Keep fit vs stay fit: meaning and how to use them
What keep fit, stay fit, keep going and keep up with mean, with examples you will remember.
Keep fit means staying healthy and in shape through regular exercise. Example: I keep fit by walking every evening.
Keep fit or stay fit?
Both are correct and mean almost the same. Keep fit is more common in British English and stresses the activity. Stay fit is more common in American English and stresses the result. Either is understood everywhere.
Keep phrases you will hear in a workout
- Keep going: do not stop. Ten more seconds, keep going!
- Keep up with: move at the same pace. I can't keep up with the class yet.
- Keep track of: record or monitor. Keep track of your waist every week.
- Keep it up: continue doing well. Seven days in a row. Keep it up!
See all 20 common keep phrases in our Keep phrase guide.
Keep fit in 15 minutes a day
Questions
What does keep fit mean?
To keep your body healthy and in shape through regular exercise.
Is it keep fit or stay fit?
Both are fine. Keep fit is more British and focuses on the exercise; stay fit is more American and focuses on being healthy.
