Vocabulary guide
Gym Vocabulary in English
Learn words for gym equipment, exercise and everyday workout instructions. Use the examples to describe equipment and talk about a simple exercise routine.
Words and example sentences
- treadmill
- She is walking on the treadmill.
- dumbbell
- He is holding a dumbbell.
- exercise bike
- I use the exercise bike.
- yoga mat
- Put the yoga mat on the floor.
- weight bench
- The weight bench is beside the rack.
- barbell
- The barbell is on the rack.
- resistance band
- This resistance band is stretchy.
- water bottle
- Bring your water bottle.
- towel
- My towel is on the bench.
- stretch
- I stretch after exercise.
- warm up
- We warm up before the workout.
- rest
- Take a short rest between sets.
Try it yourself
- Name three things you might see at a gym.
- Describe where the water bottle is.
- Use “before” or “after” in a sentence about exercise.
Choose a few words each day, say them aloud and use them to describe a real place or activity. Return to the list to check words you find difficult.