Gym rat
Gym rat is a Muay Thai gym slang term. Someone who practically lives at the gym. In Thailand the term fits the long-stay foreigners who train two sessions a day for months. It is also written Lifer. Related terms: Nak Muay Farang and Fight camp. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Gym rat
- Someone who practically lives at the gym. In Thailand the term fits the long-stay foreigners who train two sessions a day for months.
| Term | Gym rat |
|---|---|
| Also written | Lifer |
| Category | Slang |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org ↗
Questions about Gym rat
What does Gym rat mean in Muay Thai?
Someone who practically lives at the gym. In Thailand the term fits the long-stay foreigners who train two sessions a day for months.
What are other spellings of Gym rat?
It is also written Lifer. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Gym rat?
Related terms: Nak Muay Farang and Fight camp.
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