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Korean Gym Vocabulary: Essential Words and Phrases

안녕하세요!! I am Vaibhavi from India. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or a beginner, working out in a gym abroad can be daunting, especially when the language barrier comes into play. Here’s a comprehensive guide to essential Korean gym vocabulary, complete with example sentences to help you on your fitness journey.


GYM BASICS


  1. 헬스장 (Health Club/Gym) Example: 나는 매일 헬스장에 간다. = (I go to the gym every day.)

  2. 운동 (Exercise/Workout) Example: 운동은 건강에 좋다. = (Exercise is good for your health.)

  3. 회원 (Member) Example: 이 헬스장은 회원 가입이 필요해요. = (This gym requires membership registration.)

  4. 강사 (Instructor/Trainer) Example: 저는 개인 강사와 함께 운동해요.= (I work out with a personal trainer.)



COMMON GYM EQUIPMENT


  1. 덤벨 (Dumbbell) Example: 덤벨을 사용해서 팔 운동을 했어요.= (I used dumbbells for arm exercises.)

  2. 바벨 (Barbell) Example: 바벨을 들 때 조심하세요. = (Be careful when lifting the barbell.)

  3. 트레드밀 (Treadmill) Example: 트레드밀에서 30분 동안 뛰었어요. = (I ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes.)

  4. 사이클 (Exercise Bike) Example: 사이클을 타고 유산소 운동을 했어요. = (I did cardio on the exercise bike.)

  5. 매트 (Mat) Example: 요가 매트를 가져오세요. = (Please bring your yoga mat.)



WORKOUT TYPES


  1. 웨이트 트레이닝 (Weight Training) Example: 웨이트 트레이닝은 근육을 키우는 데 좋아요. = (Weight training is good for building muscles.)

  2. 유산소 운동 (Cardio Exercise) Example: 유산소 운동은 심장을 건강하게 해요. = (Cardio exercises keep your heart healthy.)

  3. 스트레칭 (Stretching) Example: 운동 전후에 스트레칭을 잊지 마세요. = (Don't forget to stretch before and after your workout.)

  4. 요가 (Yoga) Example: 요가는 유연성을 향상시켜요. = (Yoga improves flexibility.)



BODY PARTS AND MUSCLES


  1. 근육 (Muscle) Example: 근육이 많이 생겼어요. = (I've gained a lot of muscle.)

  2. 팔 (Arm) Example: 팔 운동을 더 해야 해요. = (I need to do more arm exercises.)

  3. 다리 (Leg) Example: 오늘은 다리 운동하는 날이에요. = (Today is leg day.)

  4. 복근 (Abs) Example: 복근 운동을 매일 해요. = (I do ab exercises every day.)

  5. 등 (Back) Example: 등 운동은 중요해요. = (Back exercises are important.)



COMMON PHRASES


  1. 몇 세트 하나요? (How many sets?) Example: 이 운동은 세트당 3회를 합니다. =(This exercise is done in 3 sets per session.)

  2. 몇 킬로그램으로 하나요? (How many kilograms?) Example: 저는 10킬로그램 덤벨 해요. = (I use 10-kilogram dumbbells.)

  3. 휴식 시간은 얼마나 되나요? (How long is the rest period?) Example: "세트 사이에 1분 휴식해요." (Rest for 1 minute between sets.)

  4. 도와줄 수 있나요? (Can you help me?) Example: "이 바벨을 들어줄 수 있나요?" (Can you help me lift this barbell?)



GYM ETIQUETTE


  1. 장비 정리 (Put Away Equipment) Example: 사용 후 장비를 제자리에 두세요. = (Put the equipment back after use.)

  2. 청결 유지 (Maintain Cleanliness) Example: 운동 후 매트를 닦으세요. = (Wipe the mat after exercise.)

  3. 다른 사람 존중 (Respect Others) Example: 다른 사람을 방해하지 마세요.= (Don't disturb others.)



That's it for this lesson!! I hope you enjoyed it.. Let's get fit and fluent in Korean.


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