DEFINITION: v. To return to the gym in order to get back in shape, only to over-do-it and injure yourself. n. An injury which is the result of an overly ambitious exercise program.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Callistrainics: /kalÉ™strÄniks/ After years of general neglect, Jim decided to get back to the gym. Of course, as with most things, he overdid it. His callistrainics left him on his back on the sofa just like before he began. Etymology: callisthenics (gymnastic exercises to achieve bodily fitness and grace of movement) + strain (a force tending to pull or stretch something to an extreme or damaging degree) Created by: artr2.
Nathurtopathy: /natch hurt o path ee/ Arnold’s naturopathy exercises turned into nathurtopathy exercises when he strained himself on his dumbells…apparently they were aptly named. Etymology: Naturopathy (a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process) & Hurt (sore, in pain) Created by: Nosila.
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