Korean Dieting & Fitness Vocab | Korean Weightloss Vocab

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In this lesson, we’ll be introducing vocab and expressions used often in context of dieting and fitness. First, I’ll introduce the full list and then show how those words might be used in context!

FULL VOCAB LIST:

다이어트하다 — to diet (loanword, very common)

체중 감량 — weight loss

살 빼다 — to lose weight (very common, casual)

살찌다 — to gain weight

유지하다 — to maintain (weight/condition)

건강 — health

식단 — diet (meal plan)

칼로리 — calories

영양 — nutrition

단백질 — protein

탄수화물 — carbohydrates

지방 — fat

저탄고지 — low-carb, high-fat (저 지방, 고 탄수화물)

고단백 — high-protein

저칼로리 — low-calorie

식단 조절 — diet control

간헐적 단식 — intermittent fasting

공복 — empty stomach / fasting state

폭식 — binge eating

야식 — late-night snack (often “bad” in diet context)

치팅데이 — cheat day (very common slang)

운동하다 — to exercise

헬스하다 — to work out at the gym (very common slang)

헬스장 — gym

웨이트 — weight training (loanword)

유산소 운동 — cardio

무산소 운동 — anaerobic training / strength training

근력 운동 — strength training

러닝 — running

스트레칭 — stretching

코어 운동 — core workout

스쿼트 — squat

데드리프트 — deadlift

벤치프레스 — bench press

근육 — muscle

체지방 — body fat

복근 — abs

몸매 — body shape/figure

탄탄하다 — toned, firm

마른 몸 — skinny body

벌크업 — bulking up (loanword)

라인 — body line/shape

COMMONLY USED PHRASES:

요즘 다이어트 중이에요.

I’m on a diet these days.

살 좀 빼야 돼요.

I need to lose some weight.

식단 관리하고 있어요.

I’m managing my diet.

야식 끊었어요.

I quit late-night snacks.

치팅데이였어요.

It was my cheat day.

헬스장 등록했어요.

I signed up for a gym.

요즘 운동 열심히 하고 있어요.

I’ve been exercising hard lately.

오늘 웨이트 했어요.

I did weight training today.

유산소 좀 해야겠어요.

I should do some cardio.

근육통 장난 아니에요.

My muscle soreness is no joke.

Slang & Casual Expressions:

다이어트 망했어 — My diet is ruined

폭망했다 — completely failed (diet/workout/plan)

입터졌다 — started eating a lot / lost control of eating

오늘 운동 뺐다 — I skipped today’s workout

벌크업 중 — I’m bulking

몸 만들기 중 — I’m building my body (fitness phase)

라인 잡는 중 — working on body shape/definition

헬린이 — gym beginner (헬스 + 어린이)

식단 빡세게 — strict diet

미쳤다 (몸/라인) — crazy good

A: 요즘 다이어트 해?

Are you dieting these days?

B:응, 식단 조절 중인데 진짜 힘들어.

Yeah, I’m controlling my diet but it’s really hard.

A: 헬스장 다녀?

Are you attending the gym?

B:응, 요즘 벌크업 중이라 웨이트 열심히 해.

Yeah, I’m bulking so I’m lifting weights hard lately.