Fitness words in German, a comprehensive vocabulary guide covering common exercise terms, equipment, and phrases for the gym and beyond.
This article introduces essential German vocabulary for fitness, including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and common expressions to help you navigate workouts and gym conversations with confidence.
Nouns
These are common nouns related to fitness, including equipment, places, and concepts.
| German (Singular/Plural) | English (Singular/Plural) | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| das Fitnessstudio / die Fitnessstudios | gym / gyms | Ich gehe ins Fitnessstudio. | I go to the gym. |
| das Training / die Trainings | workout / workouts | Mein Training dauert eine Stunde. | My workout lasts one hour. |
| die Übung / die Übungen | exercise / exercises | Diese Übung stärkt den Rücken. | This exercise strengthens the back. |
| das Gewicht / die Gewichte | weight / weights | Ich hebe schwere Gewichte. | I lift heavy weights. |
| die Matte / die Matten | mat / mats | Ich lege die Matte auf den Boden. | I place the mat on the floor. |
| der Trainer / die Trainer | trainer / trainers | Der Trainer gibt mir Tipps. | The trainer gives me advice. |
| die Pause / die Pausen | break / breaks | Ich mache eine kurze Pause. | I take a short break. |
| die Wiederholung / die Wiederholungen | repetition / repetitions | Mach zehn Wiederholungen. | Do ten repetitions. |
| die Motivation / die Motivationen | motivation / motivations | Musik gibt mir Motivation. | Music gives me motivation. |
| die Ausdauer / — | endurance / — | Ausdauer ist sehr wichtig. | Endurance is very important. |
Hago diez ___ cada día.
What is the German plural form of 'die Übung' (exercise)?
Übungen
The correct plural form of 'die Übung' is 'die Übungen'. The other options are incorrect pluralizations.
Verbs
These verbs are commonly used to describe fitness activities and routines.
| German | English | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| trainieren | to train / work out | Ich trainiere jeden Tag. | I work out every day. |
| aufwärmen | to warm up | Wir müssen uns aufwärmen. | We need to warm up. |
| dehnen | to stretch | Dehne deine Muskeln. | Stretch your muscles. |
| heben | to lift | Ich hebe Gewichte. | I lift weights. |
| wiederholen | to repeat | Wiederhole die Übung zehnmal. | Repeat the exercise ten times. |
| schwitzen | to sweat | Beim Training schwitze ich viel. | I sweat a lot during the workout. |
| atmen | to breathe | Atme tief ein und aus. | Breathe in and out deeply. |
| entspannen | to relax | Nach dem Training entspanne ich mich. | I relax after the workout. |
| verbessern | to improve | Ich möchte meine Leistung verbessern. | I want to improve my performance. |
| motivieren | to motivate | Musik motiviert mich im Training. | Music motivates me during the workout. |
Adjectives
These adjectives help describe fitness experiences, equipment, and physical sensations.
| German | English | German Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fit | fit | Ich bin heute fit. | I am fit today. |
| müde | tired | Nach dem Training bin ich müde. | I am tired after the workout. |
| stark | strong | Er ist sehr stark. | He is very strong. |
| schnell | fast | Sie läuft schnell. | She runs fast. |
| langsam | slow | Geh langsam. | Walk slowly. |
| intensiv | intense | Das Training ist sehr intensiv. | The workout is very intense. |
| schwer | heavy | Das Gewicht ist schwer. | The weight is heavy. |
| leicht | light | Nimm ein leichtes Gewicht. | Take a light weight. |
| regelmäßig | regular | Ich trainiere regelmäßig. | I work out regularly. |
| gesund | healthy | Sport ist gesund. | Exercise is healthy. |
Phrases
These common phrases are useful for everyday conversations about fitness in German.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Wie lange trainierst du? | How long do you work out? |
| Ich mache Krafttraining. | I do strength training. |
| Aufwärmen ist wichtig. | Warming up is important. |
| Mach eine Pause! | Take a break! |
| Trink genug Wasser. | Drink enough water. |
| Wie viele Wiederholungen machst du? | How many repetitions do you do? |
| Ich möchte Muskeln aufbauen. | I want to build muscle. |
| Dehn dich gut! | Stretch well! |
| Ich gehe heute joggen. | I’m going jogging today. |
| Hast du einen Trainingstipp? | Do you have a training tip? |
¿Cómo se dice 'Drink enough water.' en alemán?
Trink genug Wasser.
'Drink enough water.' translates to 'Trink genug Wasser.' in German.
Summary
This article has covered essential German fitness vocabulary across five categories: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and phrases. These words will help you describe workouts, talk about gym routines, and understand fitness conversations with greater confidence. Building a strong fitness vocabulary is a great step toward achieving your health and language goals simultaneously.
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- English (Singular/Plural): gym / gyms
- English Example: I go to the gym.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
