Gains

Definition

Gains refer to progress or improvement in physical fitness, health, wellness, or weight loss. It can be measurable changes in muscle mass, strength, endurance, body composition, or general well-being.

Types of Gains

• Muscle Gains: Refers to an increase in muscle size or hypertrophy due to progressive resistance training.
• Strength Gains: Refers to an increase in muscular strength due to resistance training.
• Endurance Gains: Refers to an increase in cardiovascular and muscular endurance due to aerobic or anaerobic training.
• Weight Loss Gains: Refers to progress in losing unwanted body weight due to healthy diet and exercise habits.

Synonyms

• Progress
• Improvement
• Achievement

Antonyms

• Lack of progress
• Plateau
• Regression

Related Terms

• Muscle Hypertrophy
• Resistance Training
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Body Composition

Confused Terms

• Gains versus Losses
• Bulking versus Cutting
• Strength versus Power