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This is a Casual Class

which focuses on
practicing your speaking
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skills with one another.
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 At the
Gym
During this class you will:

Intermediate • Talk about going to

the gym.

• Describe your
favorite ways to get
exercise.

• Learn about different

kinds of workouts.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- Do you go to the gym regularly? Why or why

not?
Warm-up
- What motivates you to stay in shape?

- Do you have any fitness goals?

And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

"You're only one workout away from a good

And you
mood."
-- Anonymous
can
- What does this quote mean to you?
quote
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me…
- How does exercise make you feel?

- When do you like to work out?

Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Which is better?

- Working out in the morning or later in the day?

- Exercising at the gym or somewhere different? (park,

beach, stadium, etc. ...)

- Working out alone or with friends?

- Building muscle or losing weight?

Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

Imagine you are personal trainers at a gym. You

have a client who needs a new workout plan to
improve their fitness. Speak with each other to
make the new plan.
Imagine
Think about: that!
- Which exercises will help the client lose weight?
- What can they do to build muscle?
- How many times a week should they work out?
- What kind of diet should they be eating?
- How will you record their results?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Is going to the gym fun for you? Or is it a challenge?

2. Do you ever take classes like yoga, Zumba or CrossFit

at the gym? Which ones?

3. What is your favorite way to get exercise or work out?

4. Why do you think it is important to get exercise?

5. What kind of workout schedule do you have?

6. What are some ways to get exercise that are not at

the gym?

7. What other tips do you have for a healthy and active

lifestyle?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

Weightlifting is one of the world's oldest sports.

Before you
Competitions have been held since before the
Olympics started! The best athletes can lift several go!
hundred kilograms at one time. Many gold medal
winners are from Eastern Europe and the Middle
East. Since the year 2000, women's weightlifting is
an official Olympic sport.

- Have you ever watched weightlifting during the

Olympics?
- Do you think you could lift 100 kg?
- How much time do you think these athletes spend at
the gym?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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