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Physical education class (PE class).
He's been hitting the gym a lot. He has a membership at a commercial gym and also a bit of a home gym.
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(intransitive, India, Australia, South Africa) To go to the gym.
The only thing that can make you susceptible to this condition pre-marriage is crash dieting or mindless gymming and exercise.)
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(especially, weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights, cardio machines, and other exercise .
I'm off to the gym for my pilates class.
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(India, dated, _, in, Canada, uncountable) , a physical education class in grade school.
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(slang) To visit a gym in order to exercise.
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- hit the gym62%
An extremely common slang phrase meaning to go to the gym and work out. 'Hit the gym' implies intention and follow-through — you're not just wandering in, you're going there with purpose to lift weights, run, or train. It became a cultural cornerstone of fitness-bro culture and social media, often paired with early morning motivation posts. Whether you're actually dedicated or just going once to feel better about yourself, hitting the gym is the universal shorthand for exercise.