Exercise is used more as a verb. It can also mean a single exercise (such as a lunge, that is an exercise. Another exercise would be a squat).Exercise is actually the act of being active. I need to exercise to stay healthy. For example, walking is considered a good form of exercise. read more
Exercise is a more general term for physical activity while workout refers more to a specific set of physical exercises, generally in a gym, which follow a precise pattern. Workout: A session of exercise or practice to improve fitness, as for athletic competition. read more
Exercise is a specific form of physical activity — planned, purposeful physical activity performed with the intention of acquiring fitness or other health benefits, says David Bassett, Jr., PhD, a professor in the department of exercise, sport, and leisure studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. read more