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Do You Know Your Gym-Going Jargon?

FitSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:00:47 -0700

Reps, sets, working out, working in - sorting out all the gym jargon can be enough to make you break a sweat. Are you a fitness lingo pro, or could you use a little spot? Find out how much you know when you take my quiz.

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Gym Jargon

FitSugar — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00:00 -0700

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Do You Know Your Gym Jargon?

FitSugar — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:30:00 -0700

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Fitness 101 Quiz

FitSugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Knowing the jargon of the gym can really help you feel like you know what you are doing, and that confidence can go a long way. So test your knowledge of gym jargon and fitness know-how with this quiz and watch your confidence level soar. Even if you didn't know the answer, what you learn from the quiz, you can take with you to the gym.

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Fitness 101

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:30:00 -0700

Here's a short quiz to test your gym and fitness smarts. If you answer all these questions correctly, it doesn't necessarily mean you are fit. But it does mean you have the knowledge to get there. Take it and test yourself. Then toss that jargon around like a medicine ball!

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How Fit Are You?

FitSugar — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:00 -0700

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Gym Jargon: Part Three

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:15:00 -0700

Let's face it gyms have their own jargon and that jargon often gets a abbreviated. Everyone is so focused on working out that no one has time to write out the words. Take this short quiz and see if you know three common fitness abbreviations.

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Gym Jargon Quiz: Part Two

FitSugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0800

What is in a name? What is in a distance? See if you know the names and details of commonly used pieces of fitness equipment by taking this short quiz. Remember not all fitness-related activities take place inside a gym.

If you liked this then be sure to take my other Gym Jargon Quiz.

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Gym Jargon Quiz

FitSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:15:00 -0800

Knowing the jargon of the gym can really help you feel like you know what you are doing, and that confidence can go a long way. So test your knowledge of gym jargon. Plus there's a bonus question about a race, since sometimes it is good to have a goal (like running a race) to get you to the gym!

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Back to Basics: Supersets

FitSugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:30:00 -0800

Gym jargon is often tossed about like a lightweight medicine ball, and if you don't know the lingo you can end up not only feeling lost but skimping on your workout. One term likely to be skipped over is "superset." It sounds intimidating and therefore not at all super, but supersets are a great way to move beyond a strength training plateau. Essentially, a superset is two exercises performed one right after the other, rather than simply resting between sets. You can work opposing muscle groups or challenge your muscular strength and endurance by working the same muscle group with different exercises. Reducing rest time increases the cardio component of strength training and keeps the calorie burn going. Plus, supersets save time, and less time in the weight room means more time for a post-workout sauna.

For a few examples of supersets read more:

Supersets for opposing muscle groups:

Bicep curls followed by triceps kickback create an upper arm combination.
Alternate a back extension exercise, like superman, with ab work, like bicycle crunches, to work the front and back of your body.
To work the chest and back, mix a set of push-ups with seated rows with a cable or a resistance band.
Tone the thighs by starting with the leg press machine to work quads, then move to the hamstring curl machine to work your hamstrings and glutes.

Supersets for the same muscle group:

To work the quads one leg at a time, combine single leg squats and step ups.
Combining side lunges with side step downs will work both the outer and inner thighs.
For the hamstrings, pair donkey kicks with reverse lunges - working in two completely different configurations changes your relationship with gravity and challenges your muscles in different ways.
Target the back of your arms with triceps dips followed by triceps presses on your back.

You should repeat each superset two to three times, resting for a minute between supersets, which is much more efficient than resting between each individual set. If you have a strength training superset combo that you love, share it in the comments section below.

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