Asking About Equipment at the Gym

Intermediate

Learn how to politely ask about gym equipment usage, waiting times, and getting help with machine settings

Start with lesson 1
5 lessons
  1. Asking if a Machine is FreeA gym member politely asks another member if they are finished with a piece of equipment they are using or resting near.
  2. Inquiring About Waiting TimesA gym member asks someone if they know how much longer they expect to be using a popular machine, trying to gauge waiting time.
  3. Asking for Help with Machine SettingsA gym member approaches a trainer or another member to ask for assistance with adjusting machine settings or understanding how to operate a specific piece of equipment.
  4. Requesting to Work InWhen a machine is in use but the user is taking long breaks between sets, a member asks if they can 'work in' (share the machine) between the other person's sets.
  5. Reporting a Broken MachineA gym member informs a staff member or trainer that a piece of equipment is not working properly or appears to be broken.