Gym vocabulary in English: 20 words
Learn gym words like dumbbells and treadmill. Note: jump rope is American; skipping rope is British. Tap a word to hear it, then the mic to say it and see how it sounded.
20 words: tap one to hear Lin
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Treadmilla machine for running in place
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Towelcloth for drying sweat
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Exercise bikea bike you ride without moving
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Water fountaina machine for drinking water
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Lockerssmall cupboards for your things
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Resistance bandsstretchy bands for exercise
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Jump ropea rope for jumping over
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Mirrorglass that shows your body
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Dumbbellssmall hand weights
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Kettlebellsround weights with handles
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Medicine balla heavy ball for exercise
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Barbella long bar for weights
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Weight platesround weights for a barbell
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Pull-up bara bar for pull-ups
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Bencha seat for weight training
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Water bottlea bottle for your water
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Gym baga bag for gym things
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Scalea machine for checking weight
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Foam rollera foam tube for sore muscles
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Yoga matssoft mats for yoga
What you'll say at At the gym
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Is this treadmill free?Can I use this running machine?
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Please wipe the bench with a towel.Clean the seat with a cloth.
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Where are the lockers?Where can I put my things?
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I need lighter dumbbells.I want smaller hand weights.
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Fill your water bottle there.Put water in your bottle there.
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Do you have yoga mats?Are there soft mats for yoga?
Practise the whole conversation in a scene
Quick answers
What is the difference between dumbbells and a barbell?
Dumbbells are two small hand weights. A barbell is one long bar with weight plates.
Do Americans say jump rope or skipping rope?
Americans usually say jump rope. British people often say skipping rope.
What does on the treadmill mean?
It means using the running machine, for example, “I ran on the treadmill.”