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Slang tagged with "fitness" groups entries that share a theme, platform, tone, or use case. Treat the tag as a discovery label rather than proof of a single origin, universal meaning, or verified popularity.
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Exhausted after an intense workout; pushed to the limit (or defeated soundly in a sport)
To build muscle; to work out to develop a good physique (literally "to make body")
Cardiovascular exercise (often used as a noun). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
To build up or have a lot of muscle (similar to "swole")
Strong back muscles (a desirable physique feature). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in South Korea contexts
Used to describe someone who is generally healthy and active, but not necessarily lean (hybrid term)
Muscle growth; noticeable progress in strength or physique (short for "muscle gains")
A person who spends a large amount of time at the gym; someone obsessed with fitness
Gym maniac; a person dedicated/addicted to the gym (from "health" + "chang" - lunatic/addict)
A walk for mental health and confidence, not just exercise; self-care ritual
Body; physique (used when discussing fitness and build)
Improvised or makeshift fitness training or equipment. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in India contexts
A bodybuilder or muscular person (informal, sometimes derogatory)
Best body; a person with a good physique. Often used approvingly among peers; can sound exaggerated or ironic online. It is commonly discussed in South Korea contexts
Club; gym; fitness center (standard, but central to the fitness scene)
Personal Record (the best performance an athlete has achieved in an event)
Sport; exercise; physical activity. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
The bar (in weightlifting). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Russia contexts
A partner who helps guide and secure a lifter during a heavy weightlifting exercise
Very muscular (variant of swol). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
A romantic partner who is also a committed gym or fitness partner
A training session; workout. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Russia contexts
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