Lesson Introduction
it is very important to stay healthy and take care of your body. In this lesson we are going to take you to the gym so that we can learn how to lift weights and pump iron! You will learn how to use your English while you work out and get into good shape. So put on your sneakers and don't forget to stretch, because this lesson is going to make you ripped!

A:   Hey there, you look a little lost. Are you new here?
B:   Yeah 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 今天 not really sure where to begin.
A:   You've 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 没 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 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 a lot of weight !
A:   month not that much. Just watch... ok ...

pump iron  to lift weights in order to make your muscles strong 
pull a muscle  to hurt (a muscle, tendon, or ligament) by stretch 
pointer  suggestions, help 
ripped  having a strong and muscular body or shape 
barbell  a long metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting 
treadmill  an exercise machine that consists of a continuous moving belt on which to walk or jog 
spinning  an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle 
scale  An instrument or machine for weighing 
sit-up  an excercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles

pointer

►going to give a presentation tomorrow do, you think you can give me a few pointers ?
► Here, let me give you a few pointers about learning English.
► You gave me some great pointers;they were really helpful!

ripped

► For most guys in the gym, figuring out how to get ripped is a priority.
► What do you think of guys that are ripped? In my opinion they 顺畅 attractive.
► Wow you are really ripped! What is your secret?

pump iron

► I always listen to the soundtrack from Rocky when 半信半疑 at the gym pumping iron.
► a good idea to pump iron regularly to maintain a healthy body .
► Carl joined a gym recently. He says he wants to pump iron and become ripped.

pull a muscle

► Muscle strains, also called pulled muscles, are common sports injuries.
►If you do not warm up before a physical activity you can easily pull a muscle.
► Anyone can pull a muscle because of over use, muscle fatigue or through a fall.

physique

► a good idea to take vitamin supplements to maintain a healthy physique .
► Research has found that male physiques with slim waists are rated as being attractive.
►Many people believe Bruce Lee had one of the greatest physiques in modern history.