grinding

Definition

In fitness slang, the relentless, unglamorous process of showing up day after day to do the same boring workout routine until results eventually appear. It's what separates Instagram fitness models from people who just post gym selfies. This term captures the monotonous dedication required when motivation has left the building but your goals haven't.

Example Usage

Just grinding out another leg day—my quads hate me but my future self will thank me, allegedly.

Source: Common fitness slang

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