Let's get ready for a workout! This lesson introduces the essential vocabulary you will need for a trip to the gym, from warming up to hitting the showers.
Warming Up and Cardio
A good workout always starts with the warm-up (opvarmningen). For cardiovascular training, many people head straight for the treadmill (løbebåndet) or the exercise bike (kondicyklen).
| The player is planning the warm-up. | Spilleren er i gang med at planlægge opvarmningen. |
| I do not use the treadmill unless it is raining outside. | Jeg bruger ikke løbebåndet medmindre det regner udenfor. |
Lifting Weights
If you are focusing on strength training, you will need to get familiar with the dumbbell (håndvægten). You can adjust the intensity of your workout by changing the resistance (belastningen) and perfecting the repetition (gentagelsen).
| The man cannot lift the dumbbell unless you help him. | Manden kan ikke løfte håndvægten medmindre du hjælper ham. |
| You should change the resistance on the exercise bike a little. | Du skal ændre belastningen på kondicyklen lidt. |
| He only needs one repetition with the dumbbell. | Han har kun brug for en gentagelse med håndvægten. |
Breaking a Sweat
When you push yourself, your body reacts! It is completely normal to sweat (svede) or become sweaty (svedig). You might also find yourself panting (puste) after a tough set.
| I always begin to sweat after the first repetition. | Jeg begynder altid at svede efter den første gentagelse. |
| She is sweating and panting after the run. | Hun sveder og puster efter løbeturen. |
The Locker Room
After you have finished sweating it out, it is time to head to the locker room (omklædningsrummet) to change, grab your bag, and head home.
| The women are going into the locker room now. | Kvinderne går ind i omklædningsrummet nu. |
