Glossary

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Bell

Take this slowly, stay balanced, and ask your coach when something feels unclear.

category

gym language

plain english

The sound that starts and ends a round. In a gym it is usually a timer.

example

“Work until the bell.”

why it matters

It is the signal everything in the session is organized around — including when to stop.

common mistake

Throwing one more punch after the bell, which is both bad form and unsafe.

related terms

  • Round
  • Rest interval

difficulty

beginner