Whether you are joining a gym abroad or watching fitness videos on YouTube, knowing these terms will help you reach your goals.
1. Gym Equipment
- Treadmill: Running machine.
- Dumbbells: Hand-held weights.
- Barbell: Long bar with weights on ends.
- Bench: The seat you lie on to lift weights.
2. Workout Vocabulary
Understanding your routine.
Key Terms:
- Reps (Repetitions): How many times you do a movement.
- Sets: A group of reps (e.g., 3 sets of 10 reps).
- Cardio: Exercises that raise your heart rate (running, cycling).
- Warm-up / Cool-down: Gentle exercise before/after the main workout.
3. Gym Etiquette
Talking to other gym-goers.
- "Are you using this machine?"
- "Can I work in?" (Take turns using the machine)
- "Could you spot me?" (Watch me while I lift heavy weights for safety)
- "How many sets do you have left?"
4. Describing Goals
Talking to a trainer.
- "I want to lose weight."
- "I want to build muscle/bulk up."
- "I want to improve my stamina."
- "I want to get toned."
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