What does "working out" mean and how is it used

Question

For example: "Medical journal claims that working out can be harmful to your health.

Changed "journay" to "journal" - Izanoni1, Oct 2, 2009

Answer 1

"El ejercicio puede ser dañino para su salud"---Working out (exercising) can be harmful to your health.

Answer 2

In other contexts "working out" can mean settling any problems or disagreements before proceeding on.

The union and management are trying to "work out" the details for the final agreement.

In your context , however, it is "hacer ejercicio"

Answer 3

Working out means exercising (generally speaking)

Answer 4

Some doctors don’t recommend too much exercising. Too much heavy lifting or too much running can sometimes do more harm than good.

Jogging can be dangerous - you can get knocked over by a bus. lol - ian-hill, Oct 2, 2009

It depends what shape you're in - BellaMargarita, Oct 2, 2009

Answer 5

"To work (something) out" means to find the solution to a problem or a puzzle.

"What is 2 + 3?"

"You can work that out, can't you?"

So your telling me that it's not just the title to a Beatles song? - Izanoni1, Oct 2, 2009

You are right of course, but not in this context. We don't want to confuse people trying to learn English! - Goyo, Oct 2, 2009

Why is it wrong Greg? I was just trying to add to the poster's understanding. - ian-hill, Oct 2, 2009

Answer 6

What on Earth medical journal are you reading. It should be the opposite! Working out/exercising in a regular, safe, and routine manner is the best preventative medicine possible. Well, second only to eating well.

In this context, it must be refering to exercise.