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Gym Tour and Facility Overview

The staff guides the potential member through the gym, showcasing different areas like the cardio zone, weightlifting area, group class studios, and amenities suchs as locker rooms and saunas.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Lisa (Female)
Welcome to Prime Fitness! I'm Lisa, and I'll be your guide today. Let's start with our cardio zone.
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John (Male)
Great, thanks, Lisa. Wow, there's quite a selection of treadmills and ellipticals here. Are there any restrictions on how long you can use them?
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Lisa (Female)
Generally, no, unless it's a peak hour. During busy times, we ask members to limit their cardio to 30 minutes if others are waiting. Next, this is our spacious weightlifting area, complete with free weights, strength machines, and benches.
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John (Male)
Nice, looks like there's plenty of space, even when it's busy. Do you offer personal training services here?
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Lisa (Female)
Yes, we do! We have a team of certified personal trainers available. We can discuss that more after the tour. Over here are our group class studios. We offer everything from yoga and Pilates to high-intensity interval training.
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John (Male)
That's fantastic. I'm definitely interested in the group classes. Is there a separate charge for them or are they included in the membership?
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Lisa (Female)
Most of our group classes are included in the premium membership. Some specialized workshops might have a small additional fee. And finally, let's head to our locker rooms and amenities.
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John (Male)
Okay. And what amenities do you have besides the lockers?
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Lisa (Female)
Both men's and women's locker rooms are equipped with showers, hair dryers, and complimentary towels. We also have dry saunas in each locker room for post-workout relaxation. How does it all look so far?
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John (Male)
It looks really good, very clean and well-maintained. I'm impressed with the facilities. Let's head back and talk about membership options now.

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

cardio zone

This is an area in the gym for cardiovascular exercises like running or cycling to improve heart health. Use it when asking about gym areas for aerobic activities.

treadmill

A machine with a moving belt for walking or running indoors. It's common in gyms and useful for describing fitness equipment.

elliptical

A gym machine that simulates walking or running with low impact on joints. Mention it when talking about cardio options.

peak hour

The busiest time of day when the gym is crowded. Use this term to ask about restrictions during high-traffic periods.

personal trainer

A certified professional who helps you with customized workout plans. Inquire about this service if you need one-on-one guidance at a gym.

group class

A fitness session led by an instructor for multiple people, like yoga. It's practical for asking if classes are included in membership fees.

premium membership

A higher-level gym subscription that includes more benefits, like classes. Use it when discussing pricing options.

amenities

Extra facilities or services in a gym, like showers or saunas. Ask about them to learn what comes with membership.

sauna

A hot room for relaxation and recovery after workouts. It's a common gym feature mentioned in tours.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Welcome to Prime Fitness! I'm Lisa, and I'll be your guide today.

This is a polite greeting and introduction used by staff to start a tour. It's useful for service roles; notice the contraction 'I'll' for 'I will' to sound natural and friendly.

Are there any restrictions on how long you can use them?

A question to check rules on equipment use. It's practical for gym visits; uses 'any' for general inquiries and 'how long' for duration, helping learners ask about limits.

During busy times, we ask members to limit their cardio to 30 minutes if others are waiting.

This explains conditional rules politely. Useful for understanding policies; 'limit...to' shows restriction, and 'if' clause adds condition, common in service explanations.

Do you offer personal training services here?

A direct yes/no question about available services. Great for consultations; 'offer' means provide, and it's a pattern for inquiring about extras like classes or training.

We offer everything from yoga and Pilates to high-intensity interval training.

This lists class options using 'from...to' for a range. Helpful for describing variety; useful when promoting or asking about fitness programs.

Is there a separate charge for them or are they included in the membership?

Questions pricing with alternatives using 'or'. Practical for membership talks; 'included in' means part of the fee, teaching how to clarify costs.

Most of our group classes are included in the premium membership.

States what's covered in a plan using 'most of' for generality. Useful for explaining benefits; helps learners discuss inclusions versus extras.

How does it all look so far?

A casual way to seek feedback during a tour. Informal and engaging; 'so far' means up to now, perfect for ongoing interactions like visits.