workout

/'wə:kaut/
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workout

He does a morning workout in his home gym.

Definition

Noun: 1. A session of physical exercise or training: A period of time spent doing physical activities, often following a planned routine, to improve health, strength, or fitness. 2. A test or trial of performance or effectiveness: A situation or event used to assess the capabilities or readiness of someone or something.

Usage

The word "workout" is a countable noun. It typically refers to a single, discrete session of exercise. It is often modified by adjectives describing its type, intensity, or location (e.g., a hard workout, a morning workout, a gym workout).

Examples
  • I have a workout scheduled at the gym this evening.
  • She follows a 30-minute cardio workout video every day.
  • The team's practice game served as a good workout before the real tournament.
  • After that intense workout, my muscles were sore for two days.
Advanced Usage
  • "To give someone/something a workout": To use or test someone or something strenuously.
    • The challenging puzzle gave my brain a real workout.
    • The mountain trail will give your new hiking boots a proper workout.
Variants and Related Words
  • Work out (phrasal verb): To engage in physical exercise; to solve a problem; to develop or result in a certain way.
    • I need to work out more often. (exercise)
    • Let's work out the details of the plan. (solve)
    • I hope everything works out for you. (results)
  • Exercising (noun/gerund): The activity of exerting the body. This is a more general synonym for the activity itself, while "workout" usually refers to a specific instance.
Synonyms
  • Exercise session: A period of physical activity.
  • Training session: A period of practice, often for a sport.
  • Drill: A repetitive exercise for skill training.
Related Phrases
  • Workout routine/plan: A fixed program of exercises.
    • He changed his workout routine to focus on strength.
  • Workout clothes/gear: Clothing or equipment used for exercise.
    • She bought new workout gear for her yoga class.
workout

He does a morning workout in his home gym.

Noun
  1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
    • the doctor recommended regular exercise
    • he did some exercising
    • the physical exertion required by his work kept him fit