First Day at the Gym with a Personal Trainer

Hi! You must be Tom. Welcome to your first session!

Thanks. Um, I should warn you, I'm really out of shape.

That's fine. Everybody starts somewhere.

So, when did you last exercise?

Honestly? I think it was about ten years ago.

Ten years? Wow! Okay, we'll take it slowly.

What's your main goal? Losing weight, or getting stronger?

I just want to climb the stairs without getting tired.

That's a great goal, and we can get there.

Let's warm up first. Five minutes on the treadmill.

Five minutes? Is that a fast walk or a run?

Just a walk. You can speed up if you feel good.

Okay, this isn't so bad, actually.

Now, pick up these weights and bend your knees.

Whoa! These are heavier than they look!

Keep your back straight, and breathe out as you stand.

Ugh, my legs are already shaking!

That means it's working! Three more, come on!

Can we... stop for a minute? I need some water.

Of course. Take a break whenever you need one.

Be honest with me. Am I hopeless?

Not at all. You've done better than most beginners.

Really? You're not just being nice?

I mean it. If you come twice a week, you'll feel the difference.

How soon will I notice a change?

In about a month, if you don't give up.

A month? All right, I'm in!

Great! Same time on Thursday?

Sure, if I can still walk by then.

You will. Just take the lift today!