hits the gym

Pumps some iron

Hits the gym means to go exercise at a fitness center.

The phrase emphasizes the act of showing up rather than what happens inside: I try to hit the gym three times a week.

It sounds casual and determined—you're not just visiting, you're attacking your workout.

Related

kettlebells · endurance · discipline · stress relief · HIIT · treadmill · body positivity · fit check · habit formation · rest day · flexibility · self-care · locker room · fitness goals · strength training · yoga mat · rowing machine · fitness classes

Opposites
physical activity level

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Crashing at others' places

lazes about · sits around · lies around · takes it easy · vegetates

health-oriented behavior

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Eats to excess

falls off the wagon · binges · indulges

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G