Appearance & Fitness - Fitness & Sports

Here you will find slang related to fitness and sports, capturing terms used for workouts, athletic performance, and sports culture.

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Appearance & Fitness
gym rat [noun]

a person who spends a lot of time working out or exercising at the gym

Ex: Even on weekends , he 's at the gym ; he 's a real gym rat .
pump [noun]

the temporary swelling and firmness of muscles during or after weight training

Ex: He hits a few extra curls just to get the pump before heading out .
bulk [noun]

a phase of training aimed at gaining muscle mass, usually by eating more calories

Ex: She tracks her calories carefully to stay in a clean bulk .

a state of extreme intensity or focus, especially during exercise or competition

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to spot [verb]

to assist someone during a heavy lift, especially to ensure safety in exercises like the bench press

Ex: She spotted me while I tried my new PR .

a gym routine where different muscle groups are trained on separate days

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leg day [noun]

a workout session focused on the lower body, often joked about or dreaded due to its intensity

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sesh [noun]

a session of activity, often a workout, party, or casual hangout

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rep [noun]

the number of times an exercise is performed in a row

Ex: She struggled to finish her last few reps .

a person who occupies the squat rack for an extended time, preventing others from using it

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meathead [noun]

a very muscular person perceived as unintelligent, often a gym stereotype

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a gym bro saying suggesting that increasing one's strength or muscle mass leads to more dating success

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a fitness partner, often referring to a romantic partner who trains together

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insulting or boastful speech intended to provoke or intimidate opponents

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someone who makes a successful return or recovery after facing setbacks or difficulties

Ex: The movie was a flop at first , but it made him the comeback kid in Hollywood .