Meaning & use

regimen

noun·Academic

A regulated course of diet, exercise, or other activity followed for health or improvement.

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Her doctor recommended a daily exercise regimen to help lower her blood pressure.

The athlete followed a strict training regimen for months before the competition.

A note on using this word

Regimen typically refers to health, diet, or exercise plans, while regime more often describes a system of government.

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