Excuse me . Can you tell me how to get started using these machines ?
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Of course . Are you a new member here ?
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Yes .
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Welcome . My name is Johnson .
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Nice to meet you .
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Do you have any experience using weights ?
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No , I don't . So I need some help .
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Well , first it is important to go through a good stretch.You must warm up properly so that you don't hurt yourself on the machines .
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Yes , I know that.Derek just led me through the warm up in the aerobics room.So I'm ready , I think . I can start using the machines .
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Alright . Great . Then we must get a card for you .
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What do you mean--a membership card ? I already have one .
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No . Not that . I mean a training card.The card allows you to keep track of how much weight you use on each machine.Here , let me show you .
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I'm ready .
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Now , you can see that on this card there are all the machines listed.So , when you go through the series of twelve machines , you enter in the number of repetitions you do.And you also enter in the weight at which you set the machine .
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I see . So this card helps me to keep track of my progress .
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Yes . And it also reminds you what is a suitable weight for each machine.Today , I will go through the machines with you one by one . I will show you how to use them.And we will determine what is a good starting weight for you .
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Alright . Great .
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So you write your name and member number at the top of the card.And then , after you exercise each time , you file the card here .
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Great . Why don't we start on the machines ?
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Are you alright ? Can you do more ?
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I'm sorry . I know there are still seven machines . But I'm exhausted .
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That's okay . Don't worry.It ' s important not to push yourself . Especially not at the beginning .
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What can I do though ? I don't know the proper settings for the rest of the machines .
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We can just go through them next time . It's no problem . Really.The most important thing is to know your limits.So if you feel burned out now , it is good to stop.Because if you strain a muscle or hurt your back , then you won't be able to exercise for a couple weeks . Right ?
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