What is a pr in gym?

A PR, or Personal Record, in the gym refers to achieving a better result than you've ever achieved before in a specific exercise. This could be:

• Heavier weight lifted: Lifting a heavier weight for a given number of repetitions (reps) than you ever have before. For example, squatting 225 lbs for 5 reps when your previous best was 205 lbs for 5 reps.
• More repetitions with the same weight: Completing more repetitions with the same weight than you ever have before. For example, bench pressing 185 lbs for 8 reps when your previous best was 185 lbs for 6 reps.
• Improved time or distance: For exercises like rowing, running on a treadmill, or cycling, a PR might involve completing a set distance faster or covering a greater distance in the same amount of time.

PRs are a significant source of motivation and satisfaction for gym-goers. They represent progress, improvement, and the tangible results of hard work and dedication. Tracking PRs helps individuals monitor their progress and stay motivated towards their fitness goals. Many gym-goers keep a training log or use fitness tracking apps to record their PRs.