Tom decided to join a gym because he wanted to get healthier. He had never exercised regularly before, so he was a bit nervous. On his first day, Tom arrived at the gym early in the morning. The gym was big and modern with many different machines. A friendly trainer named Lisa came to help him. 'Welcome to the gym!' Lisa said with a smile. She showed Tom around the gym and explained how each machine worked. First, they went to the treadmills for running. 'Start slowly and increase the speed when you feel comfortable,' Lisa advised. Tom tried the treadmill and walked for ten minutes. Then Lisa showed him the weights section. There were dumbbells of many different sizes on the shelves. 'Always start with light weights,' Lisa explained. Tom picked up a small dumbbell and did some arm exercises. After that, they visited the area with exercise bikes. Tom found cycling easier than running on the treadmill. He cycled for fifteen minutes while watching television on the screen. Lisa also showed him the yoga room where people practiced stretching. 'Stretching is very important before and after exercise,' she said. At the end of the tour, Lisa gave Tom a training plan for beginners. The plan included exercises for three days a week. Tom felt motivated and decided to follow the plan carefully. The next week, Tom returned to the gym on Monday morning. He started with ten minutes of warming up on the treadmill. Then he moved to the weight machines for strength exercises. He did three sets of each exercise, just like Lisa had taught him. Some exercises were difficult, but Tom did not give up. After the workout, he drank water and ate a banana. His muscles felt tired, but he also felt proud of himself. Over the next few weeks, Tom went to the gym regularly. He started to notice some changes in his body. His arms became stronger and he had more energy during the day. He also slept better at night after exercising. One day, Tom met another gym member named Carlos. Carlos had been going to the gym for two years. He offered to help Tom with some advanced exercises. 'I can show you how to do squats correctly,' Carlos said. Tom was happy to make a new friend at the gym. They started to exercise together on Wednesday evenings. Three months later, Tom could run for thirty minutes without stopping. He could also lift heavier weights than before. His friends and family noticed that he looked healthier and happier. Tom decided to try a group fitness class at the gym. He joined a spinning class where everyone cycled to energetic music. The instructor was very encouraging and made the class fun. Tom enjoyed exercising with other people in the group. After one year, Tom looked back at his journey with pride. Going to the gym had become an important part of his life. He felt stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever before. Tom was grateful that he had made the decision to join the gym.
English Story (A2)At the Gym
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Tom joins a gym for the first time and receives guidance from trainer Lisa. Over the following months, he follows his training plan, makes a new friend named Carlos, and discovers the benefits of regular exercise including better sleep and more energy.
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Why did Tom decide to join the gym?
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What did Lisa give Tom at the end of the tour?
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Who helped Tom learn advanced exercises?
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What could Tom do after three months of training?
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