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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
gym rat
[noun]

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

Ex: She 's become a gym rat not just for the physical benefits but also for the mental clarity it provides .
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pump
pump
[noun]

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

Ex: Bodybuilders love showing off when the pump is at its peak .
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bulk
bulk
[noun]

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

Ex: A successful bulk requires both strength training and consistent eating .
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beast mode

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

Ex: They were all in beast mode during the training session .
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to spot
to spot
[Verb]

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

Ex: I spotted him through all five reps .
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bro split
bro split
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys the variety a bro split provides each week .
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leg day
leg day
[noun]

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

Ex: Everyone jokes about skipping leg day, but he never does .
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sesh
sesh
[noun]

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

Ex: The yoga sesh left everyone feeling relaxed .
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sweat sesh

an intense or sweaty workout session

Ex: The group joined a sweat sesh at the gym after work .
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rep
rep
[noun]

the number of times an exercise is performed in a row

Ex: I try to push myself for extra reps each session .
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squat rack hog

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

Ex: He got annoyed at the squat rack hog in the corner .
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meathead
meathead
[noun]

a stupid, muscle-bound, or dim-witted person

Ex: Stop being such a meathead and think before you speak .
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more plates, more dates

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

Ex: He lives by the gym bro logic: more plates, more dates.
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swolemate
swolemate
[noun]

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

Ex: Being swolemates makes early morning workouts easier .
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trash talk

insulting or boastful speech intended to provoke or intimidate opponents

Ex: She responded to his trash talk with a flawless play .
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comeback kid

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

Ex: Everyone admired him as the comeback kid for turning his business around .
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