Fitness Jargon

noun A person who follows or adheres to another

verb To go or come after, to move or proceed along a course, to adhere to, to keep track of

• Please follow the instructions carefully to complete the task.
• Hey, just follow me and I'll show you where to go.
• I told him to follow my lead, but he just did his own thing.
• Success will follow if you stay committed to your goals.

noun the amount of profit made on an investment or business transaction

verb to obtain or acquire something desirable

• The company was able to gain a significant market share through strategic marketing efforts.
• I'm hoping to gain some new skills by taking that online course.
• I'm trying to gain some muscle at the gym so I can look ripped.
• Sometimes you have to lose in order to gain a new perspective on things.

noun profits obtained through investment or business activity

verb to obtain or acquire something desirable, typically through effort or work

• The company reported significant gains in revenue this quarter.
• I heard that Sarah has been making some serious gains at the gym.
• My gains from investing in that stock have been off the charts!
• Learning a new language can lead to gains in cognitive abilities.

adjective adjective describes a quality or attribute of a noun, in this case 'muscle bound' describes someone who has an excessive amount of muscle mass.

• The bodybuilder was so muscle bound that he could barely bend his arms.
• That guy at the gym is seriously muscle bound - he can't even touch his toes!
• Dude, have you seen how muscle bound that guy is? It's like he's made of steel!
• Her mind was so muscle bound by fear that she couldn't think clearly.

noun a thickness or layer of material

verb to travel regularly over a route

• The carpenter used a high-quality ply for the new cabinet.
• I need to buy some ply for my DIY project.
• I heard the new skate park has some sick ply to ride on.
• She had to ply her way through the crowded market to reach the other side.

adjective excited or mentally prepared for something

adverb in an excited or mentally prepared manner

• The team was psyched up and ready to give their best performance at the competition.
• I'm so psyched up for the concert tonight, it's going to be amazing!
• I'm totally psyched up to try out the new skate park this weekend.
• After reading the inspiring book, she was psyched up to make positive changes in her life.

noun a collection of objects or items that belong together, often used for a specific purpose

verb to put or place something in a particular position or location

adjective fixed or arranged in a particular way

adverb in a fixed or rigid manner

• The committee has set a date for the next meeting.
• I've set aside some time to work on my project this weekend.
• Let's set up a hangout at the park tomorrow.
• She has set her sights on becoming the next CEO of the company.

noun the act of perspiring, typically as a result of heat or physical exertion

• The intense physical activity left him sweating profusely.
• I'm sweating bullets waiting for the test results.
• She was sweating buckets during the job interview.
• The pressure of the situation had him sweating bullets.

noun a session of vigorous physical exercise or training

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• It is important to schedule a regular workout routine to maintain good physical health.
• I'm heading to the gym for a quick workout before dinner.
• I always feel so pumped after a killer workout!
• Sometimes a mental workout can be just as exhausting as a physical one.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'obsessed' describes someone who is overly preoccupied with something.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, in this case, 'obsessed' can also function as an adverb to describe how someone is preoccupied with something.

• She is completely obsessed with achieving perfection in her work.
• My brother is so obsessed with video games that he plays all day long.
• I'm totally obsessed with that new TV show, I can't stop watching it!
• His mind was obsessed with thoughts of revenge, consuming him completely.

noun the practice of making changes to one's lifestyle in order to improve physical and mental performance, often with the help of technology or biology

• Biohacking is the practice of making changes to your lifestyle in order to optimize your body and mind.
• Have you heard about biohacking? It's all about using technology and science to improve your health.
• I'm totally into biohacking, it's like hacking your body for better performance.
• In a way, biohacking is like customizing your own operating system for peak performance.

verb to maximize or increase to the highest level

• It is important to always follow the recommended dosage and not max up on medication.
• Don't max up on snacks before dinner, you'll spoil your appetite!
• I always max up on caffeine before a big exam to stay awake.
• She decided to max up her efforts in order to reach her goal faster.