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English at the Gym

Training abroad or at a gym where everyone speaks English? These phrases handle gym etiquette — busy machines, taking turns, asking for a spot, finding the locker room. Practice them out loud with an AI tutor.

Key phrases

Are you using this machine?
The golden gym question — ask before taking any machine.
How many sets do you have left?
"Sets" tells you how long until the machine is free.
Can I work in with you?
"Work in" means sharing the machine between sets — very common.
Could you spot me, please?
Ask for a spot on heavy lifts like the bench press.
How do I adjust the seat?
"Adjust" works for the seat, the height or the weight.
Where's the locker room?
The changing area; a "locker" is the cabinet for your things.
What time does the gym close?
Ask about opening hours — "open" and "close" cover it.

Tip: The place is a "gym" — an "academy" is a school (like a military academy). And the weights: "dumbbells", "barbell" (the long bar) and "plates" (the discs).

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