Joining a gym
Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.
Preparation
Transcript
Receptionist: Hello, welcome to Shake it Off Fitness. How can I help you?
Customer: Yes, thanks. I've been meaning to come in and find some information about here for some time. I was wondering if you could help me?
Receptionist: Sure, of course. What would you like to know?
Customer: I saw on the sign outside that you have the best budget membership in the city. Is that right?
Receptionist: You've got that right, yes. If you find a better rate, then we'll match it. Also, we don't have any sign-up fees or cancellation fees.
Customer: Sorry, what was that last bit?
Receptionist: Cancellation fees. Some gyms charge you money if you leave before a minimum number of months or something like that. We don't do that.
Customer: That's useful to know. Ummm, what times do you have?
Receptionist: We open at 5 a.m. and close at midnight.
Customer: Not 24 hours then, I see.
Receptionist: No. Almost, though! We tried doing the 24-hour thing, but there really weren't a lot of people who wanted to do exercise at 2 in the morning.
Customer: Makes sense. Another question: do you have trainers? Like, will you do a personalised evaluation of me?
Receptionist: Sure we do. As we say on our brochure, we can show you what to do, how to do it and why you're doing it. Have you worked with a personal trainer before?
Customer: Err, no. No, I haven't. No.
Receptionist: So, it's very easy. For your first visits we'll assign you one of our expert personal trainers. He or she will design an exercise plan that's just right for you and show you exactly what to do. We even include nutrition advice in the plan.
Customer: Let me get this straight. All of this is included in the price?
Receptionist: Yes, it is. If you want to continue with your trainer after the first few classes, we can talk about that. It does cost extra though. OK?
Customer: Yeah. Sounds ... great.
Receptionist: Do you have any other questions?
Customer: Hmmm, yeah. Um, OK. Why should I choose here instead of any of the other gyms in the city?
Receptionist: What, you mean apart from our competitive rates and personalised attention?
Customer: Yeah, I guess.
Receptionist: Listen, here's a free day pass. Why don't you drop by and see for yourself? That way you can talk to other members, see the facilities and our staff.
Customer: OK, I'll do that. Thanks very much!
Hi everyone, I’m Ninda Rahma Maulida, I am a third-semester English Education student at Tanjungpura University. I have never been to a gym before, but based on the conversation, I think this gym sounds good because it offers affordable membership and personal trainers. For me, I would look for affordable prices, good facilities, and a comfortable environment.
Ani Ramadani_Universitas Tanjungpura
I look for a gym that has affordable prices, flexible opening hours, and good facilities. I also think having personal trainers is helpful because they can make an exercise plan and give advice. Friendly staff and a comfortable environment are also important to me. Based on the conversation, I think Shake it Off Fitness is a good gym because the membership is affordable, there are no sign-up or cancellation fees, and personal trainers are included.
What about you, guys? What things are important to you when choosing a gym? Do you prefer affordable prices, good facilities, or personal trainers? I would like to know your opinions.
Hello friends
My name is Fauziyah I am student at Universitas Tanjungpura in Indonesia
Honestly I actually go to the gym before but I’d look for a place that feels welcoming and isn’t too crowded, and has a friendly atmosphere. Because I think having a comfortable enviroment make me easier as a begginer to feel less intimidated.
Hi everyone, I’m Ninda, a third-semester English Education student at Tanjungpura University.
What do I look for in a gym, I think this gym sounds good because it has affordable membership and personal trainers. For me, when I look for a gym, I look for affordable prices, good facilities, a comfortable environment, and helpful trainers. I think these things are important because I want to feel comfortable while exercising.
What I look for in a gym is: proximity to my home, a schedule that fits my routine, sanitized equipment, well-maintained changing rooms, functional showers, machines in good condition, a welcoming atmosphere, and approachable, accessible trainers.
Hello friends.
To be honest,I never have gone to a gym.Iam a person who plays volleyball since I was in elementary school.I exercise my body at home,I like to take a walk around a park near my house.
Hey , is a comment is on bro ?
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Gym isn't on my schedule, so I don't really care much about it, but my dad, who works out every day and has a strong, muscular body, tells me a little about it. Specifically, I think gym helps make our bodies more toned and healthy, but that's just my memory, and it's a bit vague.