Comparing Workout Routines
Friends describe their current or planned workout routines, including types of exercise, frequency, and duration, and ask for feedback or suggestions.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
workout routine
A regular plan of exercises you do to stay fit, like going to the gym or running. Use it when talking about your exercise habits.
compound lifts
Exercises that work multiple muscle groups at once, like squats. Useful in fitness talks to describe efficient strength training.
cardio
Short for cardiovascular exercise, which improves heart health, like running or cycling. Common in discussions about aerobic activities.
strength training
Exercises to build muscle power, using weights or resistance. Mention it when planning workouts to get stronger.
session
One period of exercise or activity, like a gym visit. Use it to talk about how long you exercise each time.
warm-up
Light exercises before the main workout to prepare your body and prevent injury. Always include it in fitness advice.
core
The muscles in your abdomen and back that support your body. Important for balance in workouts like planks.
hit the gym
Informal way to say go to the gym for exercise. Use it casually with friends when planning to work out together.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
How's your new workout routine coming along?
This is a friendly way to ask about progress on someone's exercise plan. Use it to start a conversation about fitness; 'coming along' means progressing.
It's going pretty well, actually.
A casual response to share positive update. 'Pretty well' means quite good, and 'actually' adds emphasis. Useful for everyday check-ins.
That sounds like a solid plan!
Means you think the idea is reliable and good. Use to give positive feedback on someone's plans; 'solid' implies strong and dependable.
What kind of compound lifts are you doing?
Asks for specific details about exercises. 'What kind of' is a common pattern for seeking examples; great for learning more in fitness talks.
That's a good point!
Agrees and acknowledges a helpful suggestion. Use it to show you're listening and value the idea; common in discussions for motivation.
Maybe we can hit the gym together sometime and push each other?
Suggests exercising as a team to motivate. 'Push each other' means encourage to work harder; informal for inviting friends to join.
Sounds like a plan!
Agrees to a suggestion enthusiastically. Short and casual; use to confirm plans quickly in conversations.