gym 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. 