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How to Say "workout" in Spanish

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ejercicio

eh-hehr-SEE-seeoh/e.xerˈsi.sjo/

nounA1general
Use 'ejercicio' for general physical activity or a specific training session, often emphasizing the act of exercising itself rather than a formal routine.
A colorful storybook illustration showing a happy stick figure running on a green path under a blue sky, representing physical exercise.

Examples

Hacer ejercicio por la mañana me da mucha energía.

Exercising in the morning gives me a lot of energy.

Necesitas más ejercicio para mantenerte en forma.

You need more exercise to stay in shape.

Always Masculine

Remember to always use the masculine article 'el' with this word: 'el ejercicio' (the exercise), even though it ends in '-o'.

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: “Hago deporte/practico deporte (instead of 'hacer ejercicio').”

Correction: While 'deporte' is related, the most natural way to say 'to exercise' is 'hacer ejercicio'.

entrenamiento

en-treh-nah-mee-en-toh/entrenaˈmjento/

nounA2general
Choose 'entrenamiento' when referring to a structured or intensive session, especially in a sports or professional fitness context.
A colorful storybook illustration showing an adult mentor figure gently guiding a young apprentice's hands as they work together on a simple construction project using wooden blocks, symbolizing skill development and training.

Examples

El equipo tiene un entrenamiento muy duro todos los lunes.

The team has a very hard workout every Monday.

Necesitas tres meses de entrenamiento intensivo antes de correr el maratón.

You need three months of intensive training before running the marathon.

El nuevo empleado completó su entrenamiento de seguridad la semana pasada.

The new employee completed his safety training last week.

Masculine Noun Rule

Since this word ends in '-miento', it is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el entrenamiento'.

Confusing 'entrenamiento' and 'práctica'

Mistake: “Using 'práctica' when referring specifically to a scheduled gym session.”

Correction: Use 'entrenamiento' for structured physical or professional preparation. 'Práctica' is often more general skill rehearsal or routine.

gimnasia

heem-NAH-syah/ximˈnasja/

nounA1general
Use 'gimnasia' for general physical training or exercises, often implying a routine or a set of movements for fitness or health.
A person in colorful athletic wear doing a jumping jack in a bright room.

Examples

Hago gimnasia todas las mañanas para mantenerme en forma.

I do exercise every morning to stay in shape.

Mi hija practica gimnasia rítmica en el club.

My daughter practices rhythmic gymnastics at the club.

Hoy tenemos clase de gimnasia a las diez.

Today we have PE class at ten.

Always Feminine

This word is always feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it (la gimnasia).

Activity vs. Location

Mistake: “Voy a la gimnasia para levantar pesas.”

Correction: Voy al gimnasio para levantar pesas.

General vs. Specific Workouts

Learners often confuse 'ejercicio' and 'entrenamiento'. Remember that 'ejercicio' is a broader term for physical activity, while 'entrenamiento' implies a more specific, often demanding, training session, particularly in sports.

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