A place with equipment and space for physical exercise.
dʒˈɪm
membership
Permission to use a gym for an agreed period.
mˈɛmbɝʃˌɪp
membership fee
The amount paid for permission to use a gym.
gym induction
An introductory session explaining gym equipment and safety.
locker
A secure cupboard for personal belongings at a gym.
lˈɑkɝ
personal trainer
A fitness professional who guides an individual client's exercise.
fitness class
An organized exercise session led by an instructor.
workout
A period of physical exercise or a planned exercise routine.
wˈɝkˌaʊt
warm-up
Light activity that prepares the body for harder exercise.
wˈɔrmˌʌp
cool-down
Gentle activity that helps the body recover after exercise.
kˈuɫdˌaʊn
stretch
To lengthen muscles gently before or after exercise.
strˈɛtʃ
cardio
Exercise that raises the heart rate for a sustained period.
kˈɑrdiˌoʊ
strength training
Exercise using resistance to improve muscular strength.
free weights
Weights that are moved freely rather than fixed to a machine.
dumbbell
A short bar with a weight at each end, used in one hand.
dˈʌmbɛɫ
barbell
A long bar loaded with weights at both ends.
bˈɑrbɛɫ
kettlebell
A round weight with a handle used for exercise.
kˈɛtəlbˌɛɫ
weight plate
A flat round weight fitted onto a barbell or machine.
bench
A padded support used for seated or lying exercises.
bˈɛntʃ
treadmill
An exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running.
trˈɛdmˌɪɫ
stationary bike
A fixed exercise bicycle used for indoor cardio training.
rowing machine
An exercise machine that imitates the movement of rowing.
elliptical machine
A cardio machine with pedals moving in an oval path.
resistance band
An elastic band used to provide resistance during exercise.
exercise mat
A padded mat used for floor exercises and stretching.
set
A group of exercise repetitions performed without a long rest.
sˈɛt
rep
One complete movement of a particular exercise.
rˈɛp
squat
An exercise that lowers and raises the body by bending the knees and hips.
skwˈɑt
push-up
An exercise that raises and lowers the body using the arms while facing the floor.
pˈʊʃˌʌp
pull-up
An exercise that lifts the body by pulling on an overhead bar.
pˈʊɫˌʌp
deadlift
An exercise that lifts a weight from the floor by extending the hips and knees.
dˈɛdlˌɪft
leg press
An exercise that pushes weight away using the legs on a machine.
chest press
An exercise that pushes weight away from the chest.
shoulder press
An exercise that pushes weight upward using the shoulders and arms.
lat pulldown
An exercise that pulls a bar downward to train the upper back.
cable machine
A resistance machine that moves weights through adjustable cables.
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