Gymnasium
Gymnasium has 33 English words, such as abdominal bench, aerobics, arm blaster, and belt. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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All 33 words in Gymnasium
abdominal bench
An exercise bench designed to support the body while a person performs abdominal exercises.
She used the abdominal bench to do three sets of sit-ups.
aerobics/əˈɹoʊbɪks/n
n. energetic physical exercises done to music, usually in a class, to make the heart and lungs stronger.
arm blaster
A fitness device worn around the waist that supports the upper arms and helps isolate the biceps during curls.
He used an arm blaster to keep his elbows still during biceps curls.
belt/belt/
n. a strip of leather or cloth worn round the waist to hold up clothes or carry things; v. to fasten with a belt.
bench/bentʃ/noun
n. a long seat for two or more people; n. in a gym, a padded seat used for weight training.
biceps/ˈbaɪsɛps/
The large muscle at the front of the upper arm.
calf machine
A piece of gym equipment designed to strengthen the calf muscles through exercises such as calf raises.
I use the calf machine to strengthen my lower-leg muscles.
calves
n. plural of calf: the thick muscles at the back of the lower legs; also the plural of calf meaning a young cow.
The calves followed their mothers across the pasture.
cardio
Cardio is exercise that raises your heart rate to strengthen your heart and lungs.
I do cardio three times a week to improve my endurance.
deltoids
the large, triangular muscles covering the shoulders and helping move the arms
She strengthened her deltoids with overhead presses.
dumbbell/ˈdʌmbɛl/
A short heavy bar with a weight at each end, used for muscle exercise.
forearms
The forearms are the parts of the arms between the elbows and the wrists.
She strengthened her forearms by carrying the heavy boxes.
gloves/ɡlʌvz/n
n. pieces of clothing worn on the hands, with a separate part for each finger, to keep the hands warm or protect them.
glutes
The glutes are the large muscles in the buttocks.
After squats, my glutes were sore the next day.
gym chalk
A powder or liquid made mainly of magnesium carbonate that athletes apply to their hands to improve grip during exercise.
She rubbed gym chalk on her hands before lifting the barbell.
hack squat machine
A strength-training machine that supports your back and shoulders while you squat, mainly working your thighs and glutes.
I use the hack squat machine to train my thighs and glutes.
head harness
A set of straps worn around the head to support or position the head and neck.
The therapist adjusted the patient's head harness so it supported the neck comfortably.
kettlebell
a heavy ball-shaped weight with a handle, used for strength and fitness exercises
She added kettlebell swings to her workout.
knee wraps
Elastic strips of material wrapped around the knees to support and stabilize them, especially during weightlifting or exercise.
She put on knee wraps before her heavy squats.
lats
The lats are the large muscles on the sides of the upper back that help move the arms.
I strengthened my lats with pull-ups.
leg press machine
A gym machine on which you sit or lie back and push a weighted platform away with your legs.
I use the leg press machine to strengthen my legs.
neck muscles
The muscles in your neck that support and move your head.
Regular stretching can help relax tight neck muscles.
pec deck
A gym machine used to strengthen the chest muscles by bringing the arms together in front of the body.
I used the pec deck to strengthen my chest muscles.
pecs
The pecs are the large muscles across the front of the chest.
He has been training his pecs at the gym twice a week.
stability ball
An inflatable exercise ball used to improve balance, posture, flexibility, and core strength.
She uses a stability ball at her desk to improve her posture and core strength.
training/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/n
n. instruction, education; v. coaching, preparation
treadmill/ˈtɹɛdmɪl/
n. an exercise machine with a moving belt that you walk or run on while staying in one place.
triceps
The triceps is the muscle at the back of the upper arm that helps you straighten your elbow.
She strengthened her triceps by doing push-ups and dips.
triceps bar
A weight-training bar or cable attachment with handles designed for exercises that work the triceps muscles.
I used the triceps bar for three sets of pushdowns.
weight plate
A heavy flat disc used for adding resistance to a barbell or weight machine.
She added a 10-kilogram weight plate to each side of the barbell.
workout/ˈwɝˌkaʊts/n
n. exercise session, training session; v. exercise, train
wrist straps
Bands worn around the wrists and wrapped around weights or equipment to help maintain a secure grip during lifting.
I use wrist straps when lifting heavy weights to keep a secure grip.
yoga/ˈjəʊɡə/n
Yoga is a physical and mental practice that involves stretching, breathing, and meditation.