EP 0130Daily Life

Going To The Gym

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...

核心词汇

pump ironprinciple verb, present progressive

to lift weights in order to make your muscles strong

pull a muscleprinciple verb, present simple

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

pointercommon noun, plural

suggestions, help

physiquecommon noun, nonvariable

the size and shape of a person’s body

rippedAdjective

having a strong and muscular body or shape

拓展词汇

barbellcommon noun, singular

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

treadmillcommon noun, singular

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

spinningcommon noun, singular

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

scalecommon noun, singular

An instrument or machine for weighing

situpcommon noun, singular

an excercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles