Daily Life - Going To The Gym(0130)

A:

Hey there, you look a little lost. Are you new here?

B:

Yeah how'd you know?

A:

You can always spot the newbies. I can give you a few pointers if you want. Were you trying to use this machine here?

B:

Yeah! I just started my training today and I'm not really sure where to begin.

A:

It's ok, I know how it is. This machine here will work out your upper body, mainly your triceps and biceps. Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition?

B:

Well, I don't want to be ripped like you! I just want a good physique with weights and cardio.

A:

In that case you want to work with less weight. You can start off by working ten to fifteen reps in four sets. Five kilo weights should be enough. Now it's very important that you stretch before pumping iron or you might pull a muscle.

B:

Got it! Wow is that the weight you are lifting? My goodness that's a lot of weight!

A:

It's not that much. Just watch... I'm ok...

Key Vocabulary

pump iron

principle verb, present progressive

to lift weights in order to make your muscles strong

pull a muscle

principle verb, present simple

to hurt (a muscle, tendon, or ligament) by stretch

pointer

common noun, plural

suggestions, help

physique

common noun, non-variable

the size and shape of a person's body

ripped

Adjective

having a strong and muscular body or shape

Supplementary Vocabulary

barbell

common noun, singular

a long metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting

treadmill

common noun, singular

an exercise machine that consists of a continuous moving belt on which to walk or jog

spinning

common noun, singular

an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle

scale

common noun, singular

An instrument or machine for weighing

sit-up

common noun, singular

an excercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles