FITNESS HS113507 ENGLISH FOR HOTEL BUSINESS VOCABULARY
RECEPTION DESK the place in public and company buildings where a receptionist presides, typically located in the front entrance of a building just inside the door
LOCKER a small lockable closet or compartment, typically as one of a number placed together for public or general use, e.g., in schools, gymnasiums, or train stations
FITNESS SHOWER a structure or room that contains at least one shower head and at least one floor drain, but does not contain a bathtub, lavatory, water closet, urinal, or water free urinal
TOILET a room or compartment equipped with one or more toilets
MIRROR a reflective surface, now typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, that reflects a clear image
TELEVISION a piece of electrical equipment with a glass screen on which you can watch programs with pictures and sounds
STEREO a sound system, typically including a CD, tape, or record player, that has two or more speakers and produces stereo sound
WATER DISPENSER a machine that dispenses and often also cools or heats up water with a refrigeration unit
AIR CONDITIONER an appliance or system used to control the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle, typically to maintain a cool atmosphere in warm conditions.
TOWEL a piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP CARD a small piece of plastic or stiff paper that shows you are a member of a fitness, used to allow physical access into facilities, ensuring that only members enter the facility and not intruders and non-members
WATER BOTTLE a container for carrying drinking water
A PROTEIN SHAKER BOTTLE a shaker bottle is a 16 to 32 oz. cup that used to quickly mix protein shakes with an airtight lid and a mixing ball at the bottom, which breaks apart the powders and extra ingredients poured inside
ACTIVEWEAR clothes that are worn for sports or other physical activities
TRAINERS a soft sports shoe suitable for casual wear
SMART WATCH a wearable computing device that closely resembles a wristwatch or other time-keeping device
DOORMAT a mat placed in a doorway, on which people can wipe their shoes on entering a building
MAT a piece of thick or resilient material for lying on or for landing on in gymnastics, wrestling, or similar sports
WEIGHT a heavy object, especially one being lifted or carried
DUMBBELL a short bar with a weight at each end, used typically in pairs for exercise or muscle-building
ANKLE WEIGHT a commonly used training device marketed to the general population as a way to improve fitness during day-to-day activities
PILATES TONING BALL an air-filled ball constructed of elastic PVC which measure 35 to 85 cm (14 to 34 inches) which is used in physical therapy, athletic training, exercise and as an assistive device for weight training
RESISTANCE BAND a thick, strong ring made of rubber or a similar material, used in exercises to make the muscles stronger
PUNCHING BAG a stuffed or inflated bag, typically cylindrical or pearshaped, suspended so it can be punched for exercise or training, especially by boxers
JUMP ROPE a tool used in the sport of skipping/jump rope where one or more participants jump over a rope swung so that it passes under their feet and over their heads
FOAM ROLLER a tube made of rubber or plastic that you can lie on and roll on in various positions in order to reduce tension in the muscles
PUSH-UP BAR a tool — made from steel or hardened plastic — that helps a person's arms remain in a more comfortable position during push-up exercises
AEROBIC STEP PLATFORM an aerobic exercise platform to step onto and off of while doing upper body movements
TREADMILL a device having an endless belt on which an individual walks or runs in place for exercise or physiological testing
SPIN BIKE a machine for taking exercise that looks similar to and is used like a bicycle but does not move from one place
GYMNASTIC RINGS a gymnastics apparatus consisting of two small circles that are suspended by straps from an overhead support and grasped by the gymnast while performing various exercises
ELLIPTICAL a stationary exercise machine used to stair climb, walk, or run without causing excessive pressure to the joints, hence decreasing the risk of impact injuries
STAIR CLIMBER an exercise apparatus that simulates the act of climbing stairs
STEPPER an exercise machine that replicates the motion of walking up stairs
CABLE CROSSOVER MACHINE a large stand with adjustable pulleys on either side
CHEST PRESS MACHINE an exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the shoulders and triceps
BALANCE BOARD a device used as a circus skill, for recreation, balance training, athletic training, brain development, therapy, musical training and other kinds of personal development
AB COASTER an exercise machine purported to target "all the abs" and provide users with a core workout that is both easy and effective
SHOULDER PRESS MACHINE a simple device that can help you build and strengthen the muscles in your triceps
TRICEPS PRESS MACHINE a fixed resistance bit of kit that sees you press overhead from a seated position
ADJUSTABLE BENCH an essential element of the equipment of the training equipment, indispensable for all those who want to improve their fitness, reducing the risk of injury
PREACHER CURL BENCH a bench that is designed for you to sit down with your upper arms resting on a surface that is slightly tilted inwards
BARBELL a barbell is a piece of exercise equipment used in weight training, bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting and strongman, consisting of a long bar, usually with weights attached at each end
LAT PULL DOWN MACHINE a weight machine to work the muscles on the sides of your chest wall and upper back
KETTELBELL a large cast-iron ball-shaped weight with a single handle
CABLE ROW MACHINE a weighted horizontal cable row machine to work muscle groups in your back and arms
LEG EXTENSION MACHINE a resistance weight training machine exercise that targets the quadriceps muscle
LEG PRESS MACHINE a piece of gym equipment used to strengthen the lower body, particularly the legs
RECEPTIONIST a person employed in an office or other establishment to answer the telephone, deal with clients, and greet visitors