A2-58 / CEFR A2 / EPISODE 58

Fitness Goals

Discussing new gym goals

SceneAt the gym. Tina discusses new goals with a trainer.

Tina and Frank discuss fitness goals with a trainer in a gym. — Select the illustration to view it at full size in a new tab.

Narrator

Tina is back at the gym to set new goals with her trainer. She wants bigger arms; the trainer has another idea.

ティナはトレーナーと新しい目標を立てるため再びジムに来ている。彼女はたくましい腕がほしいが、トレーナーには別の考えがある。

Trainer01

You should aim for a stronger core, not just bigger arms.

たくましい腕だけでなく、強い体幹も目指すべきですよ。

Tina02

But bigger arms look better in pictures!

でも、たくましい腕のほうが写真映えするわ！

Trainer03

A strong core improves your posture. That will make your pictures look better too.

体幹が強くなれば姿勢が良くなります。写真写りも良くなりますよ。

Tina04

Oh, so I'll look better in pictures too! Can you send me a workout plan?

あ、じゃあ写真写りも良くなるのね！運動のプランを送ってくれる？

Trainer05

Sure. I'll send it tonight.

もちろん。今夜送りますね。

Tina06

Should I do more cardio or use heavier weights?

有酸素運動を増やすべき？それとも、もっと重いウェイトを使うべき？

Trainer07

Keep doing both, but increase the weights a little each week.

両方続けて、ウェイトを毎週少しずつ増やしてください。

Tina08

How soon will I look stronger in pictures?

どのくらいで写真でも強そうに見えるようになる？

Trainer09

Stick with the plan, and you'll see results within a month.

プランを続ければ、1か月以内に効果が見えますよ。

Tina10

Can I take a photo after every workout?

トレーニングのたびに写真を撮ってもいい？

Trainer11

You can, but your body won't change every day.

いいですが、毎日見た目が変わるわけではありませんよ。

Tina12

That's okay. My poses will.

大丈夫。ポーズは毎日変わるから。

WORDS & CONTEXT

Words & context

“a stronger core”

Core means the center, but in exercise it refers to the muscles in the middle of the body, such as the abdominal and back muscles. Not just bigger arms means not only bigger arms. The trainer recommends training the core as well, instead of focusing only on the arms.

“improves your posture”

Posture means the way you hold your body. The trainer explains that a stronger core improves posture and consequently how Tina looks in photos.

“Should I do more cardio”

Cardio shortens cardiovascular exercise and means aerobic activities such as jogging or cycling. Gyms often contrast cardio with weights, or strength training.

“Stick with the plan”

Stick with something means to continue it without giving up. Stick with the plan asks Tina to keep following the training program.

“My poses will.”

My poses will. is short for My poses will change every day., picking up the trainer's previous line. The trainer has said that even if Tina takes a photo every day, her body will not look different every day. The punchline is Tina's comeback: but her poses can change every day. She is more excited about changes in her photos than changes in her body.

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