If you’re new to the gym, terms like AMRAPs, super groups, and specific machines might sound like a foreign language. But do not worry! We’re here to help translate gym-talk for you. Here is a list of common gym terms and gym phrases that you may hear during your next workout.
AMRAP: as many representatives as possible; This is usually done in a set period of time before complete rest
BMR: Basal metabolic rate: The amount of energy (calories) the body uses at rest. Do not take into account activity or exercises
body composition: The breakdown of lean mass (muscle, organs, bone, and water) compared to fat, usually read as a percentage of body fat
Bulking: Eating and training in a way that promotes muscle growth
the heart: Any sustained periodic activity that raises the heart rate for at least 10 minutes including walking, jogging, running, stairs, and stairs
Circuit: Complete three or more exercises in a row before repeating any of them
Compound exercise: Exercises that use more than one joint and multiple muscle groups
essence: Torso excluding arms, legs and head
DOMS: delayed onset of muscle soreness; Caused by small muscle tears after a hard workout that can be relieved with a lighter motion through full ranges of motion
free weights: Weights placed in the hands or placed on the body that do not contain any fixed accessories such as bells, dumbbells, and barbells
Job training: A training technique that helps a person with daily activities, such as carrying groceries, taking the kids, or taking a snapshot
group fitness: Large group exercises with one trainer teaching from the front of the room with movements usually designed to music
Guns / Pipes / Snakes: Strong looking arms
HIIT: high intensity interval training; Short periods of work followed by a longer rest period, usually dependent on the heart rate response
periods: Work and rest periods, usually using cardio machines (eg: 30 seconds of running followed by 30 seconds of rest)
Invisible Lat Syndrome: Walking around with the arms slightly pulled away from the body and a proud chest as if the muscles (muscles under the arms) were too big
Isolation exercise: Exercises that use one joint and one muscle group
Weight lifting: Barbell exercise that includes the three lifts, the deadlift, the bench press, and the squat
Public Relations or Emergencies: A phrase shouted by gym bros in an attempt to lift a weight that would be a personal record (PR); If the rep fails, they joke that they will end up in the emergency room
pump: Feeling after completing a difficult set as a lot of blood has accumulated in the working muscles
Occupy / whisper: Strong leg muscles
re/counter: a complete procedure for lowering and lifting weight; Several reps equals a set
Selected machines: Machines that use a pin to determine how much weight will be used
Designation: Multiple repetitions of a movement equal to one unit of work (Example: 10 repetitions of a biceps exercise can equal one set)
shredded / shredded: Low percentage of body fat so that the muscles are very visible; However, it is not a good indicator of general health
super set: Two consecutive exercises are performed using opposing muscle groups followed by a period of rest
Swole: Feeling after completing a difficult set as a lot of blood has accumulated in the working muscles
TRX: Full body resistance training. It usually refers to a suspension trainer with two straps and allows the user to manipulate their own body weight to complete a variety of exercises
Heating: A series of movements and exercises that prepare the body for exercise
Weight lifting: Olympic sport that includes lifts, jerk and jerk and snatch
wheel: 45 pound plate
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