Synonyms and antonyms of Equipment used at the gym and for exercises in British Thesaurus

assault course (noun)

British a series of objects or structures that you have to get over, under, or through in a training exercise, especially in the armed forces

barbell (noun)

a long metal bar with weights at each end that you lift in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger

beam (noun)

British a wooden bar used for physical exercise in a gym

bench (noun)

a long low table in a gym that you lie on in order to do exercises

cross-trainer (noun)

a piece of exercise equipment with parts that you stand on and parts that you hold, allowing you to move your legs and arms backwards and forwards

dumbbell (noun)

a short metal bar with a weight at both ends that people lift in order to develop their muscles

exercise bike (noun)

a bicycle that stays in one place, used for physical exercise

mat (noun)

a piece of a thick soft material like rubber that you use when doing exercises or for some sports

multigym (noun)

a piece of exercise equipment that is designed so that you can do many different exercises on it

obstacle course (noun)

a series of objects or structures that you have to get over, under, or through in an obstacle race or in a training exercise

punchbag (noun)

British a large heavy bag hanging from a rope, that you hit for exercise

punching bag (noun)

American a punchbag

rowing machine (noun)

an exercise machine that you sit on, and pull a moving handle towards you, as if you were rowing a boat

skipping rope (noun)

British a rope that you swing over your head and under your feet as you jump. The American word is jump rope.

step machine (noun)

a type of exercise equipment consisting of a frame with two pedals that you stand on and push down with your feet so that you move in a way similar to climbing

trampoline (noun)

a piece of equipment consisting of a metal frame with a strong material stretched across it that you can jump up and down on for exercise or as a sport

treadmill (noun)

a piece of exercise equipment with a flat moving surface that you walk or run on while staying in the same place

weight (noun)

a piece of heavy metal designed for lifting or throwing as a sport