Post-Workout Review & Scheduling Next Session
At the end of the session, the trainer and client recap the workout, discuss how the client is feeling, and plan for the next training session, including scheduling and potential next steps.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
squats
An exercise where you bend your knees and lower your body as if sitting back into a chair, mainly working the leg muscles.
glutes
Short for gluteus muscles, which are the main muscles in your buttocks; often used in fitness to talk about butt muscles.
quads
Short for quadriceps, the large muscles on the front of your thighs that help with leg movements like walking and squatting.
pushed through
To continue doing something difficult without stopping, like finishing a tough exercise; shows determination.
recovery
The process of resting and healing your body after exercise to reduce soreness and build strength.
hydrated
Having enough water in your body; important after workouts to prevent tiredness and help muscles recover.
stretch
To gently pull your muscles to make them more flexible and reduce pain after exercise; often done as a light activity.
prioritize
To decide what is most important and focus on it first; useful for planning recovery or daily tasks.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How are you feeling after those last few sets of squats?
This is a polite way to ask about someone's physical condition after exercise. Use it at the end of a workout to check on feelings. 'How are you feeling' uses present continuous for current state, and 'sets' means groups of repetitions in fitness.
My legs feel like jelly, though!
An idiomatic expression meaning legs feel weak and wobbly from tiredness. 'Feel like' compares to something, and 'though' adds contrast. Useful for describing post-workout fatigue in casual talk.
You really pushed through today.
Compliments effort in completing a challenge. 'Pushed through' is a phrasal verb for persevering. Use this to encourage someone after hard work; 'really' emphasizes the action.
Any discomfort or sharp pains anywhere?
Asks about possible injuries politely. 'Any' with uncountable nouns like discomfort; 'sharp pains' describes sudden pain. Good for safety checks in fitness or health talks.
What should I prioritize for recovery tonight?
Seeks advice on main actions for healing. 'Prioritize' means focus first; question form with 'should' for suggestions. Useful when planning after activities like workouts.
How does Tuesday at 6 PM look for you?
Suggests a time for meeting and asks if it fits. 'Look for you' means 'is it okay for you'; common in scheduling. Use for arranging appointments casually.
Does that sound good?
Seeks agreement on a plan. 'Sound good' is informal for 'seem okay'; yes/no question. Perfect for confirming schedules or ideas in conversations.
See you on Wednesday.
A friendly goodbye when planning to meet soon. Short and common in informal settings; implies 'goodbye until then.' Use after scheduling future events.