Vocabulario Esencial de Inglés para el Gimnasio: Instalaciones, Equipamiento y Ejercicios

Instalaciones y Zonas del Gimnasio

• Group fitness studio: Sala polivalente.
• Cardio theater: Sala de cardio.
• Cycling studio: Sala de bici.
• Weight room: Sala de musculación (pesas).
• Locker room: Habitaciones de taquillas.
• Front desk: Recepción.
• Water fountain: Fuente.
• Restroom: Baño.
• Health club: Gimnasio.
• Sauna: Sauna.
• Snack bar: Bar para comer algo rápido.
• Gym: Gimnasio.
• Fitness center: Gimnasio.
• Pool: Piscina.
• Hot tub: Jacuzzi.
• Steam room: Baño turco.
• Racquetball court: Pista racquetball.
• Basketball court: Pista baloncesto.
• Tennis court: Pista tenis.
• Track: Pista.
• Childcare center: Ludoteca.

Equipamiento (Equipment)

• Mat: Estera.
• Medicine ball: Balón medicinal.
• Suspension strap: TRX.
• Treadmill: Cinta de correr.
• Rowing machine: Remo.
• Upright bike: Bicicleta estática.
• Dual-action bike: Bicicleta moviendo manos y pies.
• Recumbent bike: Bicicleta (espalda reclinada).
• Elliptical trainer: Elíptica.
• Stair stepper: Escalera.
• Elevated bar: Barra de dominadas.
• Ball: Balón.
• Foam roller: Foam roller.
• Balance trainer: Bosu.
• Jump rope: Cuerda.
• Stepping block: Step.
• Stability ball: Balón de yoga.
• Resistance band: Teraband.
• Barbell: Barra.
• Dumbbell: Mancuerna.
• Kettlebell: Pesa rusa.
• Weight bench: Banco.
• Hand weight: Pesa de mano.
• Ankle weight: Pesa de tobillo.
• Stack: Placa.
• Weight pin: Pincho.
• Spring collar: Pinza para que no se salgan los discos.
• Plate: Disco.
• Fitness bar: Barra sin peso (ya pesa).

Vocabulario Específico (Specific Vocabulary)

• Brochure: Folleto.
• Membership: Membresía.
• Schedule: Horario.
• Clipboard: Carpeta.
• Free: Gratis.
• Discount: Descuento.
• Indoor: Cubierta.
• Outdoor: Descubierta.
• X feet deep: Donde poner los pies (Profundidad piscina).
• Smoothies: Batidos.
• Granola: Granola.
• Windmill: Molino.
• Over: Encima.

Ejercicios y Redacción (Writing)

Squat (Sentadilla)

• First, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
• Keep your back straight and look forward.
• Bend your knees and lower your hips as if you were sitting down.
• Push through your heels to stand up again and repeat the movement.

Dumbbells (Mancuernas)

• First, hold one dumbbell in each hand.
• Keep your back straight.
• Lift your arms up and down slowly.
• Repeat several times to train your muscles.

Push-up (Flexión)

• Put your hands on the floor at shoulder level.
• Stretch your legs and keep your body straight.
• Lower your chest toward the floor.
• Push up again and repeat.

Treadmill (Cinta de correr)

• Step on the treadmill carefully.
• Turn on the machine and choose the speed.
• Walk or run while keeping the rhythm.
• When you finish, slow it down before stopping.

Sit-up (Abdominales)

• Lie on your back on the floor.
• Bend your knees and put your hands on your head.
• Lift your upper body toward your knees.
• Go down slowly and repeat.

Exercise Bike (Bicicleta estática)

• Sit on the bike and place your feet on the pedals.
• Adjust the seat if you need to.
• Start pedaling slowly.
• Pedal faster to train more.

Resistance Bands (Bandas elásticas)

• Step on the band with your feet.
• Hold the ends with your hands.
• Pull the band up slowly.
• Release slowly and repeat.

Plank (Plancha)

• Put your forearms on the floor.
• Stretch your legs and lift your body.
• Keep your back straight and firm.
• Hold the position for a few seconds.