Vocabulary about conversations at the gym

Asking about Gym / Fitness Membership:

- What kind of membership options do you have?

- Could you tell me about…

- I’d like some information about…

- How often can I use the gym with this membership?

- How much is a weekly/monthly membership?



Asking about Classes:

- What kind of classes do you offer?

- How many times a week is there a zumba (pilates, karate, etc.) class?

- Is there a waiting list…?: ¿Hay una lista de espera?

- Is a medical certificate required for any of the classes here?


Asking about Gym Facilities:

- What sort of facilities do you have?

- Could you show me how to use this equipment?

- How late do you stay open?

- What is the best time to come and use the gym?



Explaining what you want:

- I’d like to lose/gain weight/ get in shape/ increase muscle strength

- What would you suggest for….?

Some videos to help:

If you need some more help... 

https://peptalkindia.com/english-conversation-how-to-talk-at-the-gym/ 

http://www.talkenglish.com/lessonpractice.aspx?ALID=580 

Vocabulary about gym

Types of Exercises:

• Aerobics exercises
• Muscular-strengthening exercises
• Low impact exercises
• High impact exercises
• Cardio
• Work out
• Get in shape
• Keep fit

Exercising:

• Warm up
• Cool down (time)
• Push-ups
• Sit- ups
• Crunches
• Pull-ups
• Squats: sentadillas
• Running: correr
• Circuit training: entrenamiento de circuito

Body and Physical Health:

• Abs or abdominal muscles: músculos abdominales
• Heart rate: ritmo cardíaco
• Biceps: bíceps
• Triceps tríceps
• Quadriceps: cuádriceps
• Joint: articulación
• Dehydration: deshidratación
• Inhale/Exhale: inhalar/exhalar

In a Fitness Center:

• Fitness Profile/Assessment
• Exercise machine
• Personal trainer
• Gym member
• Gym membership
• Sign up
• Join a gym
• Discount
• Membership card
• Weekly/monthly membership
• Opening hours
• Closing hours

Exercise Machines or Gym Equipment: 

• Lockers
• Treadmill
• Elliptical Machine
• Stationary Bike
• Rowing Machine
• Weights (in general)
• Barbells: (a type) They are long, straight metal bars with sleeves on the ends to hold weight plates
• Dumbbell: (other type). They are short barbells, 10 to 15 inches long. You can hold a dumbbell in one hand. 
• Weights Rack
• Punching Bag
• Exercise Ball
• Bench

Fitness Activities:

• Aerobics
• Pilates
• Jogging
• Yoga
• Zumba
• Judo
• Karate
• Dancing
• Lifting weights

Diet:

• Calorie
• Metabolism
• Digestive system
• Energy
• Nutrients
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Fiber
• Vitamins
• Organic
• Appetite
• Gain/put on weight
• Lose weight
• Watch your figure/diet
• Count the calories
• Cut down on
• Eat sensibly

Body Shapes:

• Fit
• Slim
• Thin
• Skinny
• Fat
• Chubby
• Overweight
• Obese

Some videos that can help:

If you need some more help...

https://www.self.com/story/fitness-terms-to-know-before-working-out 

https://myvocabulary.com/word-list/fitnessvocabulary/

https://www.espressoenglish.net/english-vocabulary-words-gym-equipment/


Some activities to use your new vocabulary:

https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/vocabulary-at-gym