Gym

Good to know

• Free weights such as dumbbells and barbells allow a wide range of exercises and loading.
• Resistance machines guide movement along a fixed path and are often used by beginners.
• The cardio area holds equipment like treadmills, rowing machines and stationary bikes.
• Racks and benches support compound lifts such as the squat, bench press and deadlift.

Where it’s used

Sports that use gym:

Fitness

Strength and general fitness training — the foundation that supports every other sport.

Fitness & GymBeginner friendly

Weightlifting

A technical strength sport built around lifting a loaded barbell overhead with speed and control.

Fitness & GymRewards practice

Powerlifting

A strength sport focused on lifting the heaviest weight you can across the squat, bench press and deadlift.

Fitness & GymSome learning curve

Bodybuilding

Resistance training focused on building muscle size, symmetry and definition through consistent effort.

Fitness & GymSome learning curve

Functional Fitness

Varied, whole-body training built around everyday movement patterns like squatting, lifting and carrying.

Fitness & GymSome learning curve