Fitness in English Yoga, push-ups, sit-ups... Talk about fitness and sports in English!

I want to get in shape. Go to the gym to talk about sports in English. Practical sentences about using gym equipment.

I want to get in shape. ?I want to get in shape. ?I want to get in shape. ? I want to have six-pack abs. ?I want to have six-pack abs. Can you show me how to use this machine? Can you spot me (Editor's note: When doing weight training, ask someone to help prepare and support heavy objects such as barbells to prevent sudden falls) How many reps should I do? How many times should I do this action in a row? How much can you press? How many pounds can you press? (Editor's note: Bench press terminology) Can I bring guests to the gym Can I bring guests to the gym? (Editor's note: Some gyms will allow members to exercise with their partners at a moderate level) Do I need a reservation to use the squash courts Do I need a reservation to use the squash courts? Are there lockers / towels available? What if I fet my membership card What if I forget to bring my membership card? Is the membership transferable Can the membership be transferred to someone else? Do you have a yoga / cardio class for beginners? Do you have a yoga / cardio class for beginners? Fitness verb phrases

firm up

Rope jumping is a great way to firm up your legs. Rope jumping is a great way to firm up your legs.

lift

Can you lift that dumbbell over your head? Can you lift that dumbbell over your head?

exhale / inhale

My trainer told me to exhale when I lift weights, and then inhale when I lower them. My coach told me to breathe out when I lift and to breathe in when I lower.

trim minus

I need to trim my waistline before I can t into that dress. Talk about exercise in the gym

run on a treadmill

I usually run on a treadmill for 30 minutes. I often run on a treadmill for half an hour.

use an exercise bike

I use an exercise bike to warm up before lifting weights. Before I do weight training, I use an exercise bike to warm up.

jump rope

I jump rope in beeen weight sets. I jump rope between each set of weight training.

do push-ups / sit-ups do push-ups / sit-ups

Should I do push-ups and sit-ups before or after cardio? Push-ups and sit-ups Should it be done before or after aerobic exercise?

aerobic boxing

There's an aerobic boxing class tonight at ?seven. There's an aerobic boxing class tonight at ?seven. .

weight training

Weight training can help you improve your muscle tone. Weight training can make your muscles stronger.

do yoga

I do yoga at the gym three days a week. I do yoga three days a week.

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