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.
She decided to hit the gym before work three days a week after her doctor told her to improve her cardiovascular health.
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(slang) To visit a gym in order to exercise.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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