Grammar fix
hit the gym
go exercise at gym
To go to the gym to exercise, especially as part of a regular routine.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
I usually hit the gym before work on Mondays and Wednesdays.
I prefer to hit the gym early in the morning because it is quieter and I have more energy then.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I hit to the gym after work.
Say: I hit the gym after work.
'Hit the gym' does not take 'to'; say 'go to the gym' if you use 'to'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Train your body to stay fit
How specificAny exerciseGym visit
do exerciseGeneral physical activity; 'some exercise' sounds natural in conversation.work outUsually a deliberate exercise session, at home or a gym.
hit the gymYou're here · Informal: go to the gym to exercise.