Grammar fix
do exercise
be physically active
to do physical activity in order to stay healthy or fit
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I try to do some exercise before work.
I don't have much free time, so I do exercise mainly at weekends, usually a long walk or a swim.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I make exercise every morning.
Say: I do exercise every morning.
We DO exercise, never 'make exercise'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Do exercise' is the plain everyday phrase; 'engage in physical exercise on a daily basis' is questionnaire English.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
do + exercise amount
- some exercise
- a bit of exercise
- more exercise
- light exercise