Fitness Terms Only Used In The Gym
All The Gym Terms You Need To Survive In This Community
Whether you just started your fitness journey or you're already in a good shape, you need to know gym terms if you want to survive in this sport! We're part of a huge community, where people use tons of fitness terms and gym slangs in order to speak the same language (or simply make fun of each other).
Gymaholic gives you the ultimate fitness vocabulary you will ever need.
When you watch a bodybuilding video or get in the gym, it's very common to hear terms related to the fitness lifestyle. We are living a "different" lifestyle from "normal people", why not create an unalike dialect?
People use them all the time and you should too! (it seems to be anabolic...)
Take a piece of paper, and write them down.
Aesthetic : A word to describe someone with a beautiful body, which combines: size, symmetry, shape and condition.
Beast mode : This is when you're feeling more focused and stronger than usual; an energetic state of mind.
Brah/Bruh : A word designed to describe a male who lifts weights on a daily basis. But we're still wondering if men who don't train legs should be called "Brah".
Brahette : A female who comes in the gym to build a shaped body with weight lifting. If you lift 2 kg dumbbells, that doesn't count.
Broscience (BS): Word of mouth information shared by bodybuilders, which is not based on scientific evidences.
- "Do high reps with low weights if you want to tone your muscles."
Broscientist : Someone who has a PhD in broscience; you can ask him anything, he will have the answer.
- "To work your inner chest, do close-grip bench press. It worked for me, it will work for you!"
Chicken Legs : A bodybuilder who has a huge upper body but can barely stand on his own legs, because he skipped leg day since day 1.
Do you even lift brah? : A rhetorical question you ask to someone who is trying to give you advice, but never actually spent time in the gym.
- Him: "Your form is incorrect, your butt should touch the ground when you squat."
- You: "Do you even lift brah?"
Fuark : A single word to describe an emotion, an excitement or when something great happens!
Gains : This word describes the whole lifestyle around building muscle and get into shape; eating healthy, lifting and avoid things that could slow down your progress.
- " Let's go to the gym and make some gains!"
Gymaholic : Someone who spends his day thinking, eating, living about fitness. Even when he is in the gym, he is already thinking about his next workout.
Gym Talker : Someone who just come to the gym in order to talk. His job is to ruin your workout by talking to you while you're lifting. Or he is probably working his jaw...
Gym Creeper : You're a man or a woman lifting some heavy weights and you feel someone is watching you during your whole workout. That's a gym creep, he just came here to watch.
Roids / Juice : Other words to describe the most famous drug in fitness: anabolic steroids.
You've passed level 1 Gymaholic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common gym slang terms include 'aesthetic' for a well-proportioned body, 'beast mode' for intense focus during workouts, and 'gains' for the process of building muscle and improving fitness. Understanding these terms can help you communicate better with fellow gym-goers.
'Broscience' refers to advice or information about fitness and bodybuilding that is based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific research. It's important to verify such information with credible sources or scientific studies.
Learning gym slang can help you feel more integrated into the fitness community and improve communication with other gym enthusiasts. It can also make your gym experience more enjoyable and help you understand workout discussions better.
'Chicken legs' is a term used to describe someone who has a well-developed upper body but neglects leg workouts, resulting in disproportionately smaller legs. To avoid this, ensure your workout routine includes balanced exercises for all muscle groups.
The phrase 'do you even lift brah?' is a rhetorical question used to challenge someone's credibility or knowledge about fitness, especially if they are giving advice without having substantial gym experience.
Using a dedicated fitness app like the Gymaholic App can help you track workouts, monitor progress, and follow personalized fitness plans. This can keep you motivated and ensure you are on track to achieve your fitness goals.
A common misconception is that high reps with low weights will always tone muscles, which is a piece of 'broscience'. Scientific evidence suggests that a combination of different rep ranges and weights is more effective for muscle development. For more insights, check out 4 Common Misconceptions About Fitness: Healthy Eating....