Vocabulary

 

benefit	space (2)	requirement
ellipses	succeed	no matter
busy	primary	relatively
full	struggle	give/gave/given
use	versatile	compared
cardio	increase	awesome
oxygen	stamina	cardiovascular
lung	heart (2)	endurance
pump	hard (2)	calorie (2)
muscle	stamina	strengthen
loss	research	performance
choice	joint (2)	mission (2)
knee	multiple	run/ran/run (2)
rope	easy (2)	jump rope
jump	treadmill	engage (2)
waist	tone (2)	do/did/done
belly	go for it	fit/fitness
calf (2)	comfort	weight (2)
thighs	effortless	handle (2)
gym	workout	description
option	activate	good/better/best

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Video

 
 
 

Transcript

In today’s world, fitness is a primary requirement. No matter what work you do and how you do it, if you are not fit, you will struggle to succeed in it.

But in a busy life, we need a workout that can give us the benefits of a full-body workout in just a few minutes.

One such workout is the elliptical machine. It is one of the most versatile and easy to use workout machine which has multiple benefits.

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Here are six awesome benefits of doing the elliptical machine workout.

One. It increases cardio-vascular stamina. While using the elliptical machine, your heart and lungs need to work harder to pump oxygen to your muscles.

This strengthens your heart. And helps in increasing your stamina and performance.

Two. It helps in weight loss. Using this machine can burn two-hundred-and-fifty (250) to four-hundred (400) calories in thirty (30) minutes.

If you are on a weight-loss mission, this machine will be an excellent choice for you.

Three. It’s easy on your joints. Compared to other exercises like running on a treadmill and jumping rope, this workout is pretty easy on your knees. If you are struggling with knee-related issues, and still want to workout, you should try it.

Four. The elliptical machine tones your body. While doing an elliptical machine workout, all the muscles of your body are engaged and activated. This results in the toning of your waist, belly, thighs, and calf muscles very beautifully.

Five. It’s easy to do. The elliptical machine is very easy to use. You don’t need a personal trainer to use it correctly. You can do your own research, and start using it from the comfort of your own home.

Six. The elliptical trainer takes less space. If you want to buy an elliptical trainer for your family, go for it. It is easy to handle and can be moved effortlessly. It takes relatively less space as compared to other gym machines.

Check the link in the description for some good options of elliptical trainers.

The elliptical trainer is a great way to start with if you have not done exercises for a long time. It is good for all age groups. And beneficial for many fitness requirements.

Give it a try.

Questions

Gym. Is physical fitness important? Is it only important for blue-collar workers?

Aerobic (Cardio-) Exercise. Everyone should walk long distances, every day to keep fit. Is this entirely true, mostly true, in the middle, yes and no, mostly false or completely false?

Calisthenics. If you exercise with an elliptical machine, can you be a better gardener?

Weight lifting, Lifting Weights. By using an elliptical machine, people will get fatter and heavier. Is this right or wrong? Why would people lose weight?

Yoga. According to the video, which is better for a person, jogging or using an elliptical machine? Why is the machine better?

Fitness. Does the elliptical machine only strengthen your thigh muscles?

Workout. You must practice and train for years with a fitness coach to master the using the elliptical machine. Is this correct or incorrect?

Jogging. Can you only exercise with an elliptical machine in a special gym? Do you need to be a member of a deluxe fitness club to use the elliptical machine?

 

 
Cycling. My friends and I exercise three times a week. Yes or no?

Spa. Are there gyms or fitness centers in your town or city? Are they popular?

Fitness Center. People are very health conscious. They are keen on physical fitness. Yes, no, some are, some aren’t.

Health Retreat, Fitness Camp. Have you ever been in a exercise or health program?

Strength. Have things changed over the years?

Endurance, Stamina. What might happen in the future?

Flexibility, Stretching. Do more people need to exercise and eat properly? What should people, the government and schools do?