ESL Podcast 385 - Exercising at the Gym
weight machine - a piece of equipment that one uses to build one's muscles, usually by pulling or pushing a heavy part of the equipment
Shane started using a new weight machine at the gym last month and his arms are already much larger than they were before.
to try (something) out - to do or use something a small number of times or for a short period of time to find out whether one likes it and wants to continue
Kelly tried out five different types of bicycles before she decided which one to buy.
muscle - one of many body parts that is connected to bones and allows one to move
Their leg muscles hurt a lot after their 18-mile hike up and down that mountain.
to ache - to hurt with a dull pain that lasts over time; to feel discomfort with a weak pain
His tooth has been aching for a week, so he's going to schedule an appointment with the dentist.
gym - a building where people go to exercise indoors; a place where people go to play sports and to exercise
Some employers give all their employees free membership to a gym because they want to encourage their workers to be healthy and active.
cardio - cardiovascular; related to the heart and/or activities designed to make the heart beat more quickly for exercise
Running, swimming, and bicycling are all great cardio activities.
workout - a period of physical exercise to improve one's health; a series of physical exercises to lose weight
Hercilia had a great workout yesterday, running five eight-minute miles.
treadmill - a machine that one stands on, where the part below one's feet moves so that one can walk or run at any speed
Some people enjoy walking on a treadmill while they watch TV so that they can get some exercise while seeing their favorite shows.
stationary bike - a machine that is like a bicycle, but the wheels do not touch the ground, so the user doesn't go anywhere
I like riding a real bicycle more than a stationary bike because it is good to be outside and get some fresh air.
free weights - small, heavy pieces of metal or plastic that one can hold in one's hands or attach to one's wrists or ankles for exercise
Prissy has started carrying free weights on her evening walks so that she can get more exercise.
strength-training - the practice of exercising to build one's muscles and become stronger
Doctors recommend that women do strength-training exercises a few times a week to protect their bones later in life.
personal trainer - a person whose job is to help other people learn how to exercise correctly and meet their health goals
Wendy hired a personal trainer who helped her lose 20 pounds in just three months.
regimen - a special plan that one follows, especially to improve one's health
Dr. Litchman put us on a new dietary regimen that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, and fish.
to look out for (someone) - to look for someone; to look around and see if someone is in a particular place
You should look out for Marcus when you go to that grocery store because he always shops there.
to sweat - to lose water through the very small holes in one's skin, usually because one's body is hot and needs to cool down
If you sweat a lot, you need to drink extra water to replace the water that your body is losing.
locker room - a large room in a gym where people can take a shower and change their clothes
The men's locker room always smells like dirty socks!