Fitness words in German help you talk about exercise routines, gym equipment, and staying motivated. This list covers key vocabulary developed from the Loco German course.
Common Fitness Words
These are the most common German words you’ll need for talking about fitness in general.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example German Sentence | Example English Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| das Training | die Trainings | training/workout | trainings/workouts | Ich habe morgen Training. | I have training tomorrow. |
| der Sport | — | sport | — | Sport macht Spaß. | Sport is fun. |
| die Übung | die Übungen | exercise | exercises | Diese Übung ist schwer. | This exercise is hard. |
| das Fitnessstudio | die Fitnessstudios | gym | gyms | Ich gehe ins Fitnessstudio. | I go to the gym. |
| der Muskel | die Muskeln | muscle | muscles | Meine Muskeln tun weh. | My muscles hurt. |
Equipment
These words cover common gym equipment you’ll encounter in a German-speaking fitness environment.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example German Sentence | Example English Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Hantel | die Hanteln | dumbbell | dumbbells | Ich trainiere mit Hanteln. | I train with dumbbells. |
| die Matte | die Matten | mat | mats | Ich lege die Matte auf den Boden. | I put the mat on the floor. |
| das Laufband | die Laufbänder | treadmill | treadmills | Ich laufe gerne auf dem Laufband. | I like running on the treadmill. |
| das Fahrrad | die Fahrräder | bike | bikes | Ich fahre Fahrrad. | I ride a bike. |
| die Kettlebell | die Kettlebells | kettlebell | kettlebells | Kettlebell-Training ist effektiv. | Kettlebell training is effective. |
Workout Types
These are German words for different types of workouts and training methods.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example German Sentence | Example English Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| das Krafttraining | die Krafttrainings | strength training | strength trainings | Krafttraining ist gut für die Muskeln. | Strength training is good for muscles. |
| das Ausdauertraining | die Ausdauertrainings | endurance training | endurance trainings | Ausdauertraining verbessert die Kondition. | Endurance training improves stamina. |
| das Cardio | — | cardio | — | Ich mache heute Cardio. | I’m doing cardio today. |
| das Yoga | — | yoga | — | Yoga entspannt den Geist. | Yoga relaxes the mind. |
| das Stretching | — | stretching | — | Stretching ist wichtig nach dem Training. | Stretching is important after training. |
Endurance training improves stamina.
Ausdauertraining verbessert die Kondition.
'Ausdauertraining verbessert die Kondition.' means 'Endurance training improves stamina.' 'Ausdauertraining' is endurance training.
Body Parts
These vocabulary words will help you talk about which parts of your body you're working on.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example German Sentence | Example English Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| der Arm | die Arme | arm | arms | Ich trainiere meine Arme. | I train my arms. |
| das Bein | die Beine | leg | legs | Meine Beine sind müde. | My legs are tired. |
| der Rücken | — | back | — | Rückenschmerzen sind häufig. | Back pain is common. |
| der Bauch | die Bäuche | stomach | stomachs/abs | Ich mache Bauchübungen. | I do stomach exercises. |
| die Schulter | die Schultern | shoulder | shoulders | Die Schultern sind wichtig beim Heben. | Shoulders are important for lifting. |
Back pain is common.
Rückenschmerzen sind häufig.
'Rückenschmerzen sind häufig.' means 'Back pain is common.' 'Rückenschmerzen' literally translates to 'back pains.'
Motivation & Health
These words can help you express how you feel about working out and staying healthy.
| German Singular | German Plural | English Singular | English Plural | Example German Sentence | Example English Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| die Motivation | — | motivation | — | Ich habe heute viel Motivation. | I have a lot of motivation today. |
| die Ausdauer | — | endurance | — | Meine Ausdauer wird besser. | My endurance is improving. |
| die Kraft | — | strength | — | Kraft ist beim Heben wichtig. | Strength is important for lifting. |
| die Gesundheit | — | health | — | Sport fördert die Gesundheit. | Sport promotes health. |
| die Erholung | — | recovery | — | Erholung ist nach dem Training wichtig. | Recovery is important after training. |
I have a lot of motivation today.
Ich habe heute viel Motivation.
'Ich habe heute viel Motivation.' means 'I have a lot of motivation today.' 'Motivation' is used the same way in German.
Conclusion
Now you have a solid foundation of German fitness vocabulary to help you navigate workouts, talk about your routine, and stay motivated—all in German. Keep practicing and soon you’ll be able to discuss fitness naturally!
Flashcards (1 of 25)
- English Singular: training/workout
- English Plural: trainings/workouts
- Example English Sentence: I have training tomorrow.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
