In the Gym Word Search

About this puzzle

A workout in fourteen words: the equipment (treadmill, dumbbell, barbell, kettlebell, jump rope, yoga mat), the exercises (squat, lunge, plank, pushup, stretch, rowing) and the parts of a session (warm up, cardio). It suits a physical education class or anyone planning a home routine — and gives you a reason to take a short movement break after finishing the puzzle.

The default layout is Medium on a 13×13 grid. Easy, Medium and Hard each use their own checked layout of the same words, and every one can be printed in standard or large print on US Letter or A4.

Word notes

Treadmill

A moving belt for walking or running indoors; the speed and slope can be adjusted.

Dumbbell

A short bar with a weight at each end, held in one hand.

Kettlebell

A cast-iron weight shaped like a ball with a handle.

Squat

Bending the knees and hips as if sitting back into a chair, then standing up again; it works the leg and hip muscles.

Plank

Holding a straight body position supported on forearms and toes.

Yoga Mat

A cushioned, non-slip mat for floor exercises, stretching and yoga.

Jump Rope

One of the simplest cardio workouts; boxers have long used it to build footwork and stamina.

Warm Up

A few minutes of light movement that raises the heart rate and loosens the muscles before harder exercise.

Try this after the puzzle

Build a simple routine from the list: one warm-up, three exercises and one stretch, with a number of repetitions for each. In a PE class, groups can swap routines and try each other's. Always start with WARM UP and finish with STRETCH.

All 14 words

Treadmill · Dumbbell · Barbell · Kettlebell · Squat · Lunge · Plank · Pushup · Stretch · Yoga Mat · Jump Rope · Rowing · Cardio · Warm Up