Glossary

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Round

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

category

gym language

plain english

A timed period of work, commonly two or three minutes, followed by a rest interval.

example

“Three-minute rounds, one minute rest.”

why it matters

The whole class is structured in rounds, and pacing yourself inside one is a skill in itself.

common mistake

Going flat out for the first thirty seconds of every round.

related terms

  • Bell
  • Rest interval
  • Tempo

difficulty

beginner