242. Gym Lingo 101: Terms You Need to Know to Feel Confident in the Gym | The Gym Confidence Series

Have you ever opened a workout and thought, “Okay… what the hell does that mean!?” Same. And honestly, this is exactly why I wanted to record this episode.

This is the first episode in The Gym Confidence Series, where we are going to unf*ck the confusion around workouts, nutrition, and what it actually takes to see results.

Let’s be real: the gym can already feel intimidating enough and then you add in terms like RPE, reps in reserve, progressive overload, tempo, AMRAP, supersets, time under tension, and suddenly it feels like you need a fitness dictionary just to get through your workout.

You deserve to understand what these terms mean so you can stop second guessing yourself and start walking into your workouts with more confidence.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the gym lingo you actually need to know. Not the random overcomplicated stuff. Not the fitness bro language that makes everything feel harder than it needs to be. Just the terms that will help you understand your workouts, execute them better, and feel more confident in the gym.

Episode Recap:

• What sets, reps, tempo, and rest time mean
• How workouts are structured with straight sets, supersets, circuits, and intervals
• How to understand workout intensity using RPE, reps in reserve, and failure
• Why progressive overload is key for building muscle and seeing results
• What volume and deload weeks are
• Common workout terms like AMRAP, drop sets, warm-up sets, and working sets
• Why execution matters inside your workout
• What time under tension, mind-muscle connection and range of motion mean

Links/Resources mentioned:

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• Listen to the Girls with Opinions Podcast
• Join FIT CLUB, my monthly membership with workouts you can do at home or the gym
• Connect with me on Instagram @kristycastillofit and @unfuckyourfitnesspodcast
• Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness
• Click HERE for my favorite fitness & life things!

More about the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast:

If you've tried all the fad diets and are sick and tired of not achieving your health and fitness goals long-term, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Unf*ck Your Fitness Podcast with me, Kristy Castillo. I'm here to help you break the annoying diet cycle, gain confidence, and reach your health and fitness goals. 

This podcast will show you how to be proud of the body you have, build the body you want, and enjoy the process along the way. I'll cover topics like how to get the most from your workouts, the importance of feeding your body what it needs, and key mindset shifts that will empower you. I've broken through the BS surrounding diet culture and built my dream body, all while being a busy wife, Mom and business owner, and I know you can too!

Connect with me on Instagram at @kristycastillofit

Learn more about working together by visiting my website: https://www.kristycastillo.com/