engage in a brisk walk — "He takes a brisk walk around the block to clear his mind."

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