The Korean word for gym is 헬스장 (hel-seu-jang).

If you’re planning to stay fit in Korea or communicate with gym trainers or workout buddies, knowing key Korean gym vocabulary and expressions is essential. From equipment to workout routines and trainer lingo, this guide covers 70+ useful terms!

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Places & People at the Gym

Korean	Pronunciation	English
헬스장	hel-seu-jang	Gym, fitness center
피트니스 센터	pi-teu-ni-seu sen-teo	Fitness center
운동실	un-dong-sil	Exercise room
체육관	che-yuk-gwan	Gymnasium
트레이너	teu-re-i-neo	Trainer
회원	hoe-won	Member
직원	ji-gwon	Staff
프런트	peu-reon-teu	Front desk

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Common Gym Activities in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
운동하다	un-dong-ha-da	To work out
헬스하다	hel-seu-ha-da	To work out (weight training)
스트레칭하다	seu-teu-re-ching-ha-da	To stretch
근력 운동	geun-ryeok un-dong	Strength training
유산소 운동	yu-san-so un-dong	Cardio exercise
웨이트 트레이닝	we-i-teu teu-re-i-ning	Weight training
러닝하다	reo-ning-ha-da	To run (on treadmill)
땀나다	ttam-na-da	To sweat
운동 끝났어요	un-dong kkeut-nat-seo-yo	Finished my workout

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Gym Equipment in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
러닝머신	reo-ning-meo-sin	Treadmill
사이클	sa-i-keul	Stationary bike
덤벨	deom-bel	Dumbbell
바벨	ba-bel	Barbell
벤치프레스	ben-chi peu-re-seu	Bench press
스쿼트랙	seu-kwo-teu-raek	Squat rack
케이블 머신	ke-i-beul meo-sin	Cable machine
요가매트	yo-ga-mae-teu	Yoga mat
운동복	un-dong-bok	Workout clothes
운동화	un-dong-hwa	Workout shoes

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Common Exercises in Korean

Korean	Pronunciation	English
스쿼트	seu-kwo-teu	Squat
푸시업	pu-shi-eop	Push-up
윗몸 일으키기	wit-mom i-reu-ki-gi	Sit-up
플랭크	peul-laeng-keu	Plank
런지	reon-ji	Lunge
벤치 프레스	ben-chi peu-re-seu	Bench press
풀업	pul-eop	Pull-up
레그프레스	re-geu peu-re-seu	Leg press
줄넘기	jul-neom-gi	Jump rope
버피 테스트	beo-pi te-seu-teu	Burpee test

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Useful Korean Gym Phrases & Expressions

Korean	Pronunciation	English
운동하러 왔어요.	un-dong-ha-reo wat-seo-yo	I came to work out.
운동하고 있어요.	un-dong-ha-go iss-eo-yo	I’m working out.
기구 사용 중이에요.	gi-gu sa-yong jung-i-e-yo	I’m using this machine.
다음에 사용해도 돼요?	da-eum-e sa-yong-hae-do dwae-yo?	Can I use this next?
몇 세트 남았어요?	myeot se-teu nam-at-seo-yo?	How many sets do you have left?
어디에 보관함 있어요?	eo-di-e bo-gwan-ham iss-eo-yo?	Where are the lockers?
헬스 등록하고 싶어요.	hel-seu deung-rok-ha-go sip-eo-yo	I want to sign up for the gym.
개인 트레이닝 받고 싶어요.	gae-in teu-re-i-ning bat-go sip-eo-yo	I want personal training.

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Korean Gym Culture Tips

Wipe machines after use (there are cleaning sprays)
Don’t hog equipment — take turns
Shoes must be indoor-use only
Showers and lockers are usually available
Koreans often exercise quietly and respectfully

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Practice These Questions!

How do you say “treadmill” in Korean?
What’s the word for “dumbbell” in Korean?
How would you say “I’m working out” in Korean?

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