【原文】
A:Hey there, you look a little lost. Are you new here?
B:Yeah how’d you know?
A:You can always spot the newbies. I can give you a few pointers if you want. Were you trying to use this machine here?
B:Yeah! I just started my training today and I’m not really sure where to begin.
A:It’s ok, I know how it is. This machine here will work out your upper body, mainly your triceps and biceps. Are you looking to develop strength or muscle tone and definition?
B:Well, I don’t want to be ripped like you! I just want a good physique with weights and cardio.
A:In that case you want to work with less weight.You can start off by working ten to fifteen reps in four sets. Five kilo weights should be enough.Now it’s very important that you stretch before pumping iron or you might pull a muscle.
B:Got it! Wow is that the weight you are lifting? My goodness that’s a lot of weight!
A:It’s not that much. Just watch... I’m ok...
【译文】
嗨，那位！你好像有点不知所措，你是新来的吗？
是的，你怎么知道？
新手总是很好认。如果你需要的话，我可以给你一些提示。刚刚你是想要试这器械吗？
是的！我今天刚开始训练，实在不知道从何入手！
没关系，我知道怎么用。这台机器会锻炼你的上半身，主要是你的肱三头肌和二头肌。你是想要增强力量还是锻炼肌肉和线条？
哦，我不想要像你那样撕裂状的肌肉线条！我只想要通过体重和有氧呼吸锻炼一个好的体形。
这样的话 你要少练点举重，你可以从四套10到15组开始锻炼。5 kg重量就够了。现在很重要的一点是，在举重前你应该先做一下伸展运动，否则你会拉伤肌肉。
知道！wow，那是你现在举的重量吗，我的天啊，那太重了！
没那么多啦，看我的...我没事，没事~
【生词释义】
1. pump iron： to lift weights in order to make your muscles strong
【义】[俚语] 举重
【例】
① It's a good idea to pump iron regularly to maintain a healthy body.
② Carl joined a gym recently, he says he wants to pump iron to become ripped.
2. pull a muscle：to hurt (a muscle, tendon, or ligament) by stretch
【义】拉伤肌肉
【例】
① Most strains also called pulled muscles are common sports injuries.
② If you do not want before physical activity， you can easily pull a muscle.
3. pointer：suggestions, help
【义】建议；提示；指导
【例】
① I‘m gonna give a presentation tomorrow； Do you think you can get me a few pointers.
② Let me give you a few pointers about learning English.
4. physique：the size and shape of a person’s body
【义】体格，体形
【例】
① Research has found that male physics with slim waists are ways of being attractive.
② Many people believed that Bruce Lee is one of the great physics in modern history.
③ It's a good idea to take violent supplements to maintain a healthy physique.
5.ripped：having a strong and muscular body or shape 撕裂状肌肉般的形体
【义】有明显的肌肉线条的
【形】撕成; 扯破，撕坏 rip → ripped →ripped → ripping
【例】
① For most guys in the gym, figuring out how to get ripped is a priority.
② What do you think of guys that are ripped, in my opinion, they aren’t attractive.
【词汇拓展】
(1) barbell：n. 杠铃 a long metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weight lifting 【例】If you find any better barbell squat video, do let me know.
(2) treadmill：n. 跑步机 an exercise machine that consists of a continuous moving belt on which to walk or jog 【例】Mr Stocks can expect a gruelling week on the publicity treadmill.
(3) spinning：n.动感单车 an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle 【例】Spinning takes a lot of energy and strength.
(4) scale：n. 体重称 An instrument or machine for weighing 【例】You can weigh yourself by a scale.
(5) sit-up：n. 仰卧起坐 an excercise performed to work out the abdominal muscles 【例】Do you still remember how to do the sit-up and push-up？
【More words】
push-up 俯卧撑； pull-up / chin-up 引体向上； yoga 瑜伽；jogging 慢跑；
aerobics 有氧运动；aerobics dancing 健美操；to warm up 热身；
leg press 腿部推蹬机；dumbbell 哑铃；body building 健美，塑形；abs 腹肌；
six-pack 六块腹肌；workout 锻炼，健身；keep fit 保持身材；hit the gym 去健身房；
personal trainer 私人教练 fitness equipment 健身器材
【Point 1】 lost 茫然的，不知所措的。 前面可加修饰词 a little 、quite、kind of
【例】I was kinda lost when I faced such a complicated situation.
【Point 2】spot the newbie 看得出新来的
① spot 观察，看见 [例] It’s not polite to spot when others are texting.
② newbie 新手，生手 【同】green hand
[例] A newbie means someone doesn’t know anything about a new field.
【point 3】pointer 提示，建议，指导 [同] tip [例] Give me some pointers；I need your help.
【Point 4】triceps and biceps 肱三头肌和二头肌 tri-表示“三”的前缀，triple 三倍；bi-表示“二，两”的前缀，bicycle （两轮）自行车
【Point 5】
① muscle tone 肌肉 something that you can see the muscles that they start to develop and get stronger；a healthy muscles not like huge big muscle
② definition ：线条 another way to describe to see those muscles because it first you have big tummy area had big arms and when you start to work out every time you go, you can see more and more definition , more and more of the muscle becomes visible.
【Point 6】a good physique 良好的体形 a body with good shape
[例] Everyone who goes work out wants to build a good physique.
【Point 7】cardio 有氧呼吸
【Point 8】In that case 以防 In case that you forget to lock the door，I will call you by the time you‘ve arrived.
【Point 9】start off 着手，开始
[例] You can start off by listing what you wanna buy.
【Point 10】ripped 大块头的 with a lot of huge muscle